Brian Sheehan, Past International President of Lions Clubs International joins Dr. Erick Bothun to discuss his leadership journey and experiences with the Lions. You will leave with a greater appreciation for his involvement in leading this organization, trying to make each day “a great day” for others. We hope you’ll be inspired by how the Lions Clubs globally serve and support eye care and humanity. Plus understand how a penguin came to be his slogan for eye care cheerleading! Subscribe to the...
Jun 25, 2025•27 min•Ep. 75
Brian Sheehan, Past International President of Lions Clubs International joins Dr. Erick Bothun to discuss Lions Clubs. Brian shares the Lions’ story of community service and eye care programs locally, regionally, and internationally. Tune in to be inspired about all the Lions do from vision screening to eyebanking and diabetes to hearing. You may even be so encouraged to join a local Lions club near you! Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out ...
Jun 11, 2025•29 min•Ep. 74
In this episode, Dr. Eric Kim reflects on his pediatric ophthalmology and anterior segment practice. It was fascinating to appreciate the improvements in diagnosis and care of keratoconus including crosslinking. Tune in to better understand this disorder and how to evaluate children with changing high refractive error. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: mayocliniceye
May 28, 2025•30 min•Ep. 73
We sit down with Dr Amy Maltry to discuss her roles as an ophthalmic pathologist, cataract surgeon and Minnesota state society President. We appreciated the role of pathology in her ophthalmology practice and residency program. After discussing the microscopic aspect of eyecare we zoomed out to reflect on state societies. Dr Maltry encouraged involvement in our professional societies as we collaborate to advance ocular health and outcomes for patients. Subscribe to the podcast: https://mayoclini...
May 14, 2025•26 min•Ep. 72
In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Ruth Williams, CEO emeritus of Wheaton Eye Clinic, to discuss private practice leadership and the challenges of private equity. Plus, we hear about her role as the editor of EyeNet Magazine. Subscribe to the podcast: https://mayoclinicophthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye
Apr 30, 2025•27 min•Ep. 71
Dr. Pritish Tosh, an infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic, joins us to shed light on antibiotic resistance and antibiotic stewardship, general concepts in infectious disease, and what every ophthalmologist needs to know. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye
Apr 16, 2025•21 min•Ep. 70
On today’s episode, we review current management of diabetic retinopathy with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Andrew Barkmeier and discuss new research on the impact of novel T2D GLP-1 RA and SGLT2i medications on diabetic retinopathy. Subscribe to the podcast: https://mayoclinicophthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye
Apr 02, 2025•26 min•Ep. 69
In this podcast, we share an update on the diagnosis and care of uveal melanoma from Ocular oncologists Dr. Lauren Dalvin and Dr. Basil Williams. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye
Mar 19, 2025•32 min•Ep. 68
Dr. Sohail Hasan, retina surgeon and chair of OPHTHPAC joins us to talk about his leadership in advocacy, why advocacy matters for the comprehensive ophthalmologist, and how you can get involved. Subscribe to the podcast: https://mayoclinicophthalmology.podbean.com/ Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye
Mar 05, 2025•21 min•Ep. 67
Dr Pritish Tosh, Infectious Diseases Specialist and Medical Director of Risk for the Mayo Clinic enterprise, joins us to talk about cybersecurity risk management and hacks for large healthcare systems, private practices and the individual. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye
Feb 19, 2025•38 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, we discuss NIH-funded multi-center clinical ophthalmology research in the DRCR Retina Network and Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator group (PEDIG) that are coordinated by the non-profit Jaeb Center for Health Research. Drs. Andrew Barkmeier and Erick Bothun discuss landmark and current trials, their experiences in the network, and opportunities for new investigators. Subscribe to the podcast: https://mayoclinicophthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @ma...
Feb 05, 2025•27 min•Ep. 65
Co-hosts Erick and Andrea sit down today to discuss their research in ophthalmology and 2 papers they’ve published this year: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Associated With Increased Failure Rate of Ptosis Repair - PubMed Novel superior oblique anterior fiber plication with or without adjustable sliding knot for extorsion - PubMed Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye...
Jan 22, 2025•39 min•Ep. 64
Greg Griepentrog joins us today for a chat about pediatric oculoplastic surgery, specifically pediatric ptosis, vascular anomalies, and craniofacial disorders. Tune in for great tips on managing pediatric ptosis for comprehensive ophthalmologists and specialists alike. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye
Dec 11, 2024•28 min•Ep. 61
Janice Law, vitreoretinal surgeon and Vice Chair for Education at Vanderbilt joins us today to talk about ophthalmology in medical school education, curriculum design, how to create engaging lectures and why everyone needs a “board of trustees” complete with advisors, mentors, coaches, and more. This episode is sure to inspire everyone from medical students to senior ophthalmologists. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @ma...
Nov 27, 2024•32 min•Ep. 62
Join us as we discuss 2 articles: Outcomes of Intentionally Suspending Treatment in Eyes With Advanced Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration from the American Journal of Ophthalmology and Retinal Artery and Vein Occlusion Risks after Coronavirus Disease 2019 or Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination from Ophthalmology. Outcomes of Intentionally Suspending Treatment in Eyes With Advanced Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration - PubMed and Retinal Artery and Vein Occlusion Risks after C...
Nov 13, 2024•28 min•Ep. 59
Join us for a comprehensive overview of ocular trauma with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Ray Iezzi. We discuss how to best examine eyes after trauma, especially in the setting of vitreous hemorrhage, surgical repair options, and outcomes. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye
Oct 30, 2024•32 min•Ep. 58
Dr. Jeff Pettey joins us today to talk about sustainability issues in ophthalmology and what efforts Eye Sustain is doing. He shares actionable items any ophthalmologist can do today - you don’t want to miss this one. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye
Oct 16, 2024•29 min•Ep. 57
Join us as we discuss professional identity formation and learning with Dr. Elias Traboulsi. As Dr. Traboulsi reflects on his clinical, educational and artistic roles we can all be encouraged to be life long learners, prompted to be self aware and hungry to invest in ourselves as physicians, mentors, and multifaceted individuals. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye
Oct 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 56
Journal Club with Dr. Ray Iezzi: To peel or not to peel ILMs during ERM surgery, the PEELING study, and findings of the NIGHT study for patients with Choroideremia We discuss two articles today with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Ray Iezzi: Pros and cons of internal limiting membrane peeling during epiretinal membrane surgery: a randomised clinical trial with microperimetry (PEELING) | British Journal of Ophthalmology (bmj.com) and A Prospective, Observational, Non-interventional Clinical Study of Pa...
Sep 18, 2024•33 min•Ep. 55
Dr. Jacquelyn O’Banion is a past global ophthalmology fellow and current champion of global ophthalmology education worldwide. She joins us to talk about the current global ophthalmology fellowship landscape and the future of ophthalmology global education. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye
Sep 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 54
Dr. Andrew Barkmeier, vitreoretinal surgeon and ophthalmology residency program director joins the podcast to chat about education in ophthalmology, leadership, and his journey to PD as a vitreoretinal surgeon. This episode is packed with wisdom about the future of training ophthalmologists, how to teach surgery, and more. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @MayoClinicEye
Aug 21, 2024•30 min•Ep. 53
We all struggle counseling patients on smoking cessation. Today, expert and director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center joins us to share his career journey and give us some fascinating data and tips of how to get your patients to quit smoking for good. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye
Aug 07, 2024•32 min•Ep. 52
Dr. Alison Early, cataract and refractive surgeon at Cincinnati Eye Institute joins us today to talk about incorporating new techniques and innovation into surgical practice, the importance of mentorship, social media, and what ophthalmologists need to know about ergonomics and why it’s so important. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye
Jul 24, 2024•29 min•Ep. 51
Dr. Adesina, neuro-ophthalmologist, orbital surgeon, strabismus surgeon, podcaster, and more joins us to talk about his multi-faceted career and how he has blazed his own trail to serve patients and the ophthalmology community. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye
Jul 10, 2024•37 min•Ep. 50
Don’t miss an inside look at the National Eye Institute with NEI Director, Dr. Michael Chiang. Dr. Chiang takes us through his inspiring story from a love of tech, engineering, and AI, to the ophthalmologist and researcher he is today. Dr. Chiang’s story is a wonderful account of serendipity, hard work, teamwork, and science. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye
Jun 26, 2024•35 min•Ep. 49
Vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Matt Starr takes us through retinal detachments and everything a comprehensive ophthalmologist needs to know. From how to manage tears, treatment algorithms and practice patterns, and patient outcomes. This is a fun refresher on all things RDs. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye
Jun 12, 2024•30 min•Ep. 48
Tom Knutson, certified financial planner at Mayo Clinic joins us to give an in-depth look at wealth management for ophthalmologists. Mr. Knutson provides outstanding advice about everything from finding advisors and investigating firm fee structures, how to convert 529 accounts to Roth accounts, when to spend and when to save, to real estate and cryptocurrency. This is a can’t miss episode full of practical advice. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and ...
May 29, 2024•36 min•Ep. 47
Today we are joined by Dr. John Chen , a professor of ophthalmology and neurology here at the Mayo Clinic for an interactive journal club including optic neuritis and MOGAD disease criteria and the effects of GLP-1RA on idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Banwell, Brenda, et al. "Diagnosis of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease: International MOGAD Panel proposed criteria." The Lancet Neurology 22.3 (2023): 268-282. Mitchell, James L., et al. "The effect of GLP-1RA ...
May 15, 2024•26 min•Ep. 46
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ashlie Bernhisel, an assistant professor of ophthalmology and specialist in corneal surgery and global health. Dr. Bernhisel discusses her career journey studying and contributing to ocular disease internationally. Listen in to learn about Global Ophthalmology resources and opportunities for physicians and residents. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye...
May 01, 2024•27 min•Ep. 45
Dr. Coleman joins us today to discuss her research in social determinants of health and how they relate to glaucoma diagnosis, management, and surgical outcomes. Dr. Coleman is a past president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and current chair of the Stein Eye Institute. She shares her views on ophthalmology and the future, using big data to improve patient outcomes, and more. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Insta...
Apr 17, 2024•18 min•Ep. 44
