Open Globe Talk

Welcome to Open Globe Talk, a podcast series featuring leaders in global ophthalmology. We connect aspiring ophthalmologists, resident and fellow trainees, and practicing ophthalmologists interested in global ophthalmology with resources and mentors. Please subscribe and head over to "openglobetk.com" for more updates and recordings in various other platforms!

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Episodes

Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Vadrevu K. Raju, MD: Eye Foundation of America & ‘Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India's Legacy’

Dr. VK Raju is a renowned ophthalmologist who has served many roles at the international level. He is a clinical professor of Ophthalmology at West Virginia University and is also an adjunct professor of Wilmer eye institute, JHU. He is the founding chairman of Goutami Eye Institute in Rajahmundry, Andra Pradesh and is the President and founder of the Eye Foundation of America , a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing and curing childhood blindness. Among the many awards he has been en...

Aug 13, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. David Khorram, MD: Island eyecare, Global blindness & a faith persevering the pioneer

In this episode we talk with Dr. David Khorram, MD who is the Director and Lecturer for the Global Ophthalmology Division at The University of Virginia Department of Ophthalmology. He is also the Co-founder & Medical Director of Marianas Eye Institute. Dr. Khorram has spent over 20 years at Saipan, serving as its first full-time Ophthalmologist. As part of his professional roles, Dr. Khorram has been to numerous countries via organizations such as the Himalayan Cataract Project and has been ...

Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Ashlie Bernhisel, MD MSc: Global Ophthalmology Training

In this episode of Open Globe Talk, we are joined by a recent graduate of the Moran Eye Center, Dr. Ashlie Benhisel. Dr. Benhisel is an specialty trained ophthalmologist who recently completed her global ophthalmology fellowship at the Moran Eye Center in Utah. She also obtained her medical school training and residency training at the University of Utah. She conducted subspecialty training in cornea and refractive surgery at The Shiley Eye Center at the University of California, San Diego. She ...

Jul 30, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Gullapalli N. Rao, MD: A vision to reconcile excellence in vision equity, The LV Prasad Eye Institute

In this episode, we are joined by our esteemed guest Dr. Gullapalli N Rao. This episode is incredibly unique because not only is Dr. Rao our first international guest speaker but also a founder of one of the top eye institutes in India. Dr. Rao is an Indian ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and is the founder and chair of the world-renowned LV Prasad Eye Institute located in Hyderabad, India. He completed medical schooling at the Guntur Medical College and obtained postgraduate training in ...

Jul 23, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Leela Raju, MD: A continuous legacy and passion for service in the setting of Global Ophthalmology

In this episode of Open Globe Talk, we introduce Dr. Leela Raju, MD who is a Clinical Associate Professor & Director of International Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. As an Ophthalmologist, she specializes in Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery. Dr. Raju is also currently the chairperson of the 'Eye-Bank of New York' and serves as the secretary and education coordinator of the Eye Foundation of America, a legacy started by her father Dr. VK Raju, MD, who is als...

Jul 16, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Wallace Alward, MD: Teaching, Innovation, & Service

In this episode, we catch up with Dr. Wallace Alward, MD who is a Glaucoma specialist and Professor Emeritus of the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology. He was recently named as an Orbis Hero for his service work, especially during the pandemic when Orbis went virtual. Dr. Alward founded the website Gonioscopy.org in 2007 as a resource to teach gonioscopy to residents. He has also been a driving force in launching the Iowa Glaucoma Curriculum which is a 50 lecture introduction to glau...

Jul 09, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Global Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Zubair Ansari, MD: What is Global Ophthalmology?

Our first guest speaker to start off the conversation on Global Ophthalmology is Dr. Zubair Ansari. He is the Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and currently practices comprehensive Ophthalmology where he specializes in cataracts and refractive disease. He has a wealth of information regarding Academic Global Ophthalmology, which he conducted fellowship training in at the Wills Eye Hospital. This session is nothing short of gold for listeners as he expl...

Jul 02, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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