What is the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration? Dr. Drew Carey talks with Dr. Ahmed M. Alshaikhsalama and Dr. Amer F. Alsoudi on their recent Ophthalmology Retina article, “ Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Age-related Macular Degeneration Development and Progression .” Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Age-related Macular Degeneration Development and Progression. Alshaikhsalama, Ahmed ...
Jul 03, 2025•16 min
Dr. Emily Schehlein interviews Dr. Andrew W. Gross on his study to determine the frequency, timing, and findings of emergency department visits after glaucoma surgery and discuss strategies to improve postoperative care to avoid unplanned visits. From his recent Ophthalmology Glaucoma article, “ Glaucoma Surgery SOS: Emergency Department Utilization Greater among Younger and First-Time Surgical Patients with Glaucoma .” Glaucoma Surgery SOS: Emergency Department Utilization Greater among Younger...
Jun 19, 2025•15 min
Dr. Emily Schehlein discusses recent guidelines from the American Glaucoma Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology on Nicotinamide use for glaucoma neuroprotection with lead author, Dr. Aakriti Garg Shukla. Published in Ophthalmology Glaucoma , “ American Glaucoma Society-American Academy of Ophthalmology Position Statement on Nicotinamide Use for Glaucoma Neuroprotection ” American Glaucoma Society-American Academy of Ophthalmology Position Statement on Nicotinamide Use for Glaucoma N...
Jun 05, 2025•19 min
Single-use disposable plastics and other materials have increased in use since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This generates increased waste and cost in eye care. Dr. Emily Schehlein and Dr. Alan Robin discuss their recent Ophthalmology Glaucoma editorial, “ Should We Use Disposable Tonometers and Gonioprisms in the Office? ” with recommendations on how and why eye care professionals should clean and reuse tonometry tips and gonioscopy lenses to reduce ophthalmic waste. Should We Use Dispos...
May 22, 2025•17 min
Dr. Rajesh Rao sits down with Dr. Sophie J. Bakri and medical student Marie-Michele Macaron to discuss their systematic Review and meta-analysis on the efficacy and safety of anti-VEGF and panretinal photocoagulation for the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy. From their Ophthalmology Retina article, “ Anti-VEGF Injections vs. Panretinal Photocoagulation Laser Therapy for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis .” Anti-VEGF Injections vs. Panretinal...
May 08, 2025•19 min
Dr. Edmund Tsui interviews authors Dr. Muhammad Z. Chauhan and Dr. Krishna S. Kishor on the risk of uveitis among patients starting topical glaucoma therapy. From their Ophthalmology Glaucoma article, “ Incidence of Uveitis Following Initiation of Prostaglandin Analogs versus Other Glaucoma Medications .” Incidence of Uveitis Following Initiation of Prostaglandin Analogs versus Other Glaucoma Medications. Chauhan, Muhammad Z.Amin, Sejal et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 8, Issue 2, 126 – 132...
Apr 24, 2025•17 min
How accurate are diagnoses from ChatGPT? Can ophthalmologists distinguish between artificial intelligence and human responses? Dr. Tsui speaks with Drs. Jimmy S. Chen and David B. Granet on their Ophthalmology Science article, “ Analysis of ChatGPT Responses to Ophthalmic Cases: Can ChatGPT Think like an Ophthalmologist? ” Analysis of ChatGPT Responses to Ophthalmic Cases: Can ChatGPT Think like an Ophthalmologist? Chen, Jimmy S. et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 5, Issue 1. Sign up for the n...
Apr 10, 2025•26 min
Dr. Drew Carey speaks with Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel on his study comparing patients with nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) with healthy non-NAION patients with crowded discs and noncrowded optic discs. From his Ophthalmology article, “ Vitreopapillary Findings in Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy versus Healthy Eyes .” Vitreopapillary Findings in Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy versus Healthy Eyes. Hondur, Ahmet M. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 132, Issue 3, 327 – 334 CALL FO...
Mar 27, 2025•25 min
Dr. Edmund Tsui is joined by Dr. Majda Hadziahmetovic to discuss her meta-analysis and systematic review investigating the effectiveness of systemic and local treatments in slowing autoimmune retinopathy progression. From the Ophthalmology Science article, “ Clinical Outcomes of Therapeutic Interventions for Autoimmune Retinopathy: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review .” Clinical Outcomes of Therapeutic Interventions for Autoimmune Retinopathy: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review. Kapoor, Ish...
Mar 13, 2025•21 min
Ophthalmology Editor-in-Chief, Russell Van Gelder, MD, PhD, and our new Associate Editor, Laura Downie, BOptom, PhD, guest host this special episode introducing “Ophthalmology Reviews.” Ophthalmology Reviews is a new section in our flagship journal for structured systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The two editors discuss the importance of these reviews in our field and what our journal is looking for from authors in these types of submissions. For more information, read their recent editorial...
Feb 27, 2025•15 min
A revelation while scuba diving leads to a novel device designed to reduce IOP pressure. Dr. Emily Schehlein speaks with Drs. Katherine S. Peters and Daniel Terveen about their study on the FSYX Ocular Pressure Adjusting Pump, from their recent Ophthalmology Glaucoma article, “ Manometric Intraocular Pressure Reduction with Negative Pressure Using Ocular Pressure Adjusting Pump Goggles ” Manometric Intraocular Pressure Reduction with Negative Pressure Using Ocular Pressure Adjusting Pump Goggles...
Feb 13, 2025•16 min
How do GLP-1 receptor agonists and metformin affect glaucoma risk in patients with Type 2 diabetes? Join Dr. Ike Ahmed and Jawad Muayad as they discuss the data on diabetes treatments and glaucoma risk with Dr. Emily Schehlein. From their Ophthalmology article, “ Comparative Effects of Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists and Metformin on Glaucoma Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes .” Comparative Effects of Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists and Metformin on Glaucoma Risk in Patie...
Jan 30, 2025•18 min
What is the relationship between blood pressure and visual field progression? Can systemic arterial blood pressure be used to assess the risk of glaucomatous progression? Dr. Emily Schehlein finds out from Dr. David S. Greenfield, author of Ophthalmology ’s “ Relationship between Blood Pressure and Rates of Glaucomatous Visual Field Progression: The Vascular Imaging in Glaucoma Study .” Relationship between Blood Pressure and Rates of Glaucomatous Visual Field Progression. Donkor, Richard et al....
Jan 16, 2025•13 min
What are the risk factors and frequency of recurrence in patients with acute anterior uveitis? Dr. Edmund Tsui and Dr. Rachael L. Niederer delve into the findings of her recent Ophthalmology study, “ Risk of Recurrence in Acute Anterior Uveitis .” Risk of Recurrence in Acute Anterior Uveitis. Brodie, James T. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 131, Issue 11, 1281 – 1289.
Jan 02, 2025•23 min
People regularly deal with seasonal allergies, but how much do these environmental factors affect our corneas? Dr. Matt Feng sits down with Dr. Laura Downie to discuss her recent Ophthalmology article, “ Intravital Imaging of the Human Cornea Reveals the Differential Effects of Season on Innate and Adaptive Immune Cell Morphodynamics .” Intravital Imaging of the Human Cornea Reveals the Differential Effects of Season on Innate and Adaptive Immune Cell Morphodynamics. Wu, Mengliang et al. Ophthal...
Dec 19, 2024•26 min
Why is peer review important? Is AI changing peer review? How can you become a better peer reviewer? Find out in this special episode, with our newest host and Social Media Editor, Dr. Emily Schehlein, and Dr. Matilda F. Chan. Dr. Chan, in collaboration with editors of several ophthalmic and optometric journals and the National Eye Institute, administers the new Council of Vision Editors Fellow Program designed to train early career vision scientists on the peer-review process. The Academy’s fam...
Dec 05, 2024•18 min
Dr. Drew Carey interviews Dr. John J. Chen on the trends and use patterns of plasma exchange therapy for optic neuritis, from his Ophthalmology article, “ Trends in Plasma Exchange Use in Optic Neuritis Hospitalizations in the United States .” Trends in Plasma Exchange Use in Optic Neuritis Hospitalizations in the United States. Akosman, Sinan et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 131, Issue 10, 1207 – 1214....
Nov 21, 2024•19 min
Dr. Rajesh Rao speaks with Dr. Jasmine H. Francis on whether sequencing of plasma-derived ctDNA can noninvasively diagnose ocular-involving histiocytosis. From her Ophthalmology Science article, “ Plasma-Derived Cell-Free DNA for the Diagnosis of Ocular-Involving Histiocytosis .” Plasma-Derived Cell-Free DNA for the Diagnosis of Ocular-Involving Histiocytosis. Francis, Jasmine H. et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 4, Issue 5....
Nov 07, 2024•28 min
Can artificial intelligence distinguish between pseudopapilledema and true papilledema in children? Dr. Drew Carey interviews author Dr. Melinda Y. Chang on whether AI can be used to improve the diagnostic process in children with abnormal optic nerves and concern for elevated intracranial pressure. From her Ophthalmology Science article, “ Artificial Intelligence to Differentiate Pediatric Pseudopapilledema and True Papilledema on Fundus Photographs ” Artificial Intelligence to Differentiate Pe...
Oct 24, 2024•15 min
Does primary trabeculectomy or medical treatment produce better outcomes in terms of quality of life, clinical effectiveness, and safety in patients with advanced glaucoma? Dr. Drew Carey interviews Dr. Anthony J. King on the results of his recent study asking this question published in Ophthalmology , “ Evaluating Primary Treatment for People with Advanced Glaucoma: Five-Year Results of the Treatment of Advanced Glaucoma Study .” Evaluating Primary Treatment for People with Advanced Glaucoma. K...
Oct 10, 2024•25 min
How has ophthalmology medical education changed over time in medical school curriculums? Dr. Edmund Tsui speaks with Drs. Ashish Agar and Sascha Spencer on their review of global trends in medical school ophthalmology education from their Ophthalmology article, “ A Systematic Review of Ophthalmology Education in Medical Schools: The Global Decline .” A Systematic Review of Ophthalmology Education in Medical Schools. Spencer, Sascha K.R. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 131, Issue 7, 855 – 863. Join ...
Sep 26, 2024•28 min
Ophthalmologists are not spared from the opioid epidemic. Recent studies have shown that opioids continue to be prescribed after ophthalmic surgeries. Dr. Drew Carey interviews Dr. Matthew R. Starr on his retrospective study published in Ophthalmology , “ Hospitalization, Overdose, and Mortality After Opioid Prescriptions Tied to Ophthalmic Surgery .” Hospitalization, Overdose, and Mortality After Opioid Prescriptions Tied to Ophthalmic Surgery. Thao, Viengneesee et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 131...
Sep 12, 2024•29 min
The RID-MyC assay, a CRISPR/Cas12a-based test, offers swift and reliable detection of Fungal Keratitis, enhancing diagnostic capabilities at point-of-care settings. Dr. Rajesh Rao interviews Dr. Siddharth Narendran on the development of this assay from his Ophthalmology Science article, “ Development and Clinical Evaluation of a CRISPR/Cas12a-Based Nucleic Acid Detection Platform for the Diagnosis of Keratomycoses .” Development and Clinical Evaluation of a CRISPR/Cas12a-Based Nucleic Acid Detec...
Aug 29, 2024•24 min
Dr. Matt Feng is joined by Dr. Thomas H. Dohlman to discuss the effectiveness of topical and subconjunctival bevacizumab in suppressing vascularization in graft and host bed after high-risk corneal transplantation, from his Ophthalmology Science article “ Suppression of Neovascularization by Topical and Subconjunctival Bevacizumab After High-Risk Corneal Transplantation ” Suppression of Neovascularization by Topical and Subconjunctival Bevacizumab After High-Risk Corneal Transplantation. Dohlman...
Aug 15, 2024•23 min
What does hearing dysfunction have to do with an ophthalmology podcast? Listen up and find out as Dr. Drew Carey interviews Dr. Jamie A. Keen and Dr. Erin M. Shriver on the risks of using teprotumumab to hearing function in treatment of thyroid eye disease. From their article “ Frequency and Patterns of Hearing Dysfunction in Patients Treated with Teprotumumab .” Frequency and Patterns of Hearing Dysfunction in Patients Treated with Teprotumumab. Keen, Jamie A. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 131, ...
Aug 01, 2024•25 min
Dr. Matt Feng interviews Drs. Bita Momenaei and Jason Hsu on the incidence, timing, risk factors, and outcomes of recurrent retinal detachment after phacoemulsification, from their Ophthalmology Retina article, “ Incidence and Outcomes of Recurrent Retinal Detachment after Cataract Surgery in Eyes with Prior Retinal Detachment Repair .” Incidence and Outcomes of Recurrent Retinal Detachment after Cataract Surgery in Eyes with Prior Retinal Detachment Repair. Momenaei, Bita et al. Ophthalmology R...
Jul 18, 2024•24 min
Private equity (PE) firms acquired over 200 ophthalmology and optometry practices in the United States from 2021 through 2019. Dr. Rajesh Rao interviews author Dr. Gary Joseph Lelli about the implications of this trend and influence of PEs on care use and spending, from his Ophthalmology article, “ Association of Private Equity Firm Acquisition of Ophthalmology Practices with Medicare Spending and Use of Ophthalmology Services .” Association of Private Equity Firm Acquisition of Ophthalmology Pr...
Jun 20, 2024•28 min
X-linked retinoschisis is a relatively common inherited retinal degenerative disease that almost exclusively affects males. No curative medical therapy is available for this condition, however topical and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors have been used for the management of cystoid fluid collections. Dr. Drew Carey interviews authors Dr. Jonathan Hensman and Dr. Camiel J.F. Boon on the results of their Ophthalmology Retina article, “ Efficacy of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors on Cystoid Fluid C...
Jun 06, 2024•20 min
Uveitis is a heterogenous group of inflammatory eye diseases for which current cytokine-targeted immune therapies are effective for only a subset of patients. Dr. Edmund Tsui is joined by Dr. Lynn M. Hassman and MD/PhD student Joseph B. Lin to explore potential common underlying mechanisms that exist for immune cell recruitment in uveitis in their Ophthalmology Science article, “ Aqueous macrophages contribute to conserved CCL2 and CXCL10 gradients in uveitis ” Aqueous Macrophages Contribute to ...
May 23, 2024•17 min
Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness worldwide, but how does this deficiency present itself in a clinical setting? Dr. Drew Carey finds out as he interviews Dr. Nieraj Jain, author of “ Characteristics of Vitamin A Deficiency Retinopathy at a Tertiary Referral Center in the United States .” Characteristics of Vitamin A Deficiency Retinopathy at a Tertiary Referral Center in the United States. Levine, David A. et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 8, Issue 2,...
May 09, 2024•17 min
