Don’t miss this season in which our new expert panel of Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO; Emilie Seitz, OD; and Ivan Mac, MD, MBA, discuss unique and challenging cases involving ocular surface disease and dry eye.
In this episode of The MOD Pod, Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO, talks about harmful loopholes in contact lens legislation (00:55) and Tim Poirier, OD, explains the difference between neurotrophic keratitis and neuropathic pain (9:07).
To start off the episode, Rasika Whitesell, OD, talks about how optometric legislation, particularly that affecting scope of practice, can be changed without OD knowledge or approval (00:48). Vittorio Mena, OD, MS, and co-author Katie Connolly, OD, FAAO, then discuss guidelines for managing myopia (8:48), and Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, closes out the episode by explaining how intense pulsed light and thermal pulsation work, when to use them, and more (18:19).
Join this season’s new expert panel of Cecelia Koetting, OD; Walt Whitley, OD; and Marjan Farid, MD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.
Rachael A. Wruble, OD, FAAO, leads off the episode with a discussion on how presbyopia-correcting drops will fit into the treatment toolbox (00:45). Daniel Epshtein, OD, FAAO, and co-author Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO, follow with a survey of new and next-generation technologies and devices in their piece on innovations in glaucoma diagnostics (08:44). Stephanie Frankel, OD, closes out the episode by explaining how specialty contact lenses fit into the evolving medical optometry practice (18:18).
How have innovations in surgical instrumentation created an environment in which surgeons are more comfortable performing vitrectomy for vitreous opacities? In the final episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” a panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, discuss the specific innovations that have improved surgical precision and safety, and review which patients are best suited for prompt referral upon p...
Which elements of examination must optometrists perfect in order to provide an effective referral for patients with vitreous opacities? On this second episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” the panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, review which elements of examination are most relevant for this condition, which imaging platforms are useful (and not so useful) for documenting vitreous opacities, an...
In the first of this episode's two articles, author Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, presents best practices for managing acute ocular pain (1:13). Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, ends the episode by separating the myths from the facts in a discussion on platelet-rich plasma eye drops for the treatment of dry eye disease (9:40).
How can optometrists properly document history for patients presenting with symptomatic vitreous opacities? On this debut episode of the miniseries “Modern Management of Vitreous Opacities,” a panel comprised of Walt Whitley, OD, MBA; Alison Early, MD; John Kitchens, MD; and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, review the specifics of recording symptoms and establishing a timeline for patients with symptomatic vitreous opacities, and discuss whether a standardized methodology for gathering history would hav...
This month's episode of The MOD Pod features two articles on the posterior segment. First, hear Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO, describe the true effect of lapses in care as she talks about how COVID kept retina patients out of her office and led to poorer outcomes for many (1:10). Then, Inrava Khasnabish, OD, FAAO, offers some guidelines for managing patients with diabetic retinopathy, including a review of its stages, and when patients should be referred for care (10:08).
The season finale of The MOD Pod’s mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today features Nicole Fram, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA. Dr. Fram explains what corneal collagen crosslinking is and shares her protocol for administering the therapy. She also describes the typical situation in which she uses genetic testing using AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino). Dr. Barnett speaks to the importance of evaluating the family members of patients with keratoconus and explains why she us...
In this month's episode, Lori Latowski Grover, OD, PhD, explains why comprehensive eye examinations remain the best approach to improving population health (1:21). Brandon Runyon, OD, FAAO, shares a patient case with a twist that taught him that sometimes obvious findings lead you down the wrong diagnostic path (14:27).
How can retina surgeons work with optometrists to create a framework that best manages the cases of patients with vitreous opacities? To answer this question, John Kitchens, MD, turns to Tarek Hassan, MD, and Walt Whitley, OD, MBA. The panel discusses how collaboration can transition patients smoothly to surgical consultation, the anatomy of a referral, and if some patients are better suited for surgery than others.
Rebecca Miller, OD, shares her approach to being her patients' trusted source for answers about refractive surgery (00:52). Also, Thomas Chester, OD, FAAO, offers strategies for the successful preoperative management of ocular surface disease in order to avoid surprises after cataract or refractive surgery (6:40). And Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, discusses a new glaucoma management tool that measures what eye care providers strive to improve: outflow (16:14).
In this special edition episode of The MOD Pod’s mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today, three well-known eye care practitioners discuss patient cases that involve the use of genetic testing with AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino), and weigh in on how this information factors into decisions about each patient's course of treatment.
This episode of The MOD Pod starts off with an article by Ayra Sayyed, OD, which she co-authored with William Padula, OD, SFNAP, FAAO, FNORA, on screening for biomarkers of lyme-related infection (00:57). Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, follows up with her piece on next-level business technologies (16:43), which is complemented by an article on why it's important to stay at the forefront of eye care technology by Aaron Lech, OD, FAAO (24:31). To end the episode, Lindsay Ciocco, OD, FAAO, Dipl...
Richard Mangan, OD, FAAO, begins the episode by addressing physician burnout and its implications (0:50), after which Scott Hauswirth, OD, FAAO, offers tips for identifying and managing neuropathic pain in patients with dry eye (10:32). Moving things to a lighter note, Justin Bazan, OD, shares his story on how he made his way from student to employee and then on to OD owner (31:50). Last, but not least, hear what inspired Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, to pursue a career in optometry and what makes up...
In the latest special edition episode of The MOD Pod's mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today, the focus is on the patient. Drs. Elizabeth Yeu and Melissa Barnett speak with a genetic counselor at Avellino, who explains what to expect from a genetic counseling session and answers common questions patients may have. Drs. Yeu and Barnett also discuss the role of the eye care practitioner in discussing AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino) with patients.
Stephanie L. Woo, OD, FAAO, FSLS, shares her secret to training staff for specialty lenses (0:55). Molly Ann R. Clymer, OD, FAAO, recounts the case of a patient with vertical diplopia and light near dissociation secondary to a pineal gland tumor (9:38). Get a step-by-step guide on how to use Facebook to market your practice from Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO (23:37). To end the episode, find out a little more about Richard Mangan, OD, FAAO, including how he got into hand-crafting tobacco pipes (32:...
In another special edition episode of The MOD Pod's mini-series Genetics and Eyecare Today, Drs. John Gelles and William Trattler talk about corneal collagen cross-linking and distinguishing between a patient with progressive myopia or developing keratoconus. Drs. Gelles and Trattler also discuss the role of AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test Test (Avellino) in helping diagnose keratoconus, and they learn from Nazneen Aziz, PhD, how genetic counselors can benefit both doctors and their patients when ...
Jennifer Wademan, OD, explains why choosing a limited number of contact lens brands to fit and sell makes sense (1:02). Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, provides a crash course on ocular homeostasis, describes how contact lens wear disrupts the ocular surface, and suggests ways to restore balance (9:19). Chandra Mickles, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, ends the episode by considering both answers to the question, "Will extended wear contact lenses always have a place (18:00)?"
Chris Starr, MD leads a new expert panel of Preeya Gupta, MD; Douglas DeVries, OD; and Leslie O’Dell, OD, as they deliberate on a myriad of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.
In this special-edition episode of The MOD Pod’s mini-series, Genetics and Eyecare Today, Drs. Liz Yeu and John Gelles detail their experience using Avellino’s AvaGen Genetic Eye Test. They discuss how this test can help lay the groundwork for personalized keratoconus management.
Ahmad Fahmy, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, discusses dry eye disease in the pediatric population (1:07); Kelly A. Malloy, OD, FAAO, provides a rundown on ocular ptosis and its differential diagnosis (10:24); Jonathan D. Andrews, OD, FAAO, explains the importance of understanding the incidence, origin, morphology, treatment of, and overall outcomes of intraocular melanomas (20:23); and we learn some fun facts about Jaclyn Garlich, OD, FAAO (38:39).
In the first episode of the Genetics and Eyecare Today podcast mini-series, Elizabeth Yeu, MD, and John Gelles, OD take a broad look at genetic testing and how it relates to eyecare. The pair discuss how recent innovations in genetic testing have affected screening, diagnosis, and care of patients with corneal dystrophies, as well as keratoconus.
Steven Sorkin, OD, FSLS, gives a brief review of corneal dystrophies (0:49); Shora Ansari, OD, MS, shares diagnostic pearls for giant papillary conjunctivitis (10:01); and Carlo J. Pelino, OD, FAAO, explains why proper history, thorough examination, testing, imaging, and communication are essential for the timely diagnosis and management of neurologic conditions (20:27).
Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, gives her take on how some things we have seen as threats to optometrists may actually offer opportunities (0:51). Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, explains why although ocular allergies may be the easy answer when reviewing a patient's signs and symptoms, but it pays to make the effort to diagnose and treat correctly, because symptoms commonly associated with ocular allergy are often shared with other conditions (9:57). Finally, hear why Nate R. Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, became an o...
Mark Schaeffer, OD, offers guidance for handling presbyopic patients who have never before needed vision correction (0:50). Rebecca Miller, OD, gives advice on how to incorporate autologous serum eye drops into a dry eye protocol (7:58). Get five pearls for improving employee relationships and eliminating wasted time from Solomon Gould, OD, MBA (15:02). In the last segment of the episode, learn more about Roxanne Achong-Coan, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FSLS. Hear what advice she has for other ODs looking...
First, Michael Cymbor, OD, FAAO, and Nicole Stout, OD, FAAO, walk through the steps of what to do once a patient is identified as a glaucoma suspect, then Paul Hammond, OD, FAAO, provides a rundown of the latest trends in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment. Next, Aaron McNulty, OD, FAAO, discusses the changing role of laser in the management of patients with open-angle glaucoma, and Matthew D. Bovenzi, OD, FAAO, Dipl(ABO), closes the episode with his article on adjunctive therapy for patients with...
The conclusion of our two-part special episode of The MOD Pod – Contact Lens Business in the COVID-19 Era: Products on the Market. Listen to Jeffrey Lewis, OD; Anith Pillai, OD, FSLS; Jennifer Tsai, OD; and Jessica Yu, OD, FAAO, discuss advancements and best practices when fitting scleral lenses and managing myopic patients. The panel also fields an audience question and answer session from a recent webinar event.
