Best The Optical Journal Podcasts (2025)

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Glaucoma Surgery SOS: Emergency Department Utilization 14:53

2d ago14:53

14:53

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…

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Marte-Helene Bjørk on reproductive risks in people with epilepsy 20:10

4d ago20:10

20:10

Sarah Passey is joined by Dr Marte-Helene Bjørk (Haukeland University Hospital, Norway) to discuss the latest evidence and practical guidance on managing reproductive risks in people with epilepsy, including medication safety, pregnancy planning, and global challenges in care. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article…

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Rick & Cindy Taylor - Forall Frameworks 28:08

9d ago28:08

28:08

Daniel speaks with Rick and Cindy Taylor of Forall Frameworks from their offices in Lubbock, Texas. https://www.forallframeworks.com/By The Optical Journal

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DELAYED RHEGMATOGENOUS RETINAL DETACHMENT AFTER MACULAR SURGERY 5:30

10d ago5:30

5:30

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AGS/AAO Position Statement on Nicotinamide Use for Glaucoma Neuroprotection 18:43

16d ago18:43

18:43

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 …

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A PRACTICAL AND SIMPLIFIED METHOD FOR STRUCTURE–FUNCTION ANALYSIS IN PATIENTS WITH GLAUCOMA AND RETINAL DISEASE 6:46

19d ago6:46

6:46

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THERAPEUTIC REFRACTIVE VITRECTOMY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF VITREOUS FLOATERS AND OPACITIES ASSESSED BY THE STANDARDIZED AND KINETIC ANATOMICAL AND FUNCTIONAL TESTING OF VITREOUS FLOATERS AND OPACITIES 6:16

25d ago6:16

6:16

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INTRAOCULAR INFLAMMATION ASSOCIATED WITH FARICIMAB THERAPY One-Year Real-World Outcomes 6:19

30d ago6:19

6:19

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Should We Use Disposable Tonometers and Gonioprisms in the Office? 17:26

30d ago17:26

17:26

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 recommendation…

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Geoff Manley on a new classification system for traumatic brain injury 25:04

1M ago25:04

25:04

Assistant Editor Sam Griffiths is joined by Professor Geoff Manley (UCSF, CA, USA) to discuss his new NIH-NINDS classification of acute TBI, the limitations of traditional classifications, how the new framework was developed, and what it means for the future of TBI research and patient care. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals…

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Anti-VEGF vs Panretinal Photocoagulation Laser Therapy for Diabetic Retinopathy 18:38

1M ago18:38

18:38

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. Panretina…

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Gender Differences in Case Volume Among Ophthalmology Resident Graduates, 2014-2023 14:04

2M ago14:04

14:04

Interview with Susan M. Culican, MD, PhD, author of Gender Differences in Case Volume Among Ophthalmology Resident Graduates, 2014-2023. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Gender Differences in Case Volume Among Ophthalmology Resident Graduates, 2014-2023 Training Inequities in Ophthalmology—Insights From Educators…

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Glaucoma Medications and Risk of Uveitis 17:01

2M ago17:01

17:01

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 …

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Wendy Altman Cohen - Image Optics 35:19

2M ago35:19

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Daniel speaks with Wendy Altman Cohen, the Founder of Image Optics, and legendary optician to movie and television studios, as well as who's who in Hollywood. https://imageoptics.com/By The Optical Journal

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SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH IN AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION A Nationally Representative Survey Study 5:38

2M ago5:38

5:38

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Wayne Feng on stroke rehabilitation using brain stimulation and constraint-induced movement therapy 19:22

2M ago19:22

19:22

Increasing numbers of people are surviving stroke but with motor impairments that can contribute substantially to long-term disability. Transcranial direct current stimulation has shown promise in reducing motor impairment when combined with rehabilitation therapy. Sarah Passey talks to Wayne Feng (Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, US…

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SUPRACHOROIDAL SPACE IN RHEGMATOGENOUS RETINAL DETACHMENT ASSESSED WITH OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY Implications for Potential Future Therapeutic Interventions 4:34

2M ago4:34

4:34

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Can ChatGPT Think Like An Ophthalmologist? 25:43

2M ago25:43

25:43

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 Respons…

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SIOS 2025 23:55

2M ago23:55

23:55

Daniel speaks with Alexandra Peng, Bradie, Husser, Darlene Grubbs, and Leo Zupan about the Southern Independent Optical Show (SIOS), which is taking place on May 3rd in Frisco, Texas. https://siopticalshow.com/By The Optical Journal

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EARLY RETINAL DETACHMENTS AFTER OPEN GLOBE REPAIR 6:04

2M ago6:04

6:04

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CHRONIC RETINAL DETACHMENT Surgical vs. Observational Approach With Optical Coherence Tomography Monitoring 6:55

3M ago6:55

6:55

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Vitreopapillary Findings in Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy 25:05

3M ago25:05

25:05

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 F…

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ECCENTRIC MACULAR HOLES AS A POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATION OF MACULAR SURGERY IN BLACK AFRICANS 5:46

3M ago5:46

5:46

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NEOS Spring 2025 15:57

3M ago15:57

15:57

Daniel speaks with Jessica Leach and Joanna Ruiz about the North East Optical Show taking place April 5th and 6th in Worcester, Massachusetts. https://www.northeastopticalshow.com/

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Marialuisa Gandolfi on the management of chronic pain in Parkinson's disease 12:13

3M ago12:13

12:13

In this podcast, linked to the April 2025 issue of The Lancet Neurology, Laura Hart (Deputy Editor) chats to Marialuisa Gandolfi (University of Verona in Italy) about advances in the classification and management of pain in Parkinson’s disease. Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instag…

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PNEUMATIC RETINOPEXY FOR GIANT RETINAL TEAR–ASSOCIATED RETINAL DETACHMENT 6:28

3M ago6:28

6:28

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Therapeutic Interventions for Autoimmune Retinopathy 21:01

3M ago21:01

21:01

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 a…

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SPLIT OUTER PLEXIFORM LAYER APPEARANCE REPRESENTS AN ACQUIRED CONE DYSFUNCTION PHENOTYPE OF AUTOIMMUNE RETINOPATHY 7:10

3M ago7:10

7:10

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Continuous Ranibizumab via Port Delivery System vs Monthly Ranibizumab 23:43

4M ago23:43

23:43

Interview with Arshad M. Khanani, MD, author of Continuous Ranibizumab via Port Delivery System vs Monthly Ranibizumab for Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema: The Pagoda Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Continuous Ranibizumab via Port Delivery System vs Monthly Ranibizumab for Treatment of Diabetic Macular E…

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Ophthalmology Reviews: A New Frontier in the Ophthalmology Family of Journals 14:50

4M ago14:50

14:50

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 …

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INCIDENCE AND PROGRESSION OF AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION AMONG PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA 4:55

4M ago4:55

4:55

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Shedding LiGHT on Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty 12:26

4M ago12:26

12:26

Interview with Harry A. Quigley, MD, author of Shedding LiGHT on Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, and guest Michael A. Kass, MD, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis. Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. Related Content: Shedding LiGHT on Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

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Michael Tymianski on neuroprotection in stroke 24:47

4M ago24:47

24:47

Sarah Passey (The Lancet Neurology) is joined by Michael Tymianski (University Health Network, Toronto, Canada) to discuss an Article in the March issue reporting a meta-analysis looking at neuroprotection in stroke and what can be learnt for future research. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PiiS1474-4422(24)…

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TRANSRETINAL PUNCTURE WITH A 41G CANNULA FOR POSTERIOR RESIDUAL SUBRETINAL FLUID IN FOVEA-OFF RETINAL DETACHMENTS TREATED BY VITRECTOMY VS FLUID TOLERANCE VS OTHER CONVENTIONAL DRAINAGE TECHNIQUES 5:24

4M ago5:24

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Negative Pressure Goggles Reduce IOP 15:41

4M ago15:41

15:41

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 O…

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MACULAR CHANGES IN ADULTS WITH HISTORY OF PREMATURE BIRTH 4:40

4M ago4:40

4:40

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Ophthalmic Complications Associated With Semaglutide and Tirzepatide 17:17

5M ago17:17

17:17

Interview with Bradley J. Katz, MD, PhD, author of Ophthalmic Complications Associated With the Antidiabetic Drugs Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Ophthalmic Complications Associated With the Antidiabetic Drugs Semaglutide and Tirzepatide

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Type 2 Diabetes Medications and Glaucoma Risk 17:37

5M ago17:37

17:37

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 Glauc…

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Katherine Cousins - Jennifer Bradley - QUAY Eyewear 17:22

5M ago17:22

17:22

Daniel Speaks with Katherine Cousins and Jennifer Bradley about one of the hottest eyewear brands born in Australia, QUAY Eyewear. https://www.quay.com/By The Optical Journal

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MACULAR HOLE SURGERY AND RETINAL TECTONICS The Impact of Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling Size on Tangential Retinal Displacement 5:03

5M ago5:03

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Ashley Mills - Vision Expo East 2025 20:14

5M ago20:14

20:14

Daniel speaks with the CEO of The Vision Council, Ashley Mills about Vision Expo East and it's new home, Orlando Florida, taking place, February 19-22, 2025 https://east.visionexpo.com/By The Optical Journal

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Elizabeth Finger on oxytocin for apathy in frontotemporal dementia 18:13

5M ago18:13

18:13

In this podcast, linked to the February 2025 issue of The Lancet Neurology, Elena Becker-Barroso (Editor-in-Chief) chats to Elizabeth Finger (Western University, London, ON, Canada) about the FOXY trial of oxytocin for apathy in people with frontotemporal dementia. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-44…

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QUANTIFICATION OF CAPILLARY BLOOD FLOW SPEEDS IN DIABETIC RETINOPATHY USING VARIABLE INTERSCAN TIME ANALYSIS OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY ANGIOGRAPHY 5:40

5M ago5:40

5:40

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Blood Pressure and Glaucoma Progression 12:41

5M ago12:41

12:41

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 …

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Brett Cates - The Eyeball 2025 23:32

5M ago23:32

23:32

Daniel speaks with Brett Cates about the newest American trade show event, The Eyeball, taking place on January 25th in Palm Springs, California. https://eyeballpalmsprings.com/By The Optical Journal

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DIABETIC RETINOPATHY LESION TYPES AND DISTRIBUTION ON ULTRAWIDE FIELD IMAGING AND THE RISK OF DISEASE WORSENING OVER TIME 8:26

5M ago8:26

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