Best Optical Journal Podcasts (2025)

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Lars Malmsten and Jan Vana - Vasuma Eyewear 32:44

1d ago32:44

32:44

Daniel speaks with Lars Malmsten and Jan Vana, two of the founders of Vasuma Eyewear. https://vasuma.com/By The Optical Journal

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Ashley Mills - Vision Expo West 2025 17:02

16d ago17:02

17:02

Daniel speaks with the CEO of The Vision Council, Ashley Mills, about the final Vision Expo West, taking place in Las Vegas, September 17-20, 2025. https://west.visionexpo.com/By The Optical Journal

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Lars Flyvholm - Design Eyewear Group 23:39

28d ago23:39

23:39

Daniel speaks with Lars Flyvholm, the CEO of Design Eyewear Group. https://designeyeweargroup.com/

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Michael Rafii on Down syndrome-related Alzheimer’s disease 22:41

1M ago22:41

22:41

People with Down syndrome face a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, which is the leading cause of death in this population over the age of 35. In this episode, Morgane Boillot (Senior Editor) is joined by Professor Michael Rafii to explore the intersection of Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. They discuss the latest research into dis…

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Mammalian Target Rapamycin Inhibition for Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy 17:32

1M ago17:32

17:32

Interview with Ehsan Rahimy, MD, author of Mammalian Target Rapamycin Inhibition as a Therapeutic Target for Prevention of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Mammalian Target Rapamycin Inhibition as a Therapeutic Target for Prevention of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy…

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Gisela and Gustavo Assis - LAPIMA Eyewear 17:29

1M ago17:29

17:29

Daniel speaks with Gisela and Gustavo Assis, the founders of LAPIMA Eyewear https://www.lapima.com/By The Optical Journal

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Steroids and Cross-Linking for Ulcer Treatment 15:20

2M ago15:20

15:20

Interview with Jennifer R. Rose-Nussbaumer, MD, author of Steroids and Cross-Linking for Ulcer Treatment: The SCUT II Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Steroids and Cross-Linking for Ulcer Treatment

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From the JAMA Network: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension 22:15

2M ago22:15

22:15

Interview with Dennis J. Rivet II, MD, author of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Hosted by Cynthia E. Armand, MD. Related Content: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

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SILMO Paris 2025 27:13

2M ago27:13

27:13

Daniel speaks with Amélie Morel Martin, SILMO’s President, and Eric Lenoir, SILMO’s Exhibition Director about SILMO Paris 2025. https://www.silmoparis.com/?ref=OJBy The Optical Journal

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Amit Bar-Or on fenebrutinib for relapsing multiple sclerosis 8:40

2M ago8:40

8:40

In this episode, host Laura Hart chats with Professor Amit Bar-Or (University of Pennsylvania) about the potential of the BTK inhibitor fenebrutinib in treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, highlighting future challenges in MS research. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00174-7/fulltext?dgcid…

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Camilla Stramare - STRATO Eyewear 32:45

3M ago32:45

32:45

Daniel speaks with Camilla Stramare of STRATO Eyewear from Quero Vas, Veneto, Italy. https://stratoeyewear.it/By The Optical Journal

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Marte-Helene Bjørk on reproductive risks in people with epilepsy 20:40

3M ago20:40

20:40

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

3M 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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Geoff Manley on a new classification system for traumatic brain injury 25:34

4M ago25:34

25:34

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

5M 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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Wendy Altman Cohen - Image Optics 35:19

5M ago35:19

35:19

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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Wayne Feng on stroke rehabilitation using brain stimulation and constraint-induced movement therapy 19:52

5M ago19:52

19:52

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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SIOS 2025 23:55

5M 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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NEOS Spring 2025 15:57

6M 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 12:43

6M ago12:43

12:43

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

7M 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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Shedding LiGHT on Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty 12:26

7M 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 25:17

7M ago25:17

25:17

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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Ophthalmic Complications Associated With Semaglutide and Tirzepatide 17:17

8M 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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Katherine Cousins - Jennifer Bradley - QUAY Eyewear 17:22

8M 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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Ashley Mills - Vision Expo East 2025 20:14

8M 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 18:43

8M ago18:43

18:43

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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Brett Cates - The Eyeball 2025 23:32

8M 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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Robert Bell – The EyeCoach – In Memoriam 27:51

9M ago27:51

27:51

Robert Bell, affectionately known by so many as The EyeCoach, passed away last week at 63 from Cancer. This encore podcast from 2019 is a remembrance of a man who loved the optical industry and gave so much to all who knew him.By The Optical Journal

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Ultra-Widefield Optical Coherence Tomography Beyond the Ora Serrata in ROP 15:48

9M ago15:48

15:48

Interview with Benjamin K. Young, MD, MS, author of Ultra-Widefield Optical Coherence Tomography Beyond the Ora Serrata in Retinopathy of Prematurity. Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. Related Content: Ultra-Widefield Optical Coherence Tomography Beyond the Ora Serrata in Retinopathy of Prematurity

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James Spina 20/20 (Encore Edition) 40:44

9M ago40:44

40:44

Daniel speaks with the retired Editor-in-Chief of 20/20 Magazine, James Spina from earlier this year.By The Optical Journal

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The Lancet Neurology Editors on advances in neurology in 2024 18:01

9M ago18:01

18:01

The Lancet Neurology Editors take a look back at advances in neurology in 2024, as highlighted by experts in a series of Round-ups published in the January issue. Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournal https://linked…

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Discrimination Within the US Ophthalmology Workforce 13:37

10M ago13:37

13:37

Interview with Angeline M. Nguyen, MD, author of Discrimination Within the US Ophthalmology Workforce. Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. Related Content: Discrimination Within the US Ophthalmology Workforce

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Lorraine Berton - MIDO 2025 28:20

10M ago28:20

28:20

Daniel speaks with ANFAO President Lorraine Berton about MIDO 2025 coming February 8th, 9th, and 10th in Milan, Italy. https://www.mido.com/en/By The Optical Journal

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15. Ukrainian Family Ties w/Peter McFarlane 48:13

10M ago48:13

48:13

We spoke to author Peter McFarlane about his new book, Family Ties: How a Ukrainian Nazi and a living witness link Canada to Ukraine today, which explores the the parallel lives of Chrystia Freeland's Nazi collaborator grandfather and Holocaust survivor Anne Charney. Hosts: Alex Cosh, Chuka Ejeckam and Sarah Rieger. Theme music: Cold War by Remembe…

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Florian Krismer and Elizabeth Coon on multiple system atrophy 17:44

10M ago17:44

17:44

Florian Krismer (Innsbruck Medical University) and Elizabeth Coon (Mayo Clinic) join Sarah Passey (The Lancet Neurology) to discuss their Review paper on multiple system atrophy, which is published in the December issue of The Lancet Neurology. Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instag…

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Cathleen Kabashi – opti 2025 22:03

10M ago22:03

22:03

Daniel speaks with Cathleen Kabashi about the first optical trade show of 2025, opti, running January 31 through February 2nd in Munich, Germany. https://www.opti.de/By The Optical Journal

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14. 'An Outright Assault On Journalism' w/David Pugliese 34:57

11M ago34:57

34:57

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Curcumin-Based Nutritional Supplements and Risk of AMD 21:39

11M ago21:39

21:39

Interview with Ehsan Rahimy, MD, author of Curcuma-Based Nutritional Supplements and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Hosted by Neil M. Bressler, MD. Related Content: Curcuma-Based Nutritional Supplements and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Suvankar Pal on the motor neuron disease trial MND-SMART 18:20

11M ago18:20

18:20

Professor Suvankar Pal (University of Edinburgh) joins Sarah Passey (Senior Editor at The Lancet Neurology) to discuss the first findings from the MND-SMART trial of treatments for motor neuron disease. The Article is published in the November issue of The Lancet Neurology. Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelanc…

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