Best Refractive Surgery Podcasts (2025)

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ESCRS eConnect Webinar - Tackling postoperative complications in corneal refractive surgery 1:00:50

6d ago1:00:50

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Chairs: Sheraz Daya and Anat Loewenstein Speakers: Vladimir Suvajac, Sara Sella, Kristina Mikak and Tiago Monteiro Join us for the upcoming ESCRS eConnect webinar as we explore some of the key challenges faced after corneal refractive procedures. This session will highlight common postoperative issues such as visual quality concerns, stability of r…

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PATHOGENESIS OF ECTOPIC INNER FOVEAL LAYERS AND ITS IMPACT ON VISUAL RECOVERY AFTER EPIRETINAL MEMBRANE PEELING 6:52

6h ago6:52

6:52

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DELAYED RHEGMATOGENOUS RETINAL DETACHMENT AFTER MACULAR SURGERY 5:30

12d ago5:30

5:30

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

21d 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

27d ago6:16

6:16

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

1M ago6:19

6:19

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BoSS Podcast Episode 6 - Meritocracy Unmasked: Is Success Really About Skill? 1:07:25

1M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Is success in ophthalmology and beyond, truly based on merit? Or are there hidden forces shaping who rises and who’s left behind? In this thought-provoking episode of the ESCRS BoSS Podcast, we peel back the layers of meritocracy with a powerhouse panel of leaders who bring diverse perspectives from across the world of ophthalmology: Clare Timbo – …

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49: Enhanced Optometric Services – Here, there and nearly everywhere 29:36

1M ago29:36

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Since COVID-19, a greater number of enhanced optometric services have been rolled out across much of the UK. These pathways have been proven to reduce the burden on secondary care, reduce patient waiting times and have saved the NHS millions of pounds. As a result, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) have commissioned optometric services far beyond CUES,…

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Leadership, Business and Innovation Podcast: Funding Start Ups 33:03

1M ago33:03

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Ophthalmologists and others within the eye care space come up with interesting ideas to innovate. That's 1%—the inspiration. The rest, 99%, is the perspiration. A big part of the perspiration is the funding aspect. How do they fund these ideas, that turn into start-ups, to try and make them a reality?…

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ESCRS Eye JC Ep. 37 - Podcast - Dissatisfaction after implantation of extended depth-of-focus intraocular lenses 39:55

2M ago39:55

39:55

Episode 37 of the ESCRS Eye Journal Club with Artemis Matsou, Alfredo Borgia and Victoria Till was held on May 1st 2025 The guest experts are Professor Rudy Nuijts and Professor Andreia Rosa who discuss the following paper: Dissatisfaction after implantation of extended depth-of-focus intraocular lenses…

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48: PACS – Management of primary angle closure suspects 28:23

2M ago28:23

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Primary angle closure disease is more common in the UK than was initially thought and it is important for optometrists to understand the condition’s stages of progression; from primary angle closure suspect (PACS), to primary angle closure (PAC) and primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG). PACG is the stage we want to avoid, where structural damage t…

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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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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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IME Expert Podcast Series: Achieving Accurate IOL Power 7:26

2M ago7:26

7:26

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on refractive IOLs, Drs. Nic Reus and Ramza Diamanti delve into the crucial role of modern diagnostic tools in achieving precise IOL calculations and selecting the appropriate lens power. They highlight key innovations that improve accuracy and emphasize the importance of axial length measurements and…

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IME Expert Podcast Series: Key Preoperative Considerations to Prevent Refractive Surprises 7:04

2M ago7:04

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In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on refractive IOLs, Drs. Nic Reus and Ramza Diamanti explore the critical steps of the preoperative workup for cataract patients aiming for spectacle independence. They emphasize the importance of thorough preparation to achieve optimal outcomes and explain how residual refractive error can impact bot…

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IME Expert Podcast Series: EDF in Focus: Patient Education and Effective Communication 10:19

2M ago10:19

10:19

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on refractive IOLs, Drs. Ramza Diamanti and Nic Reus share expert insights on guiding cataract patients through presbyopia correction and the lens selection journey. They discuss when to initiate the conversation, how and when to recommend EDF IOLs, and effective ways to explain associated costs, risk…

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ESCRS eConnect Webinar - Cataract Surgery in Patients with Compromised Cornea 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Chairs: Iva Dekaris and Massimo Busin Speakers: Elisabeth Patsoura, Joaquin Fernandez, Björn Bachmann and Alfonso Vasquez Perez We are excited to invite you to the upcoming ESCRS eConnect Webinar dedicated to the complexities of Cataract Surgery in Patients with Compromised Cornea. This event will delve into the challenges and innovative solutions …

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EARLY RETINAL DETACHMENTS AFTER OPEN GLOBE REPAIR 6:04

3M 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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ECCENTRIC MACULAR HOLES AS A POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATION OF MACULAR SURGERY IN BLACK AFRICANS 5:46

3M ago5:46

5:46

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47: Chronic Stress – The brain-body connection 25:49

3M ago25:49

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Stress and burnout, which we explored in the last episode of Sound Optometry, is far from uncommon in optometrists. In this episode, Michelle Hanratty uncovers the severe implications that chronic stress can have on the health of optometrists in the future. How can we reverse its damage? Michelle is joined by Professor Anna Whittaker, a health psyc…

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

3M ago6:28

6:28

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

4M ago7:10

7:10

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lME DOR Leadership Opinion Series: The Future of the Digital Operating Room 6:48

4M ago6:48

6:48

Blurb: In this episode of the ESCRS IME Leadership Opinion Series on the Digital Operating Room (DOR), Dr. Karen Glandorf discusses the challenges of traditional workflows, shares insights into her DOR setup, and explains how it has improved her daily practice. She also explores the future of the DOR and the transformative role of AI in surgical in…

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lME DOR Leadership Opinion Series: Digital OR Setup and Transition Strategies 7:24

4M ago7:24

7:24

Blurb: In this episode of the ESCRS IME Leadership Opinion Series on the Digital Operating Room (DOR), Dr. Norbert Pesztenlehrer shares his journey to adopting a DOR, offering a detailed look at his clinic’s setup, the challenges he faced, the roadblocks he overcame, and the benefits he has gained. He also provides valuable advice for surgeons cons…

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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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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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46: Burnout in Optometry – Causes, challenges & solutions 29:24

4M ago29:24

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A study conducted in Australia found that around half of optometrists experience burnout. One in every three optometrists also live with a mental health condition. We all know what workplace stress can feel like, but few of us can probably spot the signs of long-term stress turning into burnout. That can lead to even more serious mental health chal…

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ESCRS eConnect Webinar - Non-infectious inflammation in cataract surgery 1:04:00

4M ago1:04:00

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Chairs: Christina Grupcheva and Dominque Monnet Speakers: Marlies Gijs, Francesc March de Ribot, Nick Mamalis and Naren Shetty We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming eConnect webinar focused on the critical role of managing non-infectious inflammation in cataract surgery, a common yet often overlooked challenge that can significantly impact s…

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BoSS Podcast Episode 5 - Leaders in Healthcare 53:14

4M ago53:14

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Another captivating podcast in the BoSS Podcast series, Inclusivity in Focus. This episode focuses on Leadership. Join Artemis Matsou and Diana Silva as they host an in depth discussion on Leaders in Healthcare. Artemis and Diana are joined by Jeanette Bankes, Ana Neves, Magda Michna and Kris Morrill.…

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

4M ago4:40

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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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Spherical Aberration and The Eye 3:14:15

5M ago3:14:15

3:14:15

Spherical aberration is a term often used in ophthalmology and optometry, especially in relation to lens surgeries and intraocular lens design. Recently, IOL manufacturers have been manipulating spherical aberration as a tool to provide a greater range of vision, but rarely explaining the mechanism. Your OATR hosts, Dr Nick Andrew and Dr Ben LaHood…

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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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45: Vision and Dementia – Modifying risk for better outcomes 26:52

5M ago26:52

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One in three people born in the UK today will go on to develop dementia — a term used to describe a range of neurological conditions that cause the loss of cognitive functioning. It’s been established that dementia can affect vision and recently, researchers have realised that visual impairment is a modifiable risk factor for dementia, too. In othe…

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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

8:26

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SPARING VERSUS REMOVAL OF EPIRETINAL PROLIFERATION IN THE SURGICAL REPAIR OF FULL-THICKNESS MACULAR HOLES 6:00

6M ago6:00

6:00

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THE EFFICACY OF INTRAVITREAL ANTI-VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR FOR RADIATION MACULOPATHY A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 6:31

6M ago6:31

6:31

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RB1 CIRCULATING TUMOR DNA IN THE BLOOD OF PATIENTS WITH RETINOBLASTOMA INCREASES IN UNTREATED PATIENTS 6:05

6M ago6:05

6:05

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IME Expert Podcast Series: Precise Alignment, Managing Residual Astigmatism, and Toric IOLs 11:00

6M ago11:00

11:00

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on toric IOLs, Drs. Andrzej Dmitriew and Marjan Farid delve into intraoperative alignment techniques and effective strategies for managing residual astigmatism post-operatively. They highlight the advantages of digital vs manual marking systems, provide practical solutions for addressing refractive su…

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IME Expert Podcast Series: Optimizing Preoperative Assessment and IOL Selection 10:29

6M ago10:29

10:29

In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on toric IOLs, Drs. Marjan Farid and Andrzej Dmitriew explore the prevalence of astigmatism in cataract surgery patients and its significant impact on visual quality. They emphasize the importance of comprehensive preoperative assessments, provide key considerations for the decision-making process, an…

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ESCRS Eye JC Ep. 36 - Podcast - Evidence-based functional classification of simultaneous vision intraocular lenses: seeking a global consensus by the ESCRS Functional Vision Working Group 54:57

7M ago54:57

54:57

Episode 36 of the ESCRS Eye Journal Club with Artemis Matsou and Alfredo Borgia was held on December 4th 2024. The guest experts are Dr. Joaquín Fernández, Prof. Dr. Burkhard Dick, Dr Daniel Change and Prof. Dr. Douglas Koch who discuss the following paper: Evidence-based functional classification of simultaneous vision intraocular lenses: seeking …

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IME Expert Podcast Series: Navigating Treatment Options 8:28

7M ago8:28

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In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on refractive surgery, Drs. Pavol Vesely and Robert Ang delve into the advantages and potential risks of modern refractive surgery techniques. Their discussion highlights LASIK, the growing popularity of lenticular extraction, and phakic IOLs. Additionally, they provide valuable insights into the deci…

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IME Expert Podcast Series: Optimizing Refractive Outcomes 7:41

7M ago7:41

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In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on refractive surgery, Drs. Robert Ang and Pavol Vesely discuss the critical importance of thorough preoperative measurements to ensure accurate assessments and minimize risks. They explore the use of nomograms and decision trees in treatment planning, stressing the need for clear communication of ris…

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IME Expert Podcast Series: Understanding Patient Perspectives 7:20

7M ago7:20

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In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on refractive surgery, Drs. Robert Ang and Pavol Vesely discuss the vital role of understanding patient expectations, building trust, and personalizing education on treatment options for each patient. They emphasize the importance of clear, proactive communication about potential risks and the need to…

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44: Corneal Conditions – Shape and clarity 37:10

7M ago37:10

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Optometrists commonly encounter corneal conditions in practice—such as keratoconus, Fuch’s endothelial corneal dystrophy and recurrent corneal epithelial erosion syndrome. As Professor Sai Kolli explains in this podcast, the management of corneal dystrophies may involve monitoring, therapeutic treatment or onward referral, depending on their severi…

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IME Expert Podcast Series: Avoiding Postoperative Refractive Surprise in Presbyopia Correction 7:47

7M ago7:47

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In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on refractive IOLs, Prof. Thomas Kohnen and Dr. Basak Bostanci discuss the critical role of precise preoperative measurements in cataract surgery with presbyopia-correcting lenses to prevent postoperative refractive surprises. They explain how residual refractive errors can have a significant impact o…

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IME Expert Podcast Series: Strategies for Presbyopia Patient Education 6:03

7M ago6:03

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In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on refractive IOLs, Drs. Gerd Auffarth and Joaquín Fernández discuss effective strategies for educating cataract patients about presbyopia-correcting lenses. They emphasize the importance of evidence-based communication and shared decision-making. Drs. Auffarth and Fernández also offer valuable insigh…

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IME Expert Podcast Series: Emerging Presbyopia-Correcting Lens Technologies 5:37

7M ago5:37

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In this episode of the ESCRS IME podcast series on refractive IOLs, Drs. Joaquín Fernández and Gerd Auffarth discuss the growing use of presbyopia-correcting IOLs, highlighting the benefits of emerging lens options. They emphasize the importance of proper lens selection, patient education, and managing expectations for spectacle independence. Addit…

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BoSS Podcast Episode 4 - Breaking Barriers; Women Conquering a Traditionally Male Workplace 1:05:58

7M ago1:05:58

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Welcome to our fourth BOSS podcast in our series ‘Inclusivity in Focus’ In this episode, Dr Artemis Matsou and Dr Diana Silva host an in-depth discussion with Dr Cathy McCabe, Dr Ruth Lapid Gortzak, Dr Soosan Jacob, author Bobbi Bodochka, and Kris Morrill, Medevise President and ESCRS Consultant. The focus of this episode is Breaking Barriers; Wome…

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