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This edition of OT Roundup covers the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for optogenetics and its link to MCO-010 in retinitis pigmentosa, BRUNELLO phase 2b/3 results for remigromig in diabetic macular edema (DME) with Veeral Sheth, MD, phase 3 DRAGON results for tinlarebant in Stargardt disease, and what the first total human eye transplant has taught surgeons.

In this episode of the Ophthalmology Times® "Beyond the Walls" podcast, host Deborah Ristvedt, DO, sits down with Priya Mathews, MD, a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon, dry eye expert, and educator, to explore the experiences and passions that have shaped her career and her approach to patient care. Mathews shares how a mentor sparked a lifelong commitment to dry eye care — a patient popul...

Episode 2 of OT Roundup is here. Lucia Gambuzza and co-host Veeral Sheth, MD, break down 4-year durability data for MOGENRY in retinitis pigmentosa, RCA's first State of Retina Care report, the FDA's upcoming review of SYD-101 for pediatric myopia, and new Phase 2 data on OCU410 for geographic atrophy. MOGENRY 4-year data: https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/retina-society-2026-mco-010-optogen...

Eichenbaum Acorns is an editorially independent series powered by Modern Retina and hosted by David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, partner and director of research at Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida. This podcast series explores the overlooked corners of the retina profession through candid conversations with thought leaders. Eichenbaum is the Yiddish word for oak tree , and the aim of this serie...

The debut episode of OT Roundup, a new biweekly news podcast from Ophthalmology Times. This episode covers new research on ADHD's ocular signature, a surgeon's personal experience with a trifocal IOL, the FDA's acceptance of a gene-agnostic therapy for retinitis pigmentosa, and the AMA's move to classify myopia as a disease—plus Expert Insight from Dr. Veeral Sheth.

In this latest episode of the Ophthalmology Times® “ Beyond the Walls ” podcast, host Deborah Ristvedt, DO, sits down with Alison D. Early, MD, a cataract and refractive surgeon, innovator, and entrepreneur at Signature Cataract and Laser Consultants in Cincinnati, Ohio, to explore the personal turning point that led Early to step away from the security of a large multispecialty practice and build...

Eichenbaum Acorns is an editorially independent series powered by Modern Retina and hosted by David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, partner and director of research at Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida. This podcast series explores the overlooked corners of the retina profession through candid conversations with thought leaders. In this episode, Eichenbaum speaks with David J. Tanzer, MD, ABO, chief...

In this episode of the Ophthalmology Times ® "Beyond The Walls" podcast, host Deborah Ristvedt, DO, sits down with colleague John P. Berdahl, MD, of Vance Thompson Vision, to explore the personal story behind a career defined by curiosity, persistence, and a commitment to giving back. Berdahl shares formative childhood experiences, early struggles in medical school, and the defining moments that s...

Eichenbaum Acorns is an editorially independent series powered by Modern Retina and hosted by David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, partner and director of research at Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida. This podcast series explores the overlooked corners of the retina profession through candid conversations with thought leaders. Eichenbaum is the Yiddish word for oak tree , and the aim of this serie...

In this podcast, experts Mary Qiu, MD; Paul Singh, MD; and Danica J. Marrelli, OD, FAAO; discuss interventional glaucoma. This more proactive management approach aims to minimize the challenges of topical glaucoma management with the earlier use of procedures.

Eichenbaum Acorns is an editorially independent series powered by Modern Retina and hosted by David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, partner and director of research at Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida. This podcast series explores the overlooked corners of the retina profession through candid conversations with thought leaders. Eichenbaum is the Yiddish word for oak tree , and the aim of this serie...

In this podcast, experts Francis Mah, MD; and Amy Nau, OD, FAAO, Dipl, CCLRT; discuss how to identify neurotrophic keratitis in practice, highlighting indications for corneal sensitivity testing based on patient history and examination findings. Faculty will also examine how to stage and treat neurotrophic keratitis once diagnosed.

In this latest episode of the Ophthalmology Times® “Beyond The Walls” podcast, host Deborah Ristvedt, DO, sits down with her ophthalmology practice partner and mentor Vance Thompson, MD, to explore the origins and ongoing impact of a team first culture at Vance Thompson Vision. The conversation covers Thompson's early frustrations with practice dynamics, his turn toward business education, and the...

Eichenbaum Acorns is an editorially independent series powered by Modern Retina and hosted by David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, partner and director of research at Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida. This podcast series explores the overlooked corners of the retina profession through candid conversations with thought leaders. Eichenbaum is the Yiddish translation for acorn tree , and the aim of t...

Eichenbaum Acorns is an editorially independent series powered by Modern Retina and hosted by David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, partner and director of research at Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida. This podcast series explores the overlooked corners of the retina profession through candid conversations with thought leaders. Eichenbaum is the Yiddish translation for acorn tree , and the aim of t...

In this podcast, eye care expert Uday Devgan, MD, FACS, FRCS, reviews premium intraocular lens (IOL) options, including presbyopia-correcting IOLs and toric IOLs for patients with astigmatism.

In this podcast, Philadelphia cornea and glaucoma surgeon Brian Shafer, MD, discusses the procedures and processes involved in interventional glaucoma , which offers earlier options such as laser, drug-releasing implants, MIGS, and MIBS, with less reliance on topical medications in appropriate patients.

In this latest episode of the Ophthalmology Times® “Beyond The Walls” podcast, host Deborah Ristvedt, DO, of Vance Thompson Vision, sits down with William B. Trattler, MD, to explore the experiences, influences, and philosophies that have shaped his career in ophthalmology. The discussion covers early inspirations, approaches to teaching, mentorship initiatives, clinical collaboration, and the evo...

IOLs: What Every Surgeon Needs to Know is an editorially independent video and podcast series from Ophthalmology Times , hosted by Douglas D. Koch, MD, Professor and Allen, Mosbacher, and Law Chair in Ophthalmology at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.  In each episode, Koch will be joined by different expert guests to discuss cutting-edge advancements in intra...

In this podcast, experts Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD, FASRS; Jed H. Assam, MD, MS; Diana V. Do, MD; and Dante Pieramici, MD, FASRS; discuss the diagnosis, clinical features, and evolving management strategies for patients diagnosed with macular telangiectasia (MacTel) type 2.

Eichenbaum Acorns is an editorially independent series powered by Modern Retina and hosted by David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, partner and director of research at Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida. This Q&A-style article and podcast series explores the overlooked corners of the retina specialist profession through candid conversations with thought leaders. Eichenbaum is the German translati...

In this podcast, expert Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, discusses the burden, diagnosis, and management of Demodex blepharitis, highlighting a recently approved targeted treatment option.

Joel Schuman, MD, of Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, sits down with Sheryl Stevenson, executive editor of the Eye Care Network, for a discussion about emerging technologies that may influence glaucoma care as clinicians look toward 2026. Schuman highlights artificial intelligence for imaging and risk prediction, noting that “the performance really rivals expert readers and the regulatory pathw...