Experts InSight

Dr. Mike Chiang, Dr. Michael Boland, and Kent Mathewson join host Dr. Andrew Pouw to discuss the current state of clinical documentation in ophthalmology, the future of the electronic health record (EHR), the use of scribes, and legal considerations for documentation. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .

Drs. Julie Falardeau and Mike Lee discuss guidelines and pearls for the management of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) during pregnancy and childbirth. They share how pregnancy shifts the evaluation and management of the initial diagnosis of IIH and how it can affect patients who already have a history of the disease. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit ...

Drs. M. Ali Khan, Ajay Kuriyan, and Sarah Read join host Jay Sridhar to discuss recent developments in intravitreal injectable drugs, including 8-mg aflibercept not initially approved by the FDA, the upcoming PDUFA date for on-label bevacizumab, and approaching injections for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.o...

In June 2023, the regional Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) almost uniformly introduced draft policy language indicating cessation of coverage for many minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures, including goniotomy and cyclophotocoagulation. In today's episode, host Andrew Pouw is joined by Dr. Alan Robin, the first executive vice president of the American Glaucoma Society, a...

Drs. Anita Kohli and Imran Jivraj discuss the evaluation and management of patients with functional vision loss, also known as nonorganic or nonphysiologic visual loss, a phenomenon in which exam findings do not support an underlying organic etiology. Drs. Kohli and Jivraj offer pearls for how to handle both adult and pediatric patients. Functional vision loss can be challenging to identify and ma...

Cornea specialist Dr. Travis Redd discusses the recent outbreak of extensively drug-resistant corneal infections associated with artificial tears and that has led to cases of permanent vision loss and death. Dr. Redd also reviews the challenges and risks of multi-use eye drop bottles. Since January 2023, the CDC, FDA, and state and local health departments have been investigating a multistate outb...

Ophthalmic genetic counselor Molly Marra and Dr. Lesley Everett discuss the pearls and pitfalls of genetic testing, especially in cases of suspected inherited retinal dystrophy. As discussed in the episode, the National Society of Genetic Counselors offers great tools to find genetic counselors who can advise you and your patients in the diagnostic journey. For all episodes or to claim CME credit...

Dr. Guillermo Amescua joins host Jay Sridhar to discuss novel approaches to infectious keratitis, including surgical approaches and corneal cross-linking. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .

Drs. Michael Chiang, R. V. Paul Chan, and J. Peter Campbell, members of the Imaging and Informatics in Retinopathy of Prematurity (i-ROP) Research Consortium, discuss the latest advances in ROP screening, treatment, and management. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .

Since its medical discovery, botulinum toxin (Botox) has found increasing use in ophthalmic practice. Drs. Natalie Homer and Andrea Tooley review the common cosmetic and functional uses of Botox, as well newer applications beyond the treatment of strabismus and facial spasms. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .

Though most people with glaucoma manage well with an eye drop or two and retain their functional vision, a subgroup of glaucoma patients worsen catastrophically over time. Is it possible to identify which group your glaucoma patients will be in? And when should the comprehensive ophthalmologist consider escalation or referral to a glaucoma specialist? Drs. Aakriti Shukla and Sean Rivera join host...

Dr. Nisha Mehta, founder of the social media groups Physician Side Gigs and Physician Community, joins to discuss the state of physician burnout in 2023 and how side gigs outside of medicine can offer freedom and improved wellness. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .

Syphilis is on the rise nationally, and with it the prevalence of ocular syphilis is increasing. Drs. Steve Yeh and Chris Conrady join host Ben Young to discuss what clinicians need to know about the ophthalmic manifestations of syphilis and how to manage the disease when it strikes the eye. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .

Whether in academic or private practice, ophthalmologists are often asked to see and manage patients with orbital trauma. These consults can be challenging: how soon do patients need to be seen, which require urgent care, and when should they be referred to oculoplastic and orbital surgery? In this episode, Drs. Natalie Homer and Andrea Tooley break down their approaches to oculofacial fractures,...

Drs. Sarah Read, M. Ali Khan, and Ajay Kuriyan join a group discussion on intraocular tamponades used after vitrectomy. How do air, gas, and silicone oil differ? What are the advantages and drawbacks of each? In what scenarios are they most effective, and how do patients respond to their use? And what are the current unmet needs with these tamponade agents? For all episodes or to claim CME credit...

The role of private equity (PE) in ophthalmology has shifted the practice landscape during the past 10 years. While proponents of PE investment tout the benefit of extra access to capital and resources, critics fear that these partnerships lead to a loss of autonomy and potential risk to patient care. In this episode, Drs. Dagny Zhu, Omar Shakir, and Ravi Parikh review the current published data a...

Drs. Paul Gaudio and Ninani Kombo join Dr. Ben Young to review pearls and common challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of intermediate uveitis. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .

Drs. Anita Kohli and Imran Jivraj discuss the evaluation and treatment of isolated third, fourth, and sixth cranial nerve palsies, including when to order testing and imaging.  For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts .

Drs. Amanda Bicket and Lori Provencher join Dr. Andrew Pouw to discuss omidenepag isopropyl (Omlonti), the recently FDA-approved eye drop for treating elevated IOP in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .

Dr. Amanda Redfern speaks with Drs. Maggie Hymowitz and Donna Kim about the role of the ophthalmic hospitalist, a burgeoning profession in ophthalmology with increased demand. The discussion ranges from how to get started in the field, benefits and challenges of the role, and future directions. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .

Dr. Ben Young takes the reigns as host, welcoming Drs. Pavlina Kemp and Roni Levin to discuss tips and tricks—and pitfalls to avoid—when seeing and managing patients with neurocognitive developmental delay. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .

In this second half of a discussion on secondary IOLs, Drs. Brenton Finklea and Fasika Woreta rejoin the show to talk about the benefits and risks of scleral-fixated and scleral-sutured IOLs, and surgical techniques for improving their safety and effectiveness. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .

Dr. Brian Do shares his diagnostic and therapeutic approach to herpetic uveitis, from the front of the eye to the back. Discussion ranges from anterior uveitis to acute retinal necrosis, including surgical management from the perspective of a retinal surgeon. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .

Drs. Sarah Read, M. Ali Khan, and Ajay Kuriyan join a group discussion on incorporating newly approved medications into practice, focusing on real-world examples of Vuity (pilocarpine drops), brolucizumab, and drugs for dry AMD in trial. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .

Drs. Pavlina Kemp and Matthew Weed discuss 2 recent publications in major ophthalmology journals: the first examining strabismus surgery patterns in an IRIS Registry study, and the second evaluating the association between outdoor activity and myopia progression. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit  www.aao.org/podcasts .