Eyeluminaries

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS , chat with Stephen McLeod, MD, about his new position and the future of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. ·        Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 ·        Review of episode 15, live from Eyecelerator :37 ·        Preview of episode 17, live at Octane OTS 1:07s ·        Théa to acquire seven branded ophthalmic products from Akorn 2:17...

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS , are live at the Eyecelerator 2023 with five special guests to discuss the future and developments in eye care. ·        Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :00 ·        Preview of episode 15 :32 ·        Review of episode 14, STAAR Surgical :40 ·        Nick Curtis, CEO of Lensar 1:41 ·        Lensar is a unique company with loyal customers. How...

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the new leadership at STAAR Surgical with Tom Frinzi, president and CEO ; Warren Foust, COO ; and Magda Michna, PhD . •    Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :00 •    Review of episode 13 with Gil Kliman, MD :23 •    Review of episode 12, the Annual Drug Name Awards :52 •    Preview of episode 14 1:20 •     Tom Frinzi, president and CEO ;...

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS , discuss the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and its impact on investing and innovation in the field of ophthalmology with Gilbert H. Kliman, MD . ·        Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 ·        Review of episode 12 with Richard L. Lindstrom, MD :30 ·        Preview of episode 13 1:35 ·        Gil Kliman, MD, introduction 2:36 ·        Hist...

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS , chat with Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, about the latest news and trends, as well as his career and his advice for residents and entrepreneurs in the field of ophthalmology.         Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :00         OTF Meeting 01:41         Gezundheit award – Iheezo (chloroprocaine hydrochloride ophthalmic gel) 4:04         Name stolen...

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS , discuss the latest news stories, live from Hawaiian Eye. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 Review of episode 10, the Allergan alumni guests 1:30 Bausch + Lomb announces acquisition of AcuFocus 3:39 Mazzo attributes success to people and the magic of ophthalmology 5:40 Keranova's PhotoEmulsification technique shows promising results 9:25 Cen...

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS , sit down with Gavin Herbert, Tom Burns, Andy Corley and Tom Mitro to discuss their days at Allergan and what they have learned from their experiences . Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :37 News and notes with John and Jim 1:01 Viatris to acquire Oyster Point, Famy Life Sciences 1:06 Ocuphire enters global license agreement with Famy for Nyxol...

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS , discuss the latest ophthalmic industry news and interview Steve Schallhorn, MD, Julie Schallhorn, MD, Craig S. Schallhorn, MD, Erin Schallhorn and Eileen Schallhorn. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 A preview of the guests :32 A review of the previous episode 1:32 News and notes with John and Jim 1:52 Iantrek raises $23 million for MIGS de...

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS , discuss the latest ophthalmic industry news and interview Sean Ianchulev, MD, MPH. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 A review of the previous episode :23 News and notes with John and Jim 1:31 Alcon to acquire Aerie Pharmaceuticals 1:40 Glaukos, iVeena enter licensing agreement for keratoconus treatment 5:20 Lions Eye Institute to acquire Si...

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS , discuss the latest ophthalmic industry news and interview David F. Chang, MD. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :10 A review of the previous episode :30 News and notes with John and Jim 1:15 AMA president outlines 5 actions for policymakers to take to support physicians 1:20 Aetna drops prior authorization requirement for cataract surgery 4:10...

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS , discuss the latest ophthalmic industry news and interview Allison W. Shuren, JD, MSN. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :10 A review of the previous episode :30 News and notes with John and Jim 1:20 On the return of in-person medical meetings 1:28 Byooviz, biosimilar to Lucentis, to be available July 1 2:40 First patient dosed in the phase 3 re...

Hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS , discuss the latest ophthalmic industry news and interview Eve Higginbotham, MD. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :10 A review of the previous episode :30 News and notes with John and Jim 1:20 The FDA approved STAAR Surgical's EVO/EVO+ Visian implantable Collamer lens for the correction of myopia and myopia with astigmatism 1:28 News on two new...

Steven Schwartz, MD, sits down with hosts, Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS , to discuss the advances and disappointments in retinal disease treatments, innovations in cataract surgery and more. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :10 A review of the previous episode :42 News and notes with John and Jim 1:57 Alcon announces fourth-quarter earnings statement 2:03 FDA approves J&J Vision...

In this episode, hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the latest news in eyecare, then speak with Eric Rosenberg, DO, about the current state and future of digital ophthalmology. Intro :10 Brief recap of episode 2 with Nicole Fram :55 News and Notes 1:31 Generic of Allergan's Restasis by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and discussion of generics in the ophthalmic space 2:05 Aramis Biosc...

Nicole Fram, MD, MPH, is a wearer of many hats and seems to be able to wear them all well. In this episode, she sits down with hosts, Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS , to discuss taking over as managing partner for Advanced Vision Care and Samuel Masket, MD, balancing her many professional roles, and shares her point of view on new and upcoming products and technologies in eye care. Wel...

In this episode, David W. Parke II, MD , sits down with hosts, Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, to discuss stepping down as the American Academy of Ophthalmology CEO, the highlights of what he accomplished during this time, and his thoughts on the future of ophthalmology. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :10 News and notes with John and Jim 1:30 Allergan's Vuity presbyopia-correctin...

In each episode, your hosts John A. Hovanesian, MD, and Jim Mazzo explore the latest news and trends with newsmakers and visionaries in eye care.  Hovanesian is OSN Associate Medical Editor and in private practice at Harvard Eye Associates in Laguna Beach, California Mazzo sits on numerous ophthalmic industry corporate boards and committees after serving in executive roles with Allergan, Avellino...