Drs. Akshay Thomas & Laura Kopplin.

Headlight in the fog: The Uveitis Podcast

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An informal discussion of all topics related to inflammatory eye disease featuring experts and rising stars in the field of uveitis.  Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made o...

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Drs. Akshay Thomas & Laura Kopplin.

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Health

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www.uveitispodcast.com

Latest episode

Jun 18, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 48: Setting up a Uveitis Clinical Trial and the ADVISE Study 18.06.2026

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Thorne to discuss the many considerations in setting up and running an NIH-sponsored clinical trial in uveitis. We additionally discuss the recently published results of the ADVISE study. The authors report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 47: Viral Anterior Uveitis 02.05.2026

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Jessica Shantha and John Gonzales to discuss the diagnostic and management challenges with viral anterior uveitis. The authors report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 46: Literature Review - Key Clinical Papers from 2025 14.03.2026

In this episode, we review some of our favorite clinical papers pertaining to uveitis or scleritis, published online in 2025. The discussant report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 45: Inflammatory Optic Nerve Swelling 29.01.2026

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Julie Falardeau and Chloe Gottlieb to discuss the implications and management of inflammatory optic disc swelling. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures

Episode 44: Serpiginous Choroiditis 03.12.2025

In this episode, Drs. Nisha Acharya and Akbar Shakoor join us to discuss the approach to management of an aggressive form of uveitis - serpiginous choroiditis. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 43: Retinal Vasculitis 17.10.2025

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Thellea Leveque and Steven Yeh to discuss the myriad of considerations while managing retinal vasculitis. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 42: Multifocal Choroiditis and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy 10.09.2025

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Veena Raiji and Edmund Tsui to discuss Multifocal Choroiditis (MFC) and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy (PIC). The authors report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 41: Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid 24.07.2025

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Jennifer Cao and Robert Swan to discuss a systematic approach to the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of ocular cicatricial pemphigoid. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 40: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-Associated Uveitis 04.06.2025

In this episode, we are joined by pediatric ophthalmologist and uveitis specialist Dr. Ginny Utz and pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Sheila Angeles-Han to discuss a multidisciplinary approach to the management of JIA-associated uveitis. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 39: Infectious Scleritis 17.04.2025

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Mamta Agarwal and Miel Sundararajan to discuss the medical and surgical approaches to managing infectious scleritis. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 38: Literature Review - Key Clinical Papers from 2024 23.02.2025

In this episode, we summarize several key clinical research papers from 2024. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 37: Biologics for the management of Uveitis - Part 2 04.02.2025

In the second part of this two-part series, we continue our discussion with Drs. Eric Suhler and George Mount regarding the use of biologics for the management of non-infectious uveitis. Disclosures: Dr. Suhler has consulted for Abbvie

Episode 36: Biologics for the management of Uveitis - Part 1 19.12.2024

In the first part of this two-part series, we are joined by Drs. Eric Suhler and George Mount to discuss the use of biologics for the management of non-infectious uveitis. Disclosures: Dr. Suhler has consulted for Abbvie

Episode 35: Management of Uveitis in Pregnancy 25.10.2024

In this episode, we are joined by uveitis specialist, Dr. Lyndell Lim and maternal-fetal medicine specialist, Dr. Kelly Kuo to discuss management of uveitis in pregnant patients. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 34: Sarcoid Uveitis 10.09.2024

In this episode, we are joined by pulmonologist, Dr. Amy Malik and uveitis specialist, Dr. Ananth Sastry to discuss the ocular and systemic considerations in sarcoidosis. The discussant report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 33: Autoimmune Retinopathy 04.08.2024

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Lucia Sobrin and Tim Boyce to discuss the perplexing condition that is autoimmune retinopathy. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 32: Checkpoint Inhibitor Related Uveitis 17.06.2024

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Meghan Berkenstock and Meredith McKean to discuss uveitis secondary to immune checkpoint inhibtor use.

Episode 31: Lessons learned from the Systemic Immunosuppressive Therapy for Eye Diseases (SITE) Cohort Study 17.05.2024

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. John Kempen and Sapna Gangaputra to review the many ways the SITE cohort study has shaped the way we approach uveitis. Drs. Kempen and Gangaputra have received grant support from the NIH for their work on the SITE cohort study.

Episode 30: Ocular Syphilis 27.04.2024

In this episode we are joined by Drs. Debra Goldstein and Mark Dacey to discuss the manifestations, treatment approach and special considerations for ocular syphilis. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 29: Uveitic Choroidal Neovascularization 13.02.2024

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Jennifer Thorne and Parisa Emami to discuss diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in the management of uveitic CNV. Disclosures: Dr. Kopplin: None Dr. Thomas: Consultant for Allergan,  Genentech Dr. Thorne: None Dr. Emami: Consultant for Genentech

Episode 28: Toxoplasma Chorioretinitis 07.01.2024

Here we are joined by Drs. Justine Smith and Emilio Dodds to discuss the clinical features and treatment approach in toxoplasma chorioretinitis. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 27: Diagnosis and Management of Scleritis 03.11.2023

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Alan Palestine and Karen Armbrust to discuss the approach the diagnosis and managament of the many forms of scleritis. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 26: Ocular Tuberculosis 20.10.2023

Today we are joined by Drs. Rupesh Agrawal and Dilraj Grewal to discuss the myriad of clinical findings and treatment approaches in ocular tuberculosis. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 25: Uveitic macular edema 28.09.2023

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Arjun Sood and Sruthi Arepalli to discuss diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in the management of uveitic macular edema. Disclosures: Dr. Kopplin: Principal Investigator in clinical study sponsored by Roche Dr. Thomas: Principal Investigator in clinical studies sponsored by Roche and Alimera. Consultant for Alimera, Allergan, EyePoint  Dr. Sood: Consultant...

Episode 24: Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome 02.08.2023

Today we are joined by Drs. Jennifer Cao and Edmund Tsui to discuss the spectrum of ocular disease in VKH syndrome. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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