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.

Episodes

Episode 23: Multiple Sclerosis-Related Uveitis 05.07.2023 58:04

Today we are joined by neurologist, Dr. Shailee Shah and Uveitis Specialist, Dr. Brian Do to discuss uveitis occurring in patients with multiple sclerosis. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 22: Uveitis in Inflammatory Bowel Disease 21.05.2023 30:15

In today's episode, we are joined by gastroenterologist, Dr. Tom Finn and uveitis specialist, Dr. Arthi Venkat to discuss characterisitics of uveitis in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 21: Distinguishing Uveitis from an Inherited Retinal Disease 04.05.2023 53:55

In this episode we are joined by Drs. Kim Stepien and Paul Yang to discuss the overlapping features of some forms of uveitis and inherited retinal diseases.

Episode 20: Radiological Studies for the Uveitis Patient 11.03.2023 1:04:39

In today's episode we are joined by neuroradiologist, Dr. Ravi Venkatesh and thoracoabdominal radiologist, Dr. Huan Dong to discuss radiological testing for the patient with uveitis. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 19: Birdshot Chorioretinopathy 29.01.2023 1:09:32

Drs. Bob Moorthy and Eric Crowell join us to discuss the clinical features and treatment approach in birdshot chorioretinopathy The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 18: Uveitic Glaucoma 14.12.2022 1:03:31

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Manjool Shah and Judy Chen to discuss a systematic approach to the diagnosis and management of uveitic glaucoma. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 17: Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma 20.11.2022 1:12:09

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Amy Schefler and Prithvi Mruthyunjaya to discuss an important uveitis masquerade: primary vitreoretinal lymphoma. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 16: Acute Retinal Necrosis 31.10.2022 50:11

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Ashleigh Levison and Kareem Moussa to discuss the medical and surgical management of acute retinal necrosis. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 15: Use of fundus photography, angiography and autofluorescence in uveitis 01.10.2022 43:49

In this episode we are joined by Drs. Lisa Faia and Sumit Sharma to discuss the utility of fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography and autofluorescence in the management of patients with uveitis. The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

Episode 14: Etiological testing in uveitis - Part 2 03.08.2022 29:43

We are once again joined by Drs. John Gonzales and Jennifer Lee to discuss etiological testing in patients with neuroretinitis, retinal vasculitis, scleritis and orbital inflammation.

Episode 13: Etiological testing in uveitis - Part 1 03.07.2022 47:05

In this first of a two-part series, we are joined by Drs. John Gonzales and Jennifer Lee to discuss etiological testing in patients with anterior, intermediate, posterior and panuveitis.

Episode 12: Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies 12.06.2022 1:09:14

In this episode, we are joined by Colonel George Mount to discuss uveitis in patients with a seronegative spondyloarthropathy. The contents, views, or opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not reflect official policy or position of the United States Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.

Episode 11: Use of OCT and OCTA in the management of uveitis 09.04.2022 52:32

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Phoebe Lin and Dilraj Grewal to discuss how to employ OCT and OCT angiography in the diagnosis and management of uveitis.

Episode 10: Suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension for the treatment of uveitic macular edema 11.03.2022 36:01

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Chris Henry and Rahul Khurana to discuss a novel therapeutic which recently received FDA-approval for the treatment of uveitic macular edema.

Episode 9: Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis (TINU) 25.02.2022 55:03

In this episode, we are joined by uveitis specialist KC LaMattina and pediatric nephrologist Neil Paloian to discuss how to manage ocular and kidney disease in patients affected with TINU

Episode 8: Use of conventional immunosuppressants in uveitis - Part 2 30.01.2022 30:30

In today's episode, we are joined by Drs. Jason Kolfenbach and Eric Suhler to discuss the use of calcineurin inhibitors, alkylating agents and sulfasalazine for the management of non-infectious uveitis.

Episode 7: Use of conventional immunosuppressants in uveitis - Part 1 29.12.2021 46:13

In today's episode, we are joined by Drs. Jason Kolfenbach and Eric Suhler to discuss the use of antimetabolites for the management of non-infectious uveitis.

Episode 6: Starting up your uveitis practice - University-based practice edition 22.11.2021 1:04:32

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Lynn Hassman and Wendy Smith to discuss how to set up and maintain a successful university-based uveitis practice

Episode 5: Cataract surgery in the adult uveitis patient 07.10.2021 1:00:04

In this episode we sit down with Drs. Meghan Berkenstock and Anjum Koreishi to discuss perioperative and intraoperative management of the adult uveitis patient needing cataract surgery.

Episode 4: Starting up your uveitis practice - Private practice edition 04.09.2021 56:06

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Chris Henry and Dr. Lana Rifkin to discuss the steps involved in starting up your uveitis practice in a private practice setting.

Episode 3: Immunosuppression in the time of COVID 27.07.2021 47:40

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Jim Rosenbaum and Dr. Kevin Winthrop to discuss special considerations regarding immunosuppression during the COVID pandemic.

Episode 2: Introducing YUS - Young Uveitis Specialists 27.07.2021 18:33

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Arthi Venkat and Dr. Edmund Tsui to discuss YUS (Young Uveitis Specialists), a new network for uveitis specialists early in their career

Episode 1: Approach to the pediatric patient with uveitis 09.07.2021 43:01

In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Karen Armbrust and Sapna Gangaputra to discuss the basics of pediatric uveitis Disclosures: None

Episode 0: Introducing "Headlight in the fog", the uveitis podcast 31.05.2021 0:55

Welcome to headlight in the fog! New episodes coming soon.