Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast

Brian Sheehan, Past International President of Lions Clubs International joins Dr. Erick Bothun to discuss his leadership journey and experiences with the Lions. You will leave with a greater appreciation for his involvement in leading this organization, trying to make each day “a great day” for others.  We hope you’ll be inspired by how the Lions Clubs globally serve and support eye care and huma...

Brian Sheehan, Past International President of Lions Clubs International joins Dr. Erick Bothun to discuss Lions Clubs.  Brian shares the Lions’ story of community service and eye care programs locally, regionally, and internationally. Tune in to be inspired about all the Lions do from vision screening to eyebanking and diabetes to hearing.  You may even be so encouraged to join a local Lions club...

In this episode, Dr. Eric Kim reflects on his pediatric ophthalmology and anterior segment practice. It was fascinating to appreciate the improvements in diagnosis and care of keratoconus including crosslinking. Tune in to better understand this disorder and how to evaluate children with changing high refractive error.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow...

We sit down with Dr Amy Maltry to discuss her roles as an ophthalmic pathologist, cataract surgeon and Minnesota state society President. We appreciated the role of pathology in her ophthalmology practice and residency program. After discussing the microscopic aspect of eyecare we zoomed out to reflect on state societies. Dr Maltry encouraged involvement in our professional societies as we collabo...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Ruth Williams, CEO emeritus of Wheaton Eye Clinic, to discuss private practice leadership and the challenges of private equity. Plus, we hear about her role as the editor of EyeNet Magazine. Subscribe to the podcast: https://mayoclinicophthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye   

Dr. Pritish Tosh, an infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic, joins us to shed light on antibiotic resistance and antibiotic stewardship, general concepts in infectious disease, and what every ophthalmologist needs to know.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye

On today’s episode, we review current management of diabetic retinopathy with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Andrew Barkmeier and discuss new research on the impact of novel T2D GLP-1 RA and SGLT2i medications on diabetic retinopathy.   Subscribe to the podcast: https://mayoclinicophthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye

In this podcast, we share an update on the diagnosis and care of uveal melanoma from Ocular oncologists Dr. Lauren Dalvin and Dr. Basil Williams.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye

Dr. Sohail Hasan, retina surgeon and chair of OPHTHPAC joins us to talk about his leadership in advocacy, why advocacy matters for the comprehensive ophthalmologist, and how you can get involved. Subscribe to the podcast: https://mayoclinicophthalmology.podbean.com/ Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye

Dr Pritish Tosh, Infectious Diseases Specialist and Medical Director of Risk for the Mayo Clinic enterprise, joins us to talk about cybersecurity risk management and hacks for large healthcare systems, private practices and the individual.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye

In this episode, we discuss NIH-funded multi-center clinical ophthalmology research in the DRCR Retina Network and Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator group (PEDIG) that are coordinated by the non-profit Jaeb Center for Health Research.  Drs. Andrew Barkmeier and Erick Bothun discuss landmark and current trials, their experiences in the network, and opportunities for new investigators. Subscribe to...

Co-hosts Erick and Andrea sit down today to discuss their research in ophthalmology and 2 papers they’ve published this year:   Obstructive Sleep Apnea Associated With Increased Failure Rate of Ptosis Repair - PubMed   Novel superior oblique anterior fiber plication with or without adjustable sliding knot for extorsion - PubMed   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.c...

Greg Griepentrog joins us today for a chat about pediatric oculoplastic surgery, specifically pediatric ptosis, vascular anomalies, and craniofacial disorders. Tune in for great tips on managing pediatric ptosis for comprehensive ophthalmologists and specialists alike.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye

Janice Law, vitreoretinal surgeon and Vice Chair for Education at Vanderbilt joins us today to talk about ophthalmology in medical school education, curriculum design, how to create engaging lectures and why everyone needs a “board of trustees” complete with advisors, mentors, coaches, and more. This episode is sure to inspire everyone from medical students to senior ophthalmologists.  Subscribe t...

Join us as we discuss 2 articles:  Outcomes of Intentionally Suspending Treatment in Eyes With Advanced Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration from the American Journal of Ophthalmology and Retinal Artery and Vein Occlusion Risks after Coronavirus Disease 2019 or Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination from Ophthalmology.      Outcomes of Intentionally Suspending Treatment in Eyes With Advanced...

Join us for a comprehensive overview of ocular trauma with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Ray Iezzi. We discuss how to best examine eyes after trauma, especially in the setting of vitreous hemorrhage, surgical repair options, and outcomes. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye

Dr. Jeff Pettey joins us today to talk about sustainability issues in ophthalmology and what efforts Eye Sustain is doing. He shares actionable items any ophthalmologist can do today - you don’t want to miss this one.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye

Join us as we discuss professional identity formation and learning with Dr. Elias Traboulsi.  As Dr. Traboulsi reflects on his clinical, educational and artistic roles we can all be encouraged to be life long learners, prompted to be self aware and hungry to invest in ourselves as physicians, mentors, and multifaceted individuals.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbea...

Journal Club with Dr. Ray Iezzi: To peel or not to peel ILMs during ERM surgery, the PEELING study, and findings of the NIGHT study for patients with Choroideremia We discuss two articles today with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Ray Iezzi:  Pros and cons of internal limiting membrane peeling during epiretinal membrane surgery: a randomised clinical trial with microperimetry (PEELING) | British Journal...

Dr. Jacquelyn O’Banion is a past global ophthalmology fellow and current champion of global ophthalmology education worldwide. She joins us to talk about the current global ophthalmology fellowship landscape and the future of ophthalmology global education.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye

Dr. Andrew Barkmeier, vitreoretinal surgeon and ophthalmology residency program director joins the podcast to chat about education in ophthalmology, leadership, and his journey to PD as a vitreoretinal surgeon. This episode is packed with wisdom about the future of training ophthalmologists, how to teach surgery, and more.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Fol...

We all struggle counseling patients on smoking cessation. Today, expert and director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center joins us to share his career journey and give us some fascinating data and tips of how to get your patients to quit smoking for good. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

Dr. Alison Early, cataract and refractive surgeon at Cincinnati Eye Institute joins us today to talk about incorporating new techniques and innovation into surgical practice, the importance of mentorship, social media, and what ophthalmologists need to know about ergonomics and why it’s so important. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to u...

Dr. Adesina, neuro-ophthalmologist, orbital surgeon, strabismus surgeon, podcaster, and more joins us to talk about his multi-faceted career and how he has blazed his own trail to serve patients and the ophthalmology community. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

Don’t miss an inside look at the National Eye Institute with NEI Director, Dr. Michael Chiang. Dr. Chiang takes us through his inspiring story from a love of tech, engineering, and AI, to the ophthalmologist and researcher he is today. Dr. Chiang’s story is a wonderful account of serendipity, hard work, teamwork, and science. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  ...