Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast

Dr. Elizabeth Bradley sat down with us today to talk about her experience as a surgeon on the team performing the first face transplant at Mayo Clinic.  She shares her experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that worked in the lab for years preparing for this historic surgery.   Listen for behind the curtain details on what was involved from orchestrating the surgical theater, perfo...

Dr. Jane Edmond, pediatric neuro-ophthalmologist, AAO president elect, and founding Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Dell Medical School is an absolute powerhouse and full of wisdom. This episode can’t be missed! Dr. Edmond shares her story of experiencing burnout and going back to fellowship training mid-career, a renaissance for her. We speak about how she became founder and Chair of...

Dr. Keith Baratz, cornea and complex anterior segment surgeon shares with us the fascinating science behind Fuchs and lessons learned over the course of his career as a physician scientist. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

We are joined by Dr. Alice Gallo De Moraes, a pulmonary and critical care specialist here at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Gallo De Moraes shares her passion and insight behind social media, medical education and intensive care management.  You will have to tune in to see the pearls that drew us, as ophthalmologists to learn from and be inspired by this special guest.    Most ophthalmologists may dread the...

Join us for an informative discussion with Rosanne Boser, a Certified Public Accountant and Personal Financial Specialist at the Mayo Clinic.  In this podcast we learn about various financial topics at different stages of an ophthalmologist’s career.  Ms. Boser shares advice for physicians at different stages of life, from paying off debt to saving for future goals, including college saving for ki...

Dr. John Chen, renown Neuro-ophthalmologist takes us through the history of optic neuritis, starting with the optic Neuritis Treatment Trial. Lots has changed since that time, and Dr. Chen teaches us about new, atypical causes of optic neuritis like MOGAD and NMO.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

Dr. Lilly Wagner is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Mayo Clinic. She established a multidisciplinary oculofacial plastic surgery clinic at Mayo Clinic and joins us today about that project. Multidisciplinary clinics have the benefit of bringing together multiple physicians to treat complex patients. Dr. Wagner tells us about the challenges and successes of running joint clinics...

Join us for an incredible 2-part discussion with Dr. Colin West, expert on physician well-being and burnout. In this inspirational 2-part podcast we learn about the history of burnout and what contributes to the overall sense of physician well-being, how to differentiate burnout from fatigue, moral injury, and more. Dr. West discusses his research in burnout and how we can use metrics and data to...

Join us for an incredible 2-part discussion with Dr. Colin West, Medical Director of Mayo Clinic Well-Being and expert on physician well-being and burnout. In this inspirational 2-part podcast we learn about the history of burnout and what contributes to the overall sense of physician well-being, how to differentiate burnout from fatigue, moral injury, and more. Dr. West discusses his research in...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brittni Scruggs, assistant professor of ophthalmology and one of the newest members of our Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology retina service team. Dr. Scruggs shares with us the most up to date approaches in the placement of intraocular lenses lacking capsular support. This surgical step continues to be refined in intraocular lens platforms and vitreoretinal surgical s...

Today our co-host Dr. Erick Bothun, pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus specialist, is here to talk about pediatric cataracts. Dr. Bothun overviews pediatric cataract etiologies and how to work through diagnosis in clinic. We touch on surgical management and the evolution of the treatment of pediatric cataracts. Finally, Dr. Bothun discusses how to work with families for the long-term c...

Dr. Darby Miller MD MPH, past president of the Florida Society of Ophthalmology, AAO Young Ophthalmology Advocacy Subcommittee Chair, and Cornea and Refractive surgeon joins us today for an advocacy overview! What is advocacy? Why do we need it? How can these issues influence YOUR practice? Keep listening to find out.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow...

We are joined by Dr. Tim Olsen to discuss the myopic epidemic, what we should be concerned about, and how the increasing rates of myopia will affect patients and healthcare costs. In this fascinating discussion, Dr. Olsen breaks down both the environmental and genetic influences in myopia progression, as well as the impending healthcare burden of myopia associated eye complications.   Subscribe to...

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  F...

Dr. Ruth Williams, renowned leader within ophthalmology, sits down with us to talk about leadership and how the roles of leaders have changed over the years. We discuss her vision for leadership within her practice and within ophthalmology at large. We also touch on how the pandemic has shaped goals and priorities for ophthalmologists, work-life balance, and the concept of burnout. This is a can’t...

Vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Ray Iezzi joins the podcast today to chat about macular hole repair, and the guidelines for face-down positioning. While many patients are told they need to remain face down post-macular hole repair, outcomes without positioning are still promising. Dr. Iezzi takes us through the nuances of hole repair and how to counsel patients undergoing this surgery. Subscribe to the...

Neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. John Chen joins us today to break down all things papilledema. We start this fascinating podcast with tips on recognizing papilledema due to elevated intracranial pressure vs. pseudopapilledema. Next, Dr. Chen tells us about the role of artificial intelligence in evaluating the optic nerve. Finally, Dr. Chen discusses his collaborations with NASA and papilledema found in...

We sit down with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Tim Olsen to discuss screening for fungal endophthalmitis. Where did the traditional screening dogma originate and why? What are the potential harms from excessive screening? And finally, what do we do with this information when working with other medical specialties?   Breazzano MP, et al; AAO. American Academy of Ophthalmology Recommendations on Screeni...

Episode 3: Sit-down with Dr. George Bartley, CEO of American Board of Ophthalmology Dr. George Bartley leads us through a fascinating discussion of the ophthalmic community, maintenance of certification, his leadership through changes in certification including the virtual ABO oral exam, and the future challenges of continuing a virtual oral exam. At the conclusion of the podcast, Dr. Bartley disc...

Dr. Sophie Bakri, Chair of the Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology joins the podcast to discuss her vision for the future of ophthalmology. Dr. Bakri discusses the inception of Mayo Ophthalmology Podcast and having a voice in our field as an academic institution. How do we consume information? What are the opportunities for innovation? How can we utilize team science to get new technology into...

Welcome to the Mayo Ophthalmology Podcast! Meet our hosts, Dr. Erick Bothun and Dr. Andrea Tooley. In this short introductory episode, our hosts introduce themselves, the podcast, and what this space will be as we forge ahead talking all things ophthalmology and medicine.  Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye