Now Eye Know

On this episode Dr. Sam Barry and Dr. Sud Koushik discuss all things OBS! Office-based surgery in ophthalmology is a hot topic that our two surgeons discuss at length in this episode - how it's their favorite operating room environment, the fantastic patient experience, and the advantages to getting to deliver a premium experience to each and every patient through OBS!

In this episode, Dr. Sam Barry and Dr. Sud Koushik discuss the journey through ophthalmology residency, sharing insights on how to succeed in this challenging yet rewarding field. They cover the educational path leading to residency, the importance of hands-on experience in wet labs, and the value of mentorship and networking. The conversation also delves into practical tips for first-year residen...

In this episode of 'Now Eye Know', hosts Dr. Sam Barry and Dr. Sud Koushik discuss their personal journeys in ophthalmology, including their recent life milestones, the educational path to becoming an ophthalmologist, and the decision-making process surrounding fellowship training. They share insights from their own fellowship experiences, the differences between private practice and academic fell...

In this episode, Dr. Sam Barry and Dr. Sud Koshik discuss the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) and its use in cataract surgery. They talk about the preoperative counseling process, the adjustments required post-surgery, and the benefits of the LAL. They also discuss the criteria for selecting patients for the LAL, including considerations for astigmatism and ocular dominance. The conversation touches o...

In this conversation, Dr. Sud Koushik and Dr. Sam Barry discuss various topics related to refractive surgery and cataract surgery. They touch on the benefits of refractive surgery in reducing the risk of contact lens-related complications and the importance of educating patients about this option. They also discuss the best options for vision correction in patients with hyperopia and presbyopia, s...

In this conversation, Sam Barry and Sud Koushik discuss intraocular lenses (IOLs) and their use in cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange. They explain that IOLs are used to replace the natural crystalline lens in the eye and can be implanted before or after the development of a cataract. They describe how IOLs are held in place by the capsular bag and zonules in the eye and discuss the dif...

In this conversation, Dr. Sam Barry and Dr. Sud Koushik discuss astigmatism and its treatment options. They explain that astigmatism occurs when light entering the eye is not focused at one point, and it can be caused by irregularities in the cornea or lens. They discuss how astigmatism is measured using glasses or contact lens prescriptions, and they emphasize that astigmatism can be treated with...

Welcome back to Episode 2 of Now Eye Know! Join eye surgeons Dr. Sud Koushik and Dr. Sam Barry as we discuss LASER vision correction, EVO ICL, and thank the innovators in the field that paved the way for the amazing surgical and LASER refractive options available to patients today.

Join Dr. Sud Koushik and Dr. Sam Barry for an introduction to cataracts! We discuss what cataracts are - including the etymology of the word itself - as well as when to consider surgery, what to expect during and after surgery, and intraocular lens (IOL) technology available to help improve vision with cataract surgery! Topics include torics, multifocals, and the Light Adjustable Lens; as well as...