Optometry Times On the Air

Thanks for your interest in this podcast. Please read this important program information before listening. Episode Description In this podcast, retina specialist John Kitchens, MD, has a conversation with a patient about the choice he made for anti-VEGF therapy to reduce his treatment burden, then discusses recent clinical trial data on therapeutic options with extended treatment intervals. Learni...

Thanks for your interest in this podcast. Please read this important program information before listening. Episode Description In this podcast, experts Francis Mah, MD; and Amy Nau, OD, FAAO, Dipl, CCLRT; discuss how to identify neurotrophic keratitis in practice, highlighting indications for corneal sensitivity testing based on patient history and examination findings. Faculty will also examine h...

Thanks for your interest in this podcast. Please read this important program information before listening. Episode Description   In this podcast, experts Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD, FASRS; Jed H. Assam, MD, MS; Diana V. Do, MD; and Dante Pieramici, MD, FASRS; discuss the diagnosis, clinical features, and evolving management strategies for patients diagnosed with macular telangiectasia (MacTel) typ...

Thanks for your interest in this podcast. Please read this important program information before listening. Episode Description   In this podcast, experts Janelle L. Davison, OD; Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO; and Cory J. Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO; discuss neuromodulation as a treatment modality for dry eye disease, focusing on a novel thermoregulatory therapy. Learning Objectives  Upon successful...

Thanks for your interest in this podcast. Please read this important program information before listening.  Episode Description   In this podcast, expert Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, discusses the burden, diagnosis, and management of Demodex blepharitis, highlighting a recently approved targeted treatment option. Learning Objectives  Upon successful completion of this activity, you should be better prep...

Episode Description In this podcast, experts John D. Gelles, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA; and John Hovanesian, MD, FACS; discuss the importance of comprehensive strategies when performing corneal sensitivity testing in patients suspected of having neurotrophic keratitis (NK). Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of this activity, you should be better prepared to: Summarize the i...

Episode Description   Although neurotrophic keratitis (NK) is considered a rare eye disease, it is a degenerative corneal disease that can profoundly affect patients' lives. Left untreated, NK can lead to corneal ulceration, melting, and perforation, which can ultimately lead to vision loss. In this podcast, experts Quan Dong Nguyen, MD, MSc; and Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO; discuss the dia...

Episode Description   In this podcast, experts Deborah Ristvedt, DO; and Melissa Tawa, OD, FAAO, discuss individualizing glaucoma therapy with selective laser trabeculoplasty and sustained-release drug implants, providing key take-home insights for optimizing glaucoma management across diverse patient profiles. Learning Objectives  Upon successful completion of this activity, you should be better...

Episode Description   Dry eye disease (DED) is very common among adults; however, it is often undiagnosed and untreated. As DED can have a considerable impact on a patient’s quality of life, early diagnosis and treatment are essential. In this podcast, experts Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO; Cory J. Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO; and Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, discuss the roles of ophthalmologists and opto...

Glaucoma remains a leading cause of irreversible blindness globally as progressive optic nerve damage leads to permanent vision loss. Recent advancements in glaucoma management—including novel mechanisms of action, innovative drug delivery systems, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries—may help improve adherence, efficacy, and outcomes. This PER On Air Optometry Times podcast provides an in-de...

Jamie Parsons Malloy, OD, FAAO, associate professor at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and her students are currently working with CooperVision’s Give Brightly and Generation Sight programs. Both programs provide vision care solutions and resources to underserved communities. The programs value making eye care affordable for these communities, with Malloy saying they all...

Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, FAAO, chats with Optometry Times about Bausch + Lomb's State of Dry Eye survey and its key takeaways.

Experts Selina McGee, OD, Jessica Steen, OD and Laura Periman, MD, talk about some of the more common questions regarding dry eye disease and its treatment. In this program, we focus on how dry eye disease affects postmenopausal women and those patients who wear contact lenses or are candidates for refractive surgery.

This podcast provides a review of some of the key highlights from the Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting held in April 2023. The program is designed for those who did not attend the live meeting and to help reinforce learnings for those who did.

In this episode, four expert faculty talk about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of thyroid eye disease. They discuss the differential diagnosis, screening tests, and the need for multidisciplinary management for these patients.

Luis Rojas, OD, shares his tips and tricks for getting the best fit for multifocal contact lenses, as well as how to leverage custom fittings as a service as a marketing tool.

Danica J. Marrelli, OD, FAAO, and Alena Reznik, MD, examine the important role of co-management of glaucoma between optometrists and ophthalmologists. Expert faculty review the selection of traditional and novel topical therapies, and also patient selection for micro-incisional glaucoma surgery (MIGS). 

Hear from Maria Sampalis, OD, on what to have on your checklist when purchasing a practice.

Maria Sampalis, OD, shares what she likes to look for in a practice when looking to purchase.