Peer2Peer: The Podcast

In this episode of Peer2Peer: The Podcast, Mr Allon Barsam discusses the important role that surgical instruments play in the success of eye surgery with Dr Eric Donnenfeld and Eric T'Scharner; and learns about a new player in the instrument world, HASA Optix, that believes surgeons shouldn’t have to compromise with current solutions, and has its sights on reducing the impact of eye surgery on the...

Is there really a gold standard for biometry? In this episode of Peer2Peer: The Podcast, host Professor Gerd Auffarth leads a discussion on important biometry considerations with guest and internationally renowned expert, Dr. Nino Hirnschall. As we become more and more overwhelmed by new technologies, it can be difficult to decide which device(s) to use and more importantly, which one to trust.  B...

If you’re looking for an information-packed podcast on Toric IOLs, you’re in the right place.  In this episode of Peer2Peer: The Podcast, host Professor Gerd Auffarth and cataract surgery specialist, Professor Martin Dirisamer, explore the Dos and Don’ts of Toric IOLs. Together, they condense what could be hours of discussion into one single podcast episode, including examining fundamental Toric I...

In this episode of Peer2Peer: The Podcast, Professor Gerd Auffarth (Germany) explores IOL materials with Dr. Ben LaHood (Australia).  Together, they dive into the widespread debate surrounding hydrophobic and hydrophilic lenses and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each, including material opacification and glistenings.   The disclaimer for this episode is available in the show notes at...

In this special episode of ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’, renowned surgeons Dr. Roger Zaldivar, Dr. Filomena Ribeiro and Dr. Joaquín Fernández Pérez gather at the 25th congress at FacoElche in Spain to discuss the key takeaways from Rayner’s clinical symposium on ‘Optical Quality & Patient Satisfaction’, and interesting and exciting trends covered at this year’s event.   The disclaimer for this epi...

In this episode of Peer2Peer: The Podcast, Mr Allon Barsam discusses the importance of both pre-operative and post-operative management of dry eye disease with Purvi Thomson (Lead Optometrist, OCL Vision) and Caoimhe McGovern (Specialist Optometrist, OCL Vision) – the impact it can have on biometry, visual outcomes and ultimately patient satisfaction.   The disclaimer for this episode is available...

As we spend ever increasing amounts of our day online, it’s safe to say that digital marketing plays an important role in educating patients and helping them to choose the right eye surgeon or clinic. In this episode of Peer2Peer: The Podcast, Mr Allon Barsam discusses the important role that digital marketing and social media play in running a busy eye clinic, with his colleagues from OCL Vision...

Because the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services consider the RayOne EMV a non-premium lens, it means that US surgeons cannot bill patients directly for this IOL. However, Dr Eric Donnenfeld (United States) and Dr Jerry Hu (United States) still prefer to use the RayOne EMV, and have created billing packages so that they can offer it to their patients without actually charging for it; by incl...

With the huge range of intraocular lenses (IOLs) that are available, how do you really decide which ones fit into your practice? In this episode of ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’, host Mr Paul Rosen (UK) highlights some of the key insights from a Rayner webinar with Mr Allon Barsam (UK) and Mr Andrew Turnbull (UK) which address this question. The panel also discuss why RayOne EMV has become their go-to...

With the huge range of intraocular lenses (IOLs) that are available, how do you really decide which ones fit into your practice? In this episode of ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’, host Mr Paul Rosen (UK) highlights some of the key insights from a Rayner webinar with Mr Allon Barsam (UK) and Mr Andrew Turnbull (UK) which address this question. The panel also discuss why RayOne EMV has become their go-to...

In this episode of ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’, Dr Karl Stonecipher (United States) sits down with Professor Graham Barrett (Australia) — collaborator on Rayner’s RayOne EMV enhanced monofocal IOL — and asks him about the concept behind RayOne EMV. Professor Barrett also discusses why he chose to use positive spherical aberration to provide patients with extended depth of focus, the patient selection...

Join host Dr Lisa Nijm (United States) and guest speakers Dr Stefanie Schmickler (Germany) and Dr Josefina Botta (Argentina) as they explore female leadership in ophthalmology and championing women in the operating room in this episode of ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’. The surgeons share their leadership journeys, offer advice about growing a business, and also discuss the skill sets required for being...

Join host Dr Lisa Nijm (United States) and guest speakers Dr Stefanie Schmickler (Germany) and Dr Josefina Botta (Argentina) as they explore female leadership in ophthalmology and championing women in the operating room in this episode of ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’. The surgeons share their leadership journeys, offer advice about growing a business, and also discuss the skill sets required for being...

In this episode of Peer2Peer: The Podcast, hosted by Rayner, host Dr Lisa Nijm (United States) and guest speaker Dr Paul Singh (United States) discuss the changing landscape of clinical education in ophthalmology. The surgeons consider how alternative media such as webinars and podcasts are becoming the preferred method of education among young ophthalmologists, and how educational platforms such...