Sports Ophthalmology

In this episode, Dr. Jay Sridhar shares about his experience with podcasting as well as his expertise in sports-related eye injuries of the posterior segment. Also, is the practice of ophthalmology a sport itself? Listen in to find out!

Dr. Sean Teebagy is a PGY-2 resident at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. Dr. Teebagy earned his medical degree from U Mass Chan Medical School after studying psychology at the College of The Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Teebagy’s team recently won the Inaugural Eye Trauma 2025 Hackathon hosted by the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma, as well as an award for...

 Dr. Taj Nasser is a refractive, cataract and anterior segment surgeon at Tylock George Eye Care in Dallas with a passion for precision and performance. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and MD from East Carolina University, then went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at Tulane University in New Orleans, where he served as Chief Resident. He further specialized with advanced training...

Alex Suh, MD is a recent graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine and a freshly matched ophthalmology resident at the University of Southern California’s Roski Eye Institute ophthalmology program. Throughout undergrad and medical school at Tulane, Alex completed multiple internships and a clerkship with NASA, where he contributed to groundbreaking research on spaceflight-associated neuro-o...

Dr. Michael T. Yen is an oculoplastic surgeon and current Sarah Campbell Blaffer Chair in Ophthalmology at the Cullen Eye Institute at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Yen attended medical school at the University of Michigan and completed his residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, followed by a fellowship in ophthalmic and facial plastic surgery with Dr. Richard...

Dr. Armstrong shares a bit about his experience in the field of advocacy and his work with the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma. We discuss how both of these can positively impact the field of sports ophthalmology as well as ways to get involved at any point in your career! Dr. Grayson Armstrong is the Director of Ophthalmology Emergency Services at Mass Eye & Ear in Boston, MA. He receiv...

Dr. Everett and Dr. Goldman discuss concussion evaluations, refractive surgery for athletes, and future directions for the field of sports ophthalmology. They provide unique insight into the "concierge medicine" aspects of sports medicine. We cover the role of the sports ophthalmologist in caring for athletes in boxing, basketball, and football at the professional, collegiate, and amateur level. D...

Dr. Harrell shares about his experience taking on the role of head team ophthalmologist for the San Antonio Spurs. Jared and Dr. Harrell discuss game coverage, field equipment, and eye screenings. They discuss the role of eye screenings in addressing community health disparities, and Dr. Harrell shares pearls in navigating race-discordant doctor-patient relationships. Dr. Michael Harrell is a comp...

How are we doing? Click here to complete a brief 2-minute survey! In this episode, Dr. Lee talks about the intersection of sports ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology as well as some of his recent work in the field. Dr. Andrew Lee is a neuro-ophthalmologist in Houston, TX. He received his MD degree and completed his internship year at University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his op...

How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey. In this episode, we introduce our two new team members, Sydney Dacey and Conor Malone. We share our insights from the recent Eye Trauma 2024 meeting held by the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma, and dive into a recent article published within the field. We discuss swimming, hurling, and everything in between! Sydne...

How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey. Dr. Jennifer Yu shares insights from her trauma experience at Harborview Medical Center -- a level 1 Trauma center serving 5 states. Dr. Jennifer Yu is a comprehensive ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yu received her bachelor's degree at the University of Michigan and her MD and PhD from Washington University...

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** Dr. Daniel M. Laby shares expert advice based upon his 30 years of experience in the field of sports and performance vision, including his recently released book, Eye of the Champion . Is 20/20 the visual standard for athletes? Should the Snellen visual acuity be the gold standard? Is LASIK suitable for all athletes?...

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** In this unique episode, Jared interviews Tyler about his experience(s) with sports-related ocular trauma. After the episode, Dr. Gary Legault, MD, provides expert insight on the interview. Tyler is a patient who has had experience with sports-related ocular trauma. Jared interviews him to understand what it is like t...

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** Dr. Wisely comments on his work conducting eye screenings with athletes at Duke University. We also discuss the Duke Sports Vision Center and upcoming advances in the subfield of sports ophthalmology. Dr. C. Ellis Wisely is an assistant professor of Ophthalmology at Duke University Eye Center. Dr. Wisely received his M...

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** Dr. Harper shares his experiences caring for athletes as a pediatric vitreoretinal surgeon at Austin Retina Associates. Dr. C. Armitage Harper is a vitreoretinal surgeon practicing in Austin, Texas. He received his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma, completed ophthalmology residency at Charity Hospital in New...

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** Dr. Barlow outlines the duties of an ophthalmologist providing eye care to athletes in the NBA. Dr. William R. Barlow, Jr., MD, is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at the Moran Eye Center with an expertise in cataract and refractive surgery. Dr. Barlow completed medical school at The Medical College of Wisconsin and compl...

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** In this episode, Dr. White describes what it's like to provide eye care to athletes in the sport of American football. Dr. Abraham White is a comprehensive ophthalmologist in Kansas City, Missouri. He received his BA and MD degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed his internship...

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** A discussion with Dr. Ken, Head Team Physician for the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Ken O. Kenneth-Nwosa is an Assistant Professor at UT Health San Antonio and Head Team Physician for the University of Texas at San Antonio and their NCAA Division 1 Athletics program. Dr. Ken completed medical school and a resi...

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** I talk with Dr. Khizer Khaderi, neuro-ophthalmic surgeon, technologist, and futurist. We discuss his career path and how vision enhancement plays a role in sports, e-sports, and more. Dr. Khaderi is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University. Dr. Khaderi is the Director/Founder of th...

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** We get to learn from Dr. Rolando Toyos, author of “The Life and Times of a Sports Ophthalmologist” and founder of the Sports Ophthalmology Society of the Americas. Dr. Rolando Toyos is a cataract and refractive surgeon in Memphis, Tennessee, and founder of the nationally acclaimed Toyos Clinic. Before medical school, Dr. T...

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** In this episode, we get to hear from a leader in sports eye protection, Dr. Annette Hoskin PhD. We discuss the past, present, and future of eye injury prevention at an international level. Dr. Annette Hoskin is a research fellow at the Save Sight Institute in Sydney Australia and Global Standardization Director for Essilor...

**How are we doing?? Click ⁠here⁠ to complete a brief, 2-minute survey.** In our first episode, Dr. Legault introduces the field of sports ophthalmology and how ophthalmologists and trainees can get involved. He shares unique insights from his experience as a cornea and refractive surgeon in the military and reflects on his time caring for athletes at Duke University and the University of Texas in...