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. ...

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 exam...

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) ...

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 success...

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 p...

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: Summariz...

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 d...

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 bett...

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 op...

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 i...

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...

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.

Jill Saxon, OD, executive director of professional strategy at Bausch + Lomb, shares the story of her career and the highlights of working within the industry.

As we near the end of this practice management series, Maria Sampalis, OD, discusses factors and indicators to watch out for when considering a practice purchase.

As we continue our conversation on practice management, Maria Sampalis, OD, gives pointers on evaluating a practice for sale and how to know if you are in a good investment spot.

In this week's podcast episode with Maria Sampalis, OD, shares how she got started with her practice's marketing.

In this week's podcast episode with Maria Sampalis, OD, hear how to differentiate between branding and marketing.

Maria Sampalis, OD, shares first steps to get started in increasing net revenue in your practice.

Continuing the conversation on practice management, Maria Sampalis, OD, shares tips on how to succeed in increasing revenue.

Continuing the conversation on practice management, Maria Sampalis, OD, shares why increasing revenue is important for a sustainable optometric practice.

In this episode of a practice management series, Maria Sampalis, OD, touches on digital platforms and the importance of utilizing them.

In this episode of a practice management series, Maria Sampalis, OD, touches on digital platforms and the importance of utilizing them.

In this episode of a practice management series with Maria Sampalis, OD, hear how to reach your target audience.

In this episode of a practice management series with Maria Sampalis, OD, learn about different online promotions and how to put them into practice.

In this episode of a practice management series with Maria Sampalis, OD, learn about the importance of social media use as a local optometrist.

In this first episode of a practice management series with Maria Sampalis, OD, learn about the importance of a brand for your optometric practice.

Eyecare practitioners' top misconceptions just may surprise you

Vitto Mena, Jr., OD, MS, shares highlights from his VEW 2022 presentation, "My child is not old enough for contact lenses: guess again."

Vitto Mena, Jr., OD, MS, shares highlights from his VEW 2022 presentation, "Sports EYEllustrated: keep your head in the game."

Vitto Mena, Jr., OD, MS, shares highlights from his VEW 2022 presentation, "Intro to sports vision: children who play sports need safety eye protection."

Autumn is in the air—although it doesn’t feel like it at Vision Expo West in Las Vegas—and that means pumpkin spice and application time for CooperVision’s Best Practices program. Michele Andrews, vice president of professional and government affairs, shares details on what’s new with this year’s program.

Effective communication is imperative for patient adherence, it increases patient outcomes, and it reduces malpractice risks. Dr. Janette Pepper reviews how culture can act as a barrier to effective communication and what ODs can do to overcome that barrier.

Optometry Times® Editorial Advisory Board members Jeffry Gerson, OD, FAAO; and Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO, chat about what’s new in the retina space while at Vision Expo West 2021 in Las Vegas.

ODs can help detect visual field defects earlier with population screening, says Mohamed Abou Shousha, MD, FRCS, PhD. He is founder and CEO of Heru, which is launching its wearable field testing platform re:Vive at Vision Expo West 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Heru founder and CEO Mohamed Abou Shousha, MD, FRCS, PhD, discusses the origins behind re:Vive. The company launched the wearable visual field testing platform at Vision Expo West 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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