Drs. Michael Chiang, R. V. Paul Chan, and J. Peter Campbell, members of the Imaging and Informatics in Retinopathy of Prematurity (i-ROP) Research Consortium, discuss the latest advances in ROP screening, treatment, and management. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Since its medical discovery, botulinum toxin (Botox) has found increasing use in ophthalmic practice. Drs. Natalie Homer and Andrea Tooley review the common cosmetic and functional uses of Botox, as well newer applications beyond the treatment of strabismus and facial spasms. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Though most people with glaucoma manage well with an eye drop or two and retain their functional vision, a subgroup of glaucoma patients worsen catastrophically over time. Is it possible to identify which group your glaucoma patients will be in? And when should the comprehensive ophthalmologist consider escalation or referral to a glaucoma specialist? Drs. Aakriti Shukla and Sean Rivera join host Andrew Pouw to look at the data and discuss strategies that work across various practice settings...

Dr. Nisha Mehta, founder of the social media groups Physician Side Gigs and Physician Community, joins to discuss the state of physician burnout in 2023 and how side gigs outside of medicine can offer freedom and improved wellness. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Syphilis is on the rise nationally, and with it the prevalence of ocular syphilis is increasing. Drs. Steve Yeh and Chris Conrady join host Ben Young to discuss what clinicians need to know about the ophthalmic manifestations of syphilis and how to manage the disease when it strikes the eye. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Whether in academic or private practice, ophthalmologists are often asked to see and manage patients with orbital trauma. These consults can be challenging: how soon do patients need to be seen, which require urgent care, and when should they be referred to oculoplastic and orbital surgery? In this episode, Drs. Natalie Homer and Andrea Tooley break down their approaches to oculofacial fractures, eyelid and canalicular lacerations, and intraocular foreign bodies. For all episodes or to...

Drs. Sarah Read, M. Ali Khan, and Ajay Kuriyan join a group discussion on intraocular tamponades used after vitrectomy. How do air, gas, and silicone oil differ? What are the advantages and drawbacks of each? In what scenarios are they most effective, and how do patients respond to their use? And what are the current unmet needs with these tamponade agents? For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

The role of private equity (PE) in ophthalmology has shifted the practice landscape during the past 10 years. While proponents of PE investment tout the benefit of extra access to capital and resources, critics fear that these partnerships lead to a loss of autonomy and potential risk to patient care. In this episode, Drs. Dagny Zhu, Omar Shakir, and Ravi Parikh review the current published data about PE in ophthalmology and share their personal perspectives on its real-world impact on...

Drs. Paul Gaudio and Ninani Kombo join Dr. Ben Young to review pearls and common challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of intermediate uveitis. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Drs. Anita Kohli and Imran Jivraj discuss the evaluation and treatment of isolated third, fourth, and sixth cranial nerve palsies, including when to order testing and imaging.  For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Drs. Amanda Bicket and Lori Provencher join Dr. Andrew Pouw to discuss omidenepag isopropyl (Omlonti), the recently FDA-approved eye drop for treating elevated IOP in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Dr. Amanda Redfern speaks with Drs. Maggie Hymowitz and Donna Kim about the role of the ophthalmic hospitalist, a burgeoning profession in ophthalmology with increased demand. The discussion ranges from how to get started in the field, benefits and challenges of the role, and future directions. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Dr. Ben Young takes the reigns as host, welcoming Drs. Pavlina Kemp and Roni Levin to discuss tips and tricks—and pitfalls to avoid—when seeing and managing patients with neurocognitive developmental delay. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

In this second half of a discussion on secondary IOLs, Drs. Brenton Finklea and Fasika Woreta rejoin the show to talk about the benefits and risks of scleral-fixated and scleral-sutured IOLs, and surgical techniques for improving their safety and effectiveness. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Dr. Brian Do shares his diagnostic and therapeutic approach to herpetic uveitis, from the front of the eye to the back. Discussion ranges from anterior uveitis to acute retinal necrosis, including surgical management from the perspective of a retinal surgeon. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Drs. Sarah Read, M. Ali Khan, and Ajay Kuriyan join a group discussion on incorporating newly approved medications into practice, focusing on real-world examples of Vuity (pilocarpine drops), brolucizumab, and drugs for dry AMD in trial. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Drs. Pavlina Kemp and Matthew Weed discuss 2 recent publications in major ophthalmology journals: the first examining strabismus surgery patterns in an IRIS Registry study, and the second evaluating the association between outdoor activity and myopia progression. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Drs. Daniel Choi and Meron Haile discuss approaches to achieving sustainability in the ophthalmology operating room, including data on the carbon footprint of ophthalmic surgery, recommendations from major US organizations, and lessons from healthcare systems outside the United States. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Drs. Anita Kohli and Amanda Redfern discuss how to approach the patient who presents with sudden permanent vision loss in one eye, including when to refer for urgent stroke workup, the differential diagnosis, treatment options for ischemic optic neuropathy, and future directions in this field. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Drs. Brenton Finklea and Fasika Woreta discuss indications for IOL removal or exchange and walk through their clinical and surgical decision-making for secondary intraocular lenses, focusing on anterior chamber and iris-sutured IOLs. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Drs. Matthew Emanuel and Lorraine Provencher discuss 2 recent publications in major ophthalmology journals comparing glaucoma practice patterns in academic and private settings, and a cost analysis of glaucoma surgery, specifically trabeculectomy vs. MIGS procedures. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Dr. Jim Dahle, better known as the White Coat Investor, joins the show to share his top tips for financial planning, including the biggest barriers to change and the best ways physicians can educate themselves. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Drs. Jessica Shantha and Brian Do discuss systemic therapy options for uveitis including corticosteroids and steroid-sparing options, with guidance from major trial results. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Drs. Anita Kohli and Amanda Redfern discuss how to approach the patient who presents with transient monocular vision loss. Coverage includes systemic diseases such as giant cell arteritis, acute ischemia, when to refer for urgent stroke workup, initial testing, and when to order or refer for MRI. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

Drs. Sarah Read, M. Ali Khan, and Ajay Kuriyan talk through the management and timing of referral for patients with flashes and floaters, including discussion of posterior vitreous detachments, retinal tears, and retinal detachments. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.