The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration’s Health Workforce Simulation Model forecasts a sizeable shortage of ophthalmology supply relative to demand by the year 2035, with substantial geographic disparities. Dr. Edmund Tsui is here with author Dr. Sean T. Berkowitz to breakdown the implications of this shortage from his recent Ophthalmology article, Ophthalmology Workforce Projections in the United States, 2020 to 2035. Ophthalmology...

Scleral buckling is a common surgical procedure for the repair of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. The association between scleral buckling and angle-closure glaucoma is well-documented. However,the influence of scleral buckling on the development and progression of open-angle glaucoma is less well understood. Dr. Lori Provencher interviews Dr. Arthur J. Sit on the effect of scleral buckle surgery on ocular biomechanics and aqueous humor dynamics from his Ophthalmology Glaucoma article,...

Neuro-ophthalmology consultations are critical to the diagnosis and management in the hospital setting. Prompt consultation prevents diagnostic errors and improves patient outcomes. The scarcity of neuro-ophthalmologists means that the increasing outpatient demand cannot be met, prompting many emergency department referrals by non–neuro-ophthalmologists. Dr. Drew Carey discusses this shortage of neuro-ophthalmologists and the need for technological and diagnostic aids for greater outpatient...

Syphilis is often known as the “the great masquerader” because it can mimic symptoms and look like a wide array of other diseases. Dr. Edmund Tsui interviews Dr. Michael Huvard to get to the bottom of how acute syphilitic posterior placoid chorioretinopathy presents itself in eyes and the outcomes for these patients, from his Ophthalmology article “Clinical Characteristics and Visual Outcomes of Acute Syphilitic Posterior Placoid Chorioretinopathy” Clinical Characteristics and Visual...

Dr. Drew Carey sits down with Dr. Thomas V. Johnson to discuss the work of the RReSTORe Consortium in the field of regenerative medicine as applied to optic neuropathies from his Ophthalmology Science article, “The Retinal Ganglion Cell Repopulation, Stem Cell Transplantation, & Optic Nerve Regeneration (RReSTORe) Consortium.” For more of the Ophthalmology Science special issue on Neuroprotection, Neuroenhancement, and Neuroregeneration visit...

Endothelial keratoplasty (EK) procedures have become the preferred method of corneal transplantation in the United States. As the frequency of EKs increase, so do associated costs. Dr. Matt Feng interviews Drs. David S. Portney and Shahzad I. Mian about their recent analysis to assess for differences in surgical costs and surgery length based on type of EK, use of preloaded grafts, and performance of simultaneous cataract surgery with EK from their Ophthalmology article “Cost Drivers of...

The Primary Tube Versus Trabeculectomy Study is a multicenter randomized clinical trial comparing the safety and efficacy of tube shunt surgery and trabeculectomy with mitomycin C in eyes without previous ocular surgery. Dr. Lori Provencher sits down with authors Dr. Sara J. Coulon and Dr. Steven J. Gedde to discuss the results of this trial from their Ophthalmology Glaucoma article, “Outcomes of Glaucoma Reoperations in the Primary Tube Versus Trabeculectomy Study.” Outcomes of Glaucoma...

Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-related optic neuritis is typically associated with good visual outcome in most patients, but poor outcomes are reported in 15% to 36.8% of patients. Dr. Drew Carey sits down with Dr. Edward Margolin to discuss the possible factors associated with poor outcomes, from his Ophthalmology article, “Predictors of Poor Visual Outcome in MOG-related Optic Neuritis.” Predictors of Poor Visual Outcome in Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Related Optic Neuritis....

Recorded live at AAO 2023 and we’re myth busting common ophthalmologic misconceptions of the anterior segment. Drs. Drew Carey and Matt Feng interview Dr. Todd Margolis on his recent Ophthalmology editorial, “Six Myths of the Anterior Segment: Misunderstandings and Critical Thinking in Ophthalmology.” He shares bonus myths not in the editorial, and takes questions from the audience. (Producer’s note: Please excuse the audio quality. This episode was recorded on the convention center floor...

One-third of US ophthalmologists left at least one practice from 2014-2021. What are the factors behind this high turnover rate, how does this affect patient care, and what can be done to stabilize the workforce? Dr. Rajesh Rao interviews Dr. Ravi Parikh about his Ophthalmology article, “Ophthalmologist Turnover in the United States: Analysis of Workforce Changes from 2014 through 2021.” Ophthalmologist Turnover in the United States. Patel, Prem N. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 9,...

What treatments are effective for uveitic macular edema? Drs. Nisha R. Acharya and Douglas A. Jabs of the MUST Research Group discuss with Dr. Edmund Tsui the landmark findings of the MERIT Trial in their recent Ophthalmology article, “Intravitreal Therapy for Uveitic Macular Edema—Ranibizumab versus Methotrexate versus the Dexamethasone Implant.” Intravitreal Therapy for Uveitic Macular Edema—Ranibizumab versus Methotrexate versus the Dexamethasone Implant. Acharya, Nisha R. et al....

News broke in early 2023 of several deaths related to use of contaminated over-the-counter artificial tear products resulting in FDA and CDC warnings and a product recall. Dr. Matt Feng reviews what transpired and discusses lessons learned with Dr. Gary Novack, author of the Ophthalmology editorial, “Infections from Over-The-Counter Artificial Tears: Implications for Patients and Clinicians.” Infections from Over-the-Counter Artificial Tears: Implications for Patients and Clinicians. Novack,...

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries globally. What are the risk factors for patients developing pseudophakic cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery? Dr. Edmund Tsui sits down with Dr. Ahmed B. Sallam to discuss the findings of his Ophthalmology article, “Risk of Pseudophakic Cystoid Macular Edema in Fellow-Eye Cataract Surgeries: A Multicenter Database Study.” Risk of Pseudophakic Cystoid Macular Edema in Fellow-Eye Cataract Surgeries. Shakarchi, Ahmed F....

Does multiple sclerosis contribute to the degeneration of the outer retinal layers? Dr. Drew Carey interviews Dr. Imre Lengyel on his recent Ophthalmology Science article, “Reduced Cone Density Is Associated with Multiple Sclerosis.” Reduced Cone Density Is Associated with Multiple Sclerosis. McIlwaine, Gemma et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 3, Issue 3, 100308 Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on October 12, 2023, at...

How can we improve the design and reporting of ophthalmic randomized controlled trials? Dr. Edmund Tsui discusses this with Dr. Gui-shuang Ying author of Ophthalmology Science’s “Characteristics of Design and Analysis of Ophthalmic Randomized Controlled Trials.” Characteristics of Design and Analysis of Ophthalmic Randomized Controlled Trials. Dong, Ruiqi et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 3, Issue 2, 100266. Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on October 12, 2023, at...

Can ChatGPT pass the OKAP exam? Dr. Matt Feng interviews author Dr. Fares Antaki about the implications of using a language model artificial intelligence in ophthalmology from his Ophthalmology Science article, “Evaluating the Performance of ChatGPT in Ophthalmology: An Analysis of Its Successes and Shortcomings” Evaluating the Performance of ChatGPT in Ophthalmology. Antaki, Fares et al. Ophthalmology Science. In press. Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on October 12,...

Is an eye stroke (CRAO) the same as a brain stroke? What new treatments are available for eye stroke? Dr. Drew Carey sits down with Drs. Aubrey Gilbert and Robin Vora to discuss their Ophthalmology Retina article, Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Time to Presentation and Diagnosis.  Central Retinal Artery Occlusion. Shah, Ronak et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 7, Issue 6, 527 - 531 Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on October 12 at...

Primary angle-closure glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss, affecting an estimated 20 million people. Dr. Lori Provencher sits down with Dr. Benjamin Xu to discuss the research from his article, “Rates and Patterns of Diagnostic Conversion from Anatomical Narrow Angle to Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma in the United States.” Rates and Patterns of Diagnostic Conversion from Anatomical Narrow Angle to Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma in the United States. Yoo, Kristy et al. Ophthalmology...

Dr. Matt Feng interviews Drs. Koji Kitazawa and Shigeru Kinoshita about their research on endothelial cell loss after corneal transplantation from their Ophthalmology Science article, “The Biologic Character of Donor Corneal Endothelial Cells Influences Endothelial Cell Density Post Successful Corneal Transplantation.” The Biologic Character of Donor Corneal Endothelial Cells Influences Endothelial Cell Density Post Successful Corneal Transplantation Kitazawa, Koji et al. Ophthalmology...

Dr. Lorraine Provencher interviews Dr. Kaweh Mansouri about the results of his study using EYEMATE-SC sensor to monitor IOP measurements in glaucoma patients. From Ophthalmology’s “EYEMATE-SC Trial: Twelve-Month Safety, Performance, and Accuracy of a Suprachoroidal Sensor for Telemetric Measurement of Intraocular Pressure” EYEMATE-SC Trial: Twelve-Month Safety, Performance, and Accuracy of a Suprachoroidal Sensor for Telemetric Measurement of Intraocular Pressure. Szurman, PeterSzurman,...

In the US, health care is responsible for approximately 8.5% of greenhouse gas. How can we reduce the impact of cataract surgery on our environment? Dr. Edmund Tsui discusses this with Dr. Joel S. Schuman and Dr. Cassandra L. Thiel, authors of “How Ophthalmologists Can Decarbonize Eye Care: A Review of Existing Sustainability Strategies and Steps Ophthalmologists Can Take.” How Ophthalmologists Can Decarbonize Eye Care. Sherry, Brooke et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 7, 702 - 714

What’s the risk of contracting Acanthamoeba keratitis with daily disposable contact lenses compared with daily wear reusable lenses? Dr. Edmund Tsui explores this with Dr. John Dart, author of “Acanthamoeba Keratitis Risk Factors for Daily Wear Contact Lens Users.”  Acanthamoeba Keratitis Risk Factors for Daily Wear Contact Lens Users. Carnt, Nicole et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 1, 48 – 55.

In this episode, Dr. Drew Carey interviews Dr. Aaron Nagiel about his recent case series on benign intraretinal tumors and the coining of the term “benign lobular inner nuclear layer proliferation” aka BLIPs. From Ophthalmology’s “Benign Lobular Inner Nuclear Layer Proliferations of the Retina Associated with Congenital Hypertrophy of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium” Benign Lobular Inner Nuclear Layer Proliferations of the Retina Associated with Congenital Hypertrophy of the Retinal Pigment...

Telehealth has become more accessible since the COVID-19 pandemic. But how easily do patients take to home testing and what is the acceptability and feasibility home monitoring of glaucoma? Dr. Lori Provencher discusses this with Dr. Lama A. Al-Aswad, author of “Home Monitoring of Glaucoma Using a Home Tonometer and a Novel Virtual Reality Visual Field Device.” Home Monitoring of Glaucoma Using a Home Tonometer and a Novel Virtual Reality Visual Field Device. Hu, Galen Y. et al....