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....

What is ROSAH syndrome and how does it affect the visual function of patients with it? Dr. Tsui discusses this with Drs. Laryssa A. Huryn and Shilpa Kodati, authors of the Ophthalmology article, “Ophthalmic manifestations of ROSAH Syndrome, an inherited NF-κB mediated autoinflammatory disease with retinal dystrophy.” Ophthalmic Manifestations of ROSAH (Retinal Dystrophy, Optic Nerve Edema, Splenomegaly, Anhidrosis, and Headache) Syndrome, an Inherited NF κB–Mediated Autoinflammatory Disease...

Artificial Intelligence is changing the way doctors perform surgery. Can a deep learning neural network use real-time intraoperative retinal imaging to improve vitreoretinal microsurgery? Dr. Rajesh Rao discusses the findings of this with Dr. Yannek Leiderman, author of “Feature Tracking and Segmentation in Real Time via Deep Learning in Vitreoretinal Surgery–A Platform for Artificial Intelligence-Mediated Surgical Guidance.” Feature Tracking and Segmentation in Real Time via Deep Learning...

Please tell us what you think of our show in a brief 2-minute survey: https://forms.office.com/r/B4rYtvpQad How common is choroidal neovascularization in Best’s disease? Host Dr. Drew Carey and author Dr. Ian C. Han discuss the results of his Ophthalmology Retina article, “Choroidal Neovascularization Is Common in Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy and Plays a Role in Vitelliform Lesion Evolution.” Choroidal Neovascularization Is Common in Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy and Plays a Role...

Please tell us what you think of our show in a brief 2-minute survey: https://forms.office.com/r/B4rYtvpQad Have you misused the term “papilledema?” Chances are probable as the term is often used incorrectly, even in ophthalmology literature. Dr. Drew Carey discusses the widespread misuse of “papilledema” with Dr. Jonathan Micieli, author of “Inappropriate Use of the Term ‘Papilledema’ in the Medical Literature: A Systematic Review of Case Reports across Specialties.” Inappropriate Use of...

Please tell us what you think of our show in a brief 2-minute survey: https://forms.office.com/r/B4rYtvpQad Red Light Therapy has emerged as a new treatment for myopia control. Dr. Matthew Feng sits down with Dr. Mingguang He to discuss these advances from his recent Ophthalmology article, “Longitudinal Changes and Predictive Value of Choroidal Thickness for Myopia Control after Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy.” Longitudinal Changes and Predictive Value of Choroidal Thickness for...

Does alcohol consumption contribute to the risk of exfoliation glaucoma? And should you be tracking your drinks in grams instead of ounces? Drs. Lori Provencher and Drew Carey interview Drs. Akiko Hanyuda, Louis Pasquale, and Jae Hee Kang from their Ophthalmology article, “Long-term Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Exfoliation Glaucoma or Glaucoma Suspect Status among United States Health Professionals.”  Long-term Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Exfoliation Glaucoma or Glaucoma Suspect...

Is recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor an effective treatment for Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratopathy? Dr. Drew Carey discusses this with Dr. Pedram Hamrah author of Ophthalmology’s “Efficacy of Recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor in Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratopathy.” Efficacy of Recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor in Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratopathy. Saricay, Leyla Yavuz et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 129, Issue 12, 1448 – 1450.

AREDS2 is the gift that keeps on giving. Drs Drew Carey and Rajesh Rao team up to interview Dr. Amitha Domalpally on the role of extramacular drusen in AMD from her Ophthalmology Retina article, “Extramacular Drusen and Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration.” Extramacular Drusen and Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Domalpally, Amitha et al. Ophthalmology Retina

What are RIPLs and how are they a detector of cardiovascular disease? Dr. Edmund Tsui finds out from Dr. Mathieu F. Bakhoum, author of “Retinal Ischemic Perivascular Lesions, a Biomarker of Cardiovascular Disease” in Ophthalmology Retina. Retinal Ischemic Perivascular Lesions, a Biomarker of Cardiovascular Disease. Madala, Samantha et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 6, Issue 9, 865 – 867.

Dr. Lori Provencher discusses the disparity in Medicare reimbursements between male and female ophthalmologists with Dr. Nazlee Zebardast, author of “Sex-Based Differences in Medicare Reimbursements among Ophthalmologists Persist across Time.” Sex-Based Differences in Medicare Reimbursements among Ophthalmologists Persist across Time. Halawa, Omar Alaa et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 129, Issue 9, 1056 – 1063.

Dr. Rajesh Rao speaks with his coauthors Drs. Hakan Demirci and Noah Brown about their Ophthalmology Retina article, “Aqueous Humor–Derived MYD88 L265P Mutation Analysis in Vitreoretinal Lymphoma.” Aqueous Humor–Derived MYD88 L265P Mutation Analysis in Vitreoretinal Lymphoma. Demirci, Hakan et al. Ophthalmology Retina. In press.