Ophthalmology Journal

An analysis of the IRIS® Registry shows IOL exchanges are increasing over time with vision improving 60% of the time, but worse visual outcomes associated with greater age, worse baseline vision, Black race, Hispanic ethnicity, Medicaid insurance, smoking, and concurrent vitrectomy.

Dr. Matt Feng sits with authors Drs. David F. Chang and Fasika A. Woreta to discuss these findings and more from their Ophthalmology article, “Visual Acuity Outcomes and Complications after Intraocular Lens Exchange: An IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) Analysis.”

Visual Acuity Outcomes and Complications after Intraocular Lens Exchange. Son, Hyeck-Soo et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 131, Issue 4, 403 – 411.

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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 Workforce Projections in the United States, 2020 to 2035. Berkowitz, Sean T. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 131, Issue 2, 133 – 139.

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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, “The Effect of Scleral Buckle Surgery on Tonographic Outflow Facility, Positional Intraocular Pressure, and Ocular Biomechanics.”

The Effect of Scleral Buckle Surgery on Tonographic Outflow Facility, Positional Intraocular Pressure, and Ocular Biomechanics. Lyons, Lance J. et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 7, Issue 1, 1 – 7.

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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 access with Dr. Valérie Biousse, author of “Neuro-ophthalmology Emergency Department and Inpatient Consultations at a Large Academic Referral Center.”

Neuro-ophthalmology Emergency Department and Inpatient Consultations at a Large Academic Referral Center. Okrent Smolar, Avital Lily et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 12, 1304 – 1312

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 Outcomes of Acute Syphilitic Posterior Placoid Chorioretinopathy. Mirzania, Delaram et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 7, Issue 12, 1080 - 1086

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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.”

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The Retinal Ganglion Cell Repopulation, Stem Cell Transplantation, and Optic Nerve Regeneration Consortium. Johnson, Thomas V. et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 3, Issue 4.

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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 Endothelial Keratoplasty: A Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing Analysis.”

Cost Drivers of Endothelial Keratoplasty. Goldstein, Jenna K. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 10, 1073 – 1079.

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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 Reoperations in the Primary Tube Versus Trabeculectomy Study. Coulon, Sara J.Gedde, Steven J. et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 6, Issue 4, 422 – 431.

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. Handzic, Armin et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 9, 993 - 995

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 using an iPhone.)

Six Myths of the Anterior Segment: Misunderstandings and Critical Thinking in Ophthalmology. Margolis, Todd P. & Galor, Anat. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 8, 783 – 785.

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, 973 – 981.

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. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 9, 914 - 923

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, Gary D. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 11, 1114 - 1117

Join us in San Francisco at AAO 2023 for a live recording of our podcast on Saturday November 4, 2023, at 3:30pm local time at the Showcase Theater, Booth #5302, in Moscone Center North. Our hosts will interview Dr. Todd Margolis on his recent editorial, Six Myths of the Anterior Segment: Misunderstandings and Critical Thinking in Ophthalmology. Use the Adjunct Event Search for ISC10 in the Mobile Meeting Guide for more information.

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. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 6, 640 - 645

Join us in San Francisco at AAO 2023 for a live recording of our podcast on Saturday November 4, 2023, at 3:30pm local time at the Showcase Theater, Booth #5302, in Moscone Center North. Our hosts will interview Dr. Todd Margolis on his recent editorial, Six Myths of the Anterior Segment: Misunderstandings and Critical Thinking in Ophthalmology. Use the Adjunct Event Search for ISC10 in the Mobile Meeting Guide for more information.

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

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Join us in San Francisco at AAO 2023 for a live recording of our podcast on Saturday November 4, 2023, at 3:30pm local time at the Showcase Theater, Booth #5302, in Moscone Center North. Our hosts will interview Dr. Todd Margolis on his recent editorial, Six Myths of the Anterior Segment: Misunderstandings and Critical Thinking in Ophthalmology. Use the Adjunct Event Search for ISC10 in the Mobile Meeting Guide for more information.

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.

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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, Volume 3, Issue 4.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology requires that authors request and obtain permission to use any Academy content (including, but not limited to, anything published in the Ophthalmology family of journals) prior to inputting into, or using with, AI systems such as large language models.

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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

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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 Glaucoma, Volume 6, Issue 2, 169 - 176

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 Science, Volume 3, Issue 2, 100239

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, Peter et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 3, 304 - 312

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 Epithelium. Sanfilippo, Christian J. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 3, 265 - 273

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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. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 6, Issue 2, 121 – 128.

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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 with Retinal Dystrophy. Huryn, Laryssa A. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 4, 423 – 432.

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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 in Vitreoretinal Surgery. Nespolo, Rogerio Garcia et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 7, Issue 3, 236 – 242. 

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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 in Vitelliform Lesion Evolution. Han, Ian C. et al. Ophthalmology Retina.

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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 the Term “Papilledema” in the Medical Literature. Tao, Brendan et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 2, 129 – 136

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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 Myopia Control after Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy. Xiong, Ruilin et al. Ophthalmology. In press.

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 Status among United States Health Professionals. Hanyuda, Akiko et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 2, 187 – 197.

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.

Dr. Edmund Tsui interviews author Dr. David Sarraf on his recent Ophthalmology Retina article, “Clinical and Morphologic Characteristics of Perivenular Fernlike Leakage on Ultrawide-field Fluorescein Angiography”

Clinical and Morphologic Characteristics of Perivenular Fernlike Leakage on Ultrawide-field Fluorescein Angiography. Ramtohul, Prithvi et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 6, Issue 11, 1070 - 1079.

Recorded in front of a live audience at the AAO 2022 Annual Meeting in Chicago. Join a full panel of our hosts as they interview Dr. Nisha Acharya about her recent Ophthalmology article, “Association between Immunosuppressive Drugs and Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outcomes in Patients with Noninfectious Uveitis in a Large US Claims Database,” and take audience questions.

Association between Immunosuppressive Drugs and Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outcomes in Patients with Noninfectious Uveitis in a Large US Claims Database. Sun, Yuwei et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 129, Issue 10, 1096 - 1106

To dilate or not to dilate, that is the question Dr. Lori Provencher asks Dr. David S. Friedman as they discuss the results of his Ophthalmology Glaucoma article “Acute Angle-Closure Attacks Are Uncommon in Primary Angle-Closure Suspects after Pharmacologic Mydriasis.”

Acute Angle-Closure Attacks Are Uncommon in Primary Angle-Closure Suspects after Pharmacologic Mydriasis. Friedman, David S. et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma. In press.

Dr. Rajesh Rao dives deep into world of retinal implants with author Dr. Mark Humayun from his Ophthalmology Retina article, “Advanced Retina Implants.”

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Advanced Retina Implants. Humayun, Mark S. et al. Ophthalmology Retina. In Press.

Can A.I. out diagnose ophthalmologists? To find out, Dr. Edmund Tsui interviews co-first authors Drs. Tiarnan Keenan and Qingyu Chen on their deep learning models from their Ophthalmology article, “DeepLensNet: Deep Learning Automated Diagnosis and Quantitative Classification of Cataract Type and Severity.”

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DeepLensNet: Deep Learning Automated Diagnosis and Quantitative Classification of Cataract Type and Severity. Keenan, Tiarnan D.L.Ajilore, Priscilla et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 129, Issue 5, 571 – 584

What are your patients reading on their smart phone and how accurate is it? Drs. Drew Carey and Lorraine Provencher team up to answer this question from Dr. Natasha Nayak Kolomeyer as they discuss her Ophthalmology Glaucoma article, “What Glaucoma Patients Are Reading on the Internet: A Systematic Analysis of Online Glaucoma Content.”

What Glaucoma Patients Are Reading on the Internet. Jia, Jing (Sasha) et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 5, Issue 4, 447 – 451.

What does kangaroo meat and cat poop have in common? Dr. Edmund Tsui finds out from Dr. Justine Smith as they discuss her Ophthalmology Retina article, “Prevalence of Toxoplasmic Retinochoroiditis in an Australian Adult Population: A Community-Based Study.”

Link to The Conversation article referenced in the episode: https://theconversation.com/one-in-three-people-are-infected-with-toxoplasma-parasite-and-the-clue-could-be-in-our-eyes-182418

Prevalence of Toxoplasmic Retinochoroiditis in an Australian Adult Population: A Community-Based Study. Ferreira, Lisia B. et al. Ophthalmology Retina.

Hosts Drs. Matt Feng and Edmund Tsui interview Dr. Travis Redd on computer vision model performance in diagnosing bacterial and fungal corneal ulcers from his article, “Image-Based Differentiation of Bacterial and Fungal Keratitis Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks.”

Image-Based Differentiation of Bacterial and Fungal Keratitis Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks. Redd, Travis K. et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 2, Issue 2, 100119.

Dr. Lori Provencher discusses the clinical trial and FDA approval of the CustomFlex Artificial Iris with Dr. Michael Snyder, author of “Results of the United States Food and Drug Administration Clinical Trial of the CustomFlex Artificial Iris.”

Results of the United States Food and Drug Administration Clinical Trial of the CustomFlex Artificial Iris. Ayres, Brandon D. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 129, Issue 6, 614 – 625.

Dr. Drew Carey and Dr. Edmund Tsui discuss ophthalmology social media trends from their 2020 Ophthalmology editorial, “Using Social Media to Disseminate Ophthalmic Information during the #COVID19 Pandemic.”

Using Social Media to Disseminate Ophthalmic Information during the #COVID19 Pandemic. Tsui, Edmund et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 127, Issue 9, e75 - e78

Dr. Drew Carey is joined by Dr. Tayyeba Ali and Google Software Engineer Pinal Bavishi to discuss their research collaboration with Google Health on a deep learning system that detects diabetic macular edema from their Ophthalmology Retina article, “Deep learning to detect optical coherence tomography-derived diabetic macular edema from retinal photographs: a multicenter validation study”

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Deep Learning to Detect OCT-derived Diabetic Macular Edema from Color Retinal Photographs. Liu, Xinle et al. Ophthalmology Retina , Volume 6, Issue 5, 398 – 410.

Dr. Rajesh Rao discusses the increasing cost and lack of Medicare reimbursement of vitrectomy surgery with Dr. Shriji Patel from his 2021 Ophthalmology Retina article, “Cost Analysis of Routine Vitrectomy Surgery.”

Cost Analysis of Routine Vitrectomy Surgery. Berkowitz, Sean T. et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 5, Issue 6, 496 – 502.

Ophthalmology Editor-in-Chief Russell Van Gelder, MD, PhD, sits down with his predecessor and current CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Stephen McLeod, MD. Together they discuss the journal’s past and present initiatives, and what the future holds for the Ophthalmology family of journals.

Drs. Lori Provencher and Andrea Kossler, author of “Representation of Women in Ophthalmology Subspecialty Societies over 20 Years,” discuss the rising number of women in ophthalmology, persistent inequalities in subspecialty society leadership and awards, and what it may take to achieve gender parity and proportional representation.

Representation of Women in Ophthalmology Subspecialty Societies over 20 Years. Azad, Amee D. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 129, Issue 5, 587 – 590.

Dr. Drew Carey discusses macular hole treatment with Dr. Bobeck S. Modjtahedi on his Ophthalmology Retina article, “Treatment of Secondary Full-Thickness Macular Holes with Topical Therapy.”

Treatment of Secondary Full-Thickness Macular Holes with Topical Therapy. Niffenegger, John H. et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 4, Issue 7, 695 – 699

Dr. Matthew Feng is joined by co-host Dr. Edmund Tsui to discuss what's new in our understanding of zoster, vaccinations, and more with Dr. Nisha Acharya from her 2020 Ophthalmology article, “Incidence Rate of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: A Retrospective Cohort Study from 1994 through 2018.”

Incidence Rate of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus. Kong, Christina L. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 127, Issue 3, 324 – 330.

Special guest host Dr. Ike Ahmed returns with Dr. Lori Provencher for a part two on the 2021 Ophthalmology Intraocular Lens Article Collection. They discuss the variety of IOL designs with Dr. Liliana Werner from her article “Intraocular Lenses: Overview of Designs, Materials, and Pathophysiologic Features.”

Intraocular Lenses. Werner, Liliana. Ophthalmology, Volume 128, Issue 11, e74 - e93

Dr. Lori Provencher is joined by special guest host Dr. Ike Ahmed guest editor of the 2021 Ophthalmology Intraocular Lens Article Collection. Together they interview Dr. Jack Kane on his article, “Intraocular Lens Power Formulas, Biometry, and Intraoperative Aberrometry.”

Intraocular Lens Power Formulas, Biometry, and Intraoperative Aberrometry. Kane, Jack X. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 128, Issue 11, e94 - e114

In our inaugural episode, Dr. Drew Carey sits down with Dr. Mark Pennesi to discuss his Ophthalmology Editorial, “The Evolution of Retinal Gene Therapy: From Clinical Trials to Clinical Practice.” The Evolution of Retinal Gene Therapy: From Clinical Trials to Clinical Practice. Pennesi, Mark E. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 127, Issue 2