Blind Spot is the Eye Doctor's Podcast that challenges eye care specialists to examine their own blind spots in the clinical and surgical management of eye dise...
As preservative-free eye drops become more common, one has to wonder why it is so important to reduce our use of preservatives. What kind of toxicity do preservatives wreak on the eye? And without preservatives, are eye drops still as effective and resistant to infection? Especially in the realms of dry eye and glaucoma, how have preservative free drops started to change the landscape, and what can we expect moving forward? Denmark's Dr. Miriam Kolko joins the podcast. This episode is sponsored by Thea Pharma Canada - https://www.theapharma.caBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blind-spot-the-eye-doctor-s-podcast--5819306/support.
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35. Acanthamoeba Keratitis (Dr. Chris Rapuano)
Acanthamoeba keratitis can be one of the most devastating diagnoses in ophthalmology, as it can wreak havoc on the cornea unlike few other microbes. On the same token, if caught early, acanthamoeba can be treated quite efficiently and effectively, and patients can have minimal, if any, long-term visual sequelae. Given acanthamoeba is such a dreaded diagnosis, just the thought of it can invoke fear into the ophthalmologist. And while many of us might have a basic approach to acanthamoeba, we also surely have blind spots in our diagnosis and management of this condition, as evidenced by many patients being diagnosed weeks after it occurs. Dr. Chris Rapuano joins the podcast to discuss this important condition. This episode is sponsored by Thea Pharma Canada - https://www.theapharma.ca Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blind-spot-the-eye-doctor-s-podcast--5819306/support.
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34. A Treatment for Dry AMD? (Dr. Ashkan Abbey)
For decades now, we have been able to offer anti-VEGF treatments to patients with wet AMD. Yet for dry AMD, there have been few options we can recommend to our patients outside of AREDS formulations and lifestyle modifications. But with newer scientific advances, there are indeed new classes of injectable medications that are now being offered to some patients wtih dry AMD. Retinal specialist Dr. Ashkan Abbey joins the podcast to share the latest research. This episode is sponsored by Thea Pharma Canada - https://www.theapharma.ca Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blind-spot-the-eye-doctor-s-podcast--5819306/support.
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33. The Light Adjustable Lens (Dr. Ralph Chu)
The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) has taken the refractive world by storm over the past couple of years, with an excitement that rivals the enthusaism for the latest multifocals or EDOFs to come on the market. So what's all the hype? How does this lens actually work? And even if the refractive results are impressive, do patients really want to wear UV-blocking lenses for weeks following surgery? Is the time and cost investment worth it for patietns? Dr. Ralph Chu joins the podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blind-spot-the-eye-doctor-s-podcast--5819306/support.
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32. Eyelid Lesions (Dr. Lisa Jagan)
One of the most common clinical presentations to ophthalmologist is 'the eyelid lesion'. While sometimes it might seem obvious what the diagnosis is, other times it's tough to make a spot diagnosis or even to decipher whether the lesion is concerning or not. So what are some helpful examination tips to help us discern the benign from the malignant? Oculoplastics specialist Dr. Lisa Jagan joins the podcast to share an effective approach on how to decide what types of eyelid lesions warrant a biopsy. This episode is sponsored by Sun Pharma Canada - https://sunpharma.com/canada/Check out Lid Express to help expedite a patient's referral for an eyelid lesion - https://clarityeye.ca/services/lid-express/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blind-spot-the-eye-doctor-s-podcast--5819306/support.
Blind Spot is the Eye Doctor's Podcast that challenges eye care specialists to examine their own blind spots in the clinical and surgical management of eye disease. Each episode features a different guest expert and focuses on a particular clinical diagnosis or surgical challenge in ophthalmology. The show is hosted by Toronto-based ophthalmologist Dr. Zale Mednick.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blind-spot-the-eye-doctor-s-podcast--5819306/support.
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