SHARED VISION Podcasts

SHARED VISION Podcasts

Our SHARED VISION podcast is CPD on the go, brought to you by Vision Eye Institute, one of Australia’s leading providers of ophthalmic care. Our dedicated team of surgeons combines extensive clinical expertise and a strong research program to deliver best-practice patient care. Join us as our host, optometrist Kristina Iacovangelo, who is also a Clinical Relationships Manager for Victoria, elicits clinical pearls and insights from our doctors on the topics that matter most in clinical optometric practice. Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature. All medical and surgical procedures have potential benefits and risks. Please consult an ophthalmologist for medical advice specific to your individual patients.SHARED VISION is our educational network for optometrists and GPs, which provides members with 24/7 access to a wealth of CPD resources. Not a SHARED VISION member? Join for free now: https://visioneyeinstitute.com.au/healthcare-professionals/

Episodes

June 20, 2022 31 mins

It’s paediatrics time! Dr Ed Boets and Dr Christolyn Raj tackle myopia and amblyopia, complete with tips and tricks to help you feel more confident when seeing these patients in your optometric practice. Myopia: the importance of good refraction, the dos and don’ts of atropine, to contact lens or not, and balancing device use in a modern world. Amblyopia: sequential vs simultaneous treatment to maintain stereopsis, the practicaliti...

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In this episode, we travel to the anterior segment as Dr Alex Ioannidis and Prof Rasik Vajpayee discuss the latest in keratoconus, corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) and corneal transplants. Find out when you should be referring patients for CXL and corneal transplant assessment, whether CXL can be repeated, whether CXL is recommended in keratoconic patients before cataract surgery, and red flags for chronic graft rejection – the...

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Dr Lewis Levitz and Dr Nima Pakrou join host Kristina Iacovangelo to delve into the world of oculoplastics beyond lumps and bumps. Listen to their systematic approach to working up out-of-the-ordinary cases, including how to decide whether a ptosis patient should be referred to an oculoplastic surgeon, neuro-ophthalmologist or the emergency department. 

Dr Lewis Levitz (VIC) is a highly experienced cataract surgeon and general ophth...

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Are you confident working up a Bell’s palsy patient? If not, this episode is for you. Dr Lewis Levitz and Dr Nima Pakrou pick up where they left off in part 1, with a discussion on facial palsies, before tackling periocular oedema and thyroid eye disease. 

Dr Lewis Levitz (VIC) is a highly experienced cataract surgeon and general ophthalmologist with a special interest in oculoplastics. He is also the National Medical Director of Vi...

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Part 2 of this episode sees Dr Rushmia Karim and Dr Christolyn Raj continue to discuss complex cataract scenarios, including situations where there is co-occurring amblyopia or a reliance on one eye for vision.

Dr Rushmia Karim (NSW) is a skilled paediatric ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon with a special interest in neuro-ophthalmology. Read more about Dr Karim here: https://bit.ly/3igAK4z

Dr Christolyn Raj (VIC) is a prominent f...

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In part 1 of this episode, Dr Rushmia Karim and Dr Christolyn Raj use real-life cases to explore some of the complexities around cataract surgery, including the importance of a tailored and collaborative approach to lens selection and whether a pre-operative multifocal contact lens trial is useful for interested patients. 

Dr Rushmia Karim (NSW) is a skilled paediatric ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon with a special interest in ...

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In this episode, Dr Tess Huynh and Dr Abi Tenen discuss out-of-the-box questions to ask prospective laser patients to determine their suitability for refractive surgery, what to include in your referral letter and plenty of fascinating, real-life cases.

Dr Tess Huynh is a highly respected cataract, corneal and refractive surgeon who is actively involved in research, teaching and charity work. Read more about Dr Huynh here:  https://...

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