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Medical and Surgical Eyecare

Episodes

Episode 10: Refractive Lens Exchange: A Candid Viewpoint

May 23, 2023

In our season finale, Dr. Bailey provides a nicely inclusive synopsis of RLE. She discusses in detail the notable benefits, risks, the ideal patient, the less than ideal patient, and a few clinical pearls for making this important decision. https://sightpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dr-Bailey-RLE.wav

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Episode 9: PCR: A Powerful and User-Friendly Diagnostic Tool

May 16, 2023

With COVID-19, PCR proved itself as an excellent method for accurate diagnosis. The same can be said for ophthalmic infectious disease. Dr. Martin talks us through PCR testing for optometric physicians: when to use, obtaining samples, the 24-48 hour turnaround, and other logistics. https://sightpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dr-Richard-Martin-2.wav

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Episode 8: A Surgical Conundrum: Trabeculectomy versus Tube Shunt Implants

May 9, 2023

Surgeons Dr. Bruce Cameron and Dr. Aaron Kuzin share their philosophies and preferences with decision-making when they encounter patients with severely progressive glaucoma, often on maximal medications and past unsuccessful glaucoma procedures, and needing one of the filtering surgeries. https://sightpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ep8.wav

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Episode 7: Yes You Can! Customize the Refractive Results with the Light Adjustable Lens Implant

May 2, 2023

In this week's episode, Dr. Kerri Svanda briefly discusses the key clinical features and decision-making when providing the post-surgical care for patients who choose the light adjustable lens implant. https://sightpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dr-Svanda-2-01.wav

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Episode 6: MIGS: A Welcomed Alternative for Advancing Glaucoma

April 25, 2023

Dr. Landon Jones and Dr. Justin Wright, who lead glaucoma teams at NWES, share their views of this burgeoning field of MIG procedures, including trabecular bypass, ab interno canaloplasty, stents to subconjunctival space, and others. https://sightpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jones-and-Wright-Feb-2023.wav

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Episode 4: Launching A Dry Eye Practice Part 2

April 19, 2023

Dr. Claypool joins us again to spotlight advanced dry eye treatment that utilizes in-office meibomian gland evacuation methods with an eye towards developing a partnership with patients. https://sightpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Casey-Claypool-Part-2.wav

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Episode 5: Low Concentration Atropine For The Treatment of Myopia Progression

April 18, 2023 • 13 mins

In this week's episode, Optometric Physician, Dr. Leigh Gongaware, provides a short review of the key published research and clinical application of low dose Atropine versus other treatments for control of myopia progression. https://sightpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Leigh-Gongaware-12_16_22-New-Edit.mp3

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Episode 3: Healthy Diet, Healthy Eyes

April 4, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Ballon reviews specific foods that have scientific-based evidence of reducing risk of vision loss from common ocular diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetes mellitus, and glaucoma. https://sightpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bruce-Ballon-1.wav

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Episode 2: Launching A Dry Eye Practice Part 1

March 28, 2023

A comprehensive dry eye practice requires several integral practice resources as well as doctor commitment to this evolving specialty. Dr. Claypool utilizes his expertise of over 10 years of dry eye management. In this week's episode, we will focus on patient selection, diagnosis and diagnostic testing, and staff utilization. https://sightpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Casey-Claypool-Part-1-2.wav

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Episode 1: Any risk with atrophic retinal holes?

March 21, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Richard Lee discusses updated protocols in the management of peripheral retinal abnormalities including lattice degeneration, atrophic retinal holes and asymptomatic retinal breaks. https://sightpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Dr-Richard-Lee-12_14_22-1.wav

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Introduction

January 22, 2023

Thank you for joining us for this inaugural season of podcasts sponsored by Sight Partners and Northwest Eye Surgeons. I am Dr. Brett Bence, Director of Optometry, a past President of the American Academy of Optometry, and 2023 Chair of the Council on Optometric Practitioner Education that accredits CE for US states and some countries abroad. I am delighted to be hosting this program with the help of our professional relations team...

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Episodes

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Episode 8: A Surgical Conundrum: Trabeculectomy versus Tube Shunt Implants

Episode 7: Yes You Can! Customize the Refractive Results with the Light Adjustable Lens Implant

Episode 6: MIGS: A Welcomed Alternative for Advancing Glaucoma

Episode 4: Launching A Dry Eye Practice Part 2

Episode 5: Low Concentration Atropine For The Treatment of Myopia Progression

Episode 3: Healthy Diet, Healthy Eyes

Episode 2: Launching A Dry Eye Practice Part 1

Episode 1: Any risk with atrophic retinal holes?

Introduction

Popular Podcasts

Episode 10: Refractive Lens Exchange: A Candid Viewpoint

Episode 9: PCR: A Powerful and User-Friendly Diagnostic Tool