BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

Retinitis Pigmentosa - The Potential for Mutation-Independent Therapy - Dr. José-Alain Sahel

In this episode, we interview Dr. José-Alain Sahel, the chair and Distinguished Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, director of the UPMC Eye Center, and the Eye and Ear
Foundation Endowed Chair of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sahel provides an in-depth overview of optogenetics, including the current state of research and clinical trials. A detailed discussion about his team's recent publication in 
Nature Medicine highlights the potential sight-restoring impact that novel optogenetic therapies can have for patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa and potentially other degenerative retinal conditions.

 

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Strabismus, Amblyopia and the Rise Of Telemedicine In Pediatric Ophthalmology - Dr. Sudha Nallasamy

Dr. Sudha Nallasamy, Assistant Professor at Keck School of Medicine of USC and Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, gives a detailed overview of strabismus, including why early diagnosis is critical. Dr. Nallasamy further describes her recent publication that highlights the reproducibility of clinical findings and management plans using telemedicine in a pediatric ophthalmology setting.

 

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Rare Ophthalmic Diseases and the Ability to Collect, Manage and Share Patient Health Data - MyEyeSite

Dr. Andrew Webster, Lead of Genetics Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Chair of Molecular Ophthalmology at University College London, and Nick Nettleton, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Loft Digital, provide a detailed overview of how MyEyeSite is changing the information landscape for rare ophthalmic diseases. The guests highlight how the MyEyeSite platform is bridging information gaps and enabling for better patient care while simultaneously creating a vast repository of information for researchers of rare ophthalmic diseases.

 

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How Ophthalmology and General Medicine Intersect - Dr. Caitlin Reimer and Ophthalmologist Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft

Guest interviewer Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft interviews Dr. Caitlin Reimer to discuss the relationships, interactions, and overlap between an Ophthalmologist and a Family Doctor. They deep dive into Thyroid Disease, Diabetes, headaches, and how the eye can tell us what is going on in the rest of our body.

 

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Color Blindness and What Patients Can Do - Mark Mattison-Shupnick from Enchroma

Mark Mattison-Shupnick, master optician and COO at Enchroma, explains the different types of color deficiency, genetic or acquired, and its prevalence. Because colors are one of the first things we learn, kids with an undiagnosed condition can really struggle. We further discussed how special glasses with color filtering lenses can help them see colors again.

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Uveitis, Autoimmune Retinitis and the Reality Of Ocular Inflammatory Conditions - Dr. Enzo Castiglione

Dr. Enzo Castiglione, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Chile, shares a detailed overview of Uveitis, including causes, symptoms, and treatment approaches. Dr. Castiglione also provides an overview of Autoimmune Retinitis, a rare disease in which the patient’s own immune system attacks retinal proteins, leading to loss of vision.

Retinopathy of Prematurity, Early Development of Vision, and What Parents Need To Know - Dr. Evangelina Esposito

Dr. Evangelina Esposito MD, ChM, an Argentina-based Retina Specialist, and Professor of Ophthalmology, shares a detailed overview of how the vision processing develops from infancy through adulthood, highlighting important signs and symptoms of ocular conditions in children that parents should understand. Dr. Esposito further explains the causes, treatment, and prognosis of Retinopathy of Prematurity.

Eye Care: The Critical Role of Ophthalmic Technicians - Ashley Alexander

Ashley Alexander, a certified ophthalmic technician based in Ontario, Canada, discusses the art and science of working with patients in an ophthalmology clinic. Ashley describes the various tests performed by an ophthalmic technician, lessons learned from working in a low vision clinic, and the benefits and drawbacks of working in private practice.

Helping the Blind To See: Stories and Lessons Learned - Dr. Robert Greenberg

Dr. Robert Greenberg, current Chairman and CEO of the Alfred Mann Foundation and former CEO of Second Sight Medical Products, shares his experience at the helm of one of the world’s most innovative medical device companies. Dr. Greenberg discusses lessons learned while working at the FDA and the Alfred Mann Foundation, as well as challenges faced while building the world’s most advanced retinal implant to treat patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa.

Retinal Detachments, Corneal Ulcers and Other Ocular Emergencies – Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft

Ophthalmologist Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft shares a basic overview of the causes, risk factors, and treatments associated with an array of ocular emergencies, including corneal ulcers, acute angle closure glaucoma, vascular occlusion, giant cell arteritis, retinal tears and detachment, and ocular trauma.