BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

Ocular Oncology: A Simple Tech Solution To a Faster Diagnosis - Dr. Rubens Belfort

In this episode, Dr. Rubens Belfort talks about OncoPhone, A simple, free, easy-to-access service for regional ophthalmologists who require clinical advice about suspected ocular cancers. Dr. Belfort explains why he pioneered this initiative in the field of ocular oncology in Brazil, how the initiative has been received, how it has helped ophthalmologists and patients, and how others can do the same for other rare ocular diseases.

Ophthalmology and COVID-19, Failed Technologies, and John Lennon’s Glasses - Dr. Natalia Villa

Dr. Natalia Villa shares her experience working as a retinal surgeon in the United Kingdom during the first wave of COVID-19 and then in Canada during the second wave. Dr. Villa further shares stories of retinal implants that never made it to market, patents that may never make it to the clinic, the rise of technology in ophthalmology, and a high-security visit centered around John Lennon‘s glasses.

Retinitis Pigmentosa, the Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing and What it’s like Raising Low Vision Children - Greg Dubecky

Greg Dubecky sheds light on raising a child with low vision, trying to understand retinitis pigmentosa research as a layperson and the need for knowledge transfer in ophthalmology.

Dry Eye: What Is It and What Can Patients Do About It - Dr. Stephen McIntosh

Dr. Stephen McIntosh explains what dry eye is and how it can be recognized and treated, drawing on years of experience as an optometrist practising in diverse rural and urban settings.

BroadEYE - bridging the knowledge gap in ophthalmology and eye care

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Maloney and Dr. Bruno Fernandes discuss the impetus for creating the podcast, highlighting the gaps in what patients, physicians, researchers, and industry professionals in ophthalmology and eye care know and understand.