Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD, and Douglas D. Koch, MD, delve into the realm of optics and aberrations. They cover a range of topics, including spherical and chromatic aberrations, ABBE numbers, and residual refractive error. Additionally, they explore various intraocular lens (IOL) designs, emphasizing the impact of these designs and manufacturing processes on visu ... Show More
Jun 2024
Navigating the Impact of Preservatives in Ophthalmic Medications: Insights From Dr. Robert J. Noecker
In this episode, Robert J. Noecker, MD, reviews the role of preservatives, particularly benzalkonium chloride (BAK), in ophthalmic medications. While BAK effectively prevents bacterial growth, its inherent toxicity poses challenges with prolonged use, leading to symptoms associat ... Show More
13m 50s
Jun 2024
Enhancing Patient Satisfaction through BAK-Free Solutions: Dr. Miriam Kolko's Vision for Preservative-Free Eye Care
In this episode, Miriam Kolko, MD, PhD, shares her vision for preservative-free eye care. Dr. Kolko strongly advocates for patient education regarding the benefits and limitations of preservative-free alternatives, encouraging tailored treatment strategies. Ultimately, she envisi ... Show More
12m 7s
Jun 2024
Unveiling the Paradox: BAK's Role in American Pharmaceuticals With Dr. Nate Radcliffe
In this episode, Nathan Radcliffe, MD, discusses the widespread use of benzalkonium chloride (BAK) in the US ophthalmic market. Dr. Radcliffe acknowledges concerns about its long-term effects, such as exacerbating dry eye and impacting the success of incisional glaucoma surgery. ... Show More
11m 24s
Jun 2023
Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg: How to Improve Your Eye Health & Offset Vision Loss
In this episode, my guest is Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, PhD, professor and chair of the department of ophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University. His clinical and research efforts focus on retinal and optic nerve diseases such as glaucoma and discovering stem cell ... Show More
2h 42m
Mar 2021
Open Globes Part 2 with Dr. Grayson Armstrong
We return with Dr. Grayson Armstrong, recent chief resident at Mass Eye and Ear, where he ran the trauma service and did most of the globe repairs in New England, to learn surgical tips and tricks, run through a few globe cases, and how to handle intraoperative and post-operative ... Show More
42m 33s
Mar 2022
IOL Special Part 1: IOL Power Formulas and Devices
Dr. Lori Provencher is joined by special guest host Dr. Ike Ahmed guest editor of the 2021 Ophthalmology Intraocular Lens Article Collection. Together they interview Dr. Jack Kane on his article, “Intraocular Lens Power Formulas, Biometry, and Intraoperative Aberrometry.” Intraoc ... Show More
13m 44s