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 envisions a future where BAK-free alternatives take precedence in eye care, promoting ... 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
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 2024
The European Approach to Preservative-Free Pharmaceuticals: A Conversation With Dr. Anton Hommer
In this episode, Anton Hommer, MD, discusses the European perspective on adopting preservative-free pharmaceuticals, highlighting challenges like health care professionals’ reluctancy to change, diverse reimbursement systems, and higher costs. He compares single-use and multiuse ... Show More
11m 50s
Aug 2025
Use Your Dream Team to Execute Your Keratoconus Strategy
In this episode, experts in administrative support join Brandon D. Ayres, MD, to discuss their role in facilitating patient treatment for keratoconus. Susan DeGroot, MBA, executive director at Vance Thompson Vision, and Vivian Cole, BA, director of administrative services at Hori ... Show More
22m 12s
Sep 2025
Building a Physician Brand
Neda Nikpoor, MD, sits down with Rupa K. Wong, MD, to unpack how an intentional, authentic brand can strengthen patient trust and fuel broader impact. Dr. Wong shares how speaking directly to her core audience (millennial parents) keeps education relatable, explains why blending ... Show More
28m 45s
Jul 2023
Episode 15: Applying CKD Interventions
Join host Dr. Peter Lin (Canadian Heart Research Centre, Canada) in conversation with Dr. Joel Topf (Oakland University, William Beaumont School of Medicine, USA) as they discuss how to combat CKD progression and the role of non-pharmacological vs pharmacological interventions. T ... Show More
15 m
Nov 2025
Ask Dr. Kondrot a Question Nov 12, 2025
Welcome to Healthy Vision with Dr. Edward Kondrot – the show dedicated to conquering vision loss and restoring your sight naturally. I'm your host, Dr. Edward Kondrot, board-certified ophthalmologist and leading authority in alternative treatments for eye disease. Each week, we d ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2024
Optimizing Dry Eye Management for Cataract Surgery
In this episode of CRST: The Podcast, host Kenneth Beckman, MD, FACS, speaks with Priya M. Mathews, MD, MPH, about the critical role of dry eye management in cataract surgery. They discuss the importance of optimizing the ocular surface before surgery to ensure premium outcomes, ... Show More
29m 31s
Oct 2020
#237 Ophthalmology for Primary Care
Fun, fluorescein, and fundoscopy unite as our esteemed guest, Dr. Nisha Chadha @iEducatorMD (Mount Sinai School of Medicine) brings us ophthalmology for primary care! Dr. Chadha is a medical educator and the content creator of the med-ed simulation website 20/20 Sim. She teaches ... Show More
1h 1m