Blind Spot - The Eye Doctor's Podcast

Recurrent Corneal Erosion Syndrome (RCES) is an extremely uncomfortable condition for patients to live with. With so many management options, including ointments, bandage contact lenses, superficial keratectomy, anterior stromal puncture, and PTK, what actually works best? Wills Eye Hospital Cornea Specialst Dr. Chris Rapuano joins the podcast.
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A chalazion is typically quite easy to diagnose, and for the most part, we know that it will resolve, either on its own, or with a fairly simple surgery. But for as common as a chalazion is, there isn’t necessarily a uniformly agreed upon approach to this condition. How long does it typically take before one resolves on its own? When is it reasonable to offer surgery? Is it better to wait until the eyelid is less inflamed, or is it OK to proceed with treatment fairly soon if the patient wants it dealt with right away? And while chalazion excision is considered one of the ‘simpler’ surgical techniques in ophthalmology, is that really the case?
Dr. Ric Caesar - http://www.richardcaesar.co.uk
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Even for the more experienced surgeon, a white cataract likely raises their adrenaline level just a tiny bit. Perhaps the biggest concern is – what if I start operating, and I get the dreaded Argentinian flag sign? Or less dramatic, what if the rhexis starts running out and the case becomes more complicated than expected? The reality is, white cataracts can be tough. But are there certain ways to predict when a white cataract might be more complex? What are some effective techniques that can help us maneuver a challenging capsulorhrexis that seems to want to run out to the zonules? Dr. Brian Kim joins the podcast to share pearls on operating on white cataracts.
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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO) can cause multiple ocular issues, most commonly in the anterior segment. What is the role of long-term antivirals and steroids? Is the potential havoc wreaked by HZO more so related to the virus or the inflammatory cascade it initiates? How long should patients be kept on antivirals? When is it safe to administer the Shingles vaccine? Dr. Clara Chan joins the podcast.
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Extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses have transofmed the intraocular lens (IOL) landscape. As opposed to the binary choice of a monofocal or a multifocal IOL, there is an 'in-between' option that allows for more intermediate vision than monofocal lenses but less dysphotopsias than the mutifocal lenses. How do these lenses work, how should we explain them to patients, and what are the factors that guide our decisions on lens selection? Dr. Eric Donnenfeld joins the podcast.
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