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PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: How ASCRS Rebooted Its Awards Ceremony to Increase Audience EngagementThe American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery transformed its annual meeting awards program into something far less ceremonial and far more engaging, based on audience insights.Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.Read the Article: How ASCRS Rebooted Its Awards Ceremony to Increase Audience Engagement: https://www.pcma.org/award-ceremony-increase-audience-engagement/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine X: https...2025-07-0914 min
EyeluminariesLive from SightLine at ASCRS 2025In this episode John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, and Jim Mazzo are live from SightLine at the ASCRS meeting with guests Nicole R. Fram, MD, Kerry D. Solomon, MD, Vance Thompson, MD, and Steve Speares. Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast 00:02 Review of episode 32 00:55 Intro of Nicole Fram, MD 01:16 Tell us why the MAHRVELS team is likely to be the leading fundraisers and why you picked your character for the team to portray (The Scarlet Witch)? 02:24 Meeting about complications from cataract surgery, what do you think is the next big phase on how we’re going to handle complications wi...2025-05-2052 min
Eyewire News: The PodcastBreaking News from the ASCRS Meeting in Los AngelesEyewireTV reports on new products and breaking news live from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) meeting in Los Angeles.
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Behind The Knife: The Surgery PodcastJournal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Bowel EndometriosisJoin Drs. Galandiuk, Bolshinsky, Kavalukas, and Simon, with guest Dr. Farr Nezhat, as they discuss management, surgical treatment, and outcomes of bowel endometriosis. Come with us as we learn from expert Dr. Nezhat’s experience and discuss the importance of interdisciplinary approach to bowel endometriosis.
Hosts:
- Susan Galandiuk, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, @DCREdInChief
- Vladimir Bolshinsky, Peninsula Health, Victoria, Australia, @bolshinskyv
- Sandy Kavalukas, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, @sandykava
- Hillary Simon, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, @HillaryLSimon
Guest Host:
- Farr Nezhat, Nezhat Surgery for Gynecology/Oncology (Cornel...2025-04-1047 min
Gut CheckEp. 59 - Behind the Scenes of the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting Get an inside look at the planning of the 2025 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego! In this episode, the hosts sit down with the Program Committee to discuss how they’re shaping an innovative and engaging experience for attendees. From cutting-edge AI-focused sessions to the introduction of on-site child care—a first for ASCRS!—this year’s meeting is designed to be more accessible and enriching than ever. San Diego is the perfect backdrop for both professional growth and family fun, with kid-friendly attractions and incredible dining just steps away from the meeting. Whether you’re a seasoned attendee or a first...2025-03-1733 minGut CheckEp. 58 - The Specialty’s Next Leap Forward ASCRS Past President and Chair of the 125th Anniversary Campaign Steering Committee, Dr. Matthew Mutch, and ASCRS President, Dr. Sonia Ramamoorthy, join Gut Check for a special episode highlighting how we are paving the way for the future of colorectal surgery. Together, we explore how the 125th Anniversary Campaign will drive growth in education, research, and career development—ensuring the specialty continues to evolve, thrive, and improve patient care. They’ll answer your questions about the campaign’s purpose, vision, and how every contribution makes a difference. With ongoing support, we can address the evolving needs of members and strengthen the spec...2025-02-1724 minGut CheckEp. 57 - ASCRS QI Fistula Collaborative with Dr. Julia Saraidaridis and Dr. Bob HollisIn this episode, we spotlight the ASCRS QI Fistula Collaborative, an initiative dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with complex fistulas. Dr. Julia Saraidaridis and Dr. Bob Hollis share their insights on the importance of data collection and discuss the collaborative's mission to advance fistula care through shared knowledge and research. They also highlight the critical need for more participants, inviting colorectal surgeons to join the effort and contribute to this project. If you’re interested in joining the project, reach out to Dr. Bob Hollis at rhhollis@uabmc.edu.2025-02-1037 min
The History of EyecareMargeurite McDonald: Pioneering Laser Vision Correction, Overcoming Barriers, Retinoblastoma breakthroughsDr. Marguerite McDonald shares her journey in medicine and ophthalmology, from her childhood experiences with poor vision to her groundbreaking work in refractive surgery. She recounts her introduction to ophthalmology through a retinoblastoma clinic and her research on isoenzyme patterns in retinoblastoma. Dr. McDonald discusses her residency and fellowship experiences, including her involvement in the PERK study on radial keratotomy. She then delves into the development of the excimer laser and the challenges and controversies she faced during the early stages of laser vision correction. Finally, she reflects on the current state of LASIK and the advancements in refractive surgery...2024-10-1152 min
ICS PodcastA Joint ICS-ASCRS Workshop on Multidisciplinary Approaches to Improving Care in Bowel Incontinence at ICS 2024: Workshop 1 previewThis workshop, organized by ICS and ASCRS, will explore multidisciplinary approaches to bowel incontinence, covering diagnosis, conservative treatments, and invasive procedures. It includes discussions on pelvic floor disorders, obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS), and neuromodulation. Attendees will gain insights through case discussions on current management practices. Find out more at https://www.ics.org/2024/session/7666 Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971. Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic f...2024-08-2211 min
EyeluminariesThe Latest News and Notes, plus Conversation with Cathleen McCabe, MDIn this episode, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, and Jim Mazzo chat with Cathleen McCabe, MD, about the ASCRS Foundation and role models in ophthalmology; plus, the latest news in eye care. • Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :05 • Review of episode 25 :46 • Bausch + Lomb acquires Trukera Medical 1:32 • CMS proposes cutting physician payments for fifth straight year 4:09 • FDA clears Alcon’s Unity cataract system, Unity vitreoretinal cataract system 7:40 • FDA approves Eylea biosimilar FYB203/Ahzantive 11:07 • Intro of Cathleen McCabe, MD 13:07 • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) has become an important organization to advocate, educate and organize docto...2024-07-3135 minThe History of EyecareKenneth J. Hoffer, MD: Origins of ASCRS and JCRS, Hoffer Q, and the First Multifocal IOLDr. Kenneth J. Hoffer shares his journey into ophthalmology, starting from his humble beginnings as a high school student with a dream. He overcame financial obstacles and received scholarships to pursue his medical education. Initially interested in heart surgery, he was inspired to become an ophthalmologist after observing a cataract operation. Dr. Hoffer became a pioneer in intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and power calculation, founding the American Intra-Ocular Implant Society (AIOIS), now known as ASCRS, and the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (JCRS). He also played a role in the formation of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive...2024-07-1258 min
Surgeons’ Lives - Stuff that MattersDavid Rothenberger MD - Making a DifferenceDavid Rothenberger came from the humblest of beginnings in South Dakota with no plans for college never mind a stellar career in surgery.
He witnessed family tragedy with two infant deaths and decided immediately to become a doctor. And so he did with a combination of government loans and scholarships.
He liked the look of the Princeton brochure so applied there before returning to Minnesota and Tufts for medical school.
Slowly but steadily he grew and built a colorectal practice and reputation and ultimately became Department Chair and President of ASCRS - and...2024-06-0953 minGut CheckEp. 47 - Leading with Vision: A Conversation with ASCRS President Dr. Matt MutchJoin us for an insightful episode of Gut Check as hosts sit down with ASCRS President Dr. Matt Mutch. Dr. Mutch reflects on his year as president, offers his advice for those aspiring to Society leadership and gives us a sneak peek into the upcoming annual meeting.2024-05-2728 min
Medical Consulting Group PodcastFrom AI to Top Cited ASC Deficiencies: A Look Back at ASCRS 2024Join Diana Buck, Chase Rabourn, and Bill Rabourn of Medical Consulting Group as they discuss highlights of the 2024 ASCRS meeting in Boston. Topics covered include how AI may affect the ophthalmic industry and a review of top cited deficiencies for ASCs and how to overcome them. Submit A Medical Business Question for Future EpisodesSubmit an issue affecting your practice or ASC to podcast@medcgroup.com, and our consultants will discuss it on our podcast.2024-05-2315 min
Medical Consulting Group PodcastCorcoran Series: Highlights from the ASCRS meeting in BostonJoin us for this episode where Corcoran consultants Mary Pat Johnson and Brandy Sperry review some of the topics from the 2024 annual ASCRS meeting in Boston and discuss how they might impact ophthalmic practices and ASCs.Submit A Medical Business Question for Future EpisodesSubmit an issue affecting your practice or ASC to podcast@medcgroup.com, and our consultants will discuss it on our podcast.2024-05-1414 minGut CheckEp. 44 - Then & Now - Historical Perspectives with Dr. William CiroccoJoin hosts Jon and Biddy as they welcome special guest Dr. William Cirocco. Dr. Cirocco sheds light on pivotal moments in the 125-year history of ASCRS, offering insights into his journey into medicine, his notable research, and his contribution to the Historical Perspectives segments in the DC&R Journal. The discussion explores lessons from the past that can shape the future trajectory of ASCRS and our mission.2024-04-1543 min
Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MDCataractCoach Podcast 53: Elizabeth Yeu MD
Dr Elizabeth Yeu is a cataract and refractive surgeon in Virginia where she also participates in many clinical trials for new devices, drugs, and technologies. She is also frequently on the podium as a key opinion leader and she is the president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). She has some great insight into our field and she is working to make the ASCRS more inclusive by expanding its reach to more surgeons.
We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: A...2024-03-3155 minGut CheckEp. 38 - Then & Now – The Research Foundation of the ASCRS with Special Guest Dr. Elizabeth WickIn celebration of the 125th Anniversary of ASCRS, our Then & Now series covers the struggles and triumphs of our specialty throughout history and to our present day as we look toward the future of colorectal surgery. In this episode, we're talking about the Research Foundation with Dr. Eliza Wick, current president of the Research Foundation.2024-01-2226 min
Health Professional Radio - PodcastEye Corps - Working to End Preventable Blindness in Rural Sub-Saharan AfricaDr. Susan MacDonald, MD, board-certified ophthalmologist, Co-founder and CEO of Eye Corps discusses Eye Corps' mission to eliminate preventable blindness in sub-Saharan Africa through strategic partnerships with the local medical community and ophthalmic training institutions. Eye Corps works to build a sustainable infrastructure for eye care delivery in sub-Saharan Africa with a focus on eliminating gender inequity in vision care.
#TogetherInSight #humanitarian
#eyecare
Susan MacDonald, MD, Co-Founder, Eye Corps
Susan MacDonald is a board-certified ophthalmologist, receiving her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She trained in two specialties...2023-11-2109 minSurgeons’ Lives - Stuff that MattersNeil Hyman finds his people!Neil Hyman reached the top in colorectal surgery having realized he was too slow and short to be a professional basketball player. The NBA will never know what they missed!
Growing up in New York he trained with giants like Randy Steinhagen and Vic Fazio before spending the bulk of his career at the University of Vermont and then finally the University of Chicago.
A former President of ASCRS he is as passionate about IBD now as he always was and is relishing his imminent retirement. His interview charts his search for "his people" in...2023-11-1251 min
Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MDCataractCoach PodCast 28: Cathleen McCabe MDCathleen McCabe MD has so many great pearls of wisdom from 25 years in practice including how to manage dislocated IOLs using her belt-loop technique which have featured here. She is a high volume cataract and refractive surgeon and she will hit the 100,000 surgery mark later in her career. She is also scheduled to be ASCRS president in a few years and she was just given the nod to be secretary for that organization. ASCRS apparently no longer does elections and decides on leadership positions via insiders. I look forward to her leadership. This was a very interesting discussion with so...2023-10-0850 min
Peer2Peer: The PodcastRayOne EMV – Developing a Lens Perfect for *Almost* AnyoneRecorded at ASCRS, Dr Ben LaHood chats with Professor Graham Barrett who has made an extensive contribution to ophthalmology including Rayner’s RayOne EMV enhanced monofocal IOL.
This podcast is provided for general information purposes only. The presenters’ views are their own. Nothing contained within this podcast is intended to offer medical advice for the treatment of any illness or disease, nor is it a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Nothing presented in this podcast is intended to give instruction or guidance on the use of any Rayner products; it is not desig...2023-06-2030 min
WOCTalkVoices in Action: WOCN Public Policy & Advocacy InsightsClick here for all the latest Public Policy and Advocacy updates and documentsClick here for information on the Lymphedema Treatment ActClick here to learn more about the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders (The AllianceClick here to learn about the Ostomy and Continent Diversion Patient Bill of RightsClick here to learn about the WOCN Society’s Voter Voice platformClick here to see the Public Policy Hot TopicsClick here to visit the WOCN members-only Public Policy Community discussionClick here to vi...2023-06-2042 minGut CheckStories from the 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific MeetingEpisode 23 - Stories from the 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific MeetingFresh from Seattle, hear Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam share their personal stories and experiences from the recent 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting. Conflict of Interest Disclosure/s for this episode: Dr. Sam Eisenstein is a consultant with Takeda, Ethicon Surgical Robotics and receives research and grant support from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. Dr. King-Mullins serves as an educational consultant for THD America. OUR CO-HOSTS Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colo...2023-06-1928 minPeer2Peer: The PodcastAdvanced IOL OpticsRecorded at ASCRS, Dr Ben LaHood and Dr Damien Gatinel dive deeply into advanced IOL optics and discuss the bench testing Gatinel has performed across a large number of the IOLs currently on the market. The results of this work empower ophthalmic surgeons to better predict the performance of different IOLs based on key factors such as asphericity, aspheric aberration (positive or negative), thickness, multifocality, aperture effect, lens placement and more.
This podcast is provided for general information purposes only. The presenters’ views are their own. Nothing contained within this podcast is intended to offer med...2023-06-0643 minSurgeons’ Lives - Stuff that MattersSonia Ramamoorthy and DoughnutsSonia Ramamoorthy is a current star of the world of colorectal surgery. soon to be President of ASCRS she has managed to balance professional excellence, administrative workload and Society leadership with the much more important work of successful family life - always a challenge but something of which she is rightly proud.
Listen to her story of starting life in the North East, Fellowship in the Mid-West and Faculty career in California - starting in San Francisco and long-term in San Diego.
A modern thinking surgeon who sees beyond the traditional approach and works hard...2023-05-2851 minGut CheckFrom Surgeon to CEO - A Conversation with Dr. Conor DelaneyDo you have what it takes to make the transition from surgeon to CEO? Join Biddy, Jon and Sam as they welcome special guest Dr. Conor Delaney to share his journey from the operating room to the role of President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Florida. SPECIAL GUEST President: Conor P. Delaney, MD, MCh, PhD, FRCSI, FACS, FASCRS FRCSI (Hon) Dr. Delaney is CEO and President for the Cleveland Clinic Florida Region having previously served as Chairman of the Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. He has served on...2023-05-2230 min
Cataract Coach with Uday Devgan MDCataractCoach PodCast 11: Samuel Masket MDSamuel Masket MD has been a leader in cataract surgery for many years and has published extensively about a wide range of topics from IOL calculations after LASIK to treating negative dysphotopsias to dead bag syndrome. He has been president of the ASCRS and has delivered hundreds of lectures all around the world. Dr Masket was also involved in teaching cataract surgery to the UCLA residents and I'm proud to say that I was the last resident he trained back in 2000. Our discussion was recorded in person and we covered many topics including clinical cases, success in the OR, the...2023-05-201h 20
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from ASCRS: Meeting hacks to help you survive and thrive!Susan MacDonald, MD, Cathleen McCabe, MD, Laura M. Periman, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, chat about meeting hacks live from ASCRS. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 · The topic :11 · The mechanics: what to do when participating and how to prioritize time 1:12 · Opportunities at ASCRS: networking 5:38 · Comfortable conference clothes 7:57 · 2023-05-1534 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from ASCRS: Meeting hacks to help you survive and thrive!Susan MacDonald, MD, Cathleen McCabe, MD, Laura M. Periman, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, chat about meeting hacks live from ASCRS. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 · The topic :11 · The mechanics: what to do when participating and how to prioritize time 1:12 · Opportunities at ASCRS: networking 5:38 · Comfortable conference clothes 7:57 · 2023-05-1534 minPeer2Peer: The PodcastPeer2Peer: Rayner ASCRS 2023 PreviewIn this episode, Rayner’s Vice President of Marketing, Chris Willis, is joined by Marketing Director for the Americas, Sam van Roon, and Sr. Director and OMIDRIA Brand Lead, Nicolee Schulze to discuss what listeners can expect from Rayner at ASCRS this year, including the US launch of HASA OPTIX and RayPRO+, and new outcome data on Rayner products that will be presented on the podium.
This podcast is provided for general information purposes only. The presenters’ views are their own. Nothing contained within this podcast is intended to offer medical advice for the treatment of any illn...2023-05-0109 min
EyeluminariesConversation with Gil Kliman, MD, about Silicon Valley BankHosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and its impact on investing and innovation in the field of ophthalmology with Gilbert H. Kliman, MD. · Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast :01 · Review of episode 12 with Richard L. Lindstrom, MD :30 · Preview of episode 13 1:35 · Gil Kliman, MD, introduction 2:36 · History of Silicon Valley Bank 4:25 · Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse 6:08 · Guest welcome 8:07 · Was the collapse a surprise? 8:22 · Kliman on major themes of this event being how fast it happened and how unprecedented it was for companies 9:34 · ...2023-03-1527 min
OPHTALMOSCalcul d’implant - Entretien avec le Dr Maté StrehoLe premier implant oculaire pour compenser l’aphaquie après une chirurgie de la cataracte a été posé en 1949. Depuis, les innovations dans le domaine de l’optimisation du calcul d’implant n’ont cessé de s’enchaîner.
Aujourd’hui, l’intelligence artificielle ouvre de nouvelles perspectives. Dans cet épisode, nous allons discuter du calcul d’implant avec le Dr Maté Streho, médecin associé au centre Explore Vision à Paris et à Rueil-Malmaison, praticien rattaché à l’hôpital Lariboisière et médecin en chef dans la réserve de l’HIA de Bégin.
Le Dr Maté S...2023-02-2018 min
Ophthalmology Business PodcastHiring and Retention in 2023 and BeyondIn this episode, Megan Odell, Associate Director of ASCRS Foundation, discusses the hiring and retention strategies for 2023 and beyond.2023-01-0428 min
ASCRS / DC&R podcastDC&R: CPG ostomy surgeryHear about the latest ASCRS Clinical Practice Guidelines on Ostomy Surgery - from CPG Chair Ian Paquette and lead author Bradley Davis. Some great info here!2022-11-1024 min
Gut CheckMeet Your Gut Check Co-HostsWelcome to Gut Check, the ASCRS Podcast. In this episode you'll meet and learn more about Alex, Avery, Biddy, Erin, Jonathan, and Sam... your Gut Check Co-Hosts! OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital. She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society. Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spar...2022-08-1531 minASCRS / DC&R podcastCPG (Fistula-in-ano, anorectal abscess, RV fistlua)ASCRS Clinical Practice Guildelines for Management of Anorectal Abscess, Fistula-in-Ano, and Rectovaginal Fistula2022-08-0917 minBehind The Knife: The Surgery PodcastJournal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Timing of Biologics and Surgery in the Setting of Crohn’s DiseaseYou get consulted on a 34-year-old with ileocolic Crohn’s disease on Humira. You determine he needs surgery for recurrent partial obstructions. When do you do the surgery? How long should he be off his biologic medication? When to restart it post op? Join Drs. Abelson, Marcello and Aulet as they take us through two articles to help us figure it out!
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the complications of biologic medications in the peri-operative period
2. List the different classifications of medications for Crohn’s disease
3. Discuss the approach to managing timing of surgery for patients with crohn’s disease
...2022-07-2130 minBehind The Knife: The Surgery PodcastASCRS 2022 Highlights 2Join Shreya Gupta, MD and Jonathan Abelson, MD as they discuss highlights from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Sharon Stein and Dr. Erin King-Mullins are the guest speakers. They are discussing female leadership, diversity and inclusion topics, and much more! This is episode 2 of 2.
Please visit behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. 2022-05-2658 minBehind The Knife: The Surgery PodcastASCRS 2022 Highlights 1*** FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxkGQTz-rh5OfPJBBdyvVZ4Pq2R8NWgBUOC1dt8VQHtvawhw/viewform ***
Join Shreya Gupta, MD and Jonathan Abelson, MD as they discuss highlights from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. This is episode 1 of 2.
Please visit behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. 2022-05-2335 min
EyeluminariesThe Latest News and Notes, plus Conversation with Eric Rosenberg, DOIn this episode, hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discuss the latest news in eyecare, then speak with Eric Rosenberg, DO, about the current state and future of digital ophthalmology. Intro :10 Brief recap of episode 2 with Nicole Fram :55 News and Notes 1:31 Generic of Allergan’s Restasis by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and discussion of generics in the ophthalmic space 2:05 Aramis Biosciences in phase 2 neuromodulator dry eye program and discussion of dry eye 5:12 Jim discusses Aetna’s prior authorization for cataract surgery 6:54 Bilateral same day cata...2022-03-0433 min
Ophthalmology off the Grid by EyetubeAssessing the Evolution of Refractive SurgeryBlake Williamson, MD, MPH, and his co-host, Neda Nikpoor, MD, welcome Guy Kezirian, MD, MBA, FACS, to the podcast for an open look at the evolution of modern refractive surgery. The trio discuss the factors that led to the globalization and modernization of refractive surgery, the roles of organizations like ASCRS in this evolution, and much more.2021-12-1638 min
Open Globe TalkGlobal Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. William Myers, MD: Global Ophthalmology in HaitiWelcome back to another episode of Open Globe Talk. In this episode we are traveling to Haiti with Dr. William Myers who is an incredible global ophthalmologist as we will come to hear of his exemplary service work. He obtained his MD from Dartmouth Medical School and did his ophthalmology residency at Northwestern University where he is also faculty. He then did an orbit and oculoplastics fellowship at Medical College Wisconsin and since then he has performed over 30,000 cataract surgeries. Among his many contributions to the field of ophthalmology which include co-developing dropless cataract surgery in 2006, he is the c...2021-12-0852 min
Eye TeaEye Tea Live sessions: ASCRS 2021 with Dr. Brian ShaferJoin Dr. Gagan Kalra in a conversation with Dr. Brian Shafer from the ground at ASCRS 2021 in Las Vegas. Learn about the latest and greatest in refractive cataract surgery, presbyopia-correcting lenses, and the right mindset to carry as a young ophthalmologist to strive to improve the field.Dr. Brian Shafer is a cataract, refractive, cornea, and glaucoma surgeon serving patients in the Chester County and Main Line area. He previously was a cornea and refractive surgery fellow at Vance Thompson Vision. 2021-10-2602 min
Eye TeaEye Tea Live sessions: ASCRS 2021 with Dr. Ranya HabashJoin Drs. Gagan Kalra and Mike Zein in conversation with Dr. Ranya Habash from the ground at ASCRS 2021 from Las Vegas. Learn about the latest and greatest in digital health and telemedicine, the process of innovating, and the right mindset to carry as a young ophthalmologist to strive to improve the field.Dr. Ranya Habash is the Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, CEO of LifeLong Vision, and Medical Director of Technology Innovation. From complex cataract surgery cases to the latest technology innovation in ophthalmology, this trailblazing leader has been exemplary in all...2021-10-2603 min
Eye TeaEye Tea Live sessions: ASCRS 2021 with Dr. Steven SarkisianJoin Dr. Gagan Kalra in conversation with Dr. Steven Sarkisian from the ground at ASCRS 2021 from Las Vegas. Learn about the latest and greatest in glaucoma care, the process of innovating, and the right mindset to carry as a young ophthalmologist to strive to improve the field.Dr. Steven R. Sarkisian, Jr., M.D. is the founder and CEO of Oklahoma Eye Surgeons, PLLC. He specializes in premium cataract surgery and glaucoma surgery, with a special interest in helping his patients be glasses-free and performing minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). He implants premium lenses with cataract surgery...2021-10-2605 min
Eye TeaEye Tea Live sessions: ASCRS 2021 with Dr. Dagny ZhuJoin Dr. Gagan Kalra in conversation with Dr. Dagny Zhu from the ground at ASCRS 2021 from Las Vegas. Learn about the latest and greatest in refractive cataract surgery, the process of innovating, entrepreneurship, and the right mindset to carry as a young ophthalmologist to strive to improve the field.Dr. Dagny Zhu is a Harvard-educated, board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cornea, cataract, and laser refractive surgery. Dr. Zhu then returned to Southern California to complete her ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Doheny Eye Institute/University of Southern California (USC) + Los Angeles County Medical Center, where she served a p...2021-10-2605 min
Eye TeaEye Tea Live sessions: ASCRS 2021 with Drs. Arsham Sheybani and Manjool ShahJoin Drs. Gagan Kalra and Mike Zein in conversation with Dr. Sheybani and Dr. Shah from the ground at ASCRS 2021 from Las Vegas. Learn about the latest and greatest in glaucoma care, the process of innovating, and the right mindset to carry as a young ophthalmologist to strive to improve the field. Dr. Arsham Sheybani is a glaucoma specialist at Washington University at St. Louis.Dr. Manjool Shah is a glaucoma specialist at Duke University at Durham.2021-10-2606 min
Cold Steel: Canadian Journal of Surgery PodcastE96 JC Alverdy on Gut Microbiome and SolipsismDr. John C Alverdy (https://twitter.com/JCAlverdy?s=20) is a minimally invasive surgeon at the University of Chicago. He is an iconoclastic scientist whose research focuses on gut microbiome and its impact on surgical site infections. His lab is continuously NIH funded, with publications in Nature and many other high impact journals. More importantly, however, Dr. Alverdy is willing to challenge commonly accepted ideas, like the very basic tenet that we really know why anastomoses leak. He gave a fantastic talk this year at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and we’d highly encourage you al...2021-10-0557 min
Seeing Clearly: A Pre-Clerkship's Guide to All Things OphthalmologyEpisode 6: Dr. Rosa Braga-MeleIn this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Rosa Braga-Mele, a Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, Canada.
Dr. Braga- Mele graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Ottawa Medical School. She then completed her residency at the University of Toronto. She went on to complete her Masters Degree in Higher Education.
Dr. Braga-Mele is a cataract specialist and educator who speaks frequently at both the national and international level on advanced surgical techniques and innovations in the area of phacoemulsification surgery and complicated...2021-08-1631 min
SSAT Soundbites: A Podcast Series for SurgeonsImproving the Care of Gastric Cancer Patients: Status and Strategies for Today and Tomorrow (Webinar)SAGES, ASCRS, SSO, SSAT, NAPRC, and the American Cancer Society presented the webinar titled "Improving the Care of Gastric Cancer Patients: Status and Strategies for Today and Tomorrow" on May 26, 2021 as part of the Patient-Centric Surgery in the 21st Century: Improving Cancer Care Delivered Through Minimally Invasive Surgery Webinar Series. The aim of this series, is to highlight and promote the optimal surgical care and quality of life for patients with GI and endocrine cancers. Topics covered will include prevention and detection, the challenges with screening and delayed diagnoses during the time of Covid, the status...2021-06-162h 17SSAT Soundbites: A Podcast Series for SurgeonsImproving the Care of Colorectal Cancer Patients: Status and Strategies for Today and TomorrowThe aim of this webinar, held during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and cosponsored by SAGES, ASCRS, SSO, SSAT, NAPRC, and the American Cancer Society, is to highlight and promote the optimal surgical care and quality of life for patients with colon and rectal cancer. Topics covered will range from the prevention and detection of colorectal cancer and the challenges with screening and delayed diagnoses during the time of Covid, to the status and optimal performance of colon and rectal cancer surgery, to future directions in the care of colon and rectal cancer patients with advanced technologies. The focus on...2021-05-171h 54
OCULAR SURFACE ACADEMYTFOS DEWS II Diagnostic Methodology With Preeya Gupta, MDTFOS DEWS II is an epic global consensus on dry eye disease. Join us as we go through each section with the scientists behind the work. Find out more here: https://ocularsurfaceacademy.com. Dr. Gupta talks about where the ASCRS clinical algorithm fits in with TFOS DEWS […]2021-04-0824 min
Cold Steel: Canadian Journal of Surgery PodcastE57 Sean Langenfeld On Social MediaIt’s our pleasure to start off the new year with an episode on social media and surgery! In this episode, we were joined by Dr. Sean Langenfeld (https://twitter.com/seanlangenfeld). Dr. Langenfeld is a colorectal surgeon at the University of Nebraska and has spent a long time doing research and thinking about social media and surgery. We talk about the concept of “professionalism” on social media, the infamous “medbikini” incident, and online reputation management. Links:1. An assessment of unprofessional behavior among surgical residents on Facebook: a warning of the dangers of social media. https://pub...2021-01-0557 min
Dry Eye CoachIncorporating the ASCRS Algorithm into Your Practice, with Dr. Jill Showalter, ODOver the past several years, various algorithms seeking to simplify the diagnosis and treatment of DED have been developed. The ASCRS algorithm for the preoperative diagnosis and treatment of ocular […]2020-11-2333 minDry Eye CoachIncorporating the ASCRS Algorithm into Your Practice, with Dr. Jill Showalter, ODOver the past several years, various algorithms seeking to simplify the diagnosis and treatment of DED have been developed. The ASCRS algorithm for the preoperative diagnosis and treatment of ocular […]2020-11-2333 min
ASOA EyeTalks RadioQ&A: Using CareCredit as a Business Tool, Not Just Patient FinancingRandy Baldwin, Vice President of Specialty Client Marketing at CareCredit, explains how CareCredit’s business tools go beyond patient financing. Business reports, point-of-purchase materials, industry insights, and more are available through CareCredit. For over 30 years, CareCredit, a part of Synchrony, has been a valuable financing option for treatments and procedures that typically are not covered by insurance, or for times when insurance doesn't cover the full amount. The CareCredit credit card offers everyday promotional financing options to help patients move forward with the vision services and products they need while fitting cost into their monthly budget. 2020-10-1214 min
The Mixed in the Six PodcastBONUS! Is Racism Taught in Med School?*PARTIAL EPISODE* To listen to the full episode, please visit: patreon.com/mixedinthesix and subscribe!
This is our bonus episode for September!
We talk to Israeli-Canadian eye surgeon Milad Moddaber, associate surgeon at Herzig Eye Institute. MIlad completed his medical training at McMaster, and his residency in Ophthalmology at McGill, then pursued a fellowship at the University of California, Davis. His passion for global health has been recognized through a plethora of awards including the ASCRS Young Eye Surgeons International Service Grant.
Milad joins Gina to discuss racism and healthcare. What...2020-09-2518 min
The Health Scientist PodcastEp.45 Kirk English: Health in space and how astronauts exerciseKirk is an assistant professor at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) and the director of experimental research at the Health and Human Performance Institute, also at UHCL. Prior to that, he was an exercise physiologist and senior scientist at NASA-Johnson Space Center where he continues to collaborate and consult. Broadly, his research evaluates nutritional and exercise interventions to protect and enhance skeletal muscle metabolism, mass, strength, function, and performance. He has applied this focus to individuals with chronic disease, aging adults, competitive athletes, and astronauts.
Kirk's Researchgate Profile
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The Second LookThe Second Look with Professor Doug KochIf you have anything to do with cataract surgery, you will know of Professor Doug Koch from Houston, Texas. Doug has had an influence on so many aspects of cataract surgery, from rediscovering the posterior cornea, IOL calculation tools on the ASCRS website and he is even responsible for a popular phaco chopper you may be using. Doug is an amazing teacher and surgeon with a deep understanding of optics and a passion for improving ophthalmology. Don't let his soothing accent relax you too much or you'll miss out on a second look at one of the most interesting...2020-09-1838 min
Four Eyes24. Cataract Post-Surgical CareWe talk with Dr. Danielle Piser, Chief of the Alfred and Sarah Rosenbloom Center on Vision and Aging, who shares her years of experience working alongside ophthalmology to manage patients before and after cataract surgery. We talk about IOL selection, post-op complications, and new developments entering the surgical world!Resources:1. Reach out to Dr. Piser at dpiser@ico.edu2. American Academy of Ophthalmology: https://www.aao.org/3. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery: https://ascrs.org4. Modern OD Article: Presbyopia-Correcting Eye Drops: https://modernod.com/articles/2020-sept/coming-soon-presbyopia-correcting-eye-drops...2020-09-0248 minFour Eyes24. Cataract Post-Surgical CareWe talk with Dr. Danielle Piser, Chief of the Alfred and Sarah Rosenbloom Center on Vision and Aging, who shares her years of experience working alongside ophthalmology to manage patients before and after cataract surgery. We talk about IOL selection, post-op complications, and new developments entering the surgical world!Resources:1. Reach out to Dr. Piser at dpiser@ico.edu2. American Academy of Ophthalmology: https://www.aao.org/3. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery: https://ascrs.org4. Modern OD Article: Presbyopia-Correcting Eye Drops: https://modernod.com/articles/2020-sept/coming-soon-presbyopia-correcting-eye-drops...2020-09-0248 min
EyePodASCRS 2020: Assessing aberration of monofocal toric IOL with enhanced optic recovery, alignmentDee Stephenson, MD, ABO, speaks with Ophthalmology Times'® David Hutton on the highlights of her presentation "Early Clinical Assessment of Aberration Neutral One-Piece Monofocal Toric IOL with Enhanced Optic Recovery and Alignment ORA" during the 2020 ASCRS virtual meeting.2020-06-1705 minEyePodASCRS 2020: OSD improvement in eyes implanted with trabecular meshwork bypass stentsJohn Berdahl, MD, of Vance Thompson Vision, speaks with Ophthalmology Times'® David Hutton on the highlights of his presentation "Ocular Surface Disease Improvement in Eyes Implanted with Trabecular Meshwork Bypass Stents (iStent or iStent inject)," during the 2020 ASCR virtual meeting.2020-06-1502 min
EyePodASCRS 2020: Corneal CXL outcomes in children with progressive keratoconusSoroosh Behshad, MD, MPH, of the Emory Eye Center, speaks with Ophthalmology Times'® David Hutton on the key takeaways from the presentation on, "Corneal crosslinking outcomes in children with progrssive keratoconus," during the 2020 ASCRS virtual meeting.2020-06-1105 minEyePodASCRS 2020: Returning to baseline post-corneal collagen crosslinking for keratoconusJulianne Matthews, MD, MPH, a resident at The Ohio State University, speaks with Ophthalmology Times'® David Hutton on the key highlights from her presentation "How Long Does It Take for Bcva, Kmax, and Pachymetry to Return to Baseline after Corneal Collagen Crosslinking for Keratoconus?," during the 2020 ASCRS virtual meeting.2020-06-1005 minEyePodASCRS 2020: Image quality, depth of field, or both?Alice Epitropoulos, MD, FACS, from The Cataract & Refractive Center of Ohio, speaks with Ophthalmology Times'® David Hutton on the key highlights from her presentation "Image quality or depth of field or both: Clinical outcomes from spherical aberration neutral monofocal toric IOL," during the 2020 ASCRS virtual meeting.2020-06-0803 min
Ophthalmology off the GridCOVID-19: Updates From Society LeadershipIn this episode, cohosts Gary Wörtz, MD, and Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, are joined by leaders from the AAO, AOA, and ASCRS. George Williams, MD; William Reynolds, OD; and Terry Kim, MD, provide status updates on their societies’ respective annual meetings and discuss the lasting impact they expect the current crisis will have on medicine.2020-05-061h 04
Eye Talk AudioEpisode Five - Dr. Rishi SinghMan, we love doing this. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Rishi Singh, one of the winners of the 2019 ASCRS Winning Pitch award. A few years back Dr. Singh began to notice possible disparages in his patients who required some complex treatments and wondered why that was, so he started his own studies based on his patient base and noticed there we socio-economic issues that affected care and dived a bit deeper and what he found was startling. In this episode (recorded back in November) he dives deep into his initial findings and what he hopes to get...2020-02-0425 min
The Eye News ItaliaEye News del 10.06.20197. Diabete: tra le complicanze la retinopatia diabetica. L’Edema Maculare Diabetico è una patologia oculare degenerativa, causa principale di invalidità visiva nei pazienti con diabete (spesso il paziente si accorge di esserne affetto solo quando si verificano importanti complicanze). Un abbassamento della vista spesso è il primo passo di un’infiammazione della retina dovuta al diabete stesso. Importante è sapere che esistono nuove cure sempre meno invasive. 6. Glaucoma, dal cordone ombelicale un collirio biologico in grado di contrastare la malattia. All’interno del cordone ombelicale, dei ricercatori dell’Università di Bologna hanno individuato dei fattori di crescita in grado di contrastare il glaucoma...2020-01-3103 min
The Eye News ItaliaEye News del 29.03.201910. Putignano: oculistica d’eccellenza anche con meno posti letto. La recente riduzione da 10 a 4 posti letto del reparto U.O.C. di Oculistica del S.Maria degli Angeli di Putignano non cambia l’offerta né il livello delle prestazioni erogate; anzi, migliorano a favore dei pazienti gli standard qualitativi e l’operatività professionale dei chirurghi e delle equipe impegnate, mediante dotazioni strumentali d’avanguardia. 9. L’occhio pigro si allena in bicicletta: una cura per l’ambliopia nell’adulto. La plasticità visiva si mantiene anche nell’adulto e può essere potenziata con l’attività fisica. La scoperta di ricercatori italiani apre inaspetta...2020-01-2205 minASCRS / DC&R podcastDC&R: CPG appendiceal neoplasmsHear Sean Glasgow and Danny Feingold discuss the ASCRS Clinical Practice Guidelines on Appendiceal Neoplasms. From December 2019.2020-01-2216 minEye Talk AudioEpisode Four - Dr. Sean McCafferty MD FACSWelcome to our fourth episode! Yay. In this episode, we talk with Dr. McCafferty one of the winners of the winning pitch award at the 2019 ASCRS annual conference. And man, did he deserve it. We chat about innovation in eye care and his new CATS Tonometer prism and how it is improving diagnosis significantly. Plus he's just a cool guy. After listening, check him out a bit more.
https://www.catsiop.com/
http://www.arizonaeyeconsultants.com/member/dr-sean-mccafferty/
https://www.facebook.com/catstonometerprism/
https://www.facebook.com/arizonaeye/2020-01-0721 min
Eye Talk AudioEpisode Two - Dr. Bala AmbatiDr. Bala Ambati is a good guy first and foremost and he just can’t sit still. Whether it is flying all over the world to perform surgeries and teach aspiring ophthalmologists with his own foundation Clear Vision Foundation or in partnership with organizations like Orbits, or doing free eye examinations at a local homeless shelter, or providing the highest level of care for his patients at Pacific ClearVision Institute or doing his vast research (for which he recently won the prestigious ASCRS Winning pitch challenge) or…well you get the idea. Listen along as Darryl Quinlan and Mike Dobk...2019-11-1519 min
Mike Seibert Radio PodcastEpisode 217: Transformers! CybFest NW 2019/ComicsGate/Cybertronic SpreeNew show intro! Produced by Dave Sanders, featuring music from Michael Geissler (BYTOR)
This week, I talk about the upcoming Seattle area Transformers convention, CYBFEST NW, I also discuss ComicsGate after discovering that a fan-favorite Transformers artist is aligned with that movement, and I give an update on the Kickstarter for TRANSFORMERS 1986, a cover album of the soundtrack from Transformers: The Movie by THE CYBERTRONIC SPREE!
Congratulations to Jim Simonik from Distortion Productions on receiving the 2019 Local Hero Award from ASCRS for his work with Electronic Saviors: Industrial Music to Cure Cancer.
Check out their awesome lineup...2019-06-061h 02ASCRS / DC&R podcastDC&R: Gender Equality at 2017 Tripartite MeetingHear Past President Pat Roberts and author Jennifer Davids discuss gender roles and potential inequality in a study looking at participant involvement at the 2017 ASCRS / Tripartite Annual Meeting2019-05-1220 minASCRS / DC&R podcastDC&R: Radiation Proctitis Clinical Practice GuidelinesHear Daniel Feingold (new chair of clinical practice guidelines committee) discuss with vice-chair Ian Paquette about latest recommendations for treatment of Radiation Proctitis, a new ASCRS CPG topic.2018-09-2015 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastOIS Podcast Finds Out What's Next for Nicox and Zeiss in Two Talks with Michele Garufi and Jim MazzoNicox has had quite a year, bringing two new ophthalmology projects to the market through partnerships with Bausch + Lomb and Eyevance Pharmaceuticals. So what's next for the global company? CEO Michele Garufi provides answers. James V. Mazzo, global president for Carl Zeiss Meditec's Strategic Business Unit Ophthalmic Devices, sits down with us at OIS@ASCRS to talk about his three years at the company and what the future might bring.2018-05-1629 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastOIS Podcast Talks Fund-raising with Avedro's Reza Zadno, Innovation with Allergan's Bill MeuryThe OIS Podcast returns with a double feature. Avedro CEO Reza Zadno talks about the company's latest $25 million round. Also, Bill Meury, CCO of Allergan, visits at OIS@ASCRS to talk about the company's appetite for acquiring innovation. You can watch our April 12 interview with Dr. Zadno at OIS@ASCRS here. You can also watch the podcast interview with Bill Meury, which was conducted at OIS@ASCRS.2018-05-1025 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastSightLife Surgical CEO Monty Montoya Says Start-Up Is Building Out Cornea MarketSightLife Surgical in 2016 spun out of the well-known SightLife eye bank, capitalized by Flying L Partners. Two years later, Monty Montoya, president and CEO, explains what the start-up is doing to build a new market in cornea products. In this podcast, Montoya discusses the Kamra acquisition and hints at news he'll be releasing at OIS@ASCRS.2018-03-2231 min
Specialty StoriesWhat Does Academic Colorectal Surgery Look Like? Session 36 Dr. Scott Steele is an academic Colorectal Surgeon and Chairman of the Colorectal Surgery Department at Cleveland Clinic. We discuss his love of the specialty. He has now been practicing outside of his fellowship for twelve years now. Dr. Steele also hosts his own podcast called Behind the Knife. Check it out as well as a host of all our other podcasts on the MedEd Media Network. [01:17] His Interest in Colorectal Surgery Scott knew he wanted to do surgery from the first time he got his clinical years and did...2017-08-1659 min
Health Media NowHEALTH MEDIA NOW-DR. ERIC DONNENFELD-A NEW DRY EYE TREATMENTPlease join us Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger. Her special guest is Dr. Eric Donnenfeld. He will be discussing a new dry eye treatment. Eric Donnenfeld, MD, is a founding partner of Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island and Connecticut. He graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College in 1977 and first in his class at Dartmouth Medical School in 1980. He was a resident and Chief Resident at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital and he completed a Cornea Fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital in 1985. He is a trustee of...2017-06-1535 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastCOO Tom Mitro Discusses Aerie’s Preparation for Rhopressa Launch, Updates OIS@ASCRS on PipelineIn this interview, Tom Mitro, COO of Aerie Pharmaceuticals, says new hires brought on to prepare for likely commercial sale of Rhopressa bring new life and energy into a company hitting its stride. He also provides to OIS@ASCRS an update on the firm’s glaucoma pipeline.2017-05-3114 min
Glacial Multimedia, Inc. PodcastsPost ASCRSASCRS has come and gone and once again we were there to absorb the latest topics, showcase our own particular knowledge and meet old friends and make new ones. We had a great time. In our pre-ASCRS podcast the team made some predictions on what the big topics would be, and for the most part, we were fairly accurate. There were, however, one or two items that were discussed that took us a bit by surprise. Listen along as Darryl Quinlan, Spenser Pontbriand and Hannah Whitten give their thoughts on the show and our very successful co-sponsored event with Google.2017-05-1813 min
Oftalmocast's podcastOftalmoCastEn este episodio, hablamos nuevamente con el Dr. Joaquín Fernández (España), ICL Best Presentation ASCRS 2017, Relex SMILE y su futuro, App Gratuita de QVision, LIO multifocales.2017-05-1133 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastIn an Insightful Wrap-up, OIS Co-chairs Share the Top Takeaways from another Successful OIS@ASCRSEmmett Cunningham, MD, Gil Kliman, MD, and Bill Link, PhD, co-chairs of OIS, talk about device funding, myopia, and the Masters of the Industry following a successful OIS@ASCRS.2017-05-0715 min
Glacial Multimedia, Inc. PodcastsPre ASCRSAt Glacial Multimedia we get a bit ramped up about attending a few industry specific conferences. One of the largest conferences we look forward to attending is the yearly American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. We’ve been showcasing our knowledge and talent there almost since the formation of Glacial as a company and we truly look forward to it every year. Listen along as Darryl Quinlan, Hannah Whitten, Spenser Pontbriand and Michelle Pelletier (of MDprospects fame) discuss what they are looking forward to at this year’s conference and try to predict what the big topics of discussion will...2017-05-0413 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastCan OIS Help Make Myopia Great Again? Co-chair Kliman Discusses Inventive New Panel, OpportunitiesGil Kliman, managing director at InterWest Partners, reviews his role at the upcoming OIS@ASCRS, including an overview of anterior segment innovation and a discussion on lower myopia.2017-04-2709 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastOIS Co-Chair Bill Link Walks Us Through OIS@ASCRS May 4 Agenda and Introduces Flying L PartnersOIS Co-Chair William J. Link, PhD walks us through OIS@ASCRS’ May 4 agenda, which takes place in LA. Link also explains why he Andy Corley and Richard Lindstrom, MD, formed Flying L Partners. Hear about the firm’s most recent investment.2017-04-0521 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastOISPodcast@ASCRS - Meury: Why Allergan Won’t Miss a Beat in Building Ophthalmology FranchiseDeals sometime collapse, but they usually don’t get hit with a smart bomb from the Department of Treasury. Allergan, newly single following the break up with Pfizer, is looking to build a business in ophthalmology. Bill Meury, the newly named chief commercial officer of Allergan, talks about the non-Pfizer deal, Allergan’s ophthalmology pipeline and where the acquisitive company will be looking for the next deal.2016-05-1916 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastWhat the Heck Happened at OIS@ASCRS?The fifth OIS@ASCRS delivered highlights on diagnostics, glaucoma devices, and What The Future of ophthalmology might bring. OIS Podcasts will provide a quick review of the day for those who couldn’t make it (or simply had overstuffed their meeting calendar in New Orleans).2016-05-1522 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastLindstrom Wins Ophthalmology Innovator AwardOIS Co-Chair Bill Link interviews Richard Lindstrom, MD, after awarding him with the Ophthalmology Innovator Award at OIS@ASCRS on April 16 in San Diego.2015-05-0413 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastAlternative Financing ApproachesAs venture investors shift to later stages, start-ups will have to look harder for new sources of innovation. A panel at OIS@ASCRS discusses how new sources of capital can sustain the creation of new companies.2015-04-2144 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastCo-Chair Link Gives Overview of Upcoming OISWith just two weeks away from OIS@ASCRS, Conference Co-Chair Bill Link, managing director of Versant Ventures, reviews the highlights of the upcoming meeting includ-ing a tight focus on glaucoma and plenary talk by J. Michael Pearson of Valeant.2015-03-3114 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastHolland Delivers Overview of ASCRS, OphthalmologyASCRS Program Chair Ed Holland Talks ASCRS Meeting, Technology and Oph-thalmology: The Next Generation. The Ophthalmology Innovation Summit was created to facilitate meaningful interactions and business partnerships between physicians, entrepreneurs, investors and industry executives who are driving ophthalmic innovation. Learn more about: Sponsorship Presenting Companies Any other questions? Contact the producer of OIS, Craig Simak.2015-03-1625 min
OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading PodcastDonnenfeld Bullish on Ophthalmic InnovationEric Donnenfeld, MD, former president of ASCRS, explains technology has profoundly changed how opthalmology is delivered. He also shares some of his priority issues while he was president of the ASCRS including training the next generation of ophthalmic surgeons.2014-08-1820 min
Healthy, Strong, and Active: Your Strategy for Life Archives - WebTalkRadio.netHealthy, Strong, and Active: Your Strategy for Life – Eric Donnenfeld M.D. Interview Baby Boomers and Cataract Surgery what you need to knowJerry Katzman M.D. interviews Eric Donnenfeld M.D. one the nation’s leading Ophthalmologists, Laser Technology Clinical Investigators, and Luminaries in the field of Ophthalmology today. Dr.Donnenfeld is the President of ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery), He is editor and Chief of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has received the Acadamy’s Honor Award, Senior Honor Award, Life Time Achievement Award and Secretariat Award. Topics include a discussion of the past, present, and future of cataract surgery as it relates to the 77 Million Baby Boom...2014-03-1700 min
As Seen From HereASFH Live at the ASCRS Winter Update in beautiful Aventura Florida February 17, 2013Guest: David F. Chang, MD
President of ASCRS
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California2013-02-1807 min
As Seen From HereASFH Live at the ASCRS Winter Update in beautiful Aventura Florida February 16, 2013Guest: Stephen S. Lane, M.D.Past President of ASCRSAssociated Eye CareSt. Paul, MN2013-02-1705 min
American Academy of Ophthalmology PodcastsIFIS Teleconference 8/17/06A transcript of an Academy and ASCRS teleconference on IFIS (8/17/06)2006-09-0600 min