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Beauty and the BizHow One Bold Move Doubled Revenues — with Derek Ford, MD, FRCSC📅 Schedule your free 30-min strategy call with Catherine ⚙️ Restart your practice in 7 days ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we'll discuss how one bold move doubled revenues for Dr. Ford. Additionally, we'll discuss the general business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." Furthermore, I'm also a consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits. Presenting today's episode titled, "How One Bold Move Doubled Revenues — with Derek Ford, MD, FRCSC." Wh...
2025-01-1052 min
PeerVoice Clinical Pharmacology VideoLinda Lee, MD, FRCPC / Jacob Rullo, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Managing MEK-Inhibitor–Associated Retinopathy in Metastatic Melanoma: An Expert DiscussionLinda Lee, MD, FRCPC / Jacob Rullo, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Managing MEK-Inhibitor–Associated Retinopathy in Metastatic Melanoma: An Expert Discussion
2024-12-1409 min
PeerVoice Brain & Behaviour VideoLinda Lee, MD, FRCPC / Jacob Rullo, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Managing MEK-Inhibitor–Associated Retinopathy in Metastatic Melanoma: An Expert DiscussionLinda Lee, MD, FRCPC / Jacob Rullo, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Managing MEK-Inhibitor–Associated Retinopathy in Metastatic Melanoma: An Expert Discussion
2024-12-1409 min
PeerVoice Oncology & Haematology VideoLinda Lee, MD, FRCPC / Jacob Rullo, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Managing MEK-Inhibitor–Associated Retinopathy in Metastatic Melanoma: An Expert DiscussionLinda Lee, MD, FRCPC / Jacob Rullo, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Managing MEK-Inhibitor–Associated Retinopathy in Metastatic Melanoma: An Expert Discussion
2024-12-1409 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Preservative-free glaucoma drops with Gavin Docherty, ep 41Visit https://TalkingAboutGlaucoma.com to BuyMeACoffee, find all my social feeds, subscribe to the newsletter, provide feedback and Register as a Guest if you want to be on a future episode.More information about Dr Gavin Docherty can be found at https://www.talkingaboutglaucoma.com/guests/gavin/Theme music “Middle East Gold” ©Daniel Schertzer 2010 and published by Les Prods DOSWA EnrThis episode ©Dr Robert Schertzer Inc 2024
2024-11-2529 minPeerVoice Oncology & Haematology VideoAlon Altman, MD, FRCSC - Upping the Ante in Advanced Endometrial Cancer Care: Optimizing the Use of Immunotherapy to Improve Patient OutcomesAlon Altman, MD, FRCSC - Upping the Ante in Advanced Endometrial Cancer Care: Optimizing the Use of Immunotherapy to Improve Patient Outcomes
2024-09-2415 min
Beauty and the BizMed Spa to 50K Square Ft Mansion — with Hani Sinno, MD, CM, MEng, FRCSC, FACS📅 Schedule your free 30-min strategy call with Catherine ⚙️ Restart your practice in 7 days ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Hello, and welcome to Beauty and the Biz where we'll talk about going from having a med spa to a 50K square ft mansion. To be sure, we'll also discuss the business and marketing side of plastic surgery, in general. As always, I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What your patients are saying". Also, I'm a consultant to plastic surgeons, to get them more patients and more profits. Presenting today's episode titled, "Med Spa to 50K Square Ft...
2024-06-2047 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Managing dry eye in Glaucoma with Mahnia Madan, ep 40Visit https://TalkingAboutGlaucoma.com to find all my social feeds, subscribe to the newsletter, provide feedback and Register as a Guest if you want to be on a future episode.More information about Dr Mahnia Madan can be found at https://www.talkingaboutglaucoma.com/guests/mahnia-madan/This episode has been sponsored by Sun Pharma Canada Inc., which did not provide any material or exercise editorial control over the content.
2024-05-2130 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)VR Visual Field testing with Abdullah "Abed" Sarhan, ep 39In this episode, I talk with Abdullah “Abed” Sarhan, CEO and Co-founder of Retinal Logic, about the company's use of AR and VR technology for vision screening. Abbott shares his background in deep learning and healthcare, the development of the virtual reality prototype, the device's availability and Health Canada approval, and its differentiation from other companies' technologies. He also discusses the various test sizes and algorithms available, ongoing research, user experience, and the company's future roadmap.Visit https://TalkingAboutGlaucoma.com to find all my social feeds, subscribe to the newsletter, provide feedback and Register as a Guest if y...
2024-04-0925 min
PeerView Internal Medicine CME/CNE/CPE Video PodcastJessica Donington, MD / Jonathan D. Spicer, MD, PhD, FRCSC - A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLCThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/CC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/QRX865. CME/MOC/CC/AAPA credit will be available until February 27, 2025.A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLC In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for...
2024-02-2852 min
PeerView Oncology & Hematology CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastJessica Donington, MD / Jonathan D. Spicer, MD, PhD, FRCSC - A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLCThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/CC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/QRX865. CME/MOC/CC/AAPA credit will be available until February 27, 2025.A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLC In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for...
2024-02-2852 min
PeerView Oncology & Hematology CME/CNE/CPE Video PodcastJessica Donington, MD / Jonathan D. Spicer, MD, PhD, FRCSC - A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLCThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/CC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/QRX865. CME/MOC/CC/AAPA credit will be available until February 27, 2025.A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLC In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for...
2024-02-2852 min
PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE VideoJessica Donington, MD / Jonathan D. Spicer, MD, PhD, FRCSC - A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLCThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/CC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/QRX865. CME/MOC/CC/AAPA credit will be available until February 27, 2025.A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLC In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for...
2024-02-2852 min
PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastJessica Donington, MD / Jonathan D. Spicer, MD, PhD, FRCSC - A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLCThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/CC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/QRX865. CME/MOC/CC/AAPA credit will be available until February 27, 2025.A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLC In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for...
2024-02-2852 min
PeerView Internal Medicine CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastJessica Donington, MD / Jonathan D. Spicer, MD, PhD, FRCSC - A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLCThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/CC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/QRX865. CME/MOC/CC/AAPA credit will be available until February 27, 2025.A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLC In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for...
2024-02-2852 min
PeerView Heart, Lung & Blood CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastJessica Donington, MD / Jonathan D. Spicer, MD, PhD, FRCSC - A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLCThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/CC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/QRX865. CME/MOC/CC/AAPA credit will be available until February 27, 2025.A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLC In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for...
2024-02-2852 min
PeerView Heart, Lung & Blood CME/CNE/CPE Video PodcastJessica Donington, MD / Jonathan D. Spicer, MD, PhD, FRCSC - A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLCThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/CC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/QRX865. CME/MOC/CC/AAPA credit will be available until February 27, 2025.A Practical Guide for Making Multidisciplinary Decisions About Neoadjuvant and/or Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLC In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for...
2024-02-2852 min
Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA PodcastDiversity and Unification - A Discussion with Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) Past President, Laurie Hiemstra, MD, PhD, FRCSCAOA President Ann Van Heest, MD, FAOA, connected with Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) Past President, Laurie Hiemstra, MD, PhD, FRCSC, to discuss her unusual path to leadership, her plan for improving diversity in orthopaedics, and the most pressing critical issues affecting the COA. While waitlisting and licensure issues between provinces continue to be a challenge within the orthopaedic specialty, Dr. Hiemstra made it her goal to advocate for underrepresented groups, unify the community, and help develop competent young orthopaedic leaders.Â
2023-11-1021 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)OCT Beyond the basics with Hady Saheb, Ep 38In this episode, I go beyond the basics of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) with Dr Hady Saheb from McGill University. Our discussion includes Ganglion Cell Layer analysis, structure-function correlation, the floor effect, viewing-software vs printouts and explaining test results to patients.Visit https://TalkingAboutGlaucoma.com to find all my social feeds, subscribe to the newsletter, provide feedback and Register as a Guest if you want to be on a future episode.About Hady Saheb and selected references: https://www.talkingaboutglaucoma.com/guests/hady-saheb/
2023-10-2400 min
OrthoJOEChanges in Arthroplasty, Tumor Surgery, and Fresh Allograft Transplantation (with special guest Allan Gross, MD, FRCSC)In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Allan Gross, MD, FRCSC, in a wide-ranging discussion of the past, present, and future of arthroplasty, tumor surgery, and fresh allograft transplantation.   Â
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2023-09-1323 min
OrthoJOEHow to Live a Better Life (with special guest Jaydeep Moro, MD, FRCSC)In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Jaydeep Moro, MD, FRCSC (Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University) in a fascinating discussion of the importance of morning rituals and the value of practicing mindfulness and meditation as a means of achieving balance between the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of one’s life.  Â
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2023-08-2326 min
OrthoJOEFocus on the PARITY Trial, with special guest Michelle Ghert, MD, FRCSCIn this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Michelle Ghert, MD, FRCSC (Professor of Surgery at McMaster University and President of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society) in a discussion of the Prophylactic Antibiotic Regimens in Tumor Surgery (PARITY) study that appeared in JAMA as well as the related JBJS supplement focusing on secondary analytic questions.Â
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2023-07-2621 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 37 Talking About Glaucoma - 23Mar2023 KAMAT Shivani Plateau Iris (AAC)Intro:In this episode, I discuss Plateau Iris with Dr Shivani Kamat, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Fellowship Program director at UT Southwestern. She also founded and co-chairs Women in Glaucoma. Today's discussion includes the difference between plateau iris configuration and syndrome, how to distinguish it from other glaucomas and treatment options.Outro:Talking About Glaucoma is a podcast of indeterminate frequency and duration...recently averaging 4 episodes per year. I'm still hoping to get this out monthly in the future. It’s free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, PocketCasts, Podcast Addict, an...
2023-03-2417 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 37 Talking About Glaucoma - 23Mar2023 KAMAT Shivani Plateau Iris (mp3)Intro:In this episode, I discuss Plateau Iris with Dr Shivani Kamat, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Fellowship Program director at UT Southwestern. She also founded and co-chairs Women in Glaucoma. Today's discussion includes the difference between plateau iris configuration and syndrome, how to distinguish it from other glaucomas and treatment options.Outro:Talking About Glaucoma is a podcast of indeterminate frequency and duration...recently averaging 4 episodes per year. I'm still hoping to get this out monthly in the future. It’s free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, PocketCasts, Podcast Addict, an...
2023-03-2417 minPeerVoice Oncology & Haematology VideoAlon Altman, MD, FRCSC - Aiming for Above Par Outcomes in Advanced Ovarian Cancer: The Role of Frontline Maintenance Therapy With PARP InhibitorsAlon Altman, MD, FRCSC - Aiming for Above Par Outcomes in Advanced Ovarian Cancer: The Role of Frontline Maintenance Therapy With PARP Inhibitors
2022-12-2314 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 36 Talking About Glaucoma 6Jun2022 SIEGFRIED Carla The Perfect Trabeculectomy (AAC)Intro:In this episode, I talk with Carla Siegfried, Jacquelyn E. and Allan E. Kolker, MD Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Vice-Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Professionalism at Washington University School of Medicine, about the gold standard glaucoma surgical procedure: the trabeculectomy. We exchange detailed tips for success for each step of the surgery and post-operative care. It is clear from our discussion that we must continue to train others so that the trabeculectomy does not become a lost art. This is a procedure requiring no special devices and remains the gold standard for achieving low pressures despite...
2022-06-0730 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 36 Talking About Glaucoma 6Jun2022 SIEGFRIED Carla The Perfect Trabeculectomy (mp3)Intro:In this episode, I talk with Carla Siegfried, Jacquelyn E. and Allan E. Kolker, MD Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Vice-Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Professionalism at Washington University School of Medicine, about the gold standard glaucoma surgical procedure: the trabeculectomy. We exchange detailed tips for success for each step of the surgery and post-operative care. It is clear from our discussion that we must continue to train others so that the trabeculectomy does not become a lost art. This is a procedure requiring no special devices and remains the gold standard for achieving low pressures despite...
2022-06-0730 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 35 Talking About Glaucoma 21Feb2022 Steve Gedde Glaucoma Surgical Trials (AAC)TAG #35 GEDDE Steve - Glaucoma surgical trials: lessons learnedIntro:There have been many trials proving surgical intervention does indeed reduce the risk of progressive glaucoma damage for our patients. These include Treatment vs No Treatment studies as well as studies that compare different types of treatment. In this episode, I talk with Steve Gedde, from the University of Miami's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, about lessons learned from these clinical trials.We begin by discussing the importance of Randomized Clinical Trials as the highest evidence-based medicine to compare treatments.Studies that we discuss...
2022-02-2230 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 35 Talking About Glaucoma 21Feb2022 Steve Gedde Glaucoma Surgical Trials (mp3)TAG #35 GEDDE Steve - Glaucoma surgical trials: lessons learnedIntro:There have been many trials proving surgical intervention does indeed reduce the risk of progressive glaucoma damage for our patients. These include Treatment vs No Treatment studies as well as studies that compare different types of treatment. In this episode, I talk with Steve Gedde, from the University of Miami's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, about lessons learned from these clinical trials.We begin by discussing the importance of Randomized Clinical Trials as the highest evidence-based medicine to compare treatments.Studies that we discuss...
2022-02-2230 min
Tokyo Alumni PodcastTokyo Alumni Podcast Episode 72: Harald Gjerde, MD, FRCSC (St. Mary’s 2006) - Doctor - Pediatric OphthalmologistHarald Gjerde, MD, FRCSC (St. Mary’s 2006)
Physician – Pediatric Ophthalmologist ​
Harald is a Canadian national who is ethnically Norwegian and Chinese, who was born and raised in Tokyo. He attended the now-closed Santa Maria International School, later transferring and graduating from St. Mary’s International School as Valedictorian for the class of 2006.  ​He earned an Honors degree in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University and completed medical school at the University of Manitoba. He completed a residency in Ophthalmology at Dalhousie University, and finished a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School.  ...
2021-08-2228 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 34 Talking About Glaucoma 7May2021 LAROCHE Daniel Cost effective suprachoroidal shunt (AAC)Intro: Welcome to Talking About Glaucoma episode #34 for May 7, 2021. Here’s another recording from the vaults that is getting to see the light of day. It is one of 3 episodes recorded in person back in late February 2020 just before Covid de-railed us all from business as usual. My apologies for the sound quality on this one; I was experimenting with a BOYA dual lapel mic, recording directly into my phone: big mistake! Future recordings from episode 37 onward will go back to my professional recording gear.Email me at podcast@iguy.org if you would like to be on...
2021-05-0820 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 34 Talking About Glaucoma 7May2021 LAROCHE Daniel Cost effective suprachoroidal shunt (mp3)Intro: Welcome to Talking About Glaucoma episode #34 for May 7, 2021. Here’s another recording from the vaults that is getting to see the light of day. It is one of 3 episodes recorded in person back in late February 2020 just before Covid de-railed us all from business as usual. My apologies for the sound quality on this one; I was experimenting with a BOYA dual lapel mic, recording directly into my phone: big mistake! Future recordings from episode 37 onward will go back to my professional recording gear.Email me at podcast@iguy.org if you would like to be on...
2021-05-0820 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 33 Talking About Glaucoma 31Dec2020 DeMORAES Gus 24-2C the origin story (AAC)Intro: Welcome to Talking About Glaucoma episode #33 for December 31, 2020. I bet you're glad this year is over! I'm still digging through the vaults to post episodes like this gem and have a few more that will go live soon. Email me at podcast@iguy.org if you would like to be on the show to discuss a topic in glaucoma or if you have questions that you would like to have answered on a future episode. Check out WestCoastGlaucoma on Instagram https://instagram.com/westcoastglaucoma for some short-form videos that can also be found on my robschertzer YouTube channel...
2020-12-3113 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 33 Talking About Glaucoma 31Dec2020 DeMORAES Gus 24--2C the origin story (mp3)Intro: Welcome to Talking About Glaucoma episode #33 for December 31, 2020. I bet you're glad this year is over! I'm still digging through the vaults to post episodes like this gem and have a few more that will go live soon. Email me at podcast@iguy.org if you would like to be on the show to discuss a topic in glaucoma or if you have questions that you would like to have answered on a future episode. Check out WestCoastGlaucoma on Instagram https://instagram.com/westcoastglaucoma for some short-form videos that can also be found on my robschertzer YouTube channel...
2020-12-3113 min
Low Carb MD PodcastEpisode 149: Dr. Tarek Arab MBChB FRCSC FACOG Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. We are honored to be joined on the show by Dr. Tarek Arab MBChB FRCSC FACOG. Dr. Arab is a gynecologist and obstetrician. He began his medical training at King Abdulaziz Medical School in Saudi Arabia, did his residency at the University of Ottawa and later at Manitoba, and did his ultrasound fellowship at the University of Ottawa. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to understanding the link between insulin resistance, obesity, and PCOS. He is also a faculty member at...
2020-11-301h 03
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 32 Talking About Glaucoma 9Sep2020 KIM Won Combined MIGS procedures (AAC)Intro:My apologies for the >1 year gap since my last episode. It's been quite the year moving my work back to full time in Vancouver and providing patient care in our new normal of a pandemic. There are many more episodes that have been recorded; I'll keep trying to get them posted more often. Email me at podcast@iguy.org if you would like to be on the show.In this episode, I talk with Won Kim, a glaucoma colleague based at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, about why...
2020-09-0913 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 32 Talking About Glaucoma 9Sep2020 KIM Won Combined MIGS procedures (mp3)Intro:My apologies for the >1 year gap since my last episode. It's been quite the year moving my work back to full time in Vancouver and providing patient care in our new normal of a pandemic. There are many more episodes that have been recorded; I'll keep trying to get them posted more often. Email me at podcast@iguy.org if you would like to be on the show.In this episode, I talk with Won Kim, a glaucoma colleague based at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, about why...
2020-09-0913 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 31 Talking About Glaucoma 6Jun2019 LEWIS Rick Rho Kinase Inhibitors: a new class of drugs (AAC)The goal of the late Dave Epstein was to find a drug that treats the cause of glaucoma by improving trabecular meshwork outflow. After many years of research, Aerie Pharmaceuticals was formed and refined a Rho Kinase inhibitor called Netarsudil. In April 2018 this came to market as Rhopressa and March 2019, combined with latanoprost, as Roclatan. Today I’m talking with Rick Lewis, a glaucoma colleague based in Sacramento and Chief Medical Officer for Aerie Pharmaceuticals…and we’re Talking About Glaucoma.Talking About Glaucoma is a podcast of indeterminate frequency and duration. It’s available for free on Apple...
2019-06-0712 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 31 Talking About Glaucoma 6Jun2019 LEWIS Rick Rho Kinase Inhibitors: a new class of drugs (mp3)The goal of the late Dave Epstein was to find a drug that treats the cause of glaucoma by improving trabecular meshwork outflow. After many years of research, Aerie Pharmaceuticals was formed and refined a Rho Kinase inhibitor called Netarsudil. In April 2018 this came to market as Rhopressa and March 2019, combined with latanoprost, as Roclatan. Today I’m talking with Rick Lewis, a glaucoma colleague based in Sacramento and Chief Medical Officer for Aerie Pharmaceuticals…and we’re Talking About Glaucoma.Talking About Glaucoma is a podcast of indeterminate frequency and duration. It’s available for free on Apple...
2019-06-0712 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 30 Talking About Glaucoma 5Nov2018 JOHNSTONE Murray Pulsatile Flow (mp3)Intro:Welcome back to Talking About Glaucoma, a podcast of indeterminate length and frequency. I’m your host Robert Schertzer, a Glaucoma Specialist from Vancouver, BC Canada. To help produce future shows more frequently, I will no longer include artwork and chapter markings. Hopefully this will get me back on track to publishing new episodes each month this coming year. As always, contact me at podcast@iguy.org if you have a glaucoma topic that you would like to discuss with me on a future episode.In this episode, I talk with Murray Johnstone from Se...
2018-11-0635 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 30 Talking About Glaucoma 5Nov2018 JOHNSTONE Murray Pulsatile Flow (AAC)Intro:Welcome back to Talking About Glaucoma, a podcast of indeterminate length and frequency. I’m your host Robert Schertzer, a Glaucoma Specialist from Vancouver, BC Canada. To help produce future shows more frequently, I will no longer include artwork and chapter markings. Hopefully this will get me back on track to publishing new episodes each month this coming year. As always, contact me at podcast@iguy.org if you have a glaucoma topic that you would like to discuss with me on a future episode.In this episode, I talk with Murray Johnstone from Se...
2018-11-0635 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 29 Talking About Glaucoma - 29Jan2018 FELLMAN Fluid Wave (mp3)In this episode, I’m talking with Ron Fellman from Glaucoma Associates of Texas about the Fellman Fluid Wave and its clinical implications in glaucoma surgery.Episode Chapters:Intro: Ron FellmanGlaucoma Associates of TexasFluid Wave: what it isRelated strictly to conventional outflowEvidence of patency of this systemWhen unroofing Schlemm’s canal a decade ago when viscocanalostomy was being popularized, injecting BSS you could see the outflow pathwaysAt times there would be no flow into the adjacent veinsWas I in...
2018-01-2919 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 29 Talking About Glaucoma 29Jan2018 FELLMAN Fluid Wave (AAC)In this episode, I’m talking with Ron Fellman from Glaucoma Associates of Texas about the Fellman Fluid Wave and its clinical implications in glaucoma surgery.Episode Chapters:Intro: Ron FellmanGlaucoma Associates of TexasFluid Wave: what it isRelated strictly to conventional outflowEvidence of patency of this systemWhen unroofing Schlemm’s canal a decade ago when viscocanalostomy was being popularized, injecting BSS you could see the outflow pathwaysAt times there would be no flow into the adjacent veinsWas I in...
2018-01-2919 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 28 Talking About Glaucoma - 18July2017: JOHNSON pet peeves in perimetry (mp3)[This is the .mp3 un-enhanced version of this podcast. The AAC .m4a version has chapter markers and artwork embedded in the podcast to enhance the experience on devices/apps that support this, which includes most podcasting apps on iOS and Android devices. It is the preferred version for experiencing this podcast.]
I sat down with Chris Johnson at a recent American Glaucoma Society meeting to discuss some of my pet peeves about visual field testing and what lies on the horizon. Chris is Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa and a...
2017-07-1916 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 28 Talking About Glaucoma - 18July2017: JOHNSON pet peeves in perimetry (AAC Enhanced)[This AAC .m4a version has chapter markers and artwork embedded in the podcast to enhance the experience on devices/apps that support this, which includes most podcasting apps on iOS and Android devices. It is the preferred version for experiencing this podcast.]
I sat down with Chris Johnson at a recent American Glaucoma Society meeting to discuss some of my pet peeves about visual field testing and what lies on the horizon. Chris is Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa and a world renown Perimetry expert.Episode Chapters:
2017-07-1916 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 27 Talking About Glaucoma - 1Mar2017: Harbin Ethics in Medical Tx (mp3)[This is the .mp3 un-enhanced version of this podcast. The AAC .m4a version has chapter markers and artwork embedded in the podcast to enhance the experience on devices/apps that support this, which includes most podcasting apps on iOS and Android devices. It is the preferred version for experiencing this podcast.]
Tom Harbin
In this episode, Tom Harbin, from Eye Consultants of Atlanta, and I discuss ethical issues in the medical treatment of glaucoma. This includes generic vs brand name drugs, the need to shop around for the best price, and looking out for t...
2017-03-0216 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 27 Talking About Glaucoma - 1Mar2017: Harbin Ethics in Medical Tx (AAC Enhanced)[This AAC .m4a version has chapter markers and artwork embedded in the podcast to enhance the experience on devices/apps that support this, which includes most podcasting apps on iOS and Android devices. It is the preferred version for experiencing this podcast.]
Tom Harbin, MD
In this episode, Tom Harbin, from Eye Consultants of Atlanta, and I discuss ethical issues in the medical treatment of glaucoma. This includes generic vs brand name drugs, the need to shop around for the best price, and looking out for talks from so-called Key Opinion Leaders....
2017-03-0216 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 26 Talking About Glaucoma - 29Jan2017: Wright Tx to Outcome Gap (mp3)[This is the .mp3 un-enhanced version of this podcast. The AAC .m4a version has chapter markers and artwork embedded in the podcast to enhance the experience on devices/apps that support this, which includes most podcasting apps on iOS and Android devices. It is the preferred version for experiencing this podcast.]
Tracy Wright, MD
In this episode, I talk with Tracy Wright, now based at Kaiser Permanente in Washington DC. He was at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami when we recorded this conversation. The implications immediately effected how I...
2017-01-2909 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 26 Talking About Glaucoma - 29Jan2017: Wright Tx to Outcome Gap (AAC enhanced)[This AAC .m4a version has chapter markers and artwork embedded in the podcast to enhance the experience on devices/apps that support this, which includes most podcasting apps on iOS and Android devices. It is the preferred version for experiencing this podcast.]
Tracy Wright, MD
In this episode, I talk with Tracy Wright, now based at Kaiser Permanente in Washington DC. He was at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami when we recorded this conversation. The implications immediately effected how I look at visual fields in my patients but I...
2017-01-2909 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 25 Talking About Glaucoma - 29Feb2016: Nelson Winkler & Cheryl Khanna Team Based Glaucoma Care (mp3 version)[This is the .mp3 un-enhanced version of this podcast. The AAC .m4a version has chapter markers and artwork embedded in the podcast to enhance the experience on devices/apps that support this, which includes most podcasting apps on iOS and Android devices. It is the preferred version for experiencing this podcast.]
In this episode, I talk with Nelson Winkler (a medical student at the time) and Cheryl Khanna (Glaucoma attending) at The Mayo Clinic, who analyzed the outcomes of their team based model for Glaucoma care. This physician- led model began in 2008 and has Ophthalmologists working...
2016-03-0113 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 25 Talking About Glaucoma - 29Feb2016: Nelson Winkler & Cheryl Khanna Team Based Glaucoma Care (AAC Enhanced)In this episode, I talk with Nelson Winkler (a medical student at the time) and Cheryl Khanna (Glaucoma attending) at The Mayo Clinic, who analyzed the outcomes of their team based model for Glaucoma care. This physician- led model began in 2008 and has Ophthalmologists working together with Optometrists to deliver glaucoma care. With specific definitions for progression of the disease, patients are referred back to Ophthalmology at critical points or every two years if stable. This model was born out of necessity as they have just two glaucoma sub-specialists to care for a large patient population. It has allowed...
2016-03-0113 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 24 Talking About Glaucoma - 30Aug2015: Suman Thapa Delivery of Glaucoma Care in Nepal(mp3 version)[This is the .mp3 un-enhanced version of this podcast. The AAC .m4a version has chapter markers and artwork embedded in the podcast to enhance the experience on devices/apps that support this, which includes most podcasting apps on iOS and Android devices. It is the preferred version for experiencing this podcast.]In this episode, I talk with Suman Thapa about delivering glaucoma care in Nepal. This conversation took place long before the two massive earthquakes in 2015. I am happy to see that Suman is back at work caring for patients.
Dr Thapa's contact information:
2015-08-3117 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 24 Talking About Glaucoma - 30Aug2015: Suman Thapa Delivery of Glaucoma Care in Nepal(AAC Enhanced)[This AAC .m4a version has chapter markers and artwork embedded in the podcast to enhance the experience on devices/apps that support this, which includes most podcasting apps on iOS and Android devices. It is the preferred version for experiencing this podcast.]In this episode, I talk with Suman Thapa about delivering glaucoma care in Nepal. This conversation took place long before the two massive earthquakes in 2015. I am happy to see that Suman is back at work caring for patients.
Dr Thapa's contact information:Suman S ThapaNepal Glaucoma Eye...
2015-08-3117 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 23 Talking About Glaucoma - 3Nov2014: ab-interno trabecular bypass surgery (mp3 version)[This is the .mp3 un-enhanced version of this podcast. The AAC .m4a version has chapter markers and artwork embedded in the podcast to enhance the experience on devices/apps that support this, which includes most podcasting apps on iOS and Android devices. It is the preferred version for experiencing this podcast.]In this episode, Tom Samuelson and I discuss trabecular bypass procedures including the currently available & two future models of the iStent, and the Ivantis Hydrus Microstent. Â With iStent being the only currently FDA approved ab-interno trabecular bypass device, it is anticipated that the first generation i...
2014-11-0315 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 23 Talking About Glaucoma - 3Nov2014: ab-interno trabecular bypass surgery (AAC Enhanced)[This AAC .m4a version has chapter markers and artwork embedded in the podcast to enhance the experience on devices/apps that support this, which includes most podcasting apps on iOS and Android devices. It is the preferred version for experiencing this podcast.]In this episode, Tom Samuelson and I discuss trabecular bypass procedures including the currently available & two future models of the iStent, and the Ivantis Hydrus Microstent. Â With iStent being the only currently FDA approved ab-interno trabecular bypass device, it is anticipated that the first generation iStent will serve as the control for future devices m...
2014-11-0315 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 22 Talking About Glaucoma - 6Feb2014: HiFU Therapy (mp3 version)After almost a full year off the air during which time I relocated from Vancouver, BC to Hanover, NH I am working on catching up with editing and posting episodes that I've recorded over the past two years but never had time to complete. My goal as always is to produce episodes on a regular basis and hope to get some support at my new academic institution.In this episode, I talk with Florent Aptel, a glaucoma specialist in Grenoble, France, about his work in developing a modern day hi frequency ultrasound as a treatment for glaucoma...
2014-02-0610 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 22 Talking About Glaucoma - 6Feb2014: HiFU Therapy (AAC Enhanced)After almost a full year off the air during which time I relocated from Vancouver, BC to Hanover, NH I am working on catching up with editing and posting episodes that I've recorded over the past two years but never had time to complete. My goal as always is to produce episodes on a regular basis and hope to get some support at my new academic institution.In this episode, I talk with Florent Aptel, a glaucoma specialist in Grenoble, France, about his work in developing a modern day hi frequency ultrasound as a treatment for glaucoma...
2014-02-0610 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 21 Talking About Glaucoma - 26Feb2013: Laser Iridotomy (mp3 version)In this episode, Dr Blumenthal and I discuss the not so obvious technique of peripheral laser iridotomy, emphasizing the shift away from the 12 o'clock position to a temporal location for most patients. We discuss the rationale for this shift, that includes the dramatic reduction in photopsias, as well as some tips and tricks in performing this technique.Dr Blumenthal's contact information:Prof. Eytan BlumenthalChairmanDepartment of OphthalmologyRambam Health Care CampusP.O. Box 9602Haifa 31096, Israeleytan@blumenthal.org.ilhttp://www.glaucoma.org.il...
2013-02-2600 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 21 Talking About Glaucoma - 26Feb2013: Laser Iridotomy (AAC Enhanced)In this episode, Dr Blumenthal and I discuss the not so obvious technique of peripheral laser iridotomy, emphasizing the shift away from the 12 o'clock position to a temporal location for most patients. We discuss the rationale for this shift, that includes the dramatic reduction in photopsias, as well as some tips and tricks in performing this technique.Dr Blumenthal's contact information:Prof. Eytan BlumenthalChairmanDepartment of OphthalmologyRambam Health Care CampusP.O. Box 9602Haifa 31096, Israeleytan@blumenthal.org.ilhttp://www.glaucoma.org.ilFax: 972-4...
2013-02-2600 min
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 20 Talking About Glaucoma - 3Jan2013: Excimer Laser Trabeculostomy (mp3 version)In this episode, Dr Berlin and I discuss the elusive quest to have the Excimer Laser Trabeculostomy (ELT) that he pioneered gain traction after 30 years of development. (See the enhanced AAC version of this same episode for a version with chapter markers and images; not compatible on all devices but ideal version for iOS or computers.)Dr Berlin's contact information:Glaucoma Institute of Beverly Hills8733 Beverly BlvdLos Angeles, CA1-310-855-1112berlin@ucla.eduhttp://www.glaucoma-institute.com/about_us.aspThis episode was recorded live in...
2013-01-0300 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 20 Talking About Glaucoma - 3Jan2013: Excimer Laser Trabeculostomy (AAC enhanced)In this episode, Dr Berlin and I discuss the elusive quest to have the Excimer Laser Trabeculostomy (ELT) that he pioneered gain traction after 30 years of development. (This is the AAC enhanced version with chapter markers and images optimized for iOS devices and computers; see mp3 version for most other devices.)Dr Berlin's contact information:Glaucoma Institute of Beverly Hills8733 Beverly BlvdLos Angeles, CA1-310-855-1112berlin@ucla.eduhttp://www.glaucoma-institute.com/about_us.aspThis episode was recorded live in March 2011 during the American Glaucoma S...
2013-01-0300 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 19 Talking About Glaucoma - Bleb Needling: Slit Lamp Revision Al Solish (mp3)In this episode, Dr Solish and I discuss the art of “needling” a filtering bleb, or as he likes to call it, a Slit Lamp Revision (SLR), to resuscitate its function. Beginning with the history of when he first thought of the idea as a resident and it was shot down and how this evolved to using antimetabolites in conjunction with the needling in order to discourage fibroblasts from forming more scar tissue from the procedure. You might be surprised to learn what types of blebs are more likely to improve with Slit Lamp Revision! (See the enhanced version of t...
2012-02-0600 min
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 19 Talking About Glaucoma - Bleb Needling: Slit Lamp Revision (AAC Enhanced)In this episode, Dr Solish and I discuss the art of “needling” a filtering bleb, or as he likes to call it, a Slit Lamp Revision (SLR), to resuscitate its function. Beginning with the history of when he first thought of the idea as a resident and it was shot down and how this evolved to using antimetabolites in conjunction with the needling in order to discourage fibroblasts from forming more scar tissue from the procedure. You might be surprised to learn what types of blebs are more likely to improve with Slit Lamp Revision!Dr Solish’s cont...
2012-02-0600 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 18 Talking About Glaucoma - The Eye HandBook app Ro Krishna (mp3 version)In this episode, Dr Krishna and I discuss the Eye HandBook app that he and partner Dr Ken Lord developed. This app, available for both iOS and Android devices, has been a huge success. How can you disagree when the price is FREE and it is loaded with useful information for eye care professionals? At the time of this recording in March 2011 the Android version had yet to be released but it has since been released…see links in the show notes for downloading the iPhone or Android versions.Dr. Krishna is Board Certified in Ophthalmology and Fe...
2011-11-0400 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 18 Talking About Glaucoma - The Eye HandBook app (AAC Enhanced)In this episode, Dr Krishna and I discuss the Eye HandBook app that he and partner Dr Ken Lord developed. This app, available for both iOS and Android devices, has been a huge success. How can you disagree when the price is FREE and it is loaded with useful information for eye care professionals? At the time of this recording in March 2011 the Android version had yet to be released but it has since been released…see links in the show notes for downloading the iPhone or Android versions.Dr. Krishna is Board Certified in Ophthalmology and Fe...
2011-11-0400 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 17 Talking About Glaucoma - 10Aug2011: Ologen augmented Glaucoma Surgery with Steve Sarkisian (mp3)In this episode, Dr Sarkisian and I discuass his use of Ologen branded collagen matrix in attempts to improve the success of glaucoma surgery. This novel modification has yet to gain widespread support and would still be considered experimental at the time of this recording.Steven R. Sarkisian, Jr., MD is the director of the glaucoma fellowship at the Dean A. McGee Eye Institute and serves as a clinical associate professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. Dr Sarkisian has a special interest in nanotechnology applications for the treatment of glaucoma; innovation...
2011-08-1000 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 17 Talking About Glaucoma - 10Aug2011: Ologen enhanced Glaucoma Surgery with Steve Sarkisian (AAC Enhanced)In this episode, Dr Sarkisian and I discuass his use of Ologen branded collagen matrix in attempts to improve the success of glaucoma surgery. This novel modification has yet to gain widespread support and would still be considered experimental at the time of this recording.Steven R. Sarkisian, Jr., MD is the director of the glaucoma fellowship at the Dean A. McGee Eye Institute and serves as a clinical associate professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. Dr Sarkisian has a special interest in nanotechnology applications for the treatment of glaucoma; innovation...
2011-08-1000 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 16 Talking About Glaucoma - 26Jul2011 VF progression risk fx with Gus DeMoraes (mp3)Talking About Glaucoma #16 for late July 2011 - Dr Gus De Moraes, Risk factors for VF Progression in glaucoma patientsIn this episode, Dr De Moraes and I discuss risk factors for visual field progression in patients already diagnosed with and being treated for glaucoma. Dr De Moraes’ group found that patients with established glaucoma were more likely to progress when peak IOP was 18 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) or higher. Other risk factors included thinning of the cornea, presence of disc hemorrhage in the retina of the eye, and atrophy in part of the eye.
2011-07-2600 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 16 - Talking About Glaucoma - 26Jul2011 VF progression risk fx with Gus DeMoraes (AAC)Talking About Glaucoma #16 for late July 2011 - Dr Gus De Moraes, Risk factors for VF Progression in glaucoma patientsIn this episode, Dr De Moraes and I discuss risk factors for visual field progression in patients already diagnosed with and being treated for glaucoma. Dr De Moraes’ group found that patients with established glaucoma were more likely to progress when peak IOP was 18 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) or higher. Other risk factors included thinning of the cornea, presence of disc hemorrhage in the retina of the eye, and atrophy in part of th...
2011-07-2600 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 15 Talking About Glaucoma - 28Mar2011: Corneal hysteresis & response to PG analogs with Josh Ehrlich (mp3)In this episode, Dr Ehrlich and I discuss baseline corneal hysteresis and its relationship with the amount of IOP reduction in prostaglandin treatment.Dr Josh Ehrlich is a fourth year medical student at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. He begins his Ophthalmology residency July 2012 at the Wills Eye Institute.E-mail: email: jre2001@med.cornell.edu http://www.med.cornell.eduThis episode was recorded using more brand new and fun recording gear! Namely, a Marantz PMD-661 Digital recorder and a Shure SM-58 microphone. Voice overs were done...
2011-03-2900 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 15 Talking About Glaucoma - 28Mar2011: Corneal hysteresis & response to PG analogs with Josh Ehrlich (AAC Enhanced)In this episode, Dr Ehrlich and I discuss baseline corneal hysteresis and its relationship with the amount of IOP reduction in prostaglandin treatment.Dr Josh Ehrlich is a fourth year medical student at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. He begins his Ophthalmology residency July 2012 at the Wills Eye Institute.E-mail: email: jre2001@med.cornell.edu http://www.med.cornell.eduThis episode was recorded using more brand new and fun recording gear! Namely, a Marantz PMD-661 Digital recorder and a Shure SM-58 microphone. Voice overs were done...
2011-03-2900 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 14 Talking About Glaucoma - 21Feb2011: New glaucoma devices with Dale Heuer (mp3)In this episode, Dr Dale Heuer and I discuss the latest glaucoma surgical techniques and devices in search of solid evidence for their safety and effecacy. Trabeculectomy is the operation that we love to hate so we are always looking for something better. In some countries, new devices just require proving safety without having to show efficacy whereas in other countries both must be proven. Canaloplasty involves threaded a fibre-optic canula around the full circumference of Schlemm’s canal, using viscoelastic to then dilate the canal, pull a suture through to tighten it and change the canal’s position, then...
2011-02-2100 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 14 Talking About Glaucoma - 21Feb2011: New glaucoma devices with Dale Heuer (AAC Enhanced)In this episode, Dr Dale Heuer and I discuss the latest glaucoma surgical techniques and devices in search of solid evidence for their safety and effecacy. Trabeculectomy is the operation that we love to hate so we are always looking for something better. In some countries, new devices just require proving safety without having to show efficacy whereas in other countries both must be proven. Canaloplasty involves threaded a fibre-optic canula around the full circumference of Schlemm’s canal, using viscoelastic to then dilate the canal, pull a suture through to tighten it and change the canal’s position, then...
2011-02-2100 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 13 Talking About Glaucoma - 6Dec2010: Glaucoma risk factors with Marcelo Nicolela (mp3)Show notes Talking About Glaucoma #13 December 2010 Glaucoma Risk FactorsIn this episode, Dr Nicolela and I discuss the risk factors  for the development of glaucoma. This includes talking about the difference between risk factors for developing disease vs those for disease to progress. Much of our current knowledge is based on information from clilnical trials and population studies over the past decade. Bear in mind that still intraocular pressure remains as the single most important modifiable risk factor, even in normal tension glaucoma patients.Some of the risk factors discussed include intraocular pressure (IOP), age, r...
2010-12-0300 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 13 Talking About Glaucoma - 6Dec2010: Glaucoma risk factors with Marcelo Nicolela (AAC Enhanced)Show notes Talking About Glaucoma #13 December 2010 Glaucoma Risk FactorsIn this episode, Dr Nicolela and I discuss the risk factors  for the development of glaucoma. This includes talking about the difference between risk factors for developing disease vs those for disease to progress. Much of our current knowledge is based on information from clilnical trials and population studies over the past decade. Bear in mind that still intraocular pressure remains as the single most important modifiable risk factor, even in normal tension glaucoma patients.Some of the risk factors discussed include intraocular pressure (IOP), age, r...
2010-12-0300 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 12 Talking About Glaucoma - 17Aug2010 Foster: ACG Epidemiology & Management (AAC Enhanced)In this episode, Mr Foster and I discuss angle closure glaucoma focusing on epidemiology, mechanism and treatment (iridotomy and cataract extraction.)Mr Paul Foster a consultant glaucoma specialist with a particular interest in angle-closure glaucoma. He runs the only specialist clinic for angle-closure glaucoma in Europe at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He has had extensive clinical and research training in glaucoma in London, Oxford and Singapore.Mr Foster’s primary research interests concern the epidemiology (the distribution, risk factors and control) of glaucoma and myopia, with a special interest in the detection, prevention and treatment of an...
2010-08-1900 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 12 Talking About Glaucoma - 18Aug2010 Foster: ACG Epidemiology & Management (mp3)In this episode, Mr Foster and I discuss angle closure glaucoma focusing on epidemiology, mechanism and treatment (iridotomy and cataract extraction.)Mr Paul Foster a consultant glaucoma specialist with a particular interest in angle-closure glaucoma. He runs the only specialist clinic for angle-closure glaucoma in Europe at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He has had extensive clinical and research training in glaucoma in London, Oxford and Singapore.
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcast
2010-08-1900 min
American Academy of Ophthalmology PodcastsCustomized IOLs for Spherical Aberration: Interview with George Beiko, BM, BCh, FRCSCA conversation between Lisa B. Arbisser, MD, and George Beiko, BM, BCh, FRCSC, on customized IOLs for spherical aberration. Surgeons now have the opportunity to choose an IOL that best fits an individual patient’s corneal asphericity. Dr. Beiko, a leader in the field of spherical aberration correction, discusses the nuances of optimizing visual acuity. (June 2010)
2010-06-1600 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 11 Talking About Glaucoma - Mar 18, 2010 Schuman & Burgoyne Imaging (mp3)In this episode, Drs Schuman, Burgoyne and I discuss optic nerve and nerve fiber layer iimaging in glaucoma. To clarify the different modalities, the Confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope (CSLO) has been popularized as the Heidelberg Engineering device, current version being the HRT 3; the Scanning Laser Polarimeter is the GDx machine, and; the original Optical Coherence Tomography unit and its next 2 generations were popularized by Zeiss and use Time Domain scanning whereas the latest technology uses Spectral Domain technology to achieve much higher resolution with the Spectralis OCT made by Heidelberg Engineering.
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC
2010-03-1800 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 11 Talking About Glaucoma - Mar 18, 2010 Schuman & Burgoyne Imaging (AAC Enhanced)In this episode, Drs Schuman, Burgoyne and I discuss optic nerve and nerve fiber layer iimaging in glaucoma. To clarify the different modalities, the Confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope (CSLO) has been popularized as the Heidelberg Engineering device, current version being the HRT 3; the Scanning Laser Polarimeter is the GDx machine, and; the original Optical Coherence Tomography unit and its next 2 generations were popularized by Zeiss and use Time Domain scanning whereas the latest technology uses Spectral Domain technology to achieve much higher resolution with the Spectralis OCT made by Heidelberg Engineering.Dr. Schuman is at U...
2010-03-1800 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 10 Talking About Glaucoma - Jan 19, 2010 w/ Karim Damji discussing SLT (AAC Enhanced)In this episode, Dr Damji and I discuss the use of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) in treating patients with open angle glaucoma. The conversation includes a comparison of this to Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT), the step-wise approach to treating patients with glaucoma and where the SLT might fit it. We also cover the burning question of the repeatability of this treatment modality as well as its contraindications. Dr Damji is Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alberta. His recent research topics include Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma, SLT vs medications as first line glaucoma therapy, and whether SLT...
2010-01-2000 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 10 Talking About Glaucoma - Jan 19, 2010 w/ Karim Damji discussing SLT (mp3)In this episode, Dr Damji and I discuss the use of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) in treating patients with open angle glaucoma. The conversation includes a comparison of this to Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT), the step-wise approach to treating patients with glaucoma and where the SLT might fit it. We also cover the burning question of the repeatability of this treatment modality as well as its contraindications.
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcast
2010-01-2000 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 9 Talking About Glaucoma - Nov 22, 2009 VF Machines Richard Hom (AAC version)In this episode, Dr Hom and I discuss things to consider in purchasing a Visual Field machine for your practice. We look at the choice based on the scope of your practice, networking, and sharing your data with colleagues.Dr. Hom has over 25+ years of medical optometric eye care. From 2002-2006,  he served as the Coordinator, Primary Care Optometry, San Mateo Medical Center. In that capacity, he managed a broad range of eye problems from refractive to medical. He has significant experience in managing diabetic retinopathy and was key in establishing one of the state’s first dem...
2009-11-2300 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 9 Talking About Glaucoma - Nov 22, 2009 Visual Fields Richard Hom (mp3)In this episode, Dr Hom and I discuss things to consider in purchasing a Visual Field machine for your practice. We look at the choice based on the scope of your practice, networking, and sharing your data with colleagues. (See AAC version for complete show notes.)
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcasthttp://iguy.tv is now set-up as a page to connect you to all my bits and bytes all o...
2009-11-2300 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 8 Talking About Glaucoma - Sep 7, 2009 Central Corneal Thickness Cindy Hutnik (AAC)In this episode, Dr Hutnik and I discuss Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) and its use as PART of the assessment of patients at risk of glaucoma.Dr. Hutnik completed doctorate work at the National Research Council of Canada in Ottawa prior to her medical training at the University of Ottawa. Â This was followed by ophthalmic training at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, the latter under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Kaufman. Â Dr. Hutnik has a full-time clinical glaucoma practice at the Ivey Eye Institute in London, Ontario where she is involved in...
2009-09-0800 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 8 Talking About Glaucoma - Sep 7, 2009 Central Corneal Thickness Cindy Hutnik (mp3)In this episode, Cindy Hutnik and I discuss Central Corneal Thickness and how we use it as part of assessing patients with glaucoma.
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcasthttp://iguy.tv is now set-up as a page to connect you to all my bits and bytes all over the web; go to that landing page as a convenient one-stop hub to all my activitiesWork -    http://westcoastglaucoma.com
2009-09-0800 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 7 Talking About Glaucoma - Aug 2, 2009 Normal Tension Glaucoma Pt 2 Risk Fx Stephen Drance (AAC)In this second part of a two part conversation, we discuss the risk factors for progression in Normal Tension Glaucoma as determined by the Normal Tension Glaucoma Study.Stephen Drance, MD, FRCSC, is Professor Emeritus UBC Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and an Officer of the Order of Canada. He was the co-lead investigator for the Normal Tension Glaucoma studies, popularized the importance of disc hemorrhages in glaucoma which bear his name, and has made many other contributions to much of our current understanding of glaucoma. He has published 10 books, 14 book chapters, and 358 articles on Glaucoma. At the local...
2009-08-0300 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 7 Talking About Glaucoma - Aug 2, 2009 Normal Tension Glaucoma Pt 2 Risk Fx Stephen Drance (mp3)In this second part of a two part conversation, we discuss the risk factors for progression in Normal Tension Glaucoma as determined by the Normal Tension Glaucoma Study.
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcasthttp://iguy.tv is now set-up as a page to connect you to all my bits and bytes all over the web; go to that landing page as a convenient one-stop hub to all my activities
2009-08-0200 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 6 Talking About Glaucoma - July 8, 2009 Normal Tension Glaucoma pt 1 IOP and Natural Hx Stephen Drance (AAC)In this episode, we discuss the role of Intraocular Pressure (IOP) in Normal Tension Glaucoma & the natural history of the condition as determined in the Normal Tension Glaucoma Study. Stephen Drance, MD, FRCSC, is Professor Emeritus UBC Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and an Officer of the Order of Canada. He was the co-lead investigator for the Normal Tension Glaucoma studies, popularized the importance of disc hemorrahges in glaucoma which bear his name, and has made many other contributions to much of our current understanding of glaucoma. He has published 10 books, 14 book chapters, and 358 articles on Glaucoma. At the local level...
2009-07-0900 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 6 Talking About Glaucoma - July 8, 2009 Normal Tension Glaucoma Pt 1 IOP and Natural Hx Stephen Drance (mp3)Talking with Stephen Drance in part 1 of 2 about the Collaborative Normal Tension Glaucoma studies: how IOP effects NTG and the natural history of the disease.
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcasthttp://iguy.tv is now set-up as a page to connect you to all my bits and bytes all over the web; go to that landing page as a convenient one-stop hub to all my activitiesWork -    http...
2009-07-0900 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 5 Talking About Glaucoma - May 7, 2009 Discs and more Jeffrey Henderer (AAC)We discuss lessons learned from putting the Disc Damage Likelihood Scale (DDLS) into clinical practice and the importance of looking at the neuroretinal rim - not the cup. Also, the George Spaeth concept that you only see what you look for and look for what you know. Jeffrey D. Henderer, MD http://tinyurl.com/qye6hw Dr. Edward Hagop Bedrossian Chair & Professor, Department of Ophthalmology Temple University School of Medicine Telephone: 215-707-3185 Email: jeffrey.henderer@temple.edu Trans. Am. Ophthalmol. Soc. Vol. 100, 2002 (DDLS publication) http://tinyurl.com/yo6slu
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2009-05-0800 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 5 Talking About Glaucoma - May 7, 2009 Jeffrey Hederer (mp3)Discussing the Disc Damage Likelihood Scale (DDLS) with Jeffery Hederer.
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcasthttp://iguy.tv is now set-up as a page to connect you to all my bits and bytes all over the web; go to that landing page as a convenient one-stop hub to all my activitiesWork -    http://westcoastglaucoma.comor http://iguy.tv/officeTwitter - http://twitter.com/robsche...
2009-05-0800 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 4 Talking About Glaucoma - April 16, 2009 Vascular Issues Mark Lesk (AAC)Vascular problems related to glaucoma; a discussion with Mark Lesk, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Associate Professor Universite de Montreal and director of Ophthalmology research at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. (http://recherche.maisonneuve-rosemont.org/en-ca/research/our-research-investigators/lesk-mark.html) The focus of this discussion is on research on systemic vascular endothelial dysfunction and how this pertains clinically to glaucoma. The balance between vasodilation from nitric oxide and vasoconstriction from endothelin-1.
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcast
2009-04-1700 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 4 Talking About Glaucoma - April 16, 2009 Vascular Dysfunction Mark LeskA talk with Mark Lesk on systemic vascular endothelial dysfunction and how this pertains clinically to glaucoma. The balance between vasodilation from nitric oxide and vasoconstriction from endothelin-1.Â
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcasthttp://iguy.tv is now set-up as a page to connect you to all my bits and bytes all over the web; go to that landing page as a convenient one-stop hub to all my activities
2009-04-1700 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 3 Talking About Glaucoma - April 1, 2009 Optic Nerve Assessment GONE Project Michael Coote (AAC)Robert Schertzer talks with Michael Coote, about the Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy Evaluation (GONE) Project, a joint initiative of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and Centre for Eye Research Australia, and the world’s first internet based system for assessing skills in diagnosing Glaucomatous discs. Assoc Prof Michael Coote MB BS FRANZCO FAICD Clinical Director - Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Consultant - Glaucoma Unit, RVEEH Board Member - Mercy Health Melbourne, Australia
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapo...
2009-04-0200 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 3 Talking About Glaucoma - April 1, 2009 Optic Nerve Assessment GONE Project Michael CooteA talk with Michael Coote on the GONE project to help ophthalmologists improve their skills in clinical assessment of the optic nerve.
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcasthttp://iguy.tv is now set-up as a page to connect you to all my bits and bytes all over the web; go to that landing page as a convenient one-stop hub to all my activitiesWork -    http://westcoastglaucoma.comor...
2009-04-0200 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 2 Talking About Glaucoma - March 16, 2009 VF Defects both hemi-fields Gus DeMoraes (AAC)Dr. Gustavo De Moraes, Glaucoma Research Fellow New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, talks with Dr. Robert Schertzer about the 62% increased risk of glaucoma progressing when defects are present in both the superior and inferior hemi-fields vs a defect in a single hemi-field.
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcasthttp://iguy.tv is now set-up as a page to connect you to all my bits and bytes all over the web; g...
2009-03-1700 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 2 Talking About Glaucoma - March 16, 2009 VF Hemifield defects in both hemi-fields Gus DeMoraes (mp3)A talk with Gustavo de Moraes on the predictive value of the presence of scotomas in both hemifields in patients with glaucoma.
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcasthttp://iguy.tv is now set-up as a page to connect you to all my bits and bytes all over the web; go to that landing page as a convenient one-stop hub to all my activitiesWork -    http://westcoastglaucoma.comor...
2009-03-1600 minTalking About Glaucoma (mp3)Ep 1 Talking About Glaucoma - March 11, 2009 Introduction to the series Robert Schertzer (mp3)Introduction to the concept behind this new podcast series.
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcasthttp://iguy.tv is now set-up as a page to connect you to all my bits and bytes all over the web; go to that landing page as a convenient one-stop hub to all my activitiesWork -    http://westcoastglaucoma.comor http://iguy.tv/officeTwitter - http://twitter.com/robschertzeror h...
2009-03-1200 minTalking About Glaucoma (AAC)Ep 1 Talking About Glaucoma - March 11, 2009 Introducing the series Robert Schertzer'TAG,' Talking About Glaucoma, a regular podcast hosted by Robert M. Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC talking with colleagues about topics of interest in the ophthalmology subspecialty area of glaucoma. The inaugral episode introduces an upcoming series of podcasts from the annual American Glaucoma Society meeting being held March 5-8, 2009 in San Diego.
Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSCClinical Associate ProfessorDept of Ophthalmology & Visual SciencesUniversity of British Columbiapodcast@iguy.orghttp://iguy.tv/podcasthttp://iguy.tv is now set-up as a page to connect you t...
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