• Dilute Hypochlorous Acid for the Treatment of Periorbital Necrotizing Fasciitis
    Feb 20 2025

    Drs. Louise Mawn and Jonathan Siktberg sit down with host Dr. Amanda Redfern to share their work on a groundbreaking paradigm shift in the treatment of periorbital necrotizing fasciitis with dilute hypochlorous acid.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    25 mins
  • 2025 Retina Update, Part 2: Photobiomodulation, OCT and OCTA Reimbursement, and Surgical Advances
    Feb 7 2025

    Drs. M. Ali Khan and Ajay Kuriyan join host Dr. Jay Sridhar to discuss updates in the retina space, including the FDA approval of photobiomodulation for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), OCT and OCTA reimbursement changes, and surgical technology advances.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    28 mins
  • 2025 Retina Update, Part 1: Injectables in the Medical Retina Space
    Jan 23 2025

    Drs. Ashkan Abbey and Ehsan Rahimy join host Dr. Jay Sridhar to discuss recent developments in the medical retina and injectable space, including faricimab versus high-dose aflibercept, biosimilars for ranibizumab and aflibercept, off-label bevacaziumb shortages, dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) therapies, private equity acquisitions, and the new drug pipeline.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    44 mins
  • Botulinum Toxin in Strabismus
    Jan 10 2025

    Pediatric ophthalmologists Drs. Michelle Cabrera and Alejandra de Alba join host Dr. Ben Young to discuss the pros and cons of using botulinum toxin (Botox) for treating patients with strabismus, and whether every pediatric ophthalmologist—or even general ophthalmologist—should have this technique in their toolbox.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    49 mins
  • Making Sense of Medicare Advantage Plans
    Dec 27 2024

    Medicare Advantage (MA) plans (also known as "Part C") are rapidly increasing in use, and beneficiaries' co-pay and claims denials are becoming more frequent. In today's episode, host Dr. Andrew Pouw talks with Academy billing and advocacy experts Joy Woodke and Brandy Keys to learn more about MA plans and their impact on patients and how ophthalmologists deliver care.

    To review the requirements put forth by your Medicare Administrative Contractor, visit the Academy's page on local coverage determination policies.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    25 mins
  • Best Practices When Prescribing Opioids for Postoperative Pain
    Dec 13 2024

    Host Dr. Amanda Redfern welcomes oculoplastic surgeons Drs. Davin Ashraf and Natalie Hoesly to discuss their approaches to postoperative pain management, with the help of a pain and addiction medicine specialist, Dr. Pat Liu.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    44 mins
  • Overdiagnosis and Overtreatment of Mild Glaucoma
    Nov 28 2024

    Leading glaucoma experts Drs. Jamie Brandt and Pradeep Ramulu join host Dr. Andrew Pouw to talk about the burden of overdiagnosis and overtreatment of mild glaucoma, and mitigation strategies both in the clinic and at the policy desk.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    47 mins
  • Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging for Neuro-ophthalmic Disorders
    Nov 15 2024

    Host Dr. Amanda Redfern welcomes Dr. Sravanthi Vegunta, a pediatric and neuro-ophthalmologist, to explain how to select the right radiologic imaging when you suspect a neuro-ophthalmic disorder. Dr. Vegunta breaks down idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), papilledema, optic neuritis, optic atrophy, third and fourth cranial nerve palsies, Horner syndrome, and nystagmus.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    40 mins