Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast

Dr. Jeff Pettey joins us today to talk about sustainability issues in ophthalmology and what efforts Eye Sustain is doing. He shares actionable items any ophthalmologist can do today - you don’t want to miss this one.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye

Join us as we discuss professional identity formation and learning with Dr. Elias Traboulsi.  As Dr. Traboulsi reflects on his clinical, educational and artistic roles we can all be encouraged to be life long learners, prompted to be self aware and hungry to invest in ourselves as physicians, mentors, and multifaceted individuals.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

Journal Club with Dr. Ray Iezzi: To peel or not to peel ILMs during ERM surgery, the PEELING study, and findings of the NIGHT study for patients with Choroideremia We discuss two articles today with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Ray Iezzi: Pros and cons of internal limiting membrane peeling during epiretinal membrane surgery: a randomised clinical trial with microperimetry (PEELING) | British Journal of Ophthalmology (bmj.com) and A Prospective, Observational, Non-interventional Clinical Study of Participants With Choroideremia: The NIGHT Study - ScienceDirect   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye

Dr. Jacquelyn O’Banion is a past global ophthalmology fellow and current champion of global ophthalmology education worldwide. She joins us to talk about the current global ophthalmology fellowship landscape and the future of ophthalmology global education.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye

Dr. Andrew Barkmeier, vitreoretinal surgeon and ophthalmology residency program director joins the podcast to chat about education in ophthalmology, leadership, and his journey to PD as a vitreoretinal surgeon. This episode is packed with wisdom about the future of training ophthalmologists, how to teach surgery, and more.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @MayoClinicEye

Dr. Jon Ebbert, an expert and director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, shares valuable insights into smoking cessation. He discusses rising tobacco trends, particularly the impact of e-cigarettes on youth. Strategies for patient engagement are highlighted, emphasizing motivational interviewing and tailored treatment plans. Dr. Ebbert dives into the dangers of smoking, linking it to severe health issues like oral cancer and eye conditions, while advocating for compassionate conversations around nicotine addiction.

Dr. Alison Early, cataract and refractive surgeon at Cincinnati Eye Institute joins us today to talk about incorporating new techniques and innovation into surgical practice, the importance of mentorship, social media, and what ophthalmologists need to know about ergonomics and why it’s so important. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

Dr. Adesina, neuro-ophthalmologist, orbital surgeon, strabismus surgeon, podcaster, and more joins us to talk about his multi-faceted career and how he has blazed his own trail to serve patients and the ophthalmology community. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye 

Don’t miss an inside look at the National Eye Institute with NEI Director, Dr. Michael Chiang. Dr. Chiang takes us through his inspiring story from a love of tech, engineering, and AI, to the ophthalmologist and researcher he is today. Dr. Chiang’s story is a wonderful account of serendipity, hard work, teamwork, and science. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye   

Vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Matt Starr takes us through retinal detachments and everything a comprehensive ophthalmologist needs to know. From how to manage tears, treatment algorithms and practice patterns, and patient outcomes. This is a fun refresher on all things RDs.    Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and Instagram: @mayocliniceye