Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast

In this special release episode, celebrating 10,000 downloads of the Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast, our co-host, Dr. Andrea Tooley shares her story of starting a blog as a medical student, navigating the social media scene and as Trainee and Ophthalmologist and the tips and tricks her has learned along the way. Join us for this fun and personal episode, celebrating 10,000 downloads! Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

We sit down with comprehensive ophthalmologist Dr. Steve Beaty today to discuss global ophthalmology.  After a career of volunteer eye care service and program development in Zimbabwe, Steve has a wealth of information to share.  Listen in to hear about the joys, challenges, and tips you might appreciate in similar humanitarian efforts. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

Dr. Wendy Smith shares her uveitis expertise with us regarding the evaluation and treatment of patients with uveitis.  Dr. Smith breaks down her work up and treatment algorithms, concerns for chronic immunosuppression and when to refer.  This is a high yield, can’t miss episode, for any one who cares for patients with inflammatory disorders.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

Dr. Matt Starr, vitreoretinal surgeon at Mayo Clinic, joins us to talk about standardized prescribing guidelines for opioid use after ophthalmic surgery. This is a hugely important topic within the house of medicine and for ophthalmologists. Erick and Dr. Starr talk about viewing projects through the lens of quality improvement, how we learn from our practice patterns, and how we can make a difference for our patients.  Impact of Standardized Prescribing Guidelines on Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions after Ophthalmic Surgery Opioids and ophthalmology: review of the current literature Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

Dr. Elizabeth Bradley sat down with us today to talk about her experience as a surgeon on the team performing the first face transplant at Mayo Clinic.  She shares her experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that worked in the lab for years preparing for this historic surgery.   Listen for behind the curtain details on what was involved from orchestrating the surgical theater, performing this nearly 48 hour surgery, and lessons learned for the care of complex patients.    Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

Dr. Jane Edmond, pediatric neuro-ophthalmologist, AAO president elect, and founding Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Dell Medical School is an absolute powerhouse and full of wisdom. This episode can’t be missed! Dr. Edmond shares her story of experiencing burnout and going back to fellowship training mid-career, a renaissance for her. We speak about how she became founder and Chair of her department, thriving in a dual physician household, and so much more.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

Dr. Keith Baratz, cornea and complex anterior segment surgeon shares with us the fascinating science behind Fuchs and lessons learned over the course of his career as a physician scientist. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

We are joined by Dr. Alice Gallo De Moraes, a pulmonary and critical care specialist here at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Gallo De Moraes shares her passion and insight behind social media, medical education and intensive care management.  You will have to tune in to see the pearls that drew us, as ophthalmologists to learn from and be inspired by this special guest.    Most ophthalmologists may dread the consultation to the intensive care unit, but we hope this podcast increases your awareness and the importance of communication on a care team and makes your next trip to the intensive care unit all the more positive.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

Join us for an informative discussion with Rosanne Boser, a Certified Public Accountant and Personal Financial Specialist at the Mayo Clinic.  In this podcast we learn about various financial topics at different stages of an ophthalmologist’s career.  Ms. Boser shares advice for physicians at different stages of life, from paying off debt to saving for future goals, including college saving for kids and retirement for you!  She explains many types of investment vehicles including 401 and 403 plans to 529 and Roth financial options.  Whether you are deciding how big of an umbrella policy to buy or how early to retire, please tune in and listen soon! Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye

Dr. John Chen, renown Neuro-ophthalmologist takes us through the history of optic neuritis, starting with the optic Neuritis Treatment Trial. Lots has changed since that time, and Dr. Chen teaches us about new, atypical causes of optic neuritis like MOGAD and NMO.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye