

Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast
MayoClinicOphthalmology
Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast, hosted by Dr. Erick Bothun and Dr. Andrea Tooley, takes us through the latest and greatest in ophthalmology from the lens of an academic institution, Mayo Clinic. We look forward to bringing guests from across the globe to discuss ophthalmology and various subsets of medicine.
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Apr 5, 2023 • 32min
Multidisciplinary Clinics at Mayo Clinic with Dr. Lilly Wagner
Dr. Lilly Wagner is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Mayo Clinic. She established a multidisciplinary oculofacial plastic surgery clinic at Mayo Clinic and joins us today about that project. Multidisciplinary clinics have the benefit of bringing together multiple physicians to treat complex patients. Dr. Wagner tells us about the challenges and successes of running joint clinics, and shares pearls of how to implement these types of clinics in your practice.
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Mar 22, 2023 • 42min
Part 2: Physician Well-Being with Dr. Colin West
Join us for an incredible 2-part discussion with Dr. Colin West, expert on physician well-being and burnout. In this inspirational 2-part podcast we learn about the history of burnout and what contributes to the overall sense of physician well-being, how to differentiate burnout from fatigue, moral injury, and more. Dr. West discusses his research in burnout and how we can use metrics and data to better our profession and find joy in our work. This is a can’t miss 2-part podcast!
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Mar 8, 2023 • 42min
Physician Well-Being with Dr. Colin West
Join us for an incredible 2-part discussion with Dr. Colin West, Medical Director of Mayo Clinic Well-Being and expert on physician well-being and burnout. In this inspirational 2-part podcast we learn about the history of burnout and what contributes to the overall sense of physician well-being, how to differentiate burnout from fatigue, moral injury, and more. Dr. West discusses his research in burnout and how we can use metrics and data to better our profession and find joy in our work. This is a can’t miss 2-part podcast!
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Feb 22, 2023 • 23min
Yamane technique for secondary IOLs with Dr. Brittni Scruggs
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brittni Scruggs, assistant professor of ophthalmology and one of the newest members of our Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology retina service team. Dr. Scruggs shares with us the most up to date approaches in the placement of intraocular lenses lacking capsular support. This surgical step continues to be refined in intraocular lens platforms and vitreoretinal surgical safety steps. We are excited to share her perspective with you today!
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Feb 8, 2023 • 21min
Pediatric Cataracts with Dr. Erick Bothun
Today our co-host Dr. Erick Bothun, pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus specialist, is here to talk about pediatric cataracts. Dr. Bothun overviews pediatric cataract etiologies and how to work through diagnosis in clinic. We touch on surgical management and the evolution of the treatment of pediatric cataracts. Finally, Dr. Bothun discusses how to work with families for the long-term care and relationship necessary to successfully treat these patients.
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Jan 25, 2023 • 24min
Advocacy Overview with Dr. Darby Miller
Dr. Darby Miller MD MPH, past president of the Florida Society of Ophthalmology, AAO Young Ophthalmology Advocacy Subcommittee Chair, and Cornea and Refractive surgeon joins us today for an advocacy overview! What is advocacy? Why do we need it? How can these issues influence YOUR practice? Keep listening to find out.
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Jan 11, 2023 • 15min
Myopia Epidemic with Dr. Tim Olsen
We are joined by Dr. Tim Olsen to discuss the myopic epidemic, what we should be concerned about, and how the increasing rates of myopia will affect patients and healthcare costs. In this fascinating discussion, Dr. Olsen breaks down both the environmental and genetic influences in myopia progression, as well as the impending healthcare burden of myopia associated eye complications.
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Dec 28, 2022 • 29min
Surgical education from a residency program director and retina specialist, Dr. Andrew Barkmeier
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.
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Dec 14, 2022 • 28min
Conversations with Dr. Ruth Williams
Dr. Ruth Williams, renowned leader within ophthalmology, sits down with us to talk about leadership and how the roles of leaders have changed over the years. We discuss her vision for leadership within her practice and within ophthalmology at large. We also touch on how the pandemic has shaped goals and priorities for ophthalmologists, work-life balance, and the concept of burnout. This is a can’t miss discussion with an incredible thought leader in our field.
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Nov 30, 2022 • 26min
Is Face-Down Positioning Still Needed for Macular Hole Repair?
Vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Ray Iezzi joins the podcast today to chat about macular hole repair, and the guidelines for face-down positioning. While many patients are told they need to remain face down post-macular hole repair, outcomes without positioning are still promising. Dr. Iezzi takes us through the nuances of hole repair and how to counsel patients undergoing this surgery.
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