Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast

Neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. John Chen joins us today to break down all things papilledema. We start this fascinating podcast with tips on recognizing papilledema due to elevated intracranial pressure vs. pseudopapilledema. Next, Dr. Chen tells us about the role of artificial intelligence in evaluating the optic nerve. Finally, Dr. Chen discusses his collaborations with NASA and papilledema found in astronauts.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

We sit down with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Tim Olsen to discuss screening for fungal endophthalmitis. Where did the traditional screening dogma originate and why? What are the potential harms from excessive screening? And finally, what do we do with this information when working with other medical specialties?   Breazzano MP, et al; AAO. American Academy of Ophthalmology Recommendations on Screening for Endogenous Candida Endophthalmitis. Ophthalmology. 2022 Jan;129(1):73-76. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2021.07.015. Epub 2021 Jul 19. PMID: 34293405.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye 

Episode 3: Sit-down with Dr. George Bartley, CEO of American Board of Ophthalmology Dr. George Bartley leads us through a fascinating discussion of the ophthalmic community, maintenance of certification, his leadership through changes in certification including the virtual ABO oral exam, and the future challenges of continuing a virtual oral exam. At the conclusion of the podcast, Dr. Bartley discusses his view on professionalism, the patient-physician relationship, and changes in the house of medicine. Bartley GB. The Unfinished History of Professionalism. Ophthalmology. 2021;128(9):1261-1265. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2021.06.003 Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye    

Dr. Sophie Bakri, Chair of the Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology joins the podcast to discuss her vision for the future of ophthalmology. Dr. Bakri discusses the inception of Mayo Ophthalmology Podcast and having a voice in our field as an academic institution. How do we consume information? What are the opportunities for innovation? How can we utilize team science to get new technology into the hands, or eyes rather, of patients? Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye      

Welcome to the Mayo Ophthalmology Podcast! Meet our hosts, Dr. Erick Bothun and Dr. Andrea Tooley. In this short introductory episode, our hosts introduce themselves, the podcast, and what this space will be as we forge ahead talking all things ophthalmology and medicine.  Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye