Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)

Nov 24 2024 41 ep. 19 mins 34

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A podcast of indeterminant length and frequency that I launched in 2009. In each episode, I talk with a colleague about a hot topic in glaucoma. Help prevent progressive loss of vision by staying informed.

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Preservative-free glaucoma drops with Gavin Docherty, ep 41

Nov 24 2024 29 mins

In this episode of 'Talking About Glaucoma,' host Rob Schertzer, a Vancouver-based glaucoma specialist, chats with guest Gavin Docherty about the evolving understanding of preservative-free therapies in glaucoma management. They discuss the historical rationale for including preservatives in eye drops and the recent studies showing that preservative-free options are equally effecti

Managing dry eye in Glaucoma with Mahnia Madan, ep 40

May 20 2024 30 mins

In this episode, Dr. Mahnia Madan and I discuss the challenges of managing glaucoma and dry eye conditions. We explore the impact of glaucoma medications on dry eyes, the importance of tailored treatment plans, cyclosporines, lid hygiene, in-office therapies like IPL, and the collaborative approach between optometrists and ophthalmologists. The discussion emphasizes the need for pe

VR Visual Field testing with Abdullah Sarhan, ep 39

Apr 08 2024 25 mins

In this episode, I talk with Abdullah “Abed” Sarhan, CEO and Co-founder of Retinal Logic, about the company's use of AR and VR technology for vision screening. Abbott shares his background in deep learning and healthcare, the development of the virtual reality prototype, the device's availability and Health Canada approval, and its differentiation from other companies' technolo

OCT Beyond the Basics with Hady Saheb, ep 38

Going beyond the basics with Optic Coherence Tomography with Hady Saheb. Our discussion includes Ganglion Cell Layer analysis, structure-function correlation, the floor effect, viewing-software vs printouts and explaining test results to patients.

Plateau Iris with Shivani Kamat, ep 37

Mar 23 2023 17 mins

In this episode, I talk with Dr Shivani Kamat, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Fellowship Program director at UT Southwestern, about Plateau Iris. The discussion includes the difference between plateau iris configuration and syndrome, how to distinguish plateau iris from other glaucomas and treatment options.

The Perfect Trabeculectomy with Carla Siegfried, ep 36

Jun 06 2022 30 mins

In this episode, I talk with Carla Siegfried, Jacquelyn E. and Allan E. Kolker, MD Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Vice-Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Professionalism at Washington University School of Medicine, about the gold standard glaucoma surgical procedure: the trabeculectomy. We exchange detailed tips for success for each step of the surgery and post-operative

Lessons Learned from Glaucoma Surgical Trials with Steve Gedde, ep 35

Feb 21 2022 30 mins

There have been many trials proving surgical intervention does indeed reduce the risk of progressive glaucoma damage for our patients. These include Treatment vs No Treatment studies as well as studies that compare different types of treatment. In this episode, I talk with Steve Gedde, from the University of Miami's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, about lessons learned from these clin

Cost effective Suprachoroidal Shunt with Daniel Laroche, ep 34

May 07 2021 20 mins

In this episode, I talk with Daniel Laroche. We have crossed paths for many years at conferences having both started our practices at the same time, but this was the first time we sat down to record our conversation. Daniel Laroche is Director of Glaucoma Services and President of Advanced Eyecare of New York. He is affiliated with the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, and Assistant

Humphrey 24-2C The Origin Story with Gus DeMoraes, ep 33

Dec 31 2020 13 mins

In this episode, I talk with Gus DeMoraes, a frequent guest of the pod. Gus is Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Columbia University where he serves as Medical Director of Clinical Trials. When we originally sat down to record this way back in March 2019, he had just presented some of the work he had done in collaboration with Don Hood. This has now appeared on Humphrey perim

Combined MIGS Procedures with Won Kim, ep 32

Sep 08 2020 13 mins

In this episode, I talk with Won Kim, a glaucoma colleague based on Walter Reed in Bethesda, Maryland, about how he has been combining multiple minimally invasive glaucoma procedures in patients who have failed traditional glaucoma surgery. I'm Rob Schertzer, a Vancouver, Canada based glaucoma specialist, podcaster and HealthIT expert, and we're...talking about glaucoma.