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Ophthalmology Journal
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Join Ophthalmology's social media editors as they interview authors and editors of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's journal family: Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Retina, Ophthalmology Glaucoma, and Ophthalmology Science.
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Hydrus Microstent Clinical Outcomes for Open-Angle Glaucoma
2w ago00:17:51Tap to summarizeDr. Thomas Johnson returns to the podcast. Dr. Emily Schehlein interviews him on his study to assess the clinical outcomes of Hydrus Microstent implantation with cataract extraction for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. From the Ophthalmology Glaucoma article, Clinical Outcomes of Hydrus Microstent Implantation for Open-Angle Glaucoma: Results from a Large Academic Center. Clinical Outcomes of Hydrus Microstent Implantation for Open-Angle Glaucoma. Hamilton, Natalie R. et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 9, Issue 1, 48 - 61
Transcribe →ChatGPT-4o Responses to Patient Questions
4w ago00:18:51Tap to summarizeHow accurate is ChatGPT responding to patient questions at a 6th grade reading level vs. a 12th grade reading level? Find out in this episode as Drs. Rukhsana Mirza and Angelo Tanna discuss their Ophthalmology Science article, "Accuracy and Readability of Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer-4 Omni in Answering Ophthalmology Patient Questions." Accuracy and Readability of Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer-4 Omni in Answering Ophthalmology Patient Questions. Hamzeh, Nikoo et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 6, Issue 2. Looking for ways to give back? By becoming an EyeCare America volunteer, you could help provide eye care to those in your community most in need, from the comfort of your own office. EyeCare America, established by the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 1985 as the first public service program for eye care, connects uninsured and underinsured patients 18 and over in need of medical eye exams with local ophthalmologists. Visit eyecareamerica.org for more info.
Transcribe →Autofluorescence in Retinal Detachments
Apr 900:18:08Tap to summarizeDr. Rukhsana Mirza sits down with Dr. Avni P. Finn to discuss her Ophthalmology Science article, "Ultra-Widefield Fundus Autofluorescence Findings as an Indicator of Duration in Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment," which used ultra-widefield color fundus photography and fundus autofluorescence to assess patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, relating clinical features to imaging findings and comparing between the 2 imaging modalities. Ultra-Widefield Fundus Autofluorescence Findings as an Indicator of Duration in Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment. Zhang, David L. et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 6, Issue 2. Working on new research? Researchers around the world are already submitting abstracts for AAO 2026. If you're preparing a paper, poster, or video, now is the time to share it. Abstract submissions close April 14. Submit your abstract today. Visit aao.org/pod26.
Transcribe →Rate and Rationale for Vitrectomy after Pneumatic Retinopexy
Mar 2600:25:26Tap to summarizeDr. Rajesh Rao interviews Dr. Bradley T. Smith on his study to report the rate and rationale for vitrectomy after retinal detachment repair with pneumatic retinopexy, from his Ophthalmology Retina article, "Rate and Rationale for Vitrectomy after Pneumatic Retinopexy." Rate and Rationale for Vitrectomy after Pneumatic Retinopexy. Smith, Bradley T. et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 9, Issue 11, 1053 – 1061. Looking for ways to give back? By becoming an EyeCare America volunteer, you could help provide eye care to those in your community most in need, from the comfort of your own office. EyeCare America, established by the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 1985 as the first public service program for eye care, connects uninsured and underinsured patients 18 and over in need of medical eye exams with local ophthalmologists. Visit eyecareamerica.org for more info.
Transcribe →Using AI LLMs For Extracting Eye Exam Findings from EHR Notes
Mar 1200:20:01Tap to summarizeWith the current AI boom, physicians are looking for ways to use this new technology in their practices. Dr. Edmund Tsui interviews Dr. Sophia Y. Wang on her Ophthalmology Science article, "Leveraging Large Language Models with Sequential Prompting to Extract Eye Examination Findings from Free-Text Ophthalmology Notes," which showed that LLMs are capable of efficient, automated, and accurate extraction of relevant information from ophthalmology free-text progress notes. Leveraging Large Language Models with Sequential Prompting to Extract Eye Examination Findings from Free-Text Ophthalmology Notes. Ruan, Franklin Y. et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 6, Issue 1. If you're working on research right now, consider sharing your latest research at AAO 2026. Abstract submissions for papers, posters, and videos are open now, through April 14. It's a great opportunity to present your work — and connect with colleagues from around the world. Start your submission today at aao.org/pod26.
Transcribe →Ophthalmology Transfers to an Academic Trauma Center
Feb 2600:24:07Tap to summarizeDr. Edmund Tsui is joined by Dr. Shu Feng, author of Ophthalmology's Assessing the Efficacy of Ophthalmic Transfers to an Academic Level 1 Trauma Hospital, to discuss her study of ophthalmic transfers to an academic level 1 trauma center and the accuracy of transferring diagnoses and rate of intervention after transfer. Assessing the Efficacy of Ophthalmic Transfers to an Academic Level 1 Trauma Hospital. Hopkin, Blake et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 133, Issue 1, 24 – 30.
Transcribe →American Glaucoma Society's 40th Anniversary
Feb 1200:40:00Tap to summarizeWe're celebrating the American Glaucoma Society's 40th Anniversary! Dr. Emily Schehlein interviews three glaucoma luminaries, previous AGS Presidents, and guest editors for Ophthalmology Glaucoma's AGS 40th Anniversary special issue: Dr. Steven Gedde, Dr. Carla Siegfried, and Dr. Greg Skuta. Together they discuss the past, present, and future of the AGS, advancements in the treatment of glaucoma, and share their personal stories of mentorship and community within the society. Read Ophthalmology Glaucoma's American Glaucoma Society 40th Anniversary supplement issue here: https://www.ophthalmologyglaucoma.org/issue/S2589-4196(25)X0006-5 To find out more about the AGS, how to join, and get involved visit: https://www.americanglaucomasociety.net/home Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on February 25, 2026, at https://store.aao.org/ophthalmology-virtual-journal-club.html
Transcribe →GLP-1RA Use and Risk of Neovascular AMD
Jan 2900:25:10Tap to summarizeIt's our 100th episode! Dr. Rukhsana Mirza sits down with Drs. Aleksandra V. Rachitskaya and Kevin C. Allan to discuss their retrospective study using the TriNetX network to investigate the risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in patients taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs). From their Ophthalmology Retina article, "Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Risk of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in a National Cohort Study." Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Risk of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in a National Cohort Study. Allan, Kevin C. et al. Ophthalmology Retina. In press Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on February 25, 2026, at https://store.aao.org/ophthalmology-virtual-journal-club.html
Transcribe →Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis
Jan 1500:17:18Tap to summarizeDr. Edmund Tsui and author Dr. Douglas A. Jabs discuss the results of the ADVISE Trial, designed to compare adalimumab to conventional immunosuppressive drugs for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitides. From Dr. Jab's Ophthalmology article, "Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis (ADVISE) Trial." Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis (ADVISE) Trial. Jabs, Douglas A. et al. Ophthalmology. In press. Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on February 25, 2026, at https://store.aao.org/ophthalmology-virtual-journal-club.html
Transcribe →Age-Related Macular Degeneration and the Gut Microbiome
Dec 1800:21:27Tap to summarizeOur newest host and Social Media Editor, Dr. Rukhsana Mirza, interviews Dr. Phoebe Lin. Together, they discuss Dr. Lin's study on whether an intestinal microbial signature is associated with advanced age-related macular degeneration and the relationship between the microbiota and AMD genetic risk. From her Ophthalmology Science article, "Age-related Eye Disease Studies Supplements and Genetic Risk Score Are Crucial Determinants of Intestinal Microbial Alterations in Advanced Age-Related Macular Degeneration." Dr. Phoebe Lin is an editor for Ophthalmology Science. Age-related Eye Disease Studies Supplements and Genetic Risk Score Are Crucial Determinants of Intestinal Microbial Alterations in Advanced Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dadgar, Neda et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 6, Issue 1.
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