Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO) can cause multiple ocular issues, most commonly in the anterior segment. What is the role of long-term antivirals and steroids? Is the potential havoc wreaked by HZO more so related to the virus or the inflammatory cascade it initiates? How long should patients be kept on antivirals? When is it safe to administer the Shingles vaccine? Dr. Clara Chan joins the podcast.

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The peripheral iridotomy (PI) is one of the most common procedures in ophthalmology. In theory, the PI is performed to open up a narrow angle, both to prevent the chance of angle closure glaucoma, and to treat any component of chronic angle closure. But what does the evidence actually show? Practically speaking, how effective is the PI in preventing angle closure? What would happen if we were a bit more conservative in when we chose to do PIs? Dr. Davinder Grover joins the podcast.

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Dr. Grover's Practice Website - http://www.glaucomaassociates.com/

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When a posterior capsule rupture occurs during cataract surgery, the standard teaching is that we do an anterior vitrectomy if the hyaloid face is broken and vitreous comes forward. But why is the anterior vitrectomy so important? Is it always 100% necessary? And what are some tips on performing the anterior vitrectomy as safely and effectively as possible. Dr. Uday Devgan, aka The Cataract Coach, joins the podcast.

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