Eyetube Podcasts

In another episode of The MOD Pod, hosts Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, and Frank Won, OD, speak with Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, Jennifer Lyerly, OD, and Leslie E. O'Dell, OD, FAAO, who have been laid off or furloughed as a direct result of the COVID-19 crisis. They talk about how they handled the news, what questions they had, and what they're doing now.

Jackie and Leslie are back, and in this episode they discuss point-of-care testing options for dry eye. For those of you who are unfamiliar with or skeptical about the topic, you'll definitely want to hear what these two have to say, so don't pass up this opportunity to learn why this testing is valuable, how the results can change your treatment protocol, and how to obtain a CLIA waiver.

Special MOD Pod hosts Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, and Frank Won, OD, talk telemedicine with guests Josh Johnston, OD, FAAO, and Jerry L. Robben, OD. They discuss why now is the perfect time to adopt the technology, liability concerns, reimbursement tips, and more.

John W. Kitchens, MD, joins Alan Ruby, MD, and Robert Foster, MD, to discuss the business of retina in the COVID-19 era, covering everything from the merits of applying for government loans to the effects of COVID-19 on private equity trends.

Cohosts Gary Wörtz, MD, and Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, connect with rheumatologist Randy Q. Cron, MD, PhD, to discuss cytokine storm syndrome in patients with COVID-19. They are joined by Laura Periman, MD, and William B. Trattler, MD.

Special MOD Pod hosts Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, and Frank Won, OD, review a recent COVID-19 episode of Ophthalmology off the Grid featuring two practice management experts discussing topics such as how to support staff members during these tough times and what actions to take to ensure long-term business survival. Afterwards they speak live with one of the experts, Matt Jensen, about how what was covered in the video applies to ODs.

Cohosts Gary Wörtz, MD, and Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, speak with Allison Shuren, JD, MSN; Paul Rudolf, MD, JD; and Thomas Gustafson, PhD, regarding updates on Medicare waivers and other provisions during the COVID-19 public health emergency. They discuss the Hospitals Without Walls initiative, telehealth guidelines, and advanced payments from CMS.

Cohosts Gary Wörtz, MD, and Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, connect with London-based ophthalmologists Saurabh Jain, FRCOphth, FHEA, and Arun Kirupakaran. They shed light on the current state of affairs in their city and describe their experiences of being called to the front lines to assist in caring for patients with COVID-19.

Allen C. Ho, MD, hears from Italian retina specialist Stanislao Rizzo, MD, Spanish retinal specialist Jordi Monés, MD, PhD, and French retinal specialist Ramin Tadayoni, MD, PhD, about the conditions in European medical centers during the COVID-19 crisis.

Cohosts Justin Bazan, OD, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, speak with two colleagues who tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Frank Won, OD, and an optometrist who chose to remain anonymous, share their experiences with symptoms, testing, treatment, and more.