Ripped from headlines of the March issue of Modern Optometry! Charles Roseman, OD, FAAO, discusses corneal ectasia after refractive surgery and how the use of multiple imaging modalities and sensible patient selection criteria can reduce the risk of this group of uncommon, noninflammatory eye disorders (1:08). Bita Asghari, OD, FAAO, then reads the article she co-wrote with Scott G. Hauswirth, OD, FAAO, on the management of significant limbal stem cell deficiency with topical immunomodulating medication and scleral lenses (10:44). Finally, it's about that time of year when we start talking about allergies, and last up in this episode is Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, with her article on the role of allergy testing in eye care and what in-office testing options are available (21:04).

In this episode of Ophthalmology off the Grid, host Gary Wörtz, MD, provides a preview of Survive & Thrive, an upcoming series within this podcast designed to fast-track the transition from residency and fellowship to successful ophthalmic practice. Learn more about this interactive offering and meet regular contributors Nandini Venkateswaran, MD; Cherie Fathy, MD, MPH; Dagny Zhu, MD; and Dave Felsted, DO.

Hosts Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO, kick off the very first episode with a discussion appropriate for those new to treating dry eye: Where to find dry eye patients and how to get the conversation started.

In this podcast, Preeya K. Gupta, MD, reviews the educational process she uses, along with the TECNIS® IOL platform (Johnson & Johnson Vision), to understand a patient's visual goals prior to cataract surgery. She also discusses how she evaluates the ocular surface preoperatively to treat any dry eye or meibomian gland dysfunction that may impact outcomes.

Hear three more articles selected from the January/February issue of Modern Optometry. First, Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO, explains why it's important to treat eye disease before cataract or refractive surgery (0:55). Next up, Bobby Saenz, OD, MS, FAAO, and Brett Mueller, DO, PhD, tackle the question of whether scleral lenses or CXL should come first when managing patients with keratoconus (8:01). Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, concludes the episode with her article on how to get involved in ocular aesthetics (15:35).

In this episode, Michael Patterson, DO, discusses how he uses the TECNIS IOL platform (Johnson & Johnson Vision) to create personalized vision for his patients and the tools he uses to assess patient goals prior to cataract surgery.

In this episode, Daniel Chang, MD, offers his unique viewpoint on presbyopia correcting lenses, including the importance of discussing and understanding patients' needs and visual goals. He believes the key to avoiding problems is preoperative counseling and reviews ways he advises his patients.

In the first episode of 2020 Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, shares an article on scope expansion that he coauthored with Sophia Leung, OD, FAAO (skip to 0:49). Want to learn how to maximize your referral network? Skip to 8:54 to hear Robert S. Stutman, OD, MBA, FAAO, for pearls from an established referral center. In the last featured article, Alison Bozung, OD, FAAO, explains how ODs can professionally and successfully handle patients with orbital disorders (skip to 15:46).

Steven J. Dell, MD, believes great results are the driver of physician and staff enthusiasm and practice growth, but getting great results requires meticulous planning and care. In this episode, Dr. Dell reviews ways his practice has achieved this goal.

Steven J. Dell, MD, believes great results are the driver of physician and staff enthusiasm and practice growth, but getting great results requires meticulous planning and care. In this episode, Dr. Dell reviews ways his practice has achieved this goal.