Eyetube Podcasts

In this debut episode, James Loden, MD; Sondra Black, OD; Gary Wörtz, MD; and William Wiley, MD, explain why they believe LASIK remains the gold standard of refractive surgery. Listen as expert physicians share insight into the improvements of this technology since the late 1990s, and how to educate your referral network so optometrists can properly inform patients about the procedure.

Marguerite McDonald, MD, invites Alan Carlson, MD, and Casey Claypool, OD, to the podcast to discuss the use of LipiFlow (Johnson & Johnson Vision) for the treatment of dry eye disease (DED). Drs. Carlson and Claypool share insights into how to educate patients about LipiFlow and when to introduce this treatment. Learn more about the importance of treating DED early, and not only focusing on treating symptoms.

Gary Wörtz, MD, invites Leela Raju, MD, and her father, VK Raju, MD, to discuss their family's history of charitable contributions in ophthalmology. Dr. VK Raju describes his accomplished career, highlighting his extensive background in charitable work in his home country of India. Dr. Leela Raju shares her perspective of growing up with her father as a mentor in ophthalmology and comments on her own efforts to combat preventable blindness.

Marguerite McDonald, MD, invites Russell Fumuso, MD; David Goldman, MD; and Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD, to join the podcast and discuss some of their most complicated cases. Gain insight into how this panel of experienced surgeons manages these complex scenarios and how they educate patients along the way.

Uday Devgan, MD, speaks with Gary Wörtz, MD, about the importance of lifelong learning in the field of ophthalmology and beyond. Listen as Dr. Devgan discusses his dedication to ophthalmic education, shares insights into the next generation of ophthalmic leaders, and talks about his quest to strike a balance between work and life.

Marguerite McDonald, MD, invites two surgeons who specialize in difficult cases-Brandon Ayres, MD, and Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD-to explain how they educate patients about the expectations and risks associated with a surgical procedure. Listen to gain insight into pre- and postoperative conversations with patients in complicated cases.

Jen Will, MD, and Katie Duncan, MD, speak with Gary Wörtz, MD, to discuss the inspiration behind Project Theia-a nonprofit organization that provides free medical and surgical care to underserved communities within the scope of oculoplastic, reconstructive, orbital, and facial surgery.

Darrell White, MD, joins Gary Wörtz, MD, to highlight the value of exercise to reduce physical and psychological stresses of ophthalmic surgery. Dr. White explains how CrossFit has helped him become a better surgeon—highlighting that the intense workout regimen has helped him not only to stay in peak physical shape but also on an emotional level.

How would you explain microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures to patients? Valerie Trubnik, MD; Savak "Sev" Teymoorian, MD, MBA; and Carlos Buznego, MD; speak with Marguerite McDonald, MD, to share advice for educating patients about their options when it comes to MIGS and cataract surgery.

Thomas Oetting, MD, speaks with Gary Wörtz, MD, about the value of promoting individuality when mentoring trainees. Dr. Oetting explains that education is the most important aspect of training, regardless of how the trainee learns a particular subject. Joshua Frenkel, MD, a senior resident at Tulane, also shares his perspective on ophthalmic training today.