Ophthalmology Journal

Primary angle-closure glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss, affecting an estimated 20 million people. Dr. Lori Provencher sits down with Dr. Benjamin Xu to discuss the research from his article, "Rates and Patterns of Diagnostic Conversion from Anatomical Narrow Angle to Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma in the United States."

Rates and Patterns of Diagnostic Conversion from Anatomical Narrow Angle to Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma in the United States. Yoo, Kristy et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 6, Issue 2, 169 - 176

Dr. Matt Feng interviews Drs. Koji Kitazawa and Shigeru Kinoshita about their research on endothelial cell loss after corneal transplantation from their Ophthalmology Science article, "The Biologic Character of Donor Corneal Endothelial Cells Influences Endothelial Cell Density Post Successful Corneal Transplantation."

The Biologic Character of Donor Corneal Endothelial Cells Influences Endothelial Cell Density Post Successful Corneal Transplantation Kitazawa, Koji et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 3, Issue 2, 100239

Dr. Lorraine Provencher interviews Dr. Kaweh Mansouri about the results of his study using EYEMATE-SC sensor to monitor IOP measurements in glaucoma patients. From Ophthalmology's "EYEMATE-SC Trial: Twelve-Month Safety, Performance, and Accuracy of a Suprachoroidal Sensor for Telemetric Measurement of Intraocular Pressure"

EYEMATE-SC Trial: Twelve-Month Safety, Performance, and Accuracy of a Suprachoroidal Sensor for Telemetric Measurement of Intraocular Pressure. Szurman, PeterSzurman, Peter et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 3, 304 - 312

In the US, health care is responsible for approximately 8.5% of greenhouse gas. How can we reduce the impact of cataract surgery on our environment? Dr. Edmund Tsui discusses this with Dr. Joel S. Schuman and Dr. Cassandra L. Thiel, authors of "How Ophthalmologists Can Decarbonize Eye Care: A Review of Existing Sustainability Strategies and Steps Ophthalmologists Can Take."

How Ophthalmologists Can Decarbonize Eye Care. Sherry, Brooke et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 7, 702 - 714

What's the risk of contracting Acanthamoeba keratitis with daily disposable contact lenses compared with daily wear reusable lenses? Dr. Edmund Tsui explores this with Dr. John Dart, author of "Acanthamoeba Keratitis Risk Factors for Daily Wear Contact Lens Users."

Acanthamoeba Keratitis Risk Factors for Daily Wear Contact Lens Users. Carnt, Nicole et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 1, 48 – 55.

In this episode, Dr. Drew Carey interviews Dr. Aaron Nagiel about his recent case series on benign intraretinal tumors and the coining of the term "benign lobular inner nuclear layer proliferation" aka BLIPs. From Ophthalmology's "Benign Lobular Inner Nuclear Layer Proliferations of the Retina Associated with Congenital Hypertrophy of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium"

Benign Lobular Inner Nuclear Layer Proliferations of the Retina Associated with Congenital Hypertrophy of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium. Sanfilippo, Christian J. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 3, 265 - 273

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Telehealth has become more accessible since the COVID-19 pandemic. But how easily do patients take to home testing and what is the acceptability and feasibility home monitoring of glaucoma? Dr. Lori Provencher discusses this with Dr. Lama A. Al-Aswad, author of "Home Monitoring of Glaucoma Using a Home Tonometer and a Novel Virtual Reality Visual Field Device."

Home Monitoring of Glaucoma Using a Home Tonometer and a Novel Virtual Reality Visual Field Device. Hu, Galen Y. et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 6, Issue 2, 121 – 128.

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What is ROSAH syndrome and how does it affect the visual function of patients with it? Dr. Tsui discusses this with Drs. Laryssa A. Huryn and Shilpa Kodati, authors of the Ophthalmology article, "Ophthalmic manifestations of ROSAH Syndrome, an inherited NF-κB mediated autoinflammatory disease with retinal dystrophy."

Ophthalmic Manifestations of ROSAH (Retinal Dystrophy, Optic Nerve Edema, Splenomegaly, Anhidrosis, and Headache) Syndrome, an Inherited NF κB–Mediated Autoinflammatory Disease with Retinal Dystrophy. Huryn, Laryssa A. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 4, 423 – 432.

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Artificial Intelligence is changing the way doctors perform surgery. Can a deep learning neural network use real-time intraoperative retinal imaging to improve vitreoretinal microsurgery? Dr. Rajesh Rao discusses the findings of this with Dr. Yannek Leiderman, author of "Feature Tracking and Segmentation in Real Time via Deep Learning in Vitreoretinal Surgery–A Platform for Artificial Intelligence-Mediated Surgical Guidance."

Feature Tracking and Segmentation in Real Time via Deep Learning in Vitreoretinal Surgery. Nespolo, Rogerio Garcia et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 7, Issue 3, 236 – 242.

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How common is choroidal neovascularization in Best's disease? Host Dr. Drew Carey and author Dr. Ian C. Han discuss the results of his Ophthalmology Retina article, "Choroidal Neovascularization Is Common in Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy and Plays a Role in Vitelliform Lesion Evolution."

Choroidal Neovascularization Is Common in Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy and Plays a Role in Vitelliform Lesion Evolution. Han, Ian C. et al. Ophthalmology Retina.