Dr. Sean Teebagy is a PGY-2 resident at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. Dr. Teebagy earned his medical degree from U Mass Chan Medical School after studying psychology at the College of The Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Teebagy’s team recently won the Inaugural Eye Trauma 2025 Hackathon hosted by the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma, as well as an award for best poster for his research in ocular trauma in Major League Baseball.

 Dr. Taj Nasser is a refractive, cataract and anterior segment surgeon at Tylock George Eye Care in Dallas with a passion for precision and performance. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and MD from East Carolina University, then went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at Tulane University in New Orleans, where he served as Chief Resident. He further specialized with advanced training in refractive and cataract surgery at Parkhurst NuVision in San Antonio. Driven by a deep interest in optimizing vision for high performers, Taj has had the privilege of working with elite athletes, including players from the Texas Rangers and FC Dallas.

Alex Suh, MD is a recent graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine and a freshly matched ophthalmology resident at the University of Southern California’s Roski Eye Institute ophthalmology program. Throughout undergrad and medical school at Tulane, Alex completed multiple internships and a clerkship with NASA, where he contributed to groundbreaking research on spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), a critical condition affecting most astronauts during long-duration missions. His work focuses on understanding the structural changes in the eyes and brain due to fluid shifts in microgravity, ensuring astronaut safety on future missions, whether it be to the Moon or Mars.

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Dr. Michael T. Yen is an oculoplastic surgeon and current Sarah Campbell Blaffer Chair in Ophthalmology at the Cullen Eye Institute at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Yen attended medical school at the University of Michigan and completed his residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, followed by a fellowship in ophthalmic and facial plastic surgery with Dr. Richard Anderson in Salt Lake City. Dr. Yen is a team ophthalmologist for the Houston Rockets in the NBA.

Dr. Frank Cotter is a glaucoma specialist in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Cotter completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. After an internship with Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco, he returned to Washington DC to complete his residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He also completed two fellowships with a focus on glaucoma at the University of Virginia and the Medical College of Virginia.

Dr. Armstrong shares a bit about his experience in the field of advocacy and his work with the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma. We discuss how both of these can positively impact the field of sports ophthalmology as well as ways to get involved at any point in your career!

Dr. Everett and Dr. Goldman discuss concussion evaluations, refractive surgery for athletes, and future directions for the field of sports ophthalmology. They provide unique insight into the "concierge medicine" aspects of sports medicine. We cover the role of the sports ophthalmologist in caring for athletes in boxing, basketball, and football at the professional, collegiate, and amateur level.

Dr. Kevin Everett and Dr. David Goldman are comprehensive ophthalmologists at Henry Ford Hospital and share responsibilities as team ophthalmologists for the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions. Dr. Everett received his undergraduate and medical degree from the University of Michigan and completed his Ophthalmology residency in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Everett has worked with the Detroit Lions since 1999. Dr. Goldman received his medical degree at Saba Medical School and completed his Ophthalmology residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Goldman currently serves as residency program director at Henry Ford Hospital, and he also helps provide care for the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions.

Dr. Harrell shares about his experience taking on the role of head team ophthalmologist for the San Antonio Spurs. Jared and Dr. Harrell discuss game coverage, field equipment, and eye screenings. They discuss the role of eye screenings in addressing community health disparities, and Dr. Harrell shares pearls in navigating race-discordant doctor-patient relationships.

Dr. Michael Harrell is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at UT Health San Antonio. He received his MD from Boston University School of Medicine, served for four years in the US Navy, and then returned to Boston Medical Center for ophthalmology residency, followed by a fellowship in medical retina at Northwestern. Dr. Harrell is an active member of the National Medical Association and has a strong commitment to mentoring medical students and increasing representation of underrepresented minorities in medicine and ophthalmology. Dr. Harrell is the head team ophthalmologist for the San Antonio Spurs.

Wisely CE, Legault G, Kim T. Retrospective review of Duke men's basketball eye care: annual screenings and traumatic injuries. Phys Sportsmed. 2021 Sep;49(3):337-341. doi: 10.1080/00913847.2020.1835137. 

Zhang J, Zhu X, Sun Z, et al. (2021) Epidemiology of Sports-Related Eye Injuries Among Athletes in Tianjin, China. Front. Med. 8:690528. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2021.690528

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In this episode, Dr. Lee talks about the intersection of sports ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology as well as some of his recent work in the field.

Youtube Channel: Neuro-Ophthalmology with Dr. Andrew G. Lee (NODAL)

Neuro-Ophthalmic Training Program Helps NFL Game Officials Make the Call

Vogt AZ, Woodland MB, Carter MJ, Lee AG. Curriculum in Neuro-Ophthalmic Principles for National Football League Game Officials: Comparison of Pretraining and Posttraining Ratings of Knowledge. J Neuroophthalmol. 2023 Jul 13

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In this episode, we introduce our two new team members, Sydney Dacey and Conor Malone. We share our insights from the recent Eye Trauma 2024 meeting held by the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma, and dive into a recent article published within the field. We discuss swimming, hurling, and everything in between!

Sydney Dacey is a rising 4th year medical student at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, RI. Originally from Massachusetts, Sydney received her bachelor of science degree in biology from Boston College. She was a competitive swimmer for 16 years and finished out her career competing for Boston College’s varsity team. While at Brown, she has led the Association of Women Surgeons, and been involved with the Rhode Island Free Clinic and numerous research studies. She will be applying into ophthalmology later this year.

Conor Malone is a cataract surgery fellow who has trained in Ireland and the UK. He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, as well as masters degrees in health informatics from University College Dublin and the University of Limerick. Conor’s research experience includes medical education and the application of technology in healthcare. He is interested in emergency ophthalmology and the prevention of eye injuries.

Moe et al. "International Olympic Committee (IOC) consensus paper on sports-related ophthalmology issues in elite sports" - doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001644

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Dr. Jennifer Yu shares insights from her trauma experience at Harborview Medical Center -- a level 1 Trauma center serving 5 states.

Dr. Jennifer Yu is a comprehensive ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yu received her bachelor's degree at the University of Michigan and her MD and PhD from Washington University School of Medicine, where she also completed ophthalmology residency. Dr. Yu currently serves as the Director of Trauma and Consult Services for ophthalmology at Harborview Medical Center. She is passionate about resident education and is a board member for the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma.

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References:

More Than a Pickle: Fastest-Growing U.S. Sport May Pose Ocular Injury Risks

Moe et al. "International Olympic Committee (IOC) consensus paper on sports-related ophthalmology issues in elite sports" - doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001644