The Lens Pod

By Lens Pod

The Lens Pod is a medical student-run ophthalmology podcast that uses interviews with residents, fellows, and attendings to help medical student learners navigate the road to ophthalmology.

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FAQs about The Lens Pod:

How many episodes does The Lens Pod have?

The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.

The Lens Pod episodes:

June 12, 2024The Lens Newsletter: June 12, 2024
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In this week’s episode we discuss:
Two is better than one! Low-level red light therapy in conjunction with orthokeratology contact lenses was more efficacious in reducing axial length progression in children with myopia.

Bias reduction tools are associated with increased diversity within ophthalmology residency programs, but certain tools may be more effective than others.

Greater axial length and incomplete capsule removal may be associated with an increased risk of retinal detachment in Marfan patients who have undergone lens removal.

Machine learning can analyze objective ophthalmic structural and functional data to identify early markers of cognitive impairment.
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10min
June 05, 2024The Lens Newsletter: June 5, 2024
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Utilizing cluster testing in the Fast Progression Assessment through Clustered Evaluation (Fast-PACE) Study identified glaucoma fast progressing glaucoma.

Digital access and utilization is decreased in older adults with vision impairment which could affect their ability to utilize telehealth services.

New study analyzing the effects of race, gender, and diabetes on corneal complications following cataract surgery.
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7min
May 29, 2024The Lens Newsletter: May 29, 2024
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In this week’s issue
Trabeculectomy and tube shunt surgery were shown to have similar efficacy for preventing visual field loss in glaucoma.
Daily aspirin was not shown to prevent the incidence or progression of age-related macular degeneration in a large randomized control trial.

Arterial stiffness may be a useful measure in predicting risk of developing glaucoma.

Diabetic retinopathy has been shown to be more associated with the use of certain systemic medications.
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8min
May 15, 2024The Lens Newsletter: May 15
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In this week's episode:
Conbercept, an anti-VEGF agent, was found to be non-inferior to laser therapy for treatment of infants with Zone II retinopathy of prematurity

ChatGPT-4 accurately responded to ⅔ of multiple-choice questions related to ophthalmic cases with imaging interpretation, performing better on questions that did not rely on imaging interpretation

Culturable SARS-Cov-2 RNA was found in a small proportion of tears of patients with COVID suggesting this may be a potential source of transmission

Sympathetic nervous system activity, measured in urine catecholamines was correlated with increases in axial length elongation, suggesting stress can lead to myopia progression
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10min
May 08, 2024Newsletter: May 8, 2024
In this week's issue:
Retinal projection glasses improved visual acuity for patients with corneal disease by directly projecting images onto the retina.

A cross-sectional study reveals that vision impairment is associated with depression, anxiety, and social isolation.

Blue light filtering intraocular lenses protected against progression of macular atrophy in a cohort of neovascular age-related macular degeneration patients, however did not reduce the incidence of new onset macular atrophy.

A new study reveals specific chronology to extracellular matrix deposition and composition in Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy.
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6min
May 06, 2024 Lens-Based Refractive Surgery with Dr. Vaidya
In this episode, Dr. Neel Vaidya, a cataract, cornea, and refractive surgeon at Chicago Cornea Consultants and Rush University Medical Center shares what you need to know about lens-based refractive surgery - what it is, what makes it unique, and what post-op examinations look like for lens exchange procedures. There are many great pearls for medical students who have an upcoming ophthalmology rotation or want to learn more about these procedures.

0:54 - What is lens-based refractive surgery?
2:25 - Who are the right candidates?
6:35 - Risks & Benefits
11:20 - EVO-ICL
13:00 - Postoperative exam findings
16:40 - Pearls for your rotation
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20min
May 01, 2024Newsletter: May 1, 2024
In this week's issue:
GLP-1 receptor agonist use was associated with lower risk of developing glaucoma.

GLP-1 receptor agonists may be associated with worse diabetic retinopathy or diabetic macular edema.

At home monitoring for wet AMD had low accuracy compared to in-hospital testing.

BMI, tobacco and alcohol use may play a role in glaucoma progression.
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10min
April 01, 2024 Orbital Fractures with Dr. Schneider
In this episode Dr. Kevin Schnieder, a resident at the University of Wisconsin Madison, walks us through what you need to know about orbital fracture as a medical student or resident on call. There are many great pearls for medical students who are starting to think about ophthalmology rotations, who have their first call shift coming up, or want to impress during their away rotations.

1:00- What is an orbital fracture?
1:40- How do people develop orbital fractures?
2:30- History & work-up
6:35- Imaging
11:20-Operative Management
16:50- Lid lacerations

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20min
March 04, 2024 Neovascular Glaucoma with Dr. Kovoor
In this episode Dr. Joel Kovoor, a resident at Henry Ford Health System, walks us through all things Neovascular Glaucoma. There are many great pearls for medical students who are rotating through comprehensive or glaucoma clinics or preparing for away rotations!
Time Stamps
1:00 - Definition of Neovascular Glaucoma
2:30 - Open vs Closed Angle Glaucoma
4:10 - Is NVG Open or Closed Angle?
6:00 - Where do you look for NVG?
8:00 - Visualizing the Angle with Gonioscopy
9:58 - Symptoms and History of NVG
14:30 - Retinal Exam
17:00 - Optic Nerve Thinning
19:20 - Working up NVG
22:00 - Visual Field Testing
24:00 - Including the PCP
26:40 - Glaucoma medications
31:00 - Laser Treatment
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35min
February 26, 2024 All About Away Rotations with Chief Resident Dr. Narmien Murdock
This episode we speak with Dr. Narmien Murdock about everything you need to know before your first away rotation. The beginning of the episode focuses on tips for being successful as a rotating student. At timestamp 39:30, logistics regarding the away application process are reviewed.

Quick tips:
- be on time
- say "yes"
- do not be afraid to ask how you can best fit in the flow of clinic
- be willing to learn
- send thank you emails/notes
- request feedback for presentations/assignments

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49min

FAQs about The Lens Pod:

How many episodes does The Lens Pod have?

The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.

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