Pupil Pod Bryn Mawr Communications
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See one. Do one. Teach one.
A case-based podcast hosted by Sila Bal, MD, MPH, featuring all stages of the journey through ophthalmology, from first year residents to the leading experts. Learning by sharing.
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Glaucoma Study Review
Brian Shafer, MD, and Sila Bal, MD, MPH, discuss important glaucoma studies that guide clinical practice and provide a deep understanding of how to manage patients. They review the Early Manifest Glaucoma Treatment Trial, the Collaborative Normal-Tension Glaucoma Study, the Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study, and several others. Listen to gain insights into the benefits, effects, and approaches to lowering IOP.
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Case Review: Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Avni P. Finn, MD, MBA, joins Sila Bal, MD, MPH, to discuss a case in which a 47-year-old man with a history of hypertension and type-2 diabetes presented with a sudden decrease in vision in his left eye. After observing tortuous retinal vasculature and intraretinal hemorrhages on dilated examination, Dr. Finn suspected branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). Drs. Bal and Finn further discuss the diagnosis and pathophysiology of BRVO and the most effective forms of treatment.
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Case Review: Assessing an Unhappy Refractive Cataract Surgery Patient
Nicole R. Fram, MD, joins Sila Bal, MD, MPH, to discuss a case of a 68-year-old woman who presented as unhappy with her quality of vision 2 months after refractive cataract surgery. Dr. Fram reviews her typical preoperative screening process for refractive cataract patients, focusing on the ocular surface, patient lifestyle, and other diagnostic tools. She also describes how she educates patients preoperatively about their lens selection options. Drs. Bal and Fram further review common potential reasons that a refractive cataract patient might be unhappy with his or her vision, and Dr. Fram shares how she postoperatively assesses and manages these patients to improve outcomes.
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Case Review: Pediatric Ocular Toxoplasmosis
In this episode, Ehsan Rahimy, MD, talks to Sila Bal, MD, MPH, about a case of a 13-year-old girl who presented with floaters and decreased visual acuity for 2 weeks. Examination revealed 1+ vitreous cells with a focal area of necrotizing chorioretinitis. Dr. Rahimy outlines his approach to this case and his framework for making a diagnosis. He then explains how to navigate treatment strategies for rare infectious etiologies in the retina.
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Case Review: Retinopathy of Prematurity
Diana Laura, MD, joins Sila Bal, MD, MPH, to share a case in which a 22-week-old gestational infant girl presented to the NICU with respiratory distress and concern about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Dr. Laura explains the screening criteria for ROP in premature infants and reviews the identifying factors for ROP stages 0 through 5. Drs. Bal and Laura also discuss information and findings from multiple studies on ROP management and treatment.
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Case Review: Gradual Decreased Vision After Cataract Surgery
In this case review, Lisa K. Feulner, MD, PhD, describes a case of a 73-year-old woman who presented with gradually decreasing vision 3 years after cataract surgery. Host Sila Bal, MD, MPH, and Dr. Feulner discuss how to approach these patients and review the potential conditions that could influence decreased vision, such as ocular surface disease, glaucoma history, medications, etc. Dr. Feulner explains the diagnosis, treatment, and outcome for this specific patient and shares pearls for how to avoid common postoperative complications following cataract surgery.