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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. 

  1. 20 JAN

    Case Review: Pars Planitis

    Ogul Uner, MD, is joined by vitreoretinal surgeon and uveitis specialist Akshay Thomas, MD, for a comprehensive, case-based discussion on intermediate uveitis and pars planitis. In this case of a young patient presenting with floaters and blurred vision, Dr. Thomas breaks down how to distinguish intermediate uveitis from pars planitis and recognize key exam findings. The conversation highlights the critical role of widefield imaging, OCT, and fluorescein angiography, as well as a thoughtful approach to systemic workup.

    31 min

  2. 10/11/2025

    Case Review: Pediatric Glaucoma Diagnosis

    Ogul Uner, MD, invites Ta Chen Peter Chang, MD, a pediatric glaucoma specialist, to review a case of a 9-month-old boy who presented with significant photophobia in both eyes. Examination showed IOP of 32 mm Hg in the right eye and 29 mm Hg in the left eye with moderate optic nerve cupping in both eyes. Dr. Chang shares what additional information he would look for to make a diagnosis of pediatric glaucoma. He also shares insights from the Childhood Glaucoma Research Network, a consortium of glaucoma specialists that has developed a consensus of diagnostic criteria.

    35 min

  3. 28/10/2025

    Case Review: Acute Anterior Uveitis

    Kareem Moussa, MD, speaks with Ogul Uner, MD, about a case in which a 30-year-old man presented with pain, redness, and photophobia in his right eye for 3 days. The patient reports that the pain was sudden, worsening, and similar to a previous instance 1 year prior in his left eye that had been treated with drops. Dr. Moussa explains the information he would need to determine a diagnosis and recommend treatment for this patient. He emphasizes the importance of considering potential systemic conditions that can cause eye inflammation and shares the clinical findings of anterior uveitis, its treatments, and potential risks.

    30 min

  4. 09/09/2025

    Astigmatism Management During Cataract Surgery

    In this episode, instead of reviewing just one case, Sila Bal, MD, MPH, invites Neda Shamie, MD, to share her insights into challenging cases of astigmatism management during cataract surgery. Dr. Shamie explains how modern patients have higher expectations for optimized refractive outcomes and reviews her preferred techniques for astigmatism management in these cases. They discuss limbal relaxing incisions, arcuate incisions, and toric IOLs, and when to consider each approach based on the severity of astigmatism.

    33 min

  5. 11/08/2025

    Case Review: Retrobulbar Optic Neuritis

    In this episode, John Chen, MD, PhD, joins Ogul Uner, MD, to share his experience in neuro-ophthalmology. In the case discussed, a 32-year-old woman presented with decreased vision and pain in her right eye for 1 week, and examination revealed a rapid afferent pupillary defect. The patient also mentioned she had experienced numbness in her right arm 1 year ago. Dr. Chen explains why he would suspect retrobulbar optic neuritis in this case, and what his next steps would be to confirm that diagnosis and treat the patient.

    35 min

  6. 30/06/2025

    Case Review: Diagnosing Neovascular AMD

    Katherine Talcott, MD, joins Ogul Uner, MD, to review a case of a 70-year-old woman with a history of intermediate dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The patient now presented with wavy lines in her vision in the right eye, and dilated exam showed several large drusen in both eyes with no retinal hemorrhages. OCT of the right macula showed fibrovascular pigment epithelial detachments with retinal pigment epithelium and fluid. Dr. Talcott describes her initial thoughts about the case and the additional information she would look for to make a diagnosis of neovascular AMD. She also discusses her management approach for patients with wet AMD.

    31 min

  7. 06/06/2025

    Case Review: White Dot Syndromes (Part 1)

    Jordan Deaner, MD, vitreoretinal surgeon and uveitis specialist at Wills Eye Hospital, talks to Ogul Uner, MD, about white dot syndromes, a group of inflammatory chorioretinopathies. In the discussed case, a 35-year-old woman presented with photopsias in both eyes, and dilated examination showed 1+ vitreous cells and gray-white lesions in both eyes. Dr. Deaner explains what additional questions he would ask about this patient’s history and how he would start to build a differential diagnosis. Drs. Uner and Deaner further discuss the typical presentations of white dot syndromes, including acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (APMPPE), multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS), and others.

    26 min

  8. 09/05/2025

    Case Review: Dermatochalasis, Periorbital Rhytids, and Mid-Face Volume Loss

    Julie Woodward, MD, oculoplastic and orbital surgeon, joins host Sila Bal, MD, MPH, to discuss surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for facial aesthetics and rejuvenation. In the case discussed, a 62-year-old woman presented with complaints of looking tired and was interested in rejuvenation options. Examination revealed mild dermatochalasis, periorbital rhytids, mid-face volume loss, and jowling. Dr. Woodward shares insights into determining the most appropriate treatment approach for patients like this.

    23 min
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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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  • Creator
    Eyetube
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Bryn Mawr Communications LLC

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