The Cornea Corner

Priscilla Chang and Chawan Rasheed
  • 5.0 (7)
  • MEDICINE

A podcast about unraveling anterior segment diseases, application of specialty contact lenses, and a splash of other things through the eyes of 2 recent optometry graduates. We’re your hosts: Priscilla Chang and Chawan Rasheed. Join in on our discussion!

Episodes

  1. 09/27/2021

    Ep 12: What is dry eyes?

    Have you ever sat down and read the TFOS DEWS 2 report?  We decided to go back to the OG report and break down its components and we are starting off with the definition- you have to define it to manage and treat it!  https://www.tfosdewsreport.org/ thecorneacorner.com

    26 min

  2. 06/26/2021

    Ep 11: Myopia Management - Pt 2

    It is time to invite our first guest & dear friend, Dr. Jasmeen Bhangu, onto our podcast! She is the 20-21 Ocular Surface and Specialty Contact Lens Resident at a successful private practice in Seattle, WA. Join us in an informative discussion about how she manages her myopia control patients. You won't want to miss her tips on this topic! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts:  Leave a note with us through our Contact page.  Email us at thecorneacorner@gmail.com  Share/connect with this show on Instagram @thecorneacorner To help out the show:  Leave a review on iTunes  Follow us on your favorite podcasting app  Leave us a voice message/question here  Share a case you want us to discuss

    59 min

  3. 05/09/2021

    Ep 10: Intro to Myopia Management - Pt 1

    Do you know about myopia and the various ways to manage myopia from progressing? Listen as we review some of the research that supports the various methods doctors use today!  Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note with us through our Contact page. Email us at thecorneacorner@gmail.com Share/connect with this show on Instagram @thecorneacorner To help out the show: Leave a review on iTunes Follow us on your favorite podcasting app Leave us a voice message/question here Share a case you want us to discuss

    51 min

  4. 04/07/2021

    Ep 9: Impact of Cosmetics Pt 2

    Time for the second half of the Cosmetics episode! We begin discussing a couple interesting cases (photos will soon be posted!) and our experience with a couple of the popular cosmetic trends that was mentioned in Pt 1. We also provide different makeup removing options, popular lid wipes, and apps/resources that can help you and your patients identify harmful product ingredients! Please visit https://www.thecorneacorner.com/blog/2021/12/ep9-impact-of-cosmetics-y4mk9 for resources and bibliography.

    31 min

  5. 03/26/2021

    Ep 8: Impact of Cosmetics Pt 1

    Are you curious about what some of the new cosmetic services such as brow tinting, eyelash curling, magnetic lashes, and microblading entail? In this episode, we will be discussing various popular beauty trends, the impact they have on our ocular/adnexal health, and how the FDA plays a role (or not....) with regulating them! Tune into this first of a two part episode! Please visit https://www.thecorneacorner.com/blog/2021/12/ep-8-impact-of-cosmetics for resources and bibliography.

    1h 10m

  6. 02/12/2021

    Ep 7: Contact lens hygiene

    Show love to those eyes by learning about what's in those multipurpose solutions (MPS) for contacts!  Let's deep dive into the components and review how to answer the question: what's the difference between all the brands?  Priscilla and Chawan review MPS/various enzymatic cleaners for soft vs GP contacts, discuss the pros/cons of MPS vs Hydrogen Peroxide care systems and learn about the Staining Wars.  Please see https://www.thecorneacorner.com/blog/2020/12/ep-7-contact-lens-hygiene for resources and bibliography. Resources for this episode include the 2020 Tyler's Quarterly solutions pages and make up compatible brands, and a summary of all MPS on the market, and their unique features!

    1h 6m

  7. 01/01/2021

    Ep 6: 2020 in Review- New Releases

    Priscilla and Chawan review their 2020 highlights/low lights and discuss eye care products that came out this year. Listen to see if you know about all of them!  Topics discussed include:  COVID 19 impacts on dry eyes (MADE), eye banks New myopia control lenses: MiSight, Arise, Moon Lenses New soft contact lenses: INFUSE 1 day, Precision 1 day, Biotrue ONE day with an expanded parameter, Biofinity Toric MF New scleral contact lenses: Ares Scleral New scleral lens filling solution: Nutrifill New eye drops: Upneeq, Teprotumumab, Optase, Refresh Digital, Pataday,  Zerviate, EYsuVIS Let's chat in 2021! Happy New Year! Share/connect with this show on Instagram @thecorneacorner Leave us a voice message/question/case here Visit us at thecorneacorner.com

    53 min

  8. 12/19/2020

    Ep 5: Getting Started with Scleral Lenses

    This episode provides a great overview of how to fit and assess scleral contact lenses. We discuss strategic ways to evaluate a scleral lens and a few of the common complications that can arise with them. Join us in learning more about this hot topic in the specialty contact lens world!

    1h 10m

  9. 11/10/2020

    Ep 4: Drops and Kones (Keratoconus)

    Happy World Keratoconus Day!  We discuss this corneal condition, new ways for early diagnosis, and review supportive organizations to connect your patients with!  Please see www.thecorneacorner.com/blog/2020/11/episode-4-keratoconus for resources and bibliography. Resources for this episode include a Patient Resources page and examples of slit lamp documentation!

    53 min

  10. 11/06/2020

    Ep 3: The Five (Possibly Six?) Layers of the Cornea

    In this episode, Chawan and Priscilla briefly discuss the new FTC amendment to the Contact Lens Rule and also break down the unique properties of each corneal layer.

    39 min

  11. 10/21/2020

    Ep 2: Halloween Contact Lenses

    Have you ever wondered about the regulation behind those frightening Halloween contact lenses?  Listen to this episode to learn more about it and the spooky complications that could occur with non-FDA approved lenses!

    24 min
  12. Ep 1: Who are we?

    10/07/2020

    Ep 1: Who are we?

    Two recent optometrists and friends IRL, Priscilla Chang and Chawan Rasheed, get ready to start this new series called The Cornea Corner. They share their whys for the podcast and invite you to follow along their growth and journey to demystify topics in the cornea and contact lens world! instagram.com/thecorneacorner

    16 min
  • 12 Episodes

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About

A podcast about unraveling anterior segment diseases, application of specialty contact lenses, and a splash of other things through the eyes of 2 recent optometry graduates. We’re your hosts: Priscilla Chang and Chawan Rasheed. Join in on our discussion!

Information

  • Creator
    Priscilla Chang and Chawan Rasheed
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Priscilla Chang and Chawan Rasheed
  • Show Website
    The Cornea Corner