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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. 6 DAYS AGO

    Case Review: Diagnosing Proliferative and Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

    Sila Bal, MD, MPH, welcomes Vivienne Hau, MD, PhD, to review a case of a 56-year-old man with a history of ocular hypertension and type 2 diabetes who presented with mild nuclear sclerotic cataracts and a decrease in vision in both eyes. Dilated examination showed tortuous renal vasculature, scattered hemorrhages, cotton wool spots, and hard exudates in both eyes. Dr. Hau describes these clinical findings and explains next steps for diagnosing and treating this patient.

    35 min

  2. 8 NOV

    Case Review: Addressing Poor Medication Compliance With Interventional Glaucoma

    Sila Bal, MD, MPH, invites I. Paul Singh, MD, to discuss a recent case in which a 72-year-old pseudophakic patient with open-angle glaucoma inquired about alternatives to topical treatments due to compliance issues. Dr. Singh reviews the benefits of more interventional treatment options such as selective laser trabeculoplasty and drug delivery platforms and explains how he counsels patients about these options.

    28 min

  3. 7 OCT

    Case Review: Risk Factors for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

    Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD, FASRS, reviews a case of a 70-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and type-2 diabetes who presented with changes to the macula. On dilated exam, small macular drusen was observed in both eyes. Dr. Rachitskaya discusses the additional questions she would consider to better understand the patient’s risk factors for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), geographic atrophy, and more.

    33 min

  4. 24 SEPT

    Case Review: Elevated IOP and Disc Thinning

    Sila Bal, MD, MPH, invites Rachel Simpson, MD, to review a case of a 56-year-old woman who presented with elevated intraocular pressure with inferior and superior disc thinning. The patient had not undergone an eye examination in 10 years and experienced no other visual symptoms. Dr. Simpson reviews how she would proceed after these findings, describing the questions she would ask regarding family history of glaucoma and potential next steps towards treatment.

    33 min

  5. 30 AUG

    Case Review: The Six Ps of Orbital History

    Sarah A. Avila, MD, an oculoplastic and orbital surgeon, joins Sila Bal, MD, MPH, to review a case of an 8-year-old boy who presented with worsening redness and swelling of his left eyelid over 3 days. He had normal findings on dilated examination with full extraocular motility. Dr. Avila reviews her approach to these cases, describes important orbital exam findings and considerations, and highlights the ‘six Ps’ of orbital history: pain, proptosis, progression, palpitation, pulsation, and periocular changes.

    27 min

  6. 2 AUG

    Case Review: Interstitial Keratitis

    William Trattler, MD, joins Sila Bal, MD, MPH, to discuss a case of a 31-year-old woman who presented with pain and decreased vision in her right eye. Slit lamp examination revealed conjunctival injection and a unifocal area of stromal haze with no epithelial defects. Dr. Trattler explains further diagnostic strategies for this case to help determine the best treatment. He also reviews approaches to suppress inflammation in different forms of keratitis.

    33 min

  7. 8 JUL

    Case Review: Chronic Bilateral Conjunctivitis

    Beeran Meghpara, MD, joins Sila Bal, MD, MPH, to review a case in which a 16-year-old boy with a scaly rash on his elbows also presented with a 1 month history of photophobia and mucoid discharge in both eyes. Dr. Meghpara explains how he would approach a patient with this history, what questions to ask, and what diagnoses he would consider. Drs. Bal and Meghpara discuss further examination findings and relevant treatment approaches.

    26 min

  8. 27 JUN

    Case Review: Retinal Artery Occlusions

    Caroline Baumal, MD, joins Sila Bal, MD, MPH, to discuss a case in which a 53-year-old man with a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes presented with sudden painless loss of vision in his left eye. Dr. Baumal explains that a dilated exam revealed the retina had an opaque appearance with a cherry red spot, causing her to suspect central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). Listen to gain insights into additional risk factors, pathophysiology, and how to approach patients with presumed CRAO.

    24 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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © 2024 Bryn Mawr Communications LLC

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