Experts InSight

American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Practical, topical conversations with experts across the spectrum of ophthalmology. Subscribe for the latest information, evidence-based practice standards, and innovations in eye care, from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

  1. 12/26/2025

    How Screen Time Affects Children's Vision Health

    Drs. Roni Levin and Laura Enyedi join host Dr. Ben Young to review what we know about screen time for kids and its impact on visual development and general health.  Today's episode draws largely from the EyeNet article, "Screen Time and Kids' Eye Health," which appeared in the December 2025 issue. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

    34 min

  2. 12/11/2025

    Good Days Chronic Disease Fund Updates

    Drs. Priya Vakharia and Sarwar Zahid join host Dr. Jay Sridhar to discuss the history, major recent changes, and future of the Good Days Chronic Disease Fund as it pertains to medical management of patients with retinal disease. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

    20 min

  3. 11/30/2025

    Uncovering the Patient Experience of Thyroid Eye Disease

    Although severe thyroid eye disease (TED) is easily recognizable, mild TED may go undiagnosed for months if not longer. In today's episode, Dr. Vivek Patel joins host Dr. Amanda Redfern to share how he uncovers subtle signs and symptoms of TED that can lead to a quicker diagnosis and the treatments that make a meaningful impact on quality of life. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

    26 min

  4. 11/19/2025

    CMS Cuts Rock Ophthalmology: Act Now!

    The unprecedented payment cuts that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) proposed over the summer were finalized on October 31. The disastrous impact on cataract surgery reimbursements alone will amount to an 11% reduction in payment. In today's emergency episode, host Dr. Andrew Pouw welcomes back three guests to rally ophthalmologists to take action: Dr. John McAllister, the Academy's Secretary for Federal Affairs; Brandy Keys, the Academy's Director of Health Policy; and Rebecca Hyder, the Academy's Vice President of Government Affairs.  Physicians shouldn't have to choose between staying open and serving their Medicare patients. Congress needs to hear directly from ophthalmologists like you before these cuts are enacted. Please, make your voice heard. Use this easy form to reach Congress. Essential Academy Resources: Contact Congress Now: www.aao.org/act-now Summary of CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Past podcast episode: CMS Cuts Rock Ophthalmology For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

    15 min

  5. 11/13/2025

    A Roadmap to Improving Emergency Treatment of Ocular Trauma

    In this call to action, Drs. Robert Mazzoli, Stuart Seiff, and Jon Perlstein share the scope of issues surrounding ophthalmic trauma care in the United States and a roadmap for improving it, including how we can translate experiences from the military into our own set of Damage Control Ophthalmology (DCO) guidelines. Referenced article: A Call to Action and Roadmap for Improving Emergency Treatment of Ophthalmic Trauma in the United States For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

    49 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    Pediatric Cataract Surgery

    Drs. Michelle Cabrera and Alejandra de Alba join host Dr. Ben Young to discuss the finer points of what makes pediatric cataract surgery so challenging—because it's not "just" scaled-down adult cataract surgery. Referenced article: Management of Infantile and Childhood Retinopathies: Optimized Pediatric Pars Plana Vitrectomy Sclerotomy Nomogram For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

    1h 2m

  7. 10/16/2025

    When We Err: The Ethics of and Approaches to Medical Disclosure

    Dr. Thomas Gallagher joins host Dr. Amanda Redfern to share how to ethically and effectively disclose medical errors to patients. During the past 20 years, Dr. Gallagher's research has explored the intersection of healthcare quality, accountability, and communication. He has led a variety projects focused on the optimal response to adverse events and errors in healthcare, and developing systematic programs for preventing and responding to such events. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

    54 min

  8. 10/02/2025

    Micropulse Laser Therapy for Glaucoma

    Drs. Marc Toeteberg-Harms and Soshian Sarrafpour join host Dr. Andrew Pouw to discuss micropulse transscleral laser therapy for glaucoma, a less invasive procedure compared with traditional continuous-wave cyclophotocoagulation. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

    59 min
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Practical, topical conversations with experts across the spectrum of ophthalmology. Subscribe for the latest information, evidence-based practice standards, and innovations in eye care, from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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  • Creator
    American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
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    © Copyright 2023 American Academy of Ophthalmology
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