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Performing surgery for symptomatic vitreous opacities (SVO) was once verboten in retina medicine, but the field has seen a sea-change in mindset over the past decade. In this podcast, optometric thought leader Alison Bozung, OD, is joined by an esteemed panel of retina surgeons to discuss why more retina surgeons are willing to perform vitrectomy for SVO, what it means for their patients, and how optometrists can help evaluate and identify patients for referral. 

This month on The MOD Pod, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, invites Damaris Raymondi, OD, FAAO, and Jason Besecker, OD, MS, to discuss their recent articles in Modern Optometry. Have a listen as Dr. Raymondi shares extra details about the patient experience that opened her eyes to the transformative effect that offering at-home visits can have on a patient's life. Dr. Besecker then explains why being receptive to OD-to-OD referrals enables clinicians to do what they do best—whether that be specialize in scleral lenses or dry eye or provide full scope care—while serving the best interests of their patients and establishing important relationships with colleagues in their communities. 

Check out this month's episode of The MOD Pod, where host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, chats with Bryce St. Clair, OD, about the importance of providing empathetic, patient-centered care across diverse communities. The two discuss how to learn about patient culture or religion without seeming insensitive and more. Dr. Koetting also speaks with Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, FNAP, about a condition known as neurologic dry eye, which bridges two areas she is passionate about: neuro and dry eye. They cover diagnosis, management, personalized medicine, and so much more.

In this episode of The MOD Pod, host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, welcomes guests Chris Kruthoff, OD, FAAO, and Brittany Wright, OD, MS, FAAO, who recently authored articles in the January/February issue of Modern Optometry. Dr. Koetting probes Dr. Kruthoff for more details on his piece about glaucoma and systemic health (00:37) and digs deeper on the meaning of some terms related to equitable eye health and vision care with Dr. Wright, while discussing how to identify and address barriers for the good of the public and the profession (14:50).

Happy New Year! Enjoy The MOD Pod's new format. You'll still get a recap of selected articles from the latest issue of Modern Optometry, but instead of hearing them being read by the authors, you get a lively discussion between the podcast's new host, Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and the author. In the first episode of 2024, Dr. Koetting catches up with Chris Kuc, OD, FAAO, then the two discuss his article on the latest technologies and treatments available that provide more timely patient care in the management of ocular diseases (1:32). In the second half of the episode, Dr. Koetting speaks with colleague Jessica Schiffbauer, OD, FAAO, and the two dive into more detail on managing postoperative glaucoma complications (23:13).

Julie Rodman, OD, MSc, FAAO, FORS, offers tips for differentiating between vitreomacular interface disorders (1:04); Christopher Lopez, OD, shares advice for making planning for future less overwhelming (13:37); and Ryan Corte, OD, explains how to optimize comfort and performance with multifocal contact lenses (22:58).