7 episodes
SHARED VISION Podcasts Vision Eye Institute
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- Health & Fitness
Our SHARED VISION podcast is CPD on the go, brought to you by Vision Eye Institute, one of Australia’s leading providers of ophthalmic care. Our dedicated team of surgeons combines extensive clinical expertise and a strong research program to deliver best-practice patient care. Join us as our host, optometrist Kristina Iacovangelo, who is also a Clinical Relationships Manager for Victoria, elicits clinical pearls and insights from our doctors on the topics that matter most in clinical optometric practice. Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature. All medical and surgical procedures have potential benefits and risks. Please consult an ophthalmologist for medical advice specific to your individual patients.SHARED VISION is our educational network for optometrists and GPs, which provides members with 24/7 access to a wealth of CPD resources. Not a SHARED VISION member? Join for free now: https://visioneyeinstitute.com.au/healthcare-professionals/
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Episode 5: Keratoconus co-management with Dr Alex Ioannidis and Prof Rasik Vajpayee
In this episode, we travel to the anterior segment as Dr Alex Ioannidis and Prof Rasik Vajpayee discuss the latest in keratoconus, corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) and corneal transplants. Find out when you should be referring patients for CXL and corneal transplant assessment, whether CXL can be repeated, whether CXL is recommended in keratoconic patients before cataract surgery, and red flags for chronic graft rejection – the answers might surprise you.
Dr Alex Ioannidis (VIC) is a comprehensive anterior segment surgeon, with extensive experience in the treatment of cataracts, keratoconus and other corneal conditions, and glaucoma. Read more about Dr Ioannidis here: https://bit.ly/3xG5BkN
Prof Raj Vajpayee (VIC) is a highly experienced ophthalmic surgeon who specialises in corneal conditions and corneal transplants, refractive surgery and laser cataract surgery. Read more about Prof Vajpayee here: https://bit.ly/3HDwHxR
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature. All medical and surgical procedures have potential benefits and risks. Please consult an ophthalmologist for medical advice specific to your individual patients. -
Episode 4: Paediatrics co-management with Dr Ed Boets and Dr Christolyn Raj
It’s paediatrics time! Dr Ed Boets and Dr Christolyn Raj tackle myopia and amblyopia, complete with tips and tricks to help you feel more confident when seeing these patients in your optometric practice. Myopia: the importance of good refraction, the dos and don’ts of atropine, to contact lens or not, and balancing device use in a modern world. Amblyopia: sequential vs simultaneous treatment to maintain stereopsis, the practicalities of patching and atropine, and useful ideas for near exercises.
Dr Ed Boets (QLD) is a highly experienced cataract surgeon and general ophthalmologist with a special interest in paediatrics, strabismus and glaucoma. Read more about Dr Boets here: https://bit.ly/3n1Z0MI
Dr Christolyn Raj (VIC) is a prominent figure in paediatric ophthalmology and retinal medicine, as well as an experienced cataract surgeon. Read more about Dr Raj here: https://bit.ly/2H24bKt
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature. All medical and surgical procedures have potential benefits and risks. Please consult an ophthalmologist for medical advice specific to your individual patients. -
Episode 3 (Part 1): Oculoplastics co-management with Dr Lewis Levitz and Dr Nima Pakrou
Dr Lewis Levitz and Dr Nima Pakrou join host Kristina Iacovangelo to delve into the world of oculoplastics beyond lumps and bumps. Listen to their systematic approach to working up out-of-the-ordinary cases, including how to decide whether a ptosis patient should be referred to an oculoplastic surgeon, neuro-ophthalmologist or the emergency department.
Dr Lewis Levitz (VIC) is a highly experienced cataract surgeon and general ophthalmologist with a special interest in oculoplastics. He is also the National Medical Director of Vision Eye Institute. Read more about Dr Levitz here: https://bit.ly/39pKWZW
Dr Nima Pakrou (VIC) is an experienced ophthalmic surgeon with subspecialty expertise in medical retina, cataract surgery, eyelid surgery and intraocular inflammation. Read more about Dr Pakrou here: https://bit.ly/3sBAkOb
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature. All medical and surgical procedures have potential benefits and risks. Please consult an ophthalmologist for medical advice specific to your individual patients. -
Episode 3 (Part 2): Oculoplastics co-management with Dr Lewis Levitz and Dr Nima Pakrou
Are you confident working up a Bell’s palsy patient? If not, this episode is for you. Dr Lewis Levitz and Dr Nima Pakrou pick up where they left off in part 1, with a discussion on facial palsies, before tackling periocular oedema and thyroid eye disease.
Dr Lewis Levitz (VIC) is a highly experienced cataract surgeon and general ophthalmologist with a special interest in oculoplastics. He is also the National Medical Director of Vision Eye Institute. Read more about Dr Levitz here: https://bit.ly/39pKWZW
Dr Nima Pakrou (VIC) is an experienced ophthalmic surgeon with subspecialty expertise in medical retina, cataract surgery, eyelid surgery and intraocular inflammation. Read more about Dr Pakrou here: https://bit.ly/3sBAkOb
Follow Vision Eye Institute online:
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature. All medical and surgical procedures have potential benefits and risks. Please consult an ophthalmologist for medical advice specific to your individual patients. -
Episode 2 (Part 1): Cataract surgery co-management with Dr Rushmia Karim and Dr Christolyn Raj
In part 1 of this episode, Dr Rushmia Karim and Dr Christolyn Raj use real-life cases to explore some of the complexities around cataract surgery, including the importance of a tailored and collaborative approach to lens selection and whether a pre-operative multifocal contact lens trial is useful for interested patients.
Dr Rushmia Karim (NSW) is a skilled paediatric ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon with a special interest in neuro-ophthalmology. Read more about Dr Karim here: https://bit.ly/3igAK4z
Dr Christolyn Raj (VIC) is a prominent figure in retinal medicine, and an experienced cataract surgeon and paediatric ophthalmologist. Read more about Dr Raj here: https://bit.ly/2H24bKt
Follow Vision Eye Institute online:
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2mxfz7l
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2mySQbb
Instagram: https://bit.ly/2kt0YZQ
Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature. All medical and surgical procedures have potential benefits and risks. Please consult an ophthalmologist for medical advice specific to your individual patients. -
Episode 2 (Part 2): Cataract surgery co-management with Dr Rushmia Karim and Dr Christolyn Raj
Part 2 of this episode sees Dr Rushmia Karim and Dr Christolyn Raj continue to discuss complex cataract scenarios, including situations where there is co-occurring amblyopia or a reliance on one eye for vision.
Dr Rushmia Karim (NSW) is a skilled paediatric ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon with a special interest in neuro-ophthalmology. Read more about Dr Karim here: https://bit.ly/3igAK4z
Dr Christolyn Raj (VIC) is a prominent figure in retinal medicine, and an experienced cataract surgeon and paediatric ophthalmologist. Read more about Dr Raj here: https://bit.ly/2H24bKt
Follow Vision Eye Institute online:
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2mxfz7l
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2mySQbb
Instagram: https://bit.ly/2kt0YZQ
Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature. All medical and surgical procedures have potential benefits and risks. Please consult an ophthalmologist for medical advice specific to your individual patients.