BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast
Bruno Fernandes and Shawn Maloney
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Authentic conversations about the knowledge gaps in ophthalmology and eye care, with guests hailing from ophthalmology and optometry clinics, vision research labs, industry, private companies, and the low vision community.
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Jun 29, 2022
Navigating and overcoming challenges of everyday life as a visually impaired person - Dagmar Jamieson
In this episode our guest is Dagmar Jamieson, a mentor and life coach at CNIB. We discuss the challenges in everyday life as a visually impaired person, how that affects our social skills, are there any professional limitations and how does Dagmar cope with all those challenges.
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Jun 23, 2022
Improving the way we manage glaucoma patients - Ariel Cao
Ariel Cao is the president/CEO and co-founder of Injectsense. We talked about the current challenges in the management of patients with glaucoma, still one of the major causes of blindness worldwide. Cao and his team developed an implantable intraocular device that can continuously monitor intraocular pressure. By providing accurate, clinically actionable information, physicians will be able to individualize therapeutic interventions for each patient, properly assess the effectiveness of glaucoma therapy, and ultimately avoid blindness.
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Jun 9, 2022
Differences between generic and branded eye drops - Dr. Andrew Meagher
In this episode, we review differences in regulatory requirements for branded and generic therapeutic agents, and how these differences can manifest in eye care. Dr. Andrew Meagher sheds light on the subject using IOP-lowering glaucoma drops as an example.
Drawing on his experience in the clinic and keen attention to scientific detail, Dr. Meagher shares knowledge as Associate Professor at the Salus University, School of Optometry.
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Apr 27, 2022
Instilling the call for humanitarian service - Dr. Bradley Farris
In this episode, we had the chance to talk with Dr. Farris about his charitable work in eye care both in the United States and internationally. For the past 20 years, he has led a team annually from Dean McGee Eye Institute to develop academic exchange and work with the local residency-training programs in China. He has done the same in Africa for the past 11 years.
Dr. Farris is the 2021 recipient of the Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma and Dean McGee Eye Institute.
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Apr 21, 2022
From the operating room to the C-suite in pharma - Dr. Jay Duker
Dr. Duker is an accomplished ophthalmologist, that is now the Chief Operating Officer of EyePoint Pharma, a biotech company that develops sustained-release medications to treat serious ocular disorders. We talked about his career path and what motivated him to move from a clinical to an executive position. For the 21 years before he took the COO position at EyePoint, Dr. Duker was the Director of the New England Eye Center (NEEC) and Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Tufts Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Duker received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. He completed a residency and fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and ocular oncology at the Wills Eye Hospital.
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Apr 13, 2022
Art beyond what we can see - Dr. John Kennedy
What might come as a surprise to most people is that the visually impaired can draw!
Dr. Kennedy is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto and is especially interested in the theory of pictures drawn by people who are blind. The key idea is that lines in outline drawings mean the same thing to the sighted and people who are blind -- edges of surfaces, such as profiles of people and corners of cubes. These shapes are understood via touch as well as vision. We also talked about how drawing kits are now made available free to all children who are blind in the US and his book on the topic: Drawing and the Blind: Pictures to Touch.
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Apr 6, 2022
Flying Eye Hospital, Telemedicine, and AI to cure blindness - Dr. Hunter Cherwek
In this episode, we learned how Orbis International is much more than a flying hospital. Using the latest technologies such as AI and telemedicine, Dr. Hunter Cherwek is leading a global initiative to train ophthalmologists and help eliminate avoidable blindness in low-resource communities.
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Mar 28, 2022
Google’s Approach to Eyecare - Dr. Christian Gutierrez
Christian is the Head of Digital Therapeutics and Director of Business Development at Twenty Twenty Therapeutics, a joint venture between Verily Life Sciences, an Alphabet company, and Santen, a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company. We talked about the company’s vision to eliminate preventable blindness with technology that empowers patients to care for their own vision between doctors’ visits.
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Mar 20, 2022
Fighting Cancer, Playing Music, and Promoting Science - Dr. Gail Seigel
Dr. Seigel is an accomplished researcher, helping to develop more efficient ways to treat retinoblastoma. We also had the chance to chat about her role in the Rochester NY March for Science, a global movement that aims to promote science for the common good and equitable access to scientific education and opportunities.
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Mar 8, 2022
The Current State Of Research For New Therapies To Treat Retinitis Pigmentosa - Dr. Bill Stell
In this episode, Dr. Bill Stell gives a comprehensive overview of the most promising clinical research and potential treatments for inherited retinal diseases, including Retinitis Pigmentosa. Dr. Stell further explores avenues for retired researchers and clinicians to continue helping patients and mentoring young professionals.
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Mar 1, 2022
How Virtual Reality Is Being Used To Treat Amblyopia - Dr. Dennis Levi
In this episode, Dr. Dennis Levi provides an in-depth overview of the causes and treatment options for patients with Amblyopia. Dr. Levi highlights how virtual reality and perceptual learning are becoming increasingly important in optimizing stereovision.
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Feb 22, 2022
How CRISPR Is Being Used To Treat Blinding Eye Diseases - Dr. Mark Pennesi
In this episode, Dr. Mark Pennesi provides an overview of inherited retinal dystrophies and how CRISPR is being used to edit DNA in the eyes of patients. Dr. Pennesi further shares recent research findings from a clinical trial using CRISPR to treat patients with Leber Congenital Amaurosis.
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Feb 15, 2022
Living Life At The Edge Of Your Comfort Zone - Anthony Ferraro
In this episode, Anthony Ferraro shares the story of his journey from being diagnosed with Leber Congenital Amaurosis — a rare and blinding eye disease — to training for the 2024 Paralympic Games. In recent years, Anthony has gained an incredible following on social media as an inspiring athlete, amateur musician, and overall beacon of positivity.
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Feb 8, 2022
How The Foundation Fighting Blindness Is Accelerating Research and Therapies For Blinding Retinal Diseases - Dr. Jacque Duncan
In this episode, Dr. Jacque Duncan provides an overview of how The Foundation Fighting Blindness is funding critical research that could impact millions of patients with inherited and degenerative retinal diseases. Dr. Duncan further describes her research focus which aims to preserve vision and stimulate visual function.
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Feb 1, 2022
The Evolution Of Managing Corneal Diseases, The Cleveland Eye Bank Foundation, and More - Dr. Allen Roth
In this episode, Ophthalmologist Dr. Allen Roth gives an overview of corneal disease management and how these practices have changed in recent years. Dr. Roth also discusses his role as President of The Cleveland Eye Bank Foundation, highlighting cutting-edge research supported by the Foundation and explaining how the community can get involved.
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Jan 28, 2022
The Global Issue of Refractive Error - Dr. Arthur Cummings
Uncorrected refractive errors (i.e. myopia) represents almost half of the 2.2 billion people who are visually impaired worldwide. Dr. Cummings believes one of the best ways to address the problem is through refractive surgery. He founded The College of Refractive Surgery with the goal of helping more doctors, and bring the benefits of refractive surgery to more people.
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Jan 25, 2022
A Renaissance Man on a Mission to Fight Blindness - Bjorn Stenvers
Mr. Stenvers works as a Director at the Eye Care Foundation while also working for the International Council of Museums, advising at UNESCO World Heritage and teaching at the Amsterdam University of the Arts and the Presidential program for Ministers of RANEPA in Russia. In this episode, we discuss how those seemingly distant roles are actually somehow related, and the skills he acquired during the years are being used to help the +200 million people with visual disabilities in developing countries.
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Jan 21, 2022
Helping the Visually Impaired Join the Workforce - Kirk Adams
As the president and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind, Dr. Kirk Adams is a leader in the field of blindness and is committed to pursuing strategic relationships with peers, policymakers, employers, and other influencers to create a more inclusive and accessible world for the more than 20 million Americans with vision loss.
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Jan 14, 2022
Inventing Optical Coherence Tomography: A Story Of Curiosity and Collaboration - Dr. Joel Schuman
In this episode, Dr. Joel Schuman gives a detailed overview of how a team of collaborators from diverse academic backgrounds developed Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), a technology that was a leap forward in the field of Ophthalmology. Dr. Schuman further explores how curiosity lies at the center of his motivation to continue discovering and innovating even after co-developing a breakthrough medical technology.
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Jan 7, 2022
The Ophthalmology Foundation: Educating a Global Community Of Leaders and Eye Care Professionals - Dr. David Pyott
In this episode, Dr. David Pyott shares insights and lessons learned as the former Chairman of the Board and CEO of Allergan. David further details the genesis of The Ophthalmology Foundation, highlighting the importance of education and maintaining a global perspective in order to improve eye care and advance the preservation and restoration of vision for all.
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Dec 10, 2021
No Need For Sight When You Have a Vision - Lex Gillette
Lex Gillette, five-time Paralympian and 2020 Tokyo silver medalist in long jump, shares his experience from a young boy with sudden vision loss to world-class athlete. Lex gives an overview of his training, the importance of having the right mindset, and how anybody with a vision can do more than most dream is possible.
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Dec 6, 2021
Spark Therapeutics: Gene Therapy For Inherited Retinal Disease - Jay Newman
Jay Newman, Head of U.S. Commercial at Spark Therapeutics provides a detailed overview of gene therapy for inherited retinal disease. Jay discusses the challenges associated with gaining regulatory approval and how this approval has impacted the company and the low vision community at large.
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Nov 26, 2021
Low Vision, Building a Successful Career, and The Evolution Of Adaptive Technologies - Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai
Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai shares his experience as a visually impaired student who was fast tracked through high school and entered university at age 15, highlighting the numerous challenges and the benefit of a growth mindset. Dr. Sukhai further describes new initiatives in low vision research and shares advice for people who are striving for success in life and work while dealing with a visual impairment.
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Nov 20, 2021
Stem Cell Therapies, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Pathways Of Care In Ophthalmology - Dr. Brian Ballios
Ophthalmologist and vision science researcher Dr. Brian Ballios provides an overview of stem cell therapies for inherited retinal diseases, including Retinitis Pigmentosa. Dr. Ballios further discusses the importance of genetic testing, highlighting that knowledge of a patient's underlying mutation is often required to access clinical trials and approved therapies.
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Nov 13, 2021
How The Retina Changes With Age and What You Can Do About It - Dr. Yves Sauvé
In this episode, Ophthalmology and visual science researcher Dr. Yves Sauvé gives an overview of how vision works in the eye and in the brain, highlighting normal and pathological changes in these structures that can alter the visual experience. Dr. Sauvé further describes modifiable lifestyle factors that can influence vision as we age, as well as various related topics that he covers in depth in his book, "Feeling the Meaning Of Life".
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Nov 5, 2021
Clinical Trials In Ophthalmology: One Doctor’s Unique Perspective - Dr. Carlos Quezada Ruiz
In this episode, Dr. Carlos Quezada Ruiz describes the evolution and challenges of clinical trials from his unique perspective as an active retina specialist who also oversees modules of some of the world’s most impactful clinical trials in Ophthalmology in his role as Senior Medical Director at Genentech. Dr. Quezada Ruiz further highlights the importance of a patient-centric approach for everyone working in the field of Ophthalmology, including industry professionals, basic scientists, and clinicians.
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Oct 26, 2021
An Insider Perspective Into the World of Scientific Publishing - Dr. Arun Singh
For this episode, Bruno was joined by Dr. Rubens Belfort as a guest editor to have a candid conversation with Dr. Arun Singh. Dr. Singh has more than 250 articles published in peer reviewed journals. He is the editor of British Journal of Ophthalmology, and a manuscript reviewer for 14 national and international journals. We dove into the intricacies of scientific publications, discussing what works, and what can be improved.
http://broadeye.org/singh/
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Oct 19, 2021
Cornea and External Disease, the Importance of Great Mentors and Giving Back - Dr. Allan Slomovic
In this episode, Dr. Allan Slomovic provides a high level overview of current and emerging therapies for corneal and ocular surface diseases. Dr. Slomovic further shares stories of mentorship and philanthropy, as well as a very personal experience with COVID-19 as a patient himself.
More information about the guest here.
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Oct 15, 2021
COVID-19 and The Low Vision Community: Perspectives Of A Congenitally Blind Researcher - Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai
Dr. Sukhai shares his journey from congenitally blind newborn to visually impaired biomedical researcher with a deep passion for science and inclusion. Dr. Sukhai further highlights recent research data surrounding the impact of COVID-19 on people with low vision.
http://broadeye.org/mahadeo/
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Oct 12, 2021
How the Glaucoma Research Foundation Has Impacted Patient Care For More Than Four Decades - Tom Brunner
Tom Brunner, President and CEO of Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF), shares the history of ophthalmic laser technology and how he ended up leading a global organization dedicated to funding promising Glaucoma research. Tom further provides a detailed overview of Glaucoma onset and progression, highlighting risk factors and the importance of early diagnosis. Some of the most significant clinical trials in Glaucoma in recent decades—funded by GRF—are also discussed.
http://broadeye.org/brunner/
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Oct 1, 2021
Corneal Stem Cell Treatment, Paralympic Skiing and Blindness VS Low Vision - Mike May
Mike May is the Chief Evangelist at Goodmaps, founder of the Sendero group, a paralympic World Record holder in downhill skiing, and a serial entrepreneur who regained some vision after 43 years of blindness thanks to a novel corneal stem cell therapy. Mike discusses the impact of regaining some vision, highlighting the need for a diverse skill set to thrive in business, sports and life.
http://broadeye.org/mikemay/
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Sep 24, 2021
Blind Chess: Stories From Three Time US Champion Jim Thoune
In this episode, Jim Thoune describes his journey from a young boy who lost his vision due to Retinoblastoma to becoming a world class blind chess competitor. Jim discusses highlights from his career, how parents can help their blind children succeed, his passion for scuba diving, and much more.
http://broadeye.org/thoune/
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Sep 17, 2021
Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment, and The Importance Of Early Diagnosis - Dr. Charles Wykoff
In this episode, Surgical and Medical Retina Specialist Dr. Charles Wykoff gives a detailed overview of Diabetic Retinopathy, with a particular focus on the importance of screening and early diagnosis to prevent blindness. Dr. Wykoff further discusses current treatments and therapies, his group's latest research findings, and how technology is changing the landscape for Diabetic Retinopathy and other ophthalmic diseases.
http://broadeye.org/wykoff/
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Sep 9, 2021
Retinal Disease: New Horizons In the Bio-chemistry Of Vision - Dr. Stephen Redenti
Dr. Stephen Redenti, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The City University of New York, provides an overview of critical signaling processes that can shed light on retinal health and the origins of degenerative retinal disease. Dr. Redenti explores how decades of research into the biochemistry of tumor metastasis is now informing novel therapeutic approaches that aim to improve the success of stem cell therapies for Retinitis Pigmentosa and other ophthalmic diseases.
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Sep 3, 2021
Age-related Macular Degeneration, Supplementation, and Key Research Findings in the Field of Ocular Nutrition - Prof. John Nolan
Professor John Nolan, Founder and Director of the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland (NRCI), explores the current research in the field of ocular nutrition, highlighting the potential for three specific carotenoids to significantly impact vision in patients with Age-related Macular Degeneration as well as the general adult population. Prof. Nolan further discusses why better regulatory oversight is needed for ocular health supplements, as well as key research findings that every optometrist and ophthalmologist should understand.
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Aug 30, 2021
Skiing Blind: Mac Marcoux On The Need For Speed, Chasing Medals and Having Fun
Macmilton "Mac" Marcoux is a Canadian Paralympic alpine skier who has collected many Olympic medals and world titles at only 24 years. He started skiing at the age of four but started to lose his sight due to Stargardt disease and became legally blind in 2007. That never stopped him from continuing to pursue his passions and dreams.
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Aug 24, 2021
Amblyopia, Strabismus, and VR-based Visual Fields - Dr. Benjamin T. Backus From Vivid Vision
In this episode, Vivid Vision's Chief Science Officer Dr. Benjamin T. Backus explains how his company's technology has been used to treat Amblyopia and Strabismus using custom-built software integrated into portable VR headsets. Dr. Backus further highlights an unmet need for at-home visual field tests and how Vivid Vision is making this a reality.
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Aug 20, 2021
Low Vision and Technology; How eSight Is Bridging the Gap To Bring Sight To the Visually Imparied
In this episode, eSight user and coach Richard Weatherford and company CCO Brian McCollum provide an overview of eSight technology and how it can be life-changing for people with poor central vision due to degenerative retinal disease. The guests explore use cases for the technology, how the core offering has evolved over time, and how people living with low vision can connect with the company to demo the latest model.
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Aug 13, 2021
The evolution and Future Of Accessibility At Google - Laura Allen
Laura Allen - Head of Strategy, Accessibility, and Disability Inclusion at Google - shares her journey from 10-year-old child with unexplained vision loss to a leader and force for change in the world of accessible technology. Laura further highlights some of the accessibility initiatives at Google that are close to heart as well as what she believes the future of accessibility will look like in the years ahead.
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Aug 5, 2021
Glaucoma: Causes, Risk Factors and Treatment Approaches - Dr. Hady Saheb
Dr. Hady Saheb, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of Glaucoma Fellowship at McGill University, offers a detailed overview of Glaucoma. This informative discussion covers Glaucoma causes and risk factors, as well as a deep dive into the evolution of disease diagnosis and management.
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Jul 30, 2021
Choroideremia, Ocular Genetics and the Importance of Great Mentors - Dr. Ian MacDonald
Dr. Ian MacDonald, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Alberta, provides a detailed overview of the current state of genetic therapies for degenerative retinal diseases. Dr. MacDonald further describes Choroideremia, including disease pathology, prognosis, and potential treatment avenues. Finally, Dr. MacDonald explains his reaction to being nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists, pointing out some of his own remarkable mentors throughout his career.
http://broadeye.org/ian/
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Jul 26, 2021
Retinitis Pigmentosa - The Potential for Mutation-Independent Therapy - Dr. José-Alain Sahel
In this episode, we interview Dr. José-Alain Sahel, the chair and Distinguished Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, director of the UPMC Eye Center, and the Eye and Ear Foundation Endowed Chair of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sahel provides an in-depth overview of optogenetics, including the current state of research and clinical trials. A detailed discussion about his team's recent publication in Nature Medicine highlights the potential sight-restoring impact that novel optogenetic therapies can have for patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa and potentially other degenerative retinal conditions.
http://broadeye.org/sahel/
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Jul 23, 2021
Strabismus, Amblyopia and the Rise Of Telemedicine In Pediatric Ophthalmology - Dr. Sudha Nallasamy
Dr. Sudha Nallasamy, Assistant Professor at Keck School of Medicine of USC and Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, gives a detailed overview of strabismus, including why early diagnosis is critical. Dr. Nallasamy further describes her recent publication that highlights the reproducibility of clinical findings and management plans using telemedicine in a pediatric ophthalmology setting.
http://broadeye.org/nallasamy/
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Jul 19, 2021
Rare Ophthalmic Diseases and the Ability to Collect, Manage and Share Patient Health Data - MyEyeSite
Dr. Andrew Webster, Lead of Genetics Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Chair of Molecular Ophthalmology at University College London, and Nick Nettleton, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Loft Digital, provide a detailed overview of how MyEyeSite is changing the information landscape for rare ophthalmic diseases. The guests highlight how the MyEyeSite platform is bridging information gaps and enabling for better patient care while simultaneously creating a vast repository of information for researchers of rare ophthalmic diseases.
http://broadeye.org/myeyesite/
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Jul 12, 2021
How Ophthalmology and General Medicine Intersect - Dr. Caitlin Reimer and Ophthalmologist Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft
Guest interviewer Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft interviews Dr. Caitlin Reimer to discuss the relationships, interactions, and overlap between an Ophthalmologist and a Family Doctor. They deep dive into Thyroid Disease, Diabetes, headaches, and how the eye can tell us what is going on in the rest of our body.
http://broadeye.org/caitlin/
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Jul 2, 2021
Color Blindness and What Patients Can Do - Mark Mattison-Shupnick from Enchroma
Mark Mattison-Shupnick, master optician and COO at Enchroma, explains the different types of color deficiency, genetic or acquired, and its prevalence. Because colors are one of the first things we learn, kids with an undiagnosed condition can really struggle. We further discussed how special glasses with color filtering lenses can help them see colors again.
https://broadeye.org/enchroma
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Jun 28, 2021
Uveitis, Autoimmune Retinitis and the Reality Of Ocular Inflammatory Conditions - Dr. Enzo Castiglione
Dr. Enzo Castiglione, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Chile, shares a detailed overview of Uveitis, including causes, symptoms, and treatment approaches. Dr. Castiglione also provides an overview of Autoimmune Retinitis, a rare disease in which the patient’s own immune system attacks retinal proteins, leading to loss of vision.
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Jun 22, 2021
Retinopathy of Prematurity, Early Development of Vision, and What Parents Need To Know - Dr. Evangelina Esposito
Dr. Evangelina Esposito MD, ChM, an Argentina-based Retina Specialist, and Professor of Ophthalmology, shares a detailed overview of how the vision processing develops from infancy through adulthood, highlighting important signs and symptoms of ocular conditions in children that parents should understand. Dr. Esposito further explains the causes, treatment, and prognosis of Retinopathy of Prematurity.
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Jun 14, 2021
Eye Care: The Critical Role of Ophthalmic Technicians - Ashley Alexander
Ashley Alexander, a certified ophthalmic technician based in Ontario, Canada, discusses the art and science of working with patients in an ophthalmology clinic. Ashley describes the various tests performed by an ophthalmic technician, lessons learned from working in a low vision clinic, and the benefits and drawbacks of working in private practice.
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Jun 7, 2021
Helping the Blind To See: Stories and Lessons Learned - Dr. Robert Greenberg
Dr. Robert Greenberg, current Chairman and CEO of the Alfred Mann Foundation and former CEO of Second Sight Medical Products, shares his experience at the helm of one of the world’s most innovative medical device companies. Dr. Greenberg discusses lessons learned while working at the FDA and the Alfred Mann Foundation, as well as challenges faced while building the world’s most advanced retinal implant to treat patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa.
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May 31, 2021
Retinal Detachments, Corneal Ulcers and Other Ocular Emergencies – Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft
Ophthalmologist Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft shares a basic overview of the causes, risk factors, and treatments associated with an array of ocular emergencies, including corneal ulcers, acute angle closure glaucoma, vascular occlusion, giant cell arteritis, retinal tears and detachment, and ocular trauma.
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May 25, 2021
Low Vision Rehabilitation, Deafblind International and Creating a Continuum Of Care In Ophthalmology – Dr. Walter Wittich
Dr. Walter Wittich discusses his role as chair of Deafblind International Research Network, highlighting the purpose of the organization, and how it is serving people across the globe. Dr. Wittich further explores the realm of low vision rehabilitation, including his journey in the field, current gaps in communication and training, and what the future of the field might look like and the unique challenges it may face.
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May 18, 2021
Retinal Oximetry For Early Diagnosis - Dr. Patrick Sauvageau From Zilia
Dr. Patrick Sauvageau, OD, MSc, CEO & Co-Founder of Zilia, a medical company, discusses how retinal oximetry can revolutionize eye care and prevent vision loss, as well as provide an opportunity for early detection of systemic diseases, reduce healthcare costs, and improve the quality of life of patients.
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May 14, 2021
Echolocation: The Art and Science of Navigating With Sound - Dr. Lore Thaler
Dr. Lore Thaler, Lecturer at Durham University in the Department of Psychology, shares stories about the science of echolocation, including insights from her own research involving brain imaging. Dr. Thaler discusses how anybody can learn to echolocate, why certain types of sounds are more commonly used, how her research is shaping our understanding of the way humans learn, and much more.
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May 10, 2021
Liquid Biopsies, Ocular Tumours and the Future of Personalized Medicine - Dr. Julie Burnier
Dr. Julie Burnier, Assistant Professor of Oncology and Pathology at McGill university, explains how liquid biopsies can provide critical information about ocular tumours including genetic signature, presence of circulating tumour cells, and other biomarkers of disease severity. Dr. Burnier discusses Uveal Melanoma, the most common intraocular tumour in adults, and how liquid biopsies are becoming front and center in the personalized management of this highly complex tumour.
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May 5, 2021
Microsoft’s Vision For an Accessible World Through Inclusive Design - Ricardo Wagner
Ricardo Wagner, Accessibility Lead for Microsoft Canada, shares inspirational stories of how inclusive design has influenced a global community of people with accessibility needs, including those with low vision. From the surgeon who could access a computer hands free to an artist with ALS who was able to continue creating using only her eyes, the broad-reaching, life changing impacts of Microsoft’s accessibility endeavours comes to light in this thought provoking interview.
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May 2, 2021
Cataract Surgery: What To Expect - Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft
Ophthalmologist Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft shares a comprehensive overview of cataract surgery, Including what patients can expect before, during, and after surgery. Dr. Sanft also explores risks and rare complications that patients need to understand prior to consenting to cataract surgery.
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Apr 27, 2021
Be My Eyes: Over 4 Million Volunteers Helping the Blind See – Will Butler
Will Butler, VP at "Be My Eyes", talks about the popular smart phone app and its rapid global adoption among the blind and visually impaired as well as millions of volunteers. Will further shares stories of corporate partnerships established by Be My Eyes to help people with low vision navigate everything from performing computer updates to reading pregnancy test results.
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Apr 24, 2021
TapTapSee: Leveraging Technology To Help the Low Vision Community - Brad Folkens
Brad Folkens, CEO of TapTapSee, explains how the application helps people who are blind or have low vision “see“ using their smart phones. Brad covers the origins of the company and its technology, common use cases, and how the technology can be improved in the coming years.
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Apr 20, 2021
Mastering Blindness, Mindset, and Reaching the Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro - Randy Pierce
Randy Pierce, President of 2020 Vision Quest, shares his journey of vision loss and how he focused on his abilities rather than his disabilities to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and other notable peaks, train for and compete in the Boston marathon as a blind athlete, pen a book to inspire the masses, and become a motivational speaker giving keynote addresses across a range of industries and geographies.
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Apr 17, 2021
Retinal Disease: Treatment with CRISPR, Gene Therapy and Partial Proteins – Dr. Hemant Khanna
Dr. Hemant Khanna discusses how a powerful gene editing tool called CRISPR has the potential to treat blinding diseases such as Leber Congenital Amaurosis and Retinitis Pigmentosa. Dr. Khanna further provides an overview of gene therapy for retinal disease, as well as a description of a novel approach to treating retinal degeneration using partial length proteins.
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Apr 13, 2021
Stories from a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor - Rob Cramer
Rob Cramer, Guide dog mobility instructor for CNIB, discusses his lifelong dream to work with guide dogs for people with low vision. Rob’s journey began at the age of 10 when his mother, diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, received her first guide dog. His path took him to Australia and eventually back to Canada, accumulating experience and powerful stories along the way that he shares with the audience in this interview.
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Apr 12, 2021
Leading the Charge for Accessibility and Employment For the Blind and Visually Impaired – David Demers
David Demers, Executive Director of CNIB Quebec and Executive Lead for Frontier Accessibility, discusses accessibility and employment for people who are blind or visually impaired. Other topics covered include David’s own story of sudden vision loss due to Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy and the history and stigmatization of blindness.
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Apr 11, 2021
Why Patients Can (and Should) Become Researchers, Discussion With Dr. Helen Dimaras
Dr. Helen Dimaras discusses how empowering Retinoblastoma survivors and their families to have a greater role in the decision-making process of research projects has led to more inclusive, high-quality, and translatable results. The Canadian Retinoblastoma Research Advisory Board (CRRAB) is co-directed by patients, clinicians, allied healthcare providers, researchers, patient engagement experts, and policymakers.
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Apr 8, 2021
Retinitis Pigmentosa, Rowing For Gold and Olympic Dreams - Victoria Nolan
Victoria Nolan shares her story of vision loss due to Retinitis Pigmentosa and how she was drawn to start rowing at age 30, eventually earning a spot on the Canadian national adaptive rowing team. Victoria further shares stories of her experience as a guide dog handler and her current training for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Mar 30, 2021
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) - Dr. Stephen McIntosh
Dr. Stephen McIntosh provides a high-level overview of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), including modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, basic treatment approaches, a scientific explanation for the cause of the disease, and thoughts on why the disease etiology is complicated and not completely understood.
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Mar 26, 2021
Artificial Intelligence Meets Ophthalmology With DIAGNOS
Andre Larente, President of DIAGNOS, explains how artificial intelligence is impacting the field of ophthalmology, enabling for early detection of diabetic retinopathy and other blinding eye diseases. Mr. Larente further explains how his companies technology can detect early signs of non-ocular conditions, including stroke.
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Mar 18, 2021
Retinitis Pigmentosa: The Arrival of Gene Therapy and What Comes Next - Dr. Cynthia X. Qian
Dr. Cynthia X. Qian shares an in-depth overview of Retinitis Pigmentosa, highlighting potential treatment approaches at various stages of disease progression. Dr. Qian further describes the first approved gene therapy for a specific type of Retinitis Pigmentosa and how this therapy sets the stage for targeted gene therapies for various inherited retinal dystrophies in the near future.
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Mar 16, 2021
Retinal Implants, Ocular Gene Therapy, and the Importance of Genetic Testing for Inherited Retinal Dystrophies - Dr. Flavio Rezende
In this episode, Dr. Flavio Rezende explores the current state of affairs for retinal implants in Canada and worldwide, highlighting some of the benefits and limitations of the technology.
Dr. Rezende further provides an overview of gene therapy for inherited retinal dystrophies, explaining why such treatments seem to advance slowly and how the recent pandemic and improved access to genetic testing may accelerate the development of additional sight-saving ocular gene therapies.
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Mar 9, 2021
Ocular Oncology: A Simple Tech Solution To a Faster Diagnosis - Dr. Rubens Belfort
In this episode, Dr. Rubens Belfort talks about OncoPhone, A simple, free, easy-to-access service for regional ophthalmologists who require clinical advice about suspected ocular cancers. Dr. Belfort explains why he pioneered this initiative in the field of ocular oncology in Brazil, how the initiative has been received, how it has helped ophthalmologists and patients, and how others can do the same for other rare ocular diseases.
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Mar 9, 2021
Ophthalmology and COVID-19, Failed Technologies, and John Lennon’s Glasses - Dr. Natalia Villa
Dr. Natalia Villa shares her experience working as a retinal surgeon in the United Kingdom during the first wave of COVID-19 and then in Canada during the second wave. Dr. Villa further shares stories of retinal implants that never made it to market, patents that may never make it to the clinic, the rise of technology in ophthalmology, and a high-security visit centered around John Lennon‘s glasses.
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Mar 9, 2021
Retinitis Pigmentosa, the Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing and What it’s like Raising Low Vision Children - Greg Dubecky
Greg Dubecky sheds light on raising a child with low vision, trying to understand retinitis pigmentosa research as a layperson and the need for knowledge transfer in ophthalmology.
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Mar 8, 2021
Dry Eye: What Is It and What Can Patients Do About It - Dr. Stephen McIntosh
Dr. Stephen McIntosh explains what dry eye is and how it can be recognized and treated, drawing on years of experience as an optometrist practising in diverse rural and urban settings.
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Mar 8, 2021
BroadEYE - bridging the knowledge gap in ophthalmology and eye care
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Maloney and Dr. Bruno Fernandes discuss the impetus for creating the podcast, highlighting the gaps in what patients, physicians, researchers, and industry professionals in ophthalmology and eye care know and understand.
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