Ophthalmology Journal

What's the risk of contracting Acanthamoeba keratitis with daily disposable contact lenses compared with daily wear reusable lenses? Dr. Edmund Tsui explores this with Dr. John Dart, author of "Acanthamoeba Keratitis Risk Factors for Daily Wear Contact Lens Users." Acanthamoeba Keratitis Risk Factors for Daily Wear Contact Lens Users. Carnt, Nicole et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 1, 48 – 55.

In this episode, Dr. Drew Carey interviews Dr. Aaron Nagiel about his recent case series on benign intraretinal tumors and the coining of the term "benign lobular inner nuclear layer proliferation" aka BLIPs. From Ophthalmology's "Benign Lobular Inner Nuclear Layer Proliferations of the Retina Associated with Congenital Hypertrophy of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium" Benign Lobular Inner Nuclear Layer Proliferations of the Retina Associated with Congenital Hypertrophy of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium. Sanfilippo, Christian J. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 3, 265 - 273 Please tell us what you think of our show in a brief 2-minute survey: https://forms.office.com/r/B4rYtvpQad

Telehealth has become more accessible since the COVID-19 pandemic. But how easily do patients take to home testing and what is the acceptability and feasibility home monitoring of glaucoma? Dr. Lori Provencher discusses this with Dr. Lama A. Al-Aswad, author of "Home Monitoring of Glaucoma Using a Home Tonometer and a Novel Virtual Reality Visual Field Device." Home Monitoring of Glaucoma Using a Home Tonometer and a Novel Virtual Reality Visual Field Device. Hu, Galen Y. et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 6, Issue 2, 121 – 128. Please tell us what you think of our show in a brief 2-minute survey: https://forms.office.com/r/B4rYtvpQad

What is ROSAH syndrome and how does it affect the visual function of patients with it? Dr. Tsui discusses this with Drs. Laryssa A. Huryn and Shilpa Kodati, authors of the Ophthalmology article, "Ophthalmic manifestations of ROSAH Syndrome, an inherited NF-κB mediated autoinflammatory disease with retinal dystrophy." Ophthalmic Manifestations of ROSAH (Retinal Dystrophy, Optic Nerve Edema, Splenomegaly, Anhidrosis, and Headache) Syndrome, an Inherited NF κB–Mediated Autoinflammatory Disease with Retinal Dystrophy. Huryn, Laryssa A. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 4, 423 – 432. Please tell us what you think of our show in a brief 2-minute survey: https://forms.office.com/r/B4rYtvpQad

Artificial Intelligence is changing the way doctors perform surgery. Can a deep learning neural network use real-time intraoperative retinal imaging to improve vitreoretinal microsurgery? Dr. Rajesh Rao discusses the findings of this with Dr. Yannek Leiderman, author of "Feature Tracking and Segmentation in Real Time via Deep Learning in Vitreoretinal Surgery–A Platform for Artificial Intelligence-Mediated Surgical Guidance." Feature Tracking and Segmentation in Real Time via Deep Learning in Vitreoretinal Surgery. Nespolo, Rogerio Garcia et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 7, Issue 3, 236 – 242. Please tell us what you think of our show in a brief 2-minute survey: https://forms.office.com/r/B4rYtvpQad

Please tell us what you think of our show in a brief 2-minute survey: https://forms.office.com/r/B4rYtvpQad How common is choroidal neovascularization in Best's disease? Host Dr. Drew Carey and author Dr. Ian C. Han discuss the results of his Ophthalmology Retina article, "Choroidal Neovascularization Is Common in Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy and Plays a Role in Vitelliform Lesion Evolution." Choroidal Neovascularization Is Common in Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy and Plays a Role in Vitelliform Lesion Evolution. Han, Ian C. et al. Ophthalmology Retina.

Please tell us what you think of our show in a brief 2-minute survey: https://forms.office.com/r/B4rYtvpQad Have you misused the term "papilledema?" Chances are probable as the term is often used incorrectly, even in ophthalmology literature. Dr. Drew Carey discusses the widespread misuse of "papilledema" with Dr. Jonathan Micieli, author of "Inappropriate Use of the Term 'Papilledema' in the Medical Literature: A Systematic Review of Case Reports across Specialties." Inappropriate Use of the Term "Papilledema" in the Medical Literature. Tao, Brendan et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 2, 129 – 136

Please tell us what you think of our show in a brief 2-minute survey: https://forms.office.com/r/B4rYtvpQad Red Light Therapy has emerged as a new treatment for myopia control. Dr. Matthew Feng sits down with Dr. Mingguang He to discuss these advances from his recent Ophthalmology article, "Longitudinal Changes and Predictive Value of Choroidal Thickness for Myopia Control after Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy." Longitudinal Changes and Predictive Value of Choroidal Thickness for Myopia Control after Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy. Xiong, Ruilin et al. Ophthalmology. In press.

Does alcohol consumption contribute to the risk of exfoliation glaucoma? And should you be tracking your drinks in grams instead of ounces? Drs. Lori Provencher and Drew Carey interview Drs. Akiko Hanyuda, Louis Pasquale, and Jae Hee Kang from their Ophthalmology article, "Long-term Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Exfoliation Glaucoma or Glaucoma Suspect Status among United States Health Professionals." Long-term Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Exfoliation Glaucoma or Glaucoma Suspect Status among United States Health Professionals. Hanyuda, Akiko et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 2, 187 – 197.

Is recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor an effective treatment for Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratopathy? Dr. Drew Carey discusses this with Dr. Pedram Hamrah author of Ophthalmology's "Efficacy of Recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor in Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratopathy." Efficacy of Recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor in Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratopathy. Saricay, Leyla Yavuz et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 129, Issue 12, 1448 – 1450.