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Eyes For Ears
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 264 ratingsAn Ophthalmology Education Podcast
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Episodes
Toxocara
March 11, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBBen and Andrew review toxocariasis and its gnarly lifecycle, why every ophthalmologist needs to know about it, treatment, and more. We wish everyone about to take OKAPs the best of luck!
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
March 04, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBBen and Amanda review VKH, including terminology, key findings, stages, and differential diagnoses.
Albinism
February 26, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBBen and Andrew review how oculocutaneous and ocular albinism affect the eye, genetics of these problems, and other systemic conditions that cause albinism.
Pediatric Spectacle Prescription Pearls
February 19, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAndrew and Ben simplify the nuances of how to prescribe glasses for children, and why you sometimes shouldn't just give the refraction you measured. There are relevant pearls for what they'll test you on in the boards, and practical tips for the clinic.
LASIK Flap Complications
February 12, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBAmanda and Ben discuss problems that can happen with LASIK flaps, including diffuse lamellar keratitis, infectious keratitis, epithelial ingrowth, and more!
Iris Tumors
February 05, 2024 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBAmanda and Andrew dive into the world of iris tumors, and other related spots and nodules. When do you watch? When is it melanoma? Find out in this episode!
Colobomas
January 29, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week, Amanda and Andrew review colobomas, from embryologic causes, anatomy, and systemic concerns when you find it.
Duane Syndrome with Dr Srav Vegunta
January 22, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBEyes for Ears is finally back! We are re-opening with a great lesson about Duane Syndrome by Dr Srav Vegunta, who is both a pediatric ophthalmologist and neuro-ophthalmologist at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah.
The Rings of Trauma
November 14, 2022 14:55 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBBen and Andrew review the seven rings of ocular trauma, a closed globe injury phenomenon.
Entropion
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBAmanda and Ben do a rapid fire, oral boards style review of entropion. To those taking oral boards this week, the whole team wishes you the best of luck!
Pseudostrabismus
October 12, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBBen and Amanda do a rapid review of what to think about when encountering pseudostrabismus on oral boards or in the clinic. This is part of our oral boards review series, which is designed for review in the style of oral boards, and may not be as in-depth as our regular episodes.
Bilateral Disc Edema
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBAmanda rapidly reviews the differential, workup and management of bilateral disc edema with Ben. This is part of our oral boards review series which is designed for rapid review in the style of oral boards, and does not delve as deeply into topics as our standard episodes.
Unilateral Disc Edema
September 27, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBAmanda and Ben review differential diagnosis and management if you're presented with a patient with unilateral disc edema, either for oral boards or in the clinic. This is part of our oral boards review series for rapid review, and won't go into as full depth as our more focused episodes.
Pediatric Exotropia
September 20, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBToday, we do a fast-paced review of pediatric exotropia for the oral boards or the clinic. (Edit: But not THAT fast, if you downloaded a previous version of this episode that was playing at a higher speed, it has now been fixed!)
Pediatric Esotropia
September 13, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBWe review the rapid rundown of what to remember about pediatric esotropia for the oral boards or the clinic. As a reminder, these oral board review episodes will not extensively review the topic, but rather review it at the pace we feel is helpful as a refresher.
Peripheral Corneal Thinning
August 07, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBToday we review five causes of peripheral corneal thinning we should all know, and how to differentiate between them.
True Lies with Otana Jakpor
July 28, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBKellogg resident Dr Otana Jakpor takes us through a challenging case of transient monocular vision loss, and possibly exposes host Ben Young as a liar!
An Anisocoria Mystery Case with Nikhil Bommakanti
July 20, 2022 10:35 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week we run through a challenging pupil emergency with PGY4 resident Nikhil Bommakanti, and learn something new about anisocoria and the art of medicine. We also mention a great, free and easy to use data visualizing app that Nikhil developed to get a better grasp of how your ACGME surgical case log is progressing: https://github.com/nbommakanti/surgical_case_dashboard
Acquired Astigmatism
May 23, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBWe review the causes of acquired astigmatism in this brief episode, oral boards review style.
Acquired Hyperopic Shifts
May 21, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBAmanda and Ben do an oral-board style review of the differential of hyperopic shifts.
Neuro-Ophth Tips and Traps with Dr Jonathan Trobe
May 19, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWe go through four common but tricky neuro-ophthalmology clinical scenarios with Dr. Jonathan Trobe, head of neuro-ophthalmology at the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan, who discusses his tips on how to succeed, and common traps he's seen throughout his career. If you enjoyed this episode, check out Dr Trobe's free open-access medical educational website, Neuro-Ophthalmology at Your Fingertips. There, he has videos, reviews and quizzes to teach you practical, high yield p...
Acquired Myopic Shifts
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBThis week, Amanda and Ben do an oral boards style focused review of the differential for acquired myopic shifts.
Intro to Oral Boards Review
March 29, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBAmanda and Ben discuss their experience with studying for oral boards, and share their study tips and what they wish they had done differently. Please note that the advice and opinions expressed are our own, and do not in any way represent the ABO. Further, any case examples discussed in this episode are theoretical, and do not represent what Ben or Amanda experienced on their test days.
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
March 14, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBWe review pigment dispersion syndrome, which can cause pigmentary glaucoma, one of the most common secondary open-angle glaucomas.
Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma
January 24, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week, find out what's so pseudo about pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, one of the most common causes of secondary open-angle glaucoma.
Medical Malpractice with Dr Jonathan Trobe
January 17, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBLearn what you need to know to prevent and prepare for medical malpractice lawsuits, and what it's like to be on the other side as an expert witness with Dr Jonathan Trobe, head of neuro-ophthalmology at the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan, as well as frequent expert witness in medico-legal cases.
Residency/Fellowship Rank List Reflections
November 30, 2021 11:59 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBFor our 100th episode, we get Amanda, Andrew and Ben together to reflect on their residency and fellowship training to discuss what they thought was important and what they think is actually important in training and for their rank list. These thoughts are our own, and do not reflect the opinions of any institution we have trained or worked at. Thank you to all of our supporters and listeners on the way to episode 100! Amanda Redfern did her residency at Yale, her neuro-ophthalmology f...
Spot of Darkness with Nikhil Bommakanti
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThis week, we explore a mystery case of missing vision presented by the excellent University of Michigan resident, Nikhil Bommakanti. Also, if you're a medical retina, surgical retina, or pediatric ophthalmology fellow, we are very interested in your thoughts and attitudes towards retinopathy of prematurity. It would be a huge help if you take the brief survey below: https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tFZWIwIilSd54y And here's a link to the paper referenced in the episode (warnin...
Corneal Transplants: Selection Criteria
October 25, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBAfter a hiatus, we're back this week to talk about corneal grafts, starting with selection criteria. Learn what disqualifies a donor cornea from being a transplant candidate, the preservation times and transport media, and the basics of the Cornea Donor Study.
Getting out of Neuro-ophth Trouble with Dr. Jonathan Trobe
August 20, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, we present four neuro-ophth cases to Dr. Jonathan Trobe, division head of Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Kellogg Eye Center, where he dissects them to find the seemingly small details that can get us and our patients into big trouble if missed. Join along in his case analysis, and see if you can find where mistakes were made so you can avoid them yourself! Dr. Trobe went to Harvard Medical School, did his residency at Wills Eye, a neuro-ophth fellowship at Bascom Palmer, the...
Vitreous Fundamentals
July 30, 2021 09:34 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBLearn the fundamentals of vitreous composition and anatomy; important facts to know for beginning trainees, and higher level facts to memorize for senior trainees studying for boards.
Langherhans cell histiocytoses
July 14, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBLearn about the board testable exotic conditions that can affect the eye and surrounding bones: Unifocal eosinophilic granuloma of the bone, Multifocal eosinophilic granuloma of the bone (previously called Hand-Schuller-Christian disease) Diffuse soft tissue histiocytosis (previously called Letterer-Siwe disease)
Juvenile and Adult Xanthogranulomas
July 01, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBLearn about the unusual condition juvenile xanthogranuloma, the four adult xanthogranulomas (Adult xanthogranuloma, Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma, Adult xanthogranuloma with asthma and periocular involvement, and Erdheim-Chester disease), and basics about histiocytes and giant cells.
Pentosan Polysulfate Associated Maculopathy with Dr. Nieraj Jain
June 09, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBHaven't read about PPS Maculopathy? Just because it isn't in your BCSC yet doesn't mean you won't need to learn about this newly described disease. We learn about it here from the man who first discovered it, Dr. Nieraj Jain, vitreoretinal surgeon and ophthalmic genetics expert at the Emory Eye Center. Learn how he came to realize he was seeing a previously undescribed disease associated with a commonly used drug, how you can recognize it, and some of the techniques Dr. Jain used to show the...
Acute Angle Closure Management
May 28, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThis week, we return to acute angle closure and discuss how to manage this challenging disease. All residents will eventually need to know how to tackle this in the ED! We reference this video during the episode, a demonstration of the Argon Laser Peripheral Iridoplasty technique, by Dr. Christopher Teng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2NYixE_0xQ He also has videos demonstrating the traditional Laser Peripheral Iridotomy technique as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVicnPkZ6...
Primary Angle Closure Fundamentals
May 11, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBLearn about angle closure, from fundamentals, to a deep dive into mechanisms of what makes angle closure occur. Plus, intro and intermediate gonioscopy tips!
AREDS and AREDS2 Trials
April 29, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week we review the Age-related Eye Diseases Studies (AREDS) which resulted in the AREDS and AREDS2 vitamin supplements for patients with age-related macular degeneration. Learn the finer points of when to actually prescribe them, the evidence behind them, and what to do in those odd edge cases.
Telemedicine in Ophthalmology with Dr. Grayson Armstrong
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBWith the massive changes in non-urgent patient care caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, ophthalmology was one of the most affected specialties in the US and the World, with significant drops in patient volume with the initial shutdowns, and difficulty adapting as many other specialties did by delivering care remotely; ie with telemedicine. Dr. Grayson Armstrong is the first and only telemedicine fellow in ophthalmology at Mass Eye and Ear, and so has made it his job of trying to solve the prob...
The Minority Ophthalmology Mentorship Program with Drs. Keith Carter and Paul Lee
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBWe discuss the Minorities in Ophthalmology Mentorship (MOM) Program, an academic program supported by the AAO and AUPO, with executive committee members: Dr. Keith Carter, past president of AAO and AUPO, Chair of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa, and Chair of MOM Executive Committee Dr. Paul Lee, president elect of AUPO, Research Liaison for MOM, and President of NAEVR/AEVR and Chair of the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan We discuss some of the challenges of divers...
Orbital Lymphatic Malformations
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week we delve into orbital lymphatic malformations, also commonly called lymphangiomas. Learn the diagnostic pearls to identifying this potentially dangerous pediatric orbital tumor, and what's so tricky about their management.
Toxoplasmosis
March 09, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week we cover the life and times of toxoplasmosis in the eye, including a breakdown of toxoplasmosis' complex life cycle, the many manifestations it may have in the eye, diagnostic tests, and management paradigms.
Open Globes Part 2 with Dr. Grayson Armstrong
March 02, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWe return with Dr. Grayson Armstrong, recent chief resident at Mass Eye and Ear, where he ran the trauma service and did most of the globe repairs in New England, to learn surgical tips and tricks, run through a few globe cases, and how to handle intraoperative and post-operative challenges. Both clinically relevant and high yield board review material abound! Grayson also tells us about an free app he helped develop to help new residents and trainees learn the maze of ophthalmic acronym...
Open Globes Part 1 with Dr. Grayson Armstrong
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week we learn about the diagnosis and pre-operative management with Dr. Grayson Armstrong, who recently completed his chief residency at Mass Eye and Ear, where he ran the trauma service, and thus did many of the globe surgeries of New England. Even if you've managed a number of globes, you'll have a lot to learn with Grayson. Keep your eyes peeled for next week when we come back for part 2 to go through trauma cases and learn surgical tips!
Capillary Hemangiomas and PHACES syndrome
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThis week we review Capillary Hemangiomas. By consequence, we also review related associations, PHACES syndrome, and Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome.
Scleral Buckle Indications and Retinal Detachment Strategy with Dr. David Zacks
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week special guest host, Dr. David Zacks, professor at the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan, and vitreoretinal surgery fellowship director answers questions about basic strategies to repair retinal detachments, and when/why to use a scleral buckle.
Enlarged Corneal Nerves
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week we talk both about normal corneal nerves, and how understanding enlarged corneal nerves can help you one day save someone's life, with our technique for remembering the myriad causes of enlarged corneal nerves. Plus, as a bonus, we learn the clinical utility of The Notebook.
Aqueous Dynamics
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThis week we go with the flow, and explore all you need to know about the aqueous; production, content, drainage, and more. Plus, wait until the end of the episode to hear the finest eye joke of all time.
Bullseye with Dr. Anvesh Annadanam
January 18, 2021 10:30 - 24 minutes - 34 MBThis week, keep your eyes on target with Dr. Anvesh Annadanam, a Kellogg Eye Center resident, as teaches us about a patient with no complaints but much ado.
Drug-induced and Metabolic Cataracts
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 47.3 MBThis week we cover the board/OKAP favorite peculiar cataracts caused by various drugs and metabolic conditions.
NAION
January 05, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 70.8 MBThis week, we cover non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), as well as diagnostic pearls to differentiate optic neuropathies and retinopathies in general, and how to differentiate NAION from AAION.