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American Academy of Ophthalmology

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Practical, topical conversations with experts across the spectrum of ophthalmology. Subscribe for the latest information, evidence-based practice standards, and innovations in eye care, from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	123	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineHealth & Fitness

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Latest Episodes

Central Retinal Artery Occlusions Revisited: Thoughts on TenCRAOS

Do the benefits really outweigh the risks when it comes to the use of thrombolytic drugs for central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)? Drs. Amanda Henderson and Michael Carper weigh in on the recently published Tenecteplase in Central Retinal Artery O... more

11 Jun 2026 • 14 min • Most popular

Challenges in DME: the Evolution of Fluid Management

With an abundance of therapeutic options for managing diabetic macular edema (DME), what patient characteristics inform your treatment decisions? Does the number of loading doses influence long-term macular fluid outcomes? How are you managing insura... more

28 May 2026 • 30 min • Popular

Of MIPS and Medicine: The Game of Cost Control and Reimbursements

Is the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) fulfilling its intended purpose, or is it just causing headaches? Dr. George Williams and Joe Reyes join host Dr. Andrew Pouw to share their expertise and experience with MIPS, including its evolutio... more

14 May 2026 • 42 min

Improving the Scientific Peer Review Process

Drs. Durga Borkar and Katherine Talcott join host Dr. Jay Sridhar to brainstorm ideas for how to maintain and improve the current scientific peer review process in ophthalmology.

For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit ... more

30 Apr 2026 • 32 min

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Recent Guests

Amanda Henderson

Neuro-Optomologist and Frank B. Walsh, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology at the Wilmer Eye Institute

Wilmer Eye Institute

Episode: Central Retinal Artery Occlusions Revisited: Thoughts on TenCRAOS

Michael Carper

Neuro-Optomologist and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology at the Wilmer Eye Institute

Wilmer Eye Institute

Episode: Central Retinal Artery Occlusions Revisited: Thoughts on TenCRAOS

Dr. Durga Borkar

Faculty at Duke University

Duke University

Episode: Challenges in DME: the Evolution of Fluid Management

Dr. Carl Danzig

Retina specialist

Advanced Retina Institute

Episode: Challenges in DME: the Evolution of Fluid Management

George Williams

Vitro retinal surgeon, former AAO president, current AAO senior secretary for advocacy

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Episode: Of MIPS and Medicine: The Game of Cost Control and Reimbursements

Joe Reyes

From the AAO Health Policy Division, focuses on MIPS, quality measurement, and the IRIS registry

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Episode: Of MIPS and Medicine: The Game of Cost Control and Reimbursements

Durga Borkar

Faculty at Duke University; surgical retina specialist

Duke University

Episode: Improving the Scientific Peer Review Process

Kat Talcott

Faculty at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute; surgical retina specialist

Cleveland Clinic

Episode: Improving the Scientific Peer Review Process

Eric Suhler

Chief of Ophthalmology at the Portland VA and Chief of the Uveitis Service at the Casey Institute

Portland VA Medical Center; Casey Institute

Episode: Interferon Alpha for Cystoid Macular Edema

Hosts

Dr. Jay Sridhar

Chief of ophthalmology and a vitriol retinal surgeon; hosted episodes focusing on clinical practice and policy.

Dr. Andrew Pouw

Glaucoma surgeon; multiple appearances as a show host; covers clinical and policy dimensions of eye care.

Ben Young

Host focusing on practice management and policy implications within ophthalmology.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings

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Love the podcast but the audio quality especially of moderator is poor
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Episodes offer a helpful mix of data-driven discussion and policy context for practice management.

Guests bring strong clinical expertise and practical insights relevant to day-to-day ophthalmology practice.

Production quality is solid, but some listeners note room for improvement in moderator audio balance.

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Apple Podcasts	#172	Italy/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#15	Chile/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#16	Ireland/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#18	India/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#42	Russia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
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Interferon Alpha for Cystoid Macular Edema

Q: Has insurance approval been a barrier, or do they usually approve it promptly?

In VA settings approval tends to be smoother, with the need to provide rationales and supporting literature when used off-label; outside VA, writing letters and demonstrating justification is common, but there are not universal absolute barriers to access.

Interferon Alpha for Cystoid Macular Edema

Q: Nick, what is interferon alpha and what conditions is it usually used for?

Interferon alpha is a biologically produced cytokine with antiviral and immunomodulatory effects. It was originally developed for systemic roles but has been applied in ophthalmology to address inflammatory and infectious CME by modulating immune responses and stabilizing the retinal vasculature, making it potentially suitable for viral CME and post-infectious scenarios.

Epiphora from Infancy to Adulthood

Q: When should a surgeon consider placing a stent or moving to balloon dacryoplasty in a child?

Consider a stent or balloon-based approaches when probing shows resistance to flow, multiple obstructions, or the presence of tight or narrow anatomy, indicating a non-simple obstruction where primary probing may not suffice.

Epiphora from Infancy to Adulthood

Q: What is the first-line management for a newborn with NLDO who presents with tearing and discharge?

Begin with conservative management using lacrimal sac massage and observation, since most simple NLDOs resolve within the first year. Only consider probing or surgery if there is persistent tearing beyond that period or signs suggesting a more complex obstruction.

Nicotinamide Neuroprotection for Glaucoma

Q: How should clinicians talk to patients about NAM?

Explain the current evidence base, emphasize that it is not a guaranteed disease modifier, discuss potential adverse events at higher doses, and consider starting at low doses with close monitoring if patients are interested.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Experts InSight

What is Experts InSight about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, clinically focused show featuring ophthalmology experts and researchers who dissect current practice patterns, trial data, and policy issues impacting eye care. Recent episodes center on real-world treatment challenges in retinal diseases (fluid management in DME, anti-VEGF therapies, and payer barriers), the economics and policy of ophthalmology (MIPS, ethics of advocacy, and CMS reimbursement questions), and emerging scientific frontiers (NAM neuroprotection in glaucoma, peer review reform, and interferon therapies for CME). The discussions blend hands-on clinical decision-making with systemic considerations like access to care, insurance constraints, and hospital employment trends. Listeners can expect pragmatic insights, pr... more

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1. Amanda Henderson
2. Michael Carper
3. Dr. Durga Borkar
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5. George Williams
6. Joe Reyes
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8. Kat Talcott

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