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Headlight in the fog: The Uveitis Podcast

Drs. Akshay Thomas & Laura Kopplin.
Uveitis
Ophthalmology
Autoimmune Retinopathy
OCT
Melanoma
Fundus Autofluorescence
Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Serpiginous Choroiditis
Checkpoint Inhibitors
Immunotherapy
Oncology
Adverse Effects
Patient Management
Rituximab
Dry Eye
Uveitic Choroidal Neovascularization
Inherited Retinal Disease
Antiretinal Antibodies
Visual Field Tests
Infectious Scleritis

An informal discussion of all topics related to inflammatory eye disease featuring experts and rising stars in the field of uveitis. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, incl... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Thorne to discuss the many considerations in setting up and running an NIH-sponsored clinical trial in uveitis. We additionally discuss the recently published results of the ADVISE study.

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In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Jessica Shantha and John Gonzales to discuss the diagnostic and management challenges with viral anterior uveitis.

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In this episode, we review some of our favorite clinical papers pertaining to uveitis or scleritis, published online in 2025.

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In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Julie Falardeau and Chloe Gottlieb to discuss the implications and management of inflammatory optic disc swelling.

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Recent Guests

Jessica Shantha
Uveitis expert, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Emory University
Emory University
Episode: Episode 47: Viral Anterior Uveitis
John Gonzales
Professor of Ophthalmology, Francis I. Proctor Foundation at UCSF
University of California, San Francisco
Episode: Episode 47: Viral Anterior Uveitis
Dr. Julie Falardeau
Thelma and Gilbert Schnitzer Professor of Ophthalmology
KCI Institute of Oregon Health and Science University
Episode: Episode 45: Inflammatory Optic Nerve Swelling
Chloe Gottlieb
Assistant Professor and President of the Canadian Uveitis Society
University of Ottawa
Episode: Episode 45: Inflammatory Optic Nerve Swelling
Nisha Acharya
Elizabeth C. Proctor distinguished professor at the FI Proctor Foundation in Departments of Ophthalmology, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics at UCSF
FI Proctor Foundation
Episode: Episode 44: Serpiginous Choroiditis
Akbar Shakoor
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah
John A. Moran Eye Center
Episode: Episode 44: Serpiginous Choroiditis
Dr. Thellea Leveque
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Washington
University of Washington
Episode: Episode 43: Retinal Vasculitis
Dr. Steven Yeh
Professor and Stanley Elmcholson Jr. Chair of Ophthalmology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Episode: Episode 43: Retinal Vasculitis
Veena Raiji
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Rush Medical College, Director of the section of uveitis and inflammatory diseases
Rush Medical College
Episode: Episode 42: Multifocal Choroiditis and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy

Hosts

Akshay Thomas
Host of Headlight in the Fog: The Uveitis Podcast
Laura Kaplan
Co-host of Headlight in the Fog: The Uveitis Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Valuable educational resource!

    I am a pediatric rheumatology nurse practitioner working in New Mexico, and due to our access issues see virtually all of the pediatric inflammatory eye disease in the state. This podcast has been a wonderful review of ophthalmology perspective and considerations for these complex patients. Thanks for making such a comprehensive yet approachable resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rheum Ko
    United States10 months ago
  • Highly Recommend

    Extremely helpful in the VR space when that complex patient comes in. Provides useful tips to apply to your day to day clinical practice for uveitis patients.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jingeljar
    United States3 years ago
  • Disclosures

    Fantastic podcast. Very practical and informative. I very much enjoyed the recent discussion of Suprachoroidal triamcinolone. I’ll recommend however that you make a note of the commercial disclosures of the guests as I think this is the standard for any medical education situation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VR and Uveitis
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Great way to share with so many others all the knowledge you have in current platforms. People have a lot of questions when things impact them. This is such a fun way to share!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carly 19
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Always entertaining and informative! A headlight in the fog of uveitis practice :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tex-ES
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Disclosures of guests could be better noted, but content remains highly informative.
Strong practical focus with actionable pearls for daily practice.
Clarifies complex uveitis topics with clinically useful insights.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 42: Multifocal Choroiditis and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
Q: Who needs treatment in the setting of treating the inflammation?
My threshold to treat these patients is increased due to the recent understanding of ongoing inflammation causing vision loss.
Episode 42: Multifocal Choroiditis and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
Q: What role does fluorescein angiogram and ICG angiography play in your practice?
I really like FA for distinguishing active lesions and delineating CNVM, while ICG can be useful for quantifying deeper lesions.
Episode 42: Multifocal Choroiditis and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
Q: Edmund, do you have patients with PIC that you've immunosuppressed?
If I see a case of PIC and then subsequently, they develop another lesion within the macula, it's hard for me to not immunosuppress them.
Episode 40: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-Associated Uveitis
Q: Sheila, for someone without a known history of uveitis, what are some of the screening guidelines for uveitis once they have a diagnosis of JIA?
We consider the type of JIA, ANA status, and patient age when determining screening frequency.
Episode 40: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-Associated Uveitis
Q: Ginny, when you've got a pediatric uveitis patient coming in and maybe they don't already carry a JIA diagnosis, what's on your differential diagnosis?
JIA is in my differential, along with conditions like sarcoid, and I perform a thorough exam to rule out infectious causes.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A clinically focused show that features ophthalmology experts and rising stars discussing inflammatory eye diseases, with episodes covering viral anterior uveitis, imaging advances, diagnostic testing, treatment strategies, and real-world challenges in patient care. Listeners likely include practicing uveitis specialists, ophthalmologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking practical, evidence-informed perspectives. A notable strength is the consistent presence of subject-matter experts across episodes, plus practical pearls on testing, imaging, and management that are applicable to everyday clinical practice. The format appears accessible for clinicians while also offering deeper dives for specialists, making it useful for b... more

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1. Jessica Shantha
2. John Gonzales
3. Dr. Julie Falardeau
4. Chloe Gottlieb
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6. Akbar Shakoor
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