
Conversations on ocular surface disease care that address real-world clinical questions, hosted by optometrists Kaleb Abbott and Andrew Pucker with a new guest expert each episode. Updated monthly.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & FitnessLife SciencesScience | |||

Hosts Kaleb Abbott and Andrew Pucker welcome renowned ophthalmologist Penny Asbell to discuss the key updates from the recently published TFOS DEWS III report, the latest international consensus document on dry eye disease. The report spans over 300 ... more
This episode, Drs. Abbott and Pucker begin an occasional series called “Industry Insights,” welcoming guest Natalie Nguyen, OD, Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Harrow, to discuss what it’s like for optometrists to transition from clinical pract... more
Kaleb Abbott and Andrew Pucker are joined by Jeff Banas, an OD from Wisconsin specializing in glaucoma and dry eye, to discuss neurotrophic keratitis (NK).
The trio begin by trying to clarify what, specifically, NK is and how it develops. While clas... more
Mucins play an integral role in ocular surface health. They are the secret ingredient that gives the aqueous its viscosity and moisturizing properties. They entrap pathogens in the tear film to protect the eye. And they provide the glycocalyx anchor ... more
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A clinically focused conversation series centered on ocular surface disease and dry eye care, hosted by two optometrists who bring in a rotating slate of subject-matter experts. Episodes typically unpack a specific condition or technology—ranging from neurotrophic keratitis and mucin biology to practical practice-building and treatment modalities like artificial versus natural tears and IPL for meibomian gland dysfunction—with a strong emphasis on real-world workflow, patient education, and evidence-based tips. The format blends clinical context, trial insights, and practical anecdotes from clinic life, making it useful for clinicians seeking actionable guidance, as well as for vendors looking to understand how innovations transfer to every... more
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Recent guests on Just Scratching the Surface include:
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2. Natalie Nguyen
3. Jeff Banas
4. Anna Fitchner
5. Ada Noh
6. Milton Hom
7. Cory Lappin
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