An Optometrist and an Ophthalmologist discuss - sometimes over a pint of Guinness - how these two previously fractious disciplines have been brought closer toge...
The evolution of cataract surgery into a refractive procedure, with Kieren Darcy
Improvements in biometry, the development of more refined multifocal IOLs like the Rayone Galaxy IOL, and societal changes, have led the evolution of cataract surgery into a refractive procedure.Kieren Darcy, one of the UK’s leading cataract and refractive surgeons, and Director of The Vision Care Clinic in Bristol, joins us to discuss:* IOL developments and his experience with the Rayone Galaxy IOL* the critical importance of managing ocular surface pathology before surgery* pitfalls to avoid when treating patients who have undergone refractive laser procedures* the potential impact of robotics and AI on cataract surgeryKieren also shares his tips on best refractive surgery outcomes. Including: how to educate patients about IOL options, how to choose lenses which will best meet their visual needs, how to ensure your patients have realistic expectations of their surgery. And he reminds us that “there is no such thing as a free lunch in optics”!You can get full access to Eyes On Tomorrow, including:* Bonus conversations from our guests* PDFs of reading material linked to topics discussed in the podcast and perfect for your CPD* Summaries of the key learnings as a regular newsletter* Discussion with other subscribersThis month’s bonus episode discusses considerations and challenges around LASIK surgery, plus the benefits and drawbacks in the emerging field of robotic cataract surgery.All for just £25 per year, when you subscribe at eyesontomorrow.substack.com/subscribeProduced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyesontomorrow.substack.com/subscribe
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Thinking holistically about dry eye disease, with Sarah Farrant
For heaps of practical tips about how to build a dry eye practice, join us in the midst of the Quantock Hills as we spend an evening at home with Sarah Farrant, the President of the British Contact Lens Association. With her trademark infectious enthusiasm, Sarah talks about her holistic and evidence based approach to managing the dry eye disease patient, the multifaceted aetiology of this condition and why our modern lifestyles are causing its prevalence to rise inexorably.Sarah shares her top tips about dry eye practice, how to use IPL and LLLT to best effect, and the importance of setting realistic goals for our patients at the outset of treatment.Join us for this light-hearted festive listen.You can get full access to Eyes On Tomorrow, including:* Bonus conversations from our guests* PDFs of reading material linked to topics discussed in the podcast and perfect for your CPD* Summaries of the key learnings as a regular newsletter* Discussion with other subscribersThis month’s bonus episode covers the role of tearful biomarkers and the link between the gut microbic and the ocular surface.All for just £25 per year, when you subscribe at eyesontomorrow.substack.com/subscribeProduced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyesontomorrow.substack.com/subscribe
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The pioneering days of IOLs and Phaco, with Patrick Condon
Patrick Condon is the man who brought phaco to Ireland and who’s father, a contemporary of Harold Ridley in London, implanted the 1st IOL in Ireland in 1959.He shares some fascinating insights into those pioneering days of IOLs and phaco surgery and the origins of the feud between Harold Ridley and “The Duke”, which was to shape this story. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyesontomorrow.substack.com/subscribe
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Happy Birthday Intraocular Lens Implants! With Larry Benjamin
Shrouded in secrecy, 75 years ago, Sir Harold Ridley's first IOL implantations ignited political fall-out amongst the ophthalmological establishment. They led to decades of trial and error experimentation, during which a multitude of IOL designs were implanted, often at a terrible cost to the patient.Today we are celebrating that first implantation, back on 29th November 1949.We are joined by Larry Benjamin one of the UKs leading cataract surgeons and surgical trainers, who takes us on a fascinating journey charting the evolution of cataract surgery from antiquity to the present day. Larry also talks about the equally bumpy evolution of phacoemulsification surgery, championed by the flamboyant Charles Kelman.Despite the many setbacks, and often personal cost, these pioneering surgeons were undeterred and we have them to thank for helping to create one of the world’s safest and most transformational operations, which has restored the vision of millions of patients around the world.You can get full access to Eyes On Tomorrow, including:* Bonus conversations from our guests* PDFs of reading material linked to topics discussed in the podcast and perfect for your CPD* Summaries of the key learnings as a regular newsletter* Discussion with other subscribersAll for just £25 per year, when you subscribe at eyesontomorrow.substack.com/subscribeProduced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyesontomorrow.substack.com/subscribe
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The rapidly evolving field of Geographic Atrophy, with Prof. Robyn Gymer
Spurred on by the seemingly hopeless plight of patients with AMD, professor Robyn Gymer is one of the leading lights in dry AMD research. Robyn explains why it was important to have developed a universally accepted classification for GA, the relationships between macular structure and function, and why early OCT signs of nascent GA can help us identify who is at risk of progression. She also explores the potential role of complement blockers and gene therapy in slowing the progression of GA.This episode is a perfect way to get up to speed with the rapidly evolving field of GA, a condition with which 60 million people globally will suffer by 2040.Plus Robyn regales us with a wonderful anecdote about her first Moorfields clinic with Professor Bird, when her rather direct Antipodean manner left the other British trainees open-mouthed!You can hear more from Robyn in our subscriber episode, including the crucial role of nutrition and diet in the aetiology of AMD. You can get full access to Eyes On Tomorrow, including:* Monthly bonus conversations from our guests * PDFs of reading material linked to topics discussed in the podcast and perfect for your CPD* Summaries of the key learnings as a regular newsletter* Discussion with other subscribersAll for just £25 per year, when you subscribe at eyesontomorrow.substack.com/subscribeProduced by Daisy Chakoo at Rethink Audio. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyesontomorrow.substack.com/subscribe
An Optometrist and an Ophthalmologist discuss - sometimes over a pint of Guinness - how these two previously fractious disciplines have been brought closer together. From different sides of the Irish border, John Ferris and Dermot Keogh know a thing or two about overcoming division.
Their guests bring extensive experience and expertise from across the two sectors: they share their passion for all things optical, discuss how the fields of Optometry and Ophthalmology can learn from each other, and the medical developments that are just over the horizon. eyesontomorrow.substack.com
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