Audio highlights from the AAO and ASCRS Annual Meetings http://aao.scpodcasts.com/home.htm Copyright 2008 Advanstar Communications en-us Mon, 7 Apr 2008 16:28:13 -0700 webmaster@scpodcasts.com Mon, 7 Apr 2008 16:28:10 -0700 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.0.4) http://www.feedforall.com Ophthalmology Times Podcast Audio highlights from the AAO and ASCRS Annual Meetings Advanstar Communications Advanstar Communications webmaster@scpodcasts.com Medicine, Ophthalmology, no yes http://aao.scpodcasts.com/images/podlogo.jpg http://aao.scpodcasts.com/home.htm 144 144 In this podcast, Philip C. Roholt, MD, discusses a new technique of peripheral bed epithelial removal that could reduce the incidence of epithelial ingrowth after LASIK enhancement, and Richard B. Packard, MD, discusses perioperative measures that can reduce the incidence of endophthalmitis to minute numbers, even in high-volume hospitals and regardless of the skill level of the surgeons involved. Also, Simon P. Holland, MD, talks about the association between surgical gloves and toxic anterior segment syndrome, and Suzanna Airiani, MD, relays a technique that could provide ophthalmologists with increased control during surgery to treat pediatric traumatic cataract. http://ascrs.scpodcasts.com/ascrs-pl-05.mp3 ASCRS-08-05 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 16:28:06 -0700 Epithelial ingrowth; endophthalmitis; toxic anterior segment syndrome; and, pediatric traumatic cataract. In this podcast, Philip C. Roholt, MD, discusses a new technique of peripheral bed epithelial removal that could reduce the incidence of epithelial ingrowth after LASIK enhancement, and Richard B. Packard, MD, discusses perioperative measures that can reduce the incidence of endophthalmitis to minute numbers, even in high-volume hospitals and regardless of the skill level of the surgeons involved. Also, Simon P. Holland, MD, talks about the association between surgical gloves and toxic anterior segment syndrome, and Suzanna Airiani, MD, relays a technique that could provide ophthalmologists with increased control during surgery to treat pediatric traumatic cataract. 20:48 Advanstar Communications Medicine, Ophthalmology, no no In this podcast, Ella G. Faktorovich, MD, relays results of a recent study aimed at identifying risk factors for symptomatic binocular vision disorders related to the procedure and also discusses the methods and effectiveness of vision therapy in these patients. Also, Daniel S. Durrie, MD, talks about how the results of sub-bowman keratomileusis compare with those of advanced surface ablation, and Randall J. Olson, MD, speaks about the performance of the fluidics systems of newer generation phacoemulsification machines, as well as potential safety concerns related to the technology. Additionally, Steven C. Schallhorn, MD, discusses the process that NASA went through to approve LASIK for use on U.S. astronauts. http://ascrs.scpodcasts.com/ascrs-pl-04.mp3 ASCRS-08-04 Sun, 6 Apr 2008 17:37:42 -0700 Symptomatic binocular vision disorders; sub-bowman keratomileusis; phacoemulsification machines; and, LASIK for U.S. Astronauts. In this podcast, Ella G. Faktorovich, MD, relays results of a recent study aimed at identifying risk factors for symptomatic binocular vision disorders related to the procedure and also discusses the methods and effectiveness of vision therapy in these patients. Also, Daniel S. Durrie, MD, talks about how the results of sub-bowman keratomileusis compare with those of advanced surface ablation, and Randall J. Olson, MD, speaks about the performance of the fluidics systems of newer generation phacoemulsification machines, as well as potential safety concerns related to the technology. Additionally, Steven C. Schallhorn, MD, discusses the process that NASA went through to approve LASIK for use on U.S. astronauts. 25:52 Advanstar Communications Medicine, Ophthalmology, no no In this podcast, Kevin M. Miller, MD, discusses an approach that can help cataract surgeons simplify the way they offer deluxe IOLs to their patients. Also, Joshua C. Teichman, MD, talks about visual outcomes and complications related to scleral-sutured and iris-sutured repositioning of dislocated IOLs, and Daniel Z. Reinstein, MD, relays results of a recent study that may mean that ophthalmic surgeons can perform LASIK in eyes that previously would have been excluded as candidates for the procedure. http://ascrs.scpodcasts.com/ascrs-pl-03.mp3 ASCRS-08-03 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 20:39:20 -0700 Deluxe IOLs, dislocated IOLs and performing LASIK in eyes that previously would have been excluded as candidates for the procedure. In this podcast, Kevin M. Miller, MD, discusses an approach that can help cataract surgeons simplify the way they offer deluxe IOLs to their patients. Also, Joshua C. Teichman, MD, talks about visual outcomes and complications related to scleral-sutured and iris-sutured repositioning of dislocated IOLs, and Daniel Z. Reinstein, MD, relays results of a recent study that may mean that ophthalmic surgeons can perform LASIK in eyes that previously would have been excluded as candidates for the procedure. 16:08 Advanstar Communications Medicine, Ophthalmology, no no In this podcast, Allan R. Slomovic, MD, shares recent developments in the management of pterygium, and Francis Mah, MD, discusses new and emerging anti-infectives. Also, Garry P. Condon, MD, talks about a potential way to improve on trabeculectomy, Robert S. Feder, MD, speaks about when cultures are helpful in treating corneal ulcers, and Michael B. Raizman, MD, relays the role of anti-inflammatories in acute infectious disease. http://ascrs.scpodcasts.com/ascrs-pl-02.mp3 ASCRS-08-02 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 21:19:57 -0700 Discussions on pterygium, anti-infectives.trabeculectomy, corneal ulcers, and the role of anti-inflammatories in acute infectious disease. In this podcast, Allan R. Slomovic, MD, shares recent developments in the management of pterygium, and Francis Mah, MD, discusses new and emerging anti-infectives. Also, Garry P. Condon, MD, talks about a potential way to improve on trabeculectomy, Robert S. Feder, MD, speaks about when cultures are helpful in treating corneal ulcers, and Michael B. Raizman, MD, relays the role of anti-inflammatories in acute infectious disease. 29:10 Advanstar Communications Medicine, Ophthalmology, no no In this podcast, Ophthalmology Times Group Editor Mark Dlugoss provides an overview of the meeting. Also, Megan Gaus, marketing intelligence manager of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau, shares a few tips to make your visit to the Windy City fun and interesting. http://ascrs.scpodcasts.com/ascrs-pl-01.mp3 ASCRS-08-01 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:26:22 -0700 Interviews with OT Group Editor Mark Dlugoss and Megan Gaus of the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau. In this podcast, Ophthalmology Times Group Editor Mark Dlugoss provides an overview of the meeting. Also, Megan Gaus, marketing intelligence manager of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau, shares a few tips to make your visit to the Windy City fun and interesting. 14:54 Advanstar Communications Medicine, Ophthalmology, no no In this podcast, Dr. Dan Reinstein discusses diagnostics for refractive surgery, and Dr. Thomas Ciulla shares his thoughts about the treatment of macular edema following central vein occlusion. Also in this episode, Dr. Roy Chuck talks about dry eye. http://aao.scpodcasts.com/podcast/aao-rs-06.mp3 AAO-07-06 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:57:55 -0800 AAO 2007 Day Five Podcast In this podcast, Dr. Dan Reinstein discusses diagnostics for refractive surgery, and Dr. Thomas Ciulla shares his thoughts about the treatment of macular edema following central vein occlusion. Also in this episode, Dr. Roy Chuck talks about dry eye. 14:52 Advanstar Communications Medicine, Ophthalmology, no no In this podcast, Dr. Charles Reilly discusses customized LASIK and the U.S. Air Force via telephone from Afghanistan, and Dr. Maria Woodward talks about decreased posterior keratocyte density in post-LASIK ectasia corneas. Also, Dr. Louis Nichamin discusses microincision cataract surgery, and Dr. Michael Kass provides an update and clinical pearls from the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study. http://aao.scpodcasts.com/podcast/aao-rs-05.mp3 AAO-07-05 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:57:52 -0800 AAO 2007 Day Four Podcast In this podcast, Dr. Charles Reilly discusses customized LASIK and the U.S. Air Force via telephone from Afghanistan, and Dr. Maria Woodward talks about decreased posterior keratocyte density in post-LASIK ectasia corneas. Also, Dr. Louis Nichamin discusses microincision cataract surgery, and Dr. Michael Kass provides an update and clinical pearls from the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study. 17:33 Advanstar Communications Medicine, Ophthalmology, no no In this podcast, Dr. Richard Kramer discusses the recent applications of nanotechnology in ophthalmology, Dr. George Williams talks about medical therapies for diabetic retinopathy, and Dr. John Hovanesian reviews the FDA multicenter study of a fourth-generation accommodating IOL. Also in this episode, Dr. Felipe Medeiros provides an update on new methods for diagnosing glaucoma, and Dr. Antonio Capone discusses antiangiogenic therapy for aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity. http://aao.scpodcasts.com/podcast/aao-rs-04.mp3 AAO-07-04 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:57:48 -0800 AAO 2007 Day Three Podcast In this podcast, Dr. Richard Kramer discusses the recent applications of nanotechnology in ophthalmology, Dr. George Williams talks about medical therapies for diabetic retinopathy, and Dr. John Hovanesian reviews the FDA multicenter study of a fourth-generation accommodating IOL. Also in this episode, Dr. Felipe Medeiros provides an update on new methods for diagnosing glaucoma, and Dr. Antonio Capone discusses antiangiogenic therapy for aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity. 20:39 Advanstar Communications Medicine, Ophthalmology, no no In this podcast, Dr. Roy Wilson discusses his American Glaucoma Society Subspecialty Day lecture, and Dr. Julia Haller talks about retina physician needs and practice economics. Also, Dr. James Brandt outlines the role of central corneal thickness in interpreting IOL level, and Dr. Brian Brooks discusses genetics and ophthalmology in clinical care. http://aao.scpodcasts.com/podcast/aao-rs-03.mp3 AAO-07-03 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:57:44 -0800 AAO 2007 Day Two Podcast In this podcast, Dr. Roy Wilson discusses his American Glaucoma Society Subspecialty Day lecture, and Dr. Julia Haller talks about retina physician needs and practice economics. Also, Dr. James Brandt outlines the role of central corneal thickness in interpreting IOL level, and Dr. Brian Brooks discusses genetics and ophthalmology in clinical care. 17:29 Advanstar Communications Medicine, Ophthalmology, no no In this podcast, Dr. John Marshall discusses surface ablation, Dr. Lawrence Singerman provides a summary of macular degeneration therapies Dr. Jason Stahl talks about presbyopia-correcting IOLs. Also in this episode Dr. Mary Lou Jackson outlines the changing role of the retinal specialist in vision rehabilitation. And Dr. Nancy Holekamp discusses how and why vitreous consumes oxygen and its implications for vitrectomy surgery. http://aao.scpodcasts.com/podcast/aao-rs-02.mp3 AAO-07-02 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:57:40 -0800 AAO 2007 Day One Podcast In this podcast, Dr. John Marshall discusses surface ablation, Dr. Lawrence Singerman provides a summary of macular degeneration therapies Dr. Jason Stahl talks about presbyopia-correcting IOLs. Also in this episode Dr. Mary Lou Jackson outlines the changing role of the retinal specialist in vision rehabilitation. And Dr. Nancy Holekamp discusses how and why vitreous consumes oxygen and its implications for vitrectomy surgery. 27:15 Advanstar Communications Medicine, Ophthalmology, no no In this podcast, Steve Perry, president and chief executive officer of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, shares a few tips for making your visit to New Orleans fun and interesting. Warren J. Riley, superintendent of police for New Orleans, discusses safety. Peter J. McDonnell, MD, chief medical editor of Ophthalmology Times, and chairman of the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University, provides an overview of the meeting. http://aao.scpodcasts.com/podcast/aao-rs-01.mp3 AAO-07-01 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:57:37 -0800 AAO 2007 Pre-Show Podcast In this podcast, Steve Perry, president and chief executive officer of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, shares a few tips for making your visit to New Orleans fun and interesting. Warren J. Riley, superintendent of police for New Orleans, discusses safety. Peter J. McDonnell, MD, chief medical editor of Ophthalmology Times, and chairman of the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University, provides an overview of the meeting. 12:06 Advanstar Communications Medicine, Ophthalmology, no no