• Medical Mistakes and What Doctors Can Learn From Pilots
    Jul 11 2024

    Dr. Tamara Fountain joins host Dr. Ben Young to discuss strategies to avoid medical mistakes, how to recognize cognitive biases that can lead to diagnostic error, and what we can learn from the airline industry to improve patient safety.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    33 mins
  • G2211 Add-On Code and the Patient–Physician Relationship
    Jun 28 2024

    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created the new G2211 add-on code to address the resource cost and effort to build patient relationships with those impacted by chronic and complex conditions. Use of this new add-on code is dependent on ophthalmologists building strong long-term relationships with patients to benefit their longitudinal care. Drs. Lee Alward and Young Kwon join host Dr. Andrew Pouw to share their experiences and wisdom for building trust and rapport towards a valuable patient–physician relationship.

    Factsheet on HCPCS Code G2211 Visit Complexity Add-on Code: www.aao.org/g2211-code

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    28 mins
  • Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS)
    Jun 13 2024

    Spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS) is a constellation of findings that often present in astronauts who have undergone long-duration space flight in microgravity environments. Astronauts with SANS may have disc edema, choroidal folds, cotton wool spots, nerve fiber layer thickening on OCT, globe flattening, and hyperopic shift. In today's episode, neuro-ophthalmologist and NASA consultant Dr. Andy Lee shares what we know about SANS and its implications on our terrestrial knowledge, technology, and the future.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    24 mins
  • The Impact of Declining Reimbursements for Retinal Procedures
    May 30 2024
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    Drs. Avni Finn and Yoshi Yonekawa join host Dr. Jay Sridhar to discuss the current state of retinal reimbursements and the impact that the cost of certain diagnostic and surgical procedures is having on the delivery of patient care.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    27 mins
  • Retinal Artery Occlusions: To tPA or Not to tPA?
    May 17 2024

    With increasing awareness that a retinal artery occlusion (RAO) is a type of stroke, ophthalmologists must be able to plan the next steps of care when an RAO is identified on exam. Drs. Amanda Henderson and Michael Carper join host Dr. Amanda Redfern to guide us through their recommendations and various tricky scenarios, notably whether or not to advise use of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA).

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    36 mins
  • AI in Ophthalmology: LLMs and ChatGPT
    May 2 2024

    How do ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) work, and how might ophthalmologists harness their power for use in clinical practice? Drs. Peter Campbell and Travis Redd join host Dr. Amanda Redfern to discuss the advent of generative AI and its current and future implications for the practice of ophthalmology.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    33 mins
  • The History of Ophthalmology
    Apr 18 2024

    Dr. Chris Leffler, pediatric ophthalmologist and medical historian, joins host Dr. Andrew Pouw to discuss his study of the history of ophthalmology, ranging from the origin and use of the term "glaucoma," to the evolution of cataract surgery from antiquity to the modern era.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    29 mins
  • Surgical Anxiety and Performance in Ophthalmology
    Apr 5 2024

    Drs. Annie Wishna and Royce Chen join host Dr. Jay Sridhar to discuss their experiences teaching trainees with surgical anxiety. Throughout the episode, our guests share their personal anecdotes, measures to overcome surgical anxiety, and how to foster a culture that supports psychological improvement.

    For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

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    38 mins