EyeCare Partners (ECP) doctors will share key data and innovation at AAO 2024, the upcoming annual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. The Academy’s annual meeting takes place Friday, Oct. 18, through Monday, Oct. 21, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The full lineup of AAO 2024 presenters can be found on the AAO’s website. More than two dozen …

In this Doc2Doc podcast episode, hosts Albert Cheung, M.D., and Katie Rachon, O.D., FAAO, engage with EyeCare Partners providers Mary Weimer, M.D., and Terri Gossard, O.D., on the topics of strabismus and coloboma. Strabismus involves misalignment of the eyes while coloboma involves missing tissue from part of the eye that occurs during development…

This month's Doc2Doc Podcast focuses on gene therapy in eye care. Our guests are Kimberly, Drenser, M.D., Ph.D., an ophthalmologist at Associated Retinal Consultants; and Robert Sisk, M.D., FACS, an ophthalmologist at Cincinnati Eye Institute. They are featured along with hosts Albert Cheung, M.D., ophthalmologist at Virginia Eye Consultants, and S…

This month's Doc2Doc Podcast focuses on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). Our guest is Marcus Muallem, MD, a combined glaucoma and cornea specialist at Grand Rapids Ophthalmology in Michigan. Dr. Muallem is featured along with hosts Alex Cohen, MD, PhD, ophthalmologist at Desert Vista Eye Specialists, and Sara Lemay, OD, optometrist at Re…

This episode of the Doc2Doc Podcast explores artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that are in use within eye care and how they can enhance clinical practice and patient care rather than replacing the expertise of providers. Miguel A. Busquets, M.D., FACS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained vitreo-retinal surgeon at Retina Associates of K…

Our May 2024 podcast features Alex Cohen, M.D., a fellowship trained cornea specialist who has been in practice since 2011. He recently moved back to Arizona, his home state, and now works at the newly opened Desert Vista Eye Specialists office in Phoenix. He shares insights on manual, small-incision cataract surgery, optimizing cataract extraction…

Alison Early, M.D., is the featured guest. She speaks on the topic of ergonomics. Dr. Early practices medical and surgical comprehensive ophthalmology including cataract surgery, LASIK and PRK surgery and the management of glaucoma, diabetic eye care, and dry eye. She is based at the Cincinnati Eye Institute.…

This episode features Rob Weinstock, M.D., a board certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained cataract and refractive surgeon and currently at The Eye Institute of West Florida. The topic of focus is the refractive cataract surgery patient.Von EyeCare Partners

Kristin Dzierwa, O.D., Optometrist at Clarkson Eyecare, is this episode's guest on the topic of post-concussion rehab and the potential impacts on vision.Von EyeCare Partners

Our March 2024 Doc2Doc Podcast episode features Sarah Hubbard, O.D., Clarkson Eyecare, and Neel R. Desai, M.D., Eye Institute of West Florida. Together with our hosts Albert Cheung, M.D., and guest host Sara Lemay, O.D., Retina Associates of Kentucky, they discuss the topic of presbyopia - the gradual loss of the eyes' ability to focus on nearby ob…

Our February Doc2Doc Podcast episode features Elizabeth Yeu, M.D., and Walter Whitley, O.D. Together with our hosts Albert Cheung, M.D., and Ian McWherter, O.D., they discuss the topic of co-management among optometry and ophthalmology.Von EyeCare Partners

Our first Doc2Doc Podcast episode of the new year features Stephen Scoper, M.D., and Walter Whitley, O.D. Together with our hosts Albert Cheung, M.D., and Ian McWherter, O.D., they discuss the potential for telehealth visits one day post-operation in the cataract space. Thank you for your patience as this episode has been impacted by technical diff…

This month's Doc2Doc podcast features guest Emilio Justo, M.D., founder and medical director at the Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center. Our hosts Albert Cheung, M.D. and Ian McWherter, O.D. will learn more about Dr. Justo's recent appearance on the TEDx stage. His talk, titled "Delayed Gratification: Your Superpower to Success," gave Dr.…

Dr. John Sheppard speaks to the Doc2Doc podcast on contrasting Coronavirus to Adenovirus in eye care.Von EyeCare Partners

Dr. Lori Provencher talks with Dr. Karl Golnik, a specialist in neuro-ophthalmology in an update on atypical optic neuritis.Von EyeCare Partners

Our guest this episode was Dr. John Sheppard with Virginia Eye Consultants.Von EyeCare Partners

Dr. Constance Okeke, MD, MSCE joined Dr. Lori Provencher on the EyeCare Partners' Doc2Doc Podcast. As part of World Glaucoma Week (March 12-18), we reviewed the challenges of glaucoma treatment adherence and discuss solutions to improve glaucoma care. Dr. Okeke also discussed her book: The Glaucoma Guidebook: Expert Advice on Maintaining Healthy Vi…

In this episode of EyeCare Partners Doc2Doc podcast, we talked to the ever-clever Mike Snyder, M.D. and his “Top 5 Ophthalmology Hacks,” such as a substitution for trypan blue, Triesence and more. Many of the vital tools discussed in this episode were popularized in the U.S. by Cincinnati Eye Institute's Robert Osher, M.D.…

In this episode of EyeCare Partners' Doc2Doc podast, Chris Riemann, M.D., spoke about the background, benefits, and applications of ocular endoscopy in vitreoretinal surgery.Von EyeCare Partners

This episode of the Doc2Doc Podcast features Jamie Raevis, MD, a Retinal Specialist at Monmouth Retina in New Jersey and Luke Lindsell, OD, MD, a Retinal Specialist at the Cincinnati Eye Institute. Both share their insights on age related macular degeneration and geographic atrophy. Geographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of dry age-related mac…

In this month's episode of EyeCare Partners' Doc2Doc Podcast, Dr. Lori Provencher talks with Fred Chu, M.D. to discuss tips and tricks for surgeons starting Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS).Von EyeCare Partners

This podicast is a special cornea and oculoplastics cross-over episode, where Dr. Lori Provencher discusses the fascinating new(ish) option of corneal neurotization for neurotrophic keratopathy with Drs. Jon Pargament, Kavitha Sivaraman, and Megan Tuohy.Von EyeCare Partners

In this episode of EyeCare Partners' Doc2Doc, Albert Cheung, M.D., a cornea specialist with Virginia Eye Consultants, talks with Lori Provencher, M.D., a glaucoma specialist with Cincinnati Eye Institute, about “do not miss” corneal conditions when evaluating a patient for cataract surgery.Von EyeCare Partners

In this episode of EyeCare Partners' Doc2Doc podcast, Dr. Lori Provencher, a glaucoma specialist with Cincinnati Eye Institute, talks with Dr. John Kitchens, a retina specialist with Retina Associates of Kentucky, about symptomatic vitreous floaters.Von EyeCare Partners

Doctor Dean, the Chiropractor, tells the shocking story of his brother’s interaction with Las Vegas 911 during an active break in at his home. Dr. Darren, the ER doctor, shares some super important things to keep in mind, and be prepared for, should you ever need to call 911.Von Doc2Doc

No more sheepishly standing and staring at boxes and bottles on the aisle of shame at CVS hoping to end your uncomfortable payback for a spicy meal. Dr. Dean and Dr. Darren give you a guided tour of the heartburn section after sharing some embarrassingly passionate Chick-fil-A moments. Dr. Darren reveals real Emergency room complaints that you will…

Tired of anxiety inducing newscasts and argumentative social media? Listen as 2 doctors blow off some steam in the middle of a Pandemic while covering topics like a vulgar hotdog vendor, a mayor who has strapped his city with a moniker that may never quit, and why is Chris Cuomo naked?? Enjoy a delightfully naughty and upbeat conversation between t…

Dr. Dean and Dr. Darren sum up Gasparilla in Tampa, Fl. Dr. Dean vents about people ignoring street construction signs and rudeness at the checkout counter. Then both docs weigh in on french fry fury and fast food frustrations. Dr. Darren wraps it up with a disturbing account of what may be burrowing into your ear when you sleep.…

Dr. Dean and Dr. Darren explore the "7 minutes of terror," discuss what to do with a stolen colon, and Dr. Darren shares his epic Thanksgiving meals of his childhood which involve wrestling. Dr. Darren talks about Thanksgiving nights in the ER and what to look out for when you are sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner. Dr. Dean poses a brain teaser a…

Dr. Dean and Dr. Darren talk about an uncomfortable driving situation, Dr. Dean shares a way to avoid a whiplash injury, and the story of an unbelievable guy on a train...and what he was doing with his foot. Dr. Darren shares some the cases he sees in the ER, including one that involves a panther!Von Doc2Doc

Dr. Dean and Dr. Darren recall roller skating adventures, cover a tasty history of pizza, debate the best way to eat a hotdog (and no it doesn't matter how you hold it!). Dr. Dean is worried about a symptom and wants Dr. Darren's help. Dr. Darren tells us why he'd pick this particular medical skill to teach everyone on the planet...if he could only…

Dr. Dean tells what happened when he met Mick Jagger and shares his story of a night of brutal pain and the mysterious illness that caused it. Dr. Darren sheds light on the cause and the Doctors offer ways to avoid this particular problem.Von Doc2Doc

When our hero gets a random call that someone has found his cat, you would think that it would bring relief...only, his cat wasn't missing. This is the story of people: their beliefs, obsessions, and disregard of others. Who's right in this situation? You decide. What would YOU do? Dr. Darren also discusses the consequences of having a tangle with …

Ever wanted to know which pillow is best and which bed provides the best night's sleep? Dr. Dean reveals the truth about pillows and beds. How to pick what's pillow or bed is right for you and when to burn the old one.Von Doc2Doc

When Dr. Darren has a heart attack, he ends up a patient in the ER. The whole experience of recoginizing the truth about his condition, taking the ride in an ambulance and being treated in the hospital was eye opening and a great lesson for our ER doctor.Von Doc2Doc

Doc2Doc: Today we get a call from Dr. Margaret Rinker who was listening in to our "Minor Burns" show and has a surprising suggestion. Then Dr. Darren shares a story about a hysterical woman who came to see him in the ER at 4 a.m.Von Doc2Doc

ER Doctor Darren DePalma and Chiropractor Dean Brown share real life stories about minor burns. Entertaining real-life stories tell us what to do and what not to do when we get burned. Dr. Darren tells us when it is definitely time to go to the ER and when you might treat it at home. He also shares a true, but incredible story about Aloe and the ER…