ODs on Education Podcast

(COPE ID 96562-PH, 0.5 hr)Dr. Sam Valley, who holds both an OD and PharmD degree, discusses the interplay between hypertension, cholesterol, and cardiology, emphasizing their implications for ocular health. Key points include the ASCVD risk calculator, which evaluates factors like blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Hypertension treatments are detailed, highlighting thiazide diuretics (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide) and their side effects like dry eye. ACE inhibitors (e.g., Lisinopril) and ARBs

(COPE ID 96221-PH, 0.5 hr)Dr. Sam Valley, who holds both an OD and PharmD degree, discusses the role of eye care providers in diabetes management, emphasizing inter-professional communication and continuity of care. Key points include the common use of metformin for type 2 diabetes, its adverse effects like nausea, and strategies to improve patient adherence. Sulfonylureas, such as glipizide, glyburide, and glimepiride, were highlighted for their risk of hypoglycemia. GLP-1 agonists, like ozempic,

(COPE ID 96218-PO, 0.5 hr)Dr. Josh Davidson, dry eye guru and practice owner, discusses norms and expectations in preoperative prep for cataract surgery. He highlights that 60-80% of cataract patients have ocular surface disease (OSD), which affects post-surgery satisfaction. He also goes over the following: 1) emphasize the importance of treating OSD before surgery to prevent vision and safety issues, 2) routine preoperative lab tests are unnecessary, citing studies that found no benefit 3)

(COPE ID: 96220-NO, 0.5 hr)Dr. Miki Zilnicki, BV/VT specialist and co-owner of Twin Forks Optometry, discusses handling complaints of double vision (diplopia). Key steps include determining onset, frequency, and direction of double vision, which can indicate serious conditions like space-occupying lesions. Best practice regarding testing and management are discussed in detail.

(COPE ID: 95851-TD, 0.5 hr) In this episode, Dr. Chris Lopez discusses the advancements in posterior segment technology, focusing on four key areas: ERG (Electroretinography), extended color vision, virtual visual field testing, and lasers in optometry. ERG, now a handheld device, assesses retinal function objectively, with protocols like DRA for diabetic retinopathy. Extended color vision tests, quick and subjective, aid in retinal and optic nerve function assessment. Virtual visual fields,

Dr. Chris Lopez discusses the integration of anterior segment technology in optometry to enhance patient care. Key technologies include low-level light therapy (LLLT), which has anti-inflammatory properties and improves dry eye symptoms, and intense pulse light (IPL), which reduces inflammatory mediators and improves meibomian gland function. Zest, a product by Zocular, uses okra polysaccharide technology to remove Demodex mites, providing immediate clinical improvement. Anterior segment cameras aid

In this introductory, non-CE episode - co-hosts Dr. Chris Lopez and Dr. Aaron Neufeld outline why this podcast is being produced, what it will encompass, who will be coming on and how it will work so that ODs can gain clinical/practice knowledge while earning 0.5 hr of CE credit after listening to each episode.