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Hosted by Zale Mednick · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 51 episodes
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Blind Spot is the Eye Doctor's Podcast that challenges eye care specialists to examine their own blind spots in the clinical and surgical management of eye disease. Each episode features a different guest expert and focuses on a particular clinical diagnosis or surgical challenge in ophthalmology. The show is hosted by Toronto-based ophthalmologist Dr. Zale Mednick. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blind-spot-the-eye-doctor-s-podcast--5819306/support .
Zale Mednick hosts Blind Spot - The Eye Doctor's Podcast, a health show with 51 episodes published.
In this episode, Zale sits down with pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Christine Law to unpack when children should get their eyes checked and why that question is more nuanced than it seems. They break down the difference b
Implantable collamer lenses, or ICLs, have evolved from a niche alternative for extreme prescriptions into a mainstream refractive option that is increasingly being chosen over LASIK—even for some ideal LASIK candidates.
The use of intracameral antibiotics - specifically intracameral moxifloxacin - has become relatively mainstream practice in cataract surgery. But how effective is it in preventing endophthalmitis? Are ophthalmologists ad
When a posterior capsule rupture occurs during cataract surgery, the standard teaching is that we do an anterior vitrectomy if the hyaloid face is broken and vitreous comes forward. But why is the anterior vitrectomy so
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Yeu shares her expertise on multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs), discussing patient communication, surgical considerations, optics, and personality traits that influence candidacy. Whether
In this episode of Blind Spot, Zale discusses the controversial topic of bilateral cataract surgery with Dr. Steve Arshinoff, a leading expert in the field. They explore the historical context, current debates, and the p
In this episode of Blind Spot, Zale sits down with Dr. Kieran Murphy, a renowned inventor and professor of radiology, to explore the essence of invention and creativity in medicine. Dr. Murphy shares his journey from med
In this episode, Zale sits down with Dr. Benny Jeng, head of the ZEDS study which investigated the role of longer time antiviral treatmetn for patients with HZO with ocular involvement. They review the results of the stu
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Tennant discusses the common issue of floaters in ophthalmology, exploring their physiological basis, patient experiences, and the limitations of current treatment options. The conversation d
In this episode, Zale delves into the world of mental performance with Dr. Cassidy Preston, a renowned mental performance coach. Discover practical mental hacks and habits that can elevate your mindset and performance to
Fuchs Dystrophy is an important condition to be aware before operating on any patient. Cataract surgery, in particular, can cause someone with otherwise asymptomatic Fuchs to develop debilitating corneal edema. Then agai
With so may IOP-lowering drops on the market, it can be challenging to know which is the most appropriate drop to start a patient on for glaucoma. How does one choose between the variety of prostaglandin analogs, beta bl
With the arrival of Eyezirgan (commercial available topical ganciclovir), we now have a more readily accessible preservative-free option for treatment of HSV. So why is Eyezirgan a potentially important new player on the
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) is one of the most dreaded diagnoses in ophthalmology; not only can it cause vision loss, but it can also be life threatening. So what is the threshold for going down the 'GCA diagnostic path'?
While the terms 'tech' and 'AI' might seem overwhelming to the average ophthalmologist and optometrist, the reality is that the future of medicine will certainly be intertwined with these technologies. So what exactly is
As preservative-free eye drops become more common, one has to wonder why it is so important to reduce our use of preservatives. What kind of toxicity do preservatives wreak on the eye? And without preservatives, are eye
Acanthamoeba keratitis can be one of the most devastating diagnoses in ophthalmology, as it can wreak havoc on the cornea unlike few other microbes. On the same token, if caught early, acanthamoeba can be treated quite e
For decades now, we have been able to offer anti-VEGF treatments to patients with wet AMD. Yet for dry AMD, there have been few options we can recommend to our patients outside of AREDS formulations and lifestyle modific
The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) has taken the refractive world by storm over the past couple of years, with an excitement that rivals the enthusaism for the latest multifocals or EDOFs to come on the market. So what's al
One of the most common clinical presentations to ophthalmologist is 'the eyelid lesion'. While sometimes it might seem obvious what the diagnosis is, other times it's tough to make a spot diagnosis or even to decipher wh
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Blind Spot - The Eye Doctor's Podcast is hosted by Zale Mednick. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 51 episodes.
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