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.
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51. How to Choose an Artificial Tear (Dr. Jacob Rullo)
In this episode Zale speaks with Dr. Jacob Rullo, a clinician and researcher focused on dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction. Dry eye is often treated as a simple lubrication problem, but our understanding of the disease is changing.
Dr. Rullo explains the growing importance of meibomian gland dysfunction and evaporative dry eye, and how the DEWS III framework is changing the way we approach diagnosis and treatment. The conversation focuses on artificial tears — from traditional formulations to newer hyaluronic acid, osmoprotectant and lipid-containing drops — and how clinicians can choose the right tear for the right patient rather than simply reaching for whatever sample is available. They also discuss meibomian gland dysfunction, heat, lid hygiene, IPL and LipiFlow, the limitations of current treatments, and Dr. Rullo's research into restoring meibomian gland function. Finally, they explore how reduced blinking and increasing screen time may be contributing to a growing dry eye problem.
This episode is sponsored by Thea Pharma Canada - https://theapharma.ca/
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6 Aug 2026
50. Does My Child Need Glasses? When to Get Their Eyes Checked (Dr. Christine Law)
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 between basic vision screening and a full comprehensive eye exam, including what each can and cannot detect. Dr. Law shares practical guidance on common refractive issues in children like hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism, and when glasses may be needed.
The conversation also covers why early detection matters for preventing amblyopia and how parents can think about eye care as their kids grow.
This episode is sponsored by Thea Pharma Canada. Learn more about them at https://theapharma.ca/who-we-are
Listen to our previous episode on the Myopia Epidemic with Dr. Rupa Wong at https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-myopia-epidemic-dr-rupa-wong--56113340
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26 May 2026
49. ICL vs LASIK - Is Implantable Lens Surgery Better for High Prescriptions? (Dr. Avi Wallerstein)
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. In this episode, we explore what changed: the history of the procedure, how ICL surgery is performed, the real risks and safety considerations, and how the visual outcomes compare with LASIK. We also dive into higher-order aberrations, stability of refraction, regression, and whether ICLs may offer superior quality of vision in certain patients. Refractive surgery expert Dr. Avi Wallerstein joins the podcast.
Dr. Avi Wallerstein is the co-founder of Vision Group - https://www.thevisiongroup.com/
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17 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100
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