In this accompanying EMPOWER podcast, Dr. Lang joins Dr. Barnett and Dr. Gelles to take a closer look at the evolving role of corneal imaging in keratoconus management. They evaluate how topography, tomography, OCT, and wavefront aberrometry can provide complementary insights, as well as discussing how incorporating these technologies into existing workflows may help clinicians recognize keratoconus suspects before disease progression compromises their long-term visual potential.
3 Sept 2026
Refractive Surgery Candidacy and Geriatric Contact Lens Patients
Podcast host Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, talks with ODs who contributed to MOD’s recent cataract and refractive surgery issue. Ranjani Panda, OD, FAAO, discusses how to identify ideal candidates for refractive surgery. She notes that choosing the right procedure isn’t just about a patient’s refraction; rather, more emphasis should be placed on their expectations and whether a procedure will realistically be able to meet them. She highlights the importance of “underpromising and overdelivering” when it comes to patient education. Jason Chin, OD, FAAO, then chats about, “The Conundrums With Geriatric Patients and Contact Lenses.” He notes that his article was inspired by an elderly patient who had 16 contact lenses stuck in her eye. He adds that this is a common occurrence in older patients who experience memory issues, highlighting the necessity of honest conversation about contact lens use discontinuation or more frequent follow-up visits as a patient ages, sometimes even involving their family.
13 Aug 2026
EMPOWER - Ocular Surface Disease: Latest Innovations in Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
In the newest EMPOWER podcast episode, Dr. Jacob Lang sits down with Dr. Josh Davidson (Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals) and Dr. Mark Dunbar (Azura Ophthalmics, Bausch + Lomb, Harrow, Sun Pharmaceutical) to discuss how modern dry eye management extends beyond a single treatment option. Together, they explore combination therapy, advances in pharmacology, meibomian gland dysfunction, and practical strategies for integrating new therapies into everyday clinical practice to help patients achieve more consistent relief.
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YouTube views
35,867
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.4 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100
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YouTube
76
Engagement
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