Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast

In today’s Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast, Dr. Sophie Bakri and I visit with retina specialist Dr. Joan Miller of Harvard Medical School. Her pioneering work helped establish photodynamic therapy for age-related macular degeneration and contributed to the development of anti-VEGF therapies that have transformed the lives of millions of patients worldwide. Tune in to hear about her leadership journey and remarkable career advancing treatments for AMD.

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In this episode, glaucoma specialist and ocular dynamics researcher Arthur Sit, MD, MS, explores the hidden world of intraocular pressure fluctuations, why body position, sleep, and daily activities can influence eye pressure, and whether these changes contribute to glaucoma progression. Join us for a fascinating discussion on the future of continuous eye pressure monitoring and what it may reveal about protecting vision.

 

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In this episode, cornea experts Dr. Keith Baratz and Dr. Elisabeth Cohen discuss the Herpes Zoster Eye Disease study. Tune in to appreciate how long term Valacyclovir minimizes the symptoms and sequelae of this challenging condition. 

 

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Today’s episode is a very special one. We are joined by Anna and her mother, Chelle, to discuss what it is like to live with Leber congenital amaurosis (or LCA) and to understand the patient experience of receiving retinal gene therapy with Luxturna, the first FDA approved gene therapy in medicine. 

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Today we’re joined by Kahlen Darr, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic who specializes in inherited retinal and complex genetic disorders. We’re diving into how genetic testing works in ophthalmology and what clinicians need to know. Don’t miss this one! 

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