Podcasts

The best conversations about ophthalmology happen when leading surgeons sit down with their peers and explore topics big and small. Each episode brings together rotating hosts and their invited guests resulting in a mix of invaluable insights and unscripted moments you won’t want to miss.

Ep. 13 Biometry Tips & Tricks

Prof. Gerd Auffarth & Dr. Nino Hirnschall

Bios:

Prof. Gerd Auffarth (host)
Professor Gerd Auffarth is one of the world’s leading intraocular lens experts. He is a Chairman of The Department of Ophthalmology, Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg, and the Head of the David J. Apple Center for Vision Research. He also serves as the Director of the IVCRC. In 2018, Gerd ranked second in the The Ophthalmologist’s Powerlist of the World’s Top 100 most influential people in the world of ophthalmology.

Dr. Nino Hirnschall (guest)
Dr. Nino Hirnschall is an internationally renowned expert in biometry and a surgical consultant at the Kepler University Hospital in Linz, Austria. He completed his training in Vienna at the Hanusch Hospital and has worked in many clinics across the UK and Australia.

 

Summary:

Is there really a gold standard for biometry? In this episode of Peer2Peer: The Podcast, host Professor Gerd Auffarth leads a discussion on important biometry considerations with guest and internationally renowned expert, Dr. Nino Hirnschall.

As we become more and more overwhelmed by new technologies, it can be difficult to decide which device(s) to use and more importantly, which one to trust. Biometric measurements for IOL calculation have transformed from just basic parameters to more detailed measurements of the eye with more specific parameters. Are these new technologies fool proof? What kind of problems can still occur, even after using the newest, most advanced technology? Listen in as Professor Auffarth and Dr. Hirnschall examine these questions and provide their tips and tricks of how to navigate through the various biometry options today.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • For Prof. Auffarth and Dr. Hirnschall, there is no longer a gold standard for biometry. In order to obtain accurate measurements, multiple measurements must be taken with several devices and compared, and the medical history of the patient must be taken into consideration.
  • Biometry has changed over the years from a simple calculation of a lens to a comprehensive diagnostic system.
  • Swept-source OTCs currently provide the most advanced, quality measurements because they allow you to have a bright, sharp image.
  • Hirnschall believes that the main source of error for biometry calculations today is the prediction of the position of the lens, but new more modern formulas such as the EVO formula, the Kane Formula, and the Barrett Formula are producing better results.

 

Additional Resources:

Peer2Peer educational platform
https://rayner.com/peer2peer/

Sources of error in toric intraocular lens power calculation
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346057293_Sources_of_Error_in_Toric_Intraocular_Lens_Power_Calculation

Update on biometry and intraocular lens power calculation
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343429244_Update_Biometrie_und_KunstlinsenberechnungUpdate_on_biometry_and_intraocular_lens_power_calculation

Assessment of a new averaging algorithm to increase the sensitivity of axial eye length measurement with optical biometry in eyes with dense cataract
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0886335010014239

ESCRS IOL Calculator
https://iolcalculator.escrs.org/

Connect with Prof. Gerd Auffarth on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-dr-med-gerd-u-auffarth-febo-a935794/

Connect with Dr. Hirnschall on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nino-hirnschall-565b9015a/

Ep. 12 Toric IOLs: Dos and Don’ts

Prof. Gerd Auffarth & Prof. Martin Dirisamer

Bios:

Prof. Gerd Auffarth (host)
Professor Gerd Auffarth is one of the world’s leading intraocular lens experts. He is a Chairman of The Department of Ophthalmology, Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg, and the Head of the David J. Apple Center for Vision Research. He also serves as the Director of the IVCRC. In 2018, Gerd ranked second in the The Ophthalmologist’s Powerlist of the World’s Top 100 most influential people in the world of ophthalmology.

Prof. Martin Dirisamer (guest)
Professor Martin Dirisamer is a cataract surgery specialist at Dirisamer Luft Priglinger practice in Linz, Austria. He has achieved numerous awards for various lectures and posters, and was recognised as one of the 40 most influential ophthalmologists worldwide by The Ophthalmologist magazine.

 

Summary:

If you’re looking for an information-packed podcast on Toric IOLs, you’re in the right place. In this episode of Peer2Peer: The Podcast, host Professor Gerd Auffarth and cataract surgery specialist, Professor Martin Dirisamer, explore the dos and don’ts of implanting Toric IOLs.

Together, they condense what could be hours of discussion into one single podcast episode, including examining fundamental Toric IOL topics such as identifying patients, conducting proper measurements, choosing incision location, selecting a marking system, and managing IOL rotation. They also cover Toric IOL materials and design and discuss some of the models on the market today. Listen in now to get your fill on Toric IOLs.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr Dirisamer advises that surgeons should keep in mind that approximately 30% of cataract patients have more than 1 dioptre of corneal astigmatism and are therefore suitable for a toric IOL – proper measurements are therefore essential.
  • Dr Dirisamer reveals that he doesn’t 100% trust his IOL Master or Pentacam, explaining the studies which support the diagnostic masters can be conflicting.

 

Summarising the Dos & Don’ts:

DOs:

  • Dr Dirisamer recommends to not rush the pre-operative assessment and repeat measurements for certainty. The accurate measurement of corneal astigmatism is essential for proper IOL selection and placement. Use high-quality diagnostic equipment to measure corneal astigmatism and determine the correct power and axis for the toric IOL.
  • To ensure accurate measurements, Dr Dirisamer advises patients to stop wearing contact lenses before the corneal astigmatism measurements are taken as contact lenses can temporarily alter the shape of the cornea, which can in turn affect the accuracy of measurements. Soft contact lenses should be discontinued for two weeks prior to biometric measurements, whereas rigid gas permeable / hard lenses should be discontinued for at least three weeks.
  • Dr Dirisamer selects toric IOLs for patients with at least 1 dioptre of astigmatism. He explains that manufacturers usually have a quarter of dioptre steps and provide training and education on how to properly manage them.
  • Accurately marking the cornea is essential for proper IOL alignment and Dr Dirisamer recommends having knowledge and experience with ink marking. Dr Dirisamer suggests using a marker designed specifically for marking the cornea and double-check the markings before proceeding with surgery.
  • Prof Auffarth believes that the success of toric lenses started with ink marking to guide the alignment of the toric IOL and explains that it is still a valuable tool in their successful implantation, particularly in cases where other technologies may not be available or appropriate.
  • The surgeons agree on the importance of following established surgical techniques and guidelines for IOL implantation to minimise the risk of complications such as infection or damage to surrounding tissues.
  • The RayOne Toric IOL has a closed C-loop haptic with a specific design that prevents it from rotation and also from shrinkage when you have a capsular contracture due to fibrosis.

DON’Ts:

  • Rush the pre-operative assessment: Take the time to accurately assess the patient’s corneal astigmatism and IOL needs. Rushing this process can result in improper IOL selection and placement, leading to poor visual outcomes.
  • Misalign the toric IOL: Proper alignment of the toric IOL is critical for optimal visual outcomes. Misalignment can lead to blurred or distorted vision.

 

Additional Resources:

Peer2Peer educational platform
https://rayner.com/peer2peer/

See the full line up of Rayner Toric IOLs here:
https://rayner.com/en/iol/toric/

Comparison of visual outcomes, alignment accuracy, and surgical time between 2 methods of corneal marking for toric intraocular lens implantation
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S088633501730617X

Gerd Auffarth Toric IOL power calculations in challenging cases
https://vimeo.com/256396913

Connect with Prof. Gerd Auffarth on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-dr-med-gerd-u-auffarth-febo-a935794/

Connect with Professor Dirisamer on LinkedIn and Instagram:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-dr-martin-dirisamer-b2281667/
https://www.instagram.com/martindirisamer/

Ep. 11 IOL Materials: What We Know Today

Prof. Gerd Auffarth & Dr. Ben LaHood

Bios:

Prof. Gerd Auffarth (host)
Professor Gerd Auffarth is one of the world’s leading intraocular lens experts. He is a Chairman of The Department of Ophthalmology, Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg, and the Head of the David J. Apple Center for Vision Research. He also serves as the Director of the IVCRC.  In 2018, Gerd ranked second in the The Ophthalmologist’s Powerlist of the World’s Top 100 most influential people in the world of ophthalmology.

Dr. Ben LaHood (guest)
Dr. Ben LaHood is a world-renowned expert in refractive cataract and laser vision correction surgery. His research focusing on astigmatism management and biometry is frequently published and presented worldwide. Ben also hosts two popular ophthalmic podcasts.

 

Summary:

In this episode of Peer2Peer: The Podcast, Professor Gerd Auffarth (Germany) explores IOL materials with Dr. Ben LaHood (Australia).  Together, they dive into the widespread debate surrounding hydrophobic and hydrophilic lenses and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each, including material opacification and glistenings.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr LaHood has been using hydrophilic IOLs for a decade and has not reported significant issues relating to opacification.
  • Prof Auffarth believes it’s ‘completely unfair’ to brand a category of IOLs negatively, especially hydrophilic IOLs in association with opacification when cases are so rare.
  • Dr LaHood highlights the importance of patient selection, and explains how surgeons can minimise the risk of opacification by discussing the elimination process of patients considered high risk.
  • Dr LaHood believes the key advantages of hydrophilic IOLs overcome the small risk of opacification. The key benefits of hydrophilic IOLs include their foldability, biocompatibility, variety of optical designs, and lack of glistenings.

 

Additional Resources:

Peer2Peer educational platform
https://rayner.com/peer2peer/

Connect with Prof. Gerd Auffarth on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-dr-med-gerd-u-auffarth-febo-a935794/

Connect with Dr. Ben LaHood on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lahood-99232a193/
https://www.instagram.com/drbenlahood/
https://twitter.com/benlahood

Ep. 10 FacoElche 2023 Special

Dr. Filomena Ribeiro, Dr. Roger Zaldivar & Dr. Joaquín Fernández Pérez

Bios:

Dr. Filomena Ribeiro (guest)
Dr. Filomena Ribeiro is the head of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Hospital da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal and a member of the executive board of the ESCRS.

Dr. Roger Zaldivar (guest)
Dr. Roger Zaldivar is the CEO of the Instituto Zaldivar in Mendoza Argentina and the past-president of the Refractive Surgery Alliance. He is also the founder of Revai, a collaborative medical platform with the goal of transforming current medicine by improving every day processes.

Dr. Joaquín Fernández Pérez (guest)
Dr. Joaquín Fernández Pérez is the CEO and Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Department at Qvisión in Vithas Virgen del Mar Hospital in Spain. His research has been published in many national and international journals and has presented at many ophthalmology congresses worldwide.

 

Summary:

In this special episode of ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’, renowned surgeons Dr. Roger Zaldivar, Dr. Filomena Ribeiro and Dr. Joaquín Fernández Pérez gather at the 25th congress at FacoElche in Spain to discuss the key takeaways from Rayner’s clinical symposium on ‘Optical Quality & Patient Satisfaction’, and interesting and exciting trends covered at this year’s event.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • 2023 trends from FacoElche include the improvement of diagnostics and the explosion of options with regard to IOL technology and software for patients.
  • Ribeiro is confident that there is always a solution to addressing presbyopia in cataract surgery if you manage patient expectations correctly and choose the right IOL.
  • Zaldivar finds the RayOne EMV IOL very useful in his practice, allowing him to provide patients with more spectacle independence and functional vision in their daily activities.
  • Fernández Pérez looks forward to the use of big collaborative data.
  • For Dr. Zaldivar, Rayner’s RayPRO+ app facilitates tracking patient-reported outcomes and organizing data in a comprehensive way.

 

Additional Resources:

Peer2Peer educational platform
https://rayner.com/peer2peer

RayOne EMV and EMV Toric
https://rayner.com/EMV

Rayner RayPRO+
https://rayner.com/raypro/

Connect with Dr. Roger Zaldivar on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerzaldivar/
https://twitter.com/RogZaldivar
https://www.instagram.com/rogzald/

Connect with Dr. Filomena Ribeiro on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/filomena-ribeiro-md-phd-febo-5aa13b71/

Connect with Dr. Joaquín Fernández Pérez on Instagram
Joaquín Fernández Pérez (@joaquinfernandezoft) • Instagram photos and videos

Ep. 9 The Importance of Managing Dry Eye Pre-and Post-Operatively

Mr Allon Barsam, Ms Purvi Thomson & Ms Caoimhe McGovern

Bios:

Mr Allon Barsam (host)
Mr Allon Barsam is a director and founding partner of OCL Vision, and recognised internationally as an expert and key opinion leader for cataract and refractive surgery.

Ms Purvi Thomson (guest)
Ms Purvi Thomson is Lead Optometrist at OCL Vision in London, where she utilises her expertise and specialist training to deal with various eye conditions, including dry eye disease.

Ms Caoimhe McGovern (guest)
Ms Caoimhe McGovern is a Specialist Optometrist at OCL Vision, where she carries out pre-operative assessments and post-operative consultations for refractive and cataract surgery patients.

 

Summary:

In this episode of Peer2Peer: The Podcast, Mr Allon Barsam discusses the importance of both pre-operative and post-operative management of dry eye disease with Ms Purvi Thomson (Lead Optometrist, OCL Vision) and Ms Caoimhe McGovern (Specialist Optometrist, OCL Vision) – the impact it can have on biometry, visual outcomes and ultimately patient satisfaction.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Dry eye disease can impact surgical outcomes and consequently patient satisfaction.
  • Many patients experience symptoms without realising they are caused by dry eye disease.
  • It is important to treat patient’s dry eye disease pre-surgery and educate them on the on-going management to avoid compromised outcomes.
  • If poor tear film caused by dry eye disease is not treated pre-surgery, it can result in an incorrect choice of IOL power, leading to patient dissatisfaction.
  • Treatment options for dry eye disease include AEON PROTECT PLUS eye drops which are indicated for use before and after surgery. The eyedrops contain cross-linked sodium hyaluronate which results in longer lasting lubrication of the eye’s surface than non-cross-linked sodium hyaluronate.
  • Accurately managing patients with dry eye disease is critical to achieving good outcomes in refractive, cataract and intraocular surgery.

 

Additional Resources:

Peer2Peer educational platform
https://rayner.com/peer2peer/

AEON eye drops
https://aeoneyedrops.com/

Connect with Mr Allon Barsam on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allon-barsam-b533b45/
https://twitter.com/AllonBarsam
https://www.instagram.com/allonbarsam/

Connect with Ms Purvi Thomson on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/purvi-thomson-791678192/

Connect with Ms Caoimhe McGovern on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caoimhe-mc-govern-030a32112/

Ep. 8 Marketing Your Clinic in the Digital World

Mr Allon Barsam, Mr Ali Mearza, Mr Romesh Angunawela & Ms Masara Laginaf

Bios:


Mr Allon Barsam (host)
Mr Allon Barsam is a director and founding partner of OCL Vision, and recognised internationally as an expert and key opinion leader for cataract and refractive surgery.

Mr Ali Mearza (guest)
Mr Ali Mearza is a director and founding partner of OCL Vision. He is also a senior consultant ophthalmic surgeon at London’s Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Mr Romesh Angunawela (guest)
Mr Romesh Angunawela is an OCL Vision founding partner and consultant eye surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital where he is also Director for corneal training.

Ms Masara Laginaf (guest)
Ms Masara Laginaf is a consultant eye surgeon specialising in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery, and is the first OCL Vision trained fellow of refractive surgery.

 

Summary:

As we spend ever increasing amounts of our day online, it’s safe to say that digital marketing plays an important role in educating patients and helping them to choose the right eye surgeon or clinic. In this episode of Peer2Peer: The Podcast, Mr Allon Barsam discusses the important role that digital marketing and social media play in running a busy eye clinic, with his colleagues from OCL Vision in the UK: Mr Ali Mearza, Mr Romesh Angunawela and Ms Masara Laginaf.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Recruiting new clients is often by word of mouth, however social media has proved to be useful for brand development and reinforcing the patients’ decision.
  • The panel of surgeons advise managing multiple social channels, instead of just one to reach a higher audience and demographic.
  • It is important to have a well-designed and easy-to-navigate website which presents a clinic’s services clearly, including pricing information.
  • Surgeons can also use social media for their own personal promotion, for example by highlighting patients they’ve treated or by sharing educational tools such as surgical methods or new innovations. It also gives patients the opportunity to interact with them.
  • Treating influencers can play a large role in boosting a clinic’s exposure online organically.
  • For surgeons looking to build a social media profile, the panel’s advice is to just get started. Once a profile is created, a user can view trending topics to generate ideas for content. Creativity is key.

 

Additional Resources:

Peer2Peer educational platform
www.rayner.com/peer2peer

Google Digital Marketing Courses
https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalgarage/

Connect with Mr Allon Barsam on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allon-barsam-b533b45/
https://twitter.com/AllonBarsam
https://www.instagram.com/allonbarsam/

Connect with Mr Ali Mearza on Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alimearza/
https://twitter.com/AliMearza
https://www.instagram.com/alimearza/

Connect with Mr Romesh Angunawela on LinkedIn and Instagram:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eyesurgeon/
https://www.instagram.com/laser_eyesurgeon_london/

Connect with Ms Masara Laginaf on LinkedIn and Instagram:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/masara-laginaf-a9876a134/
https://www.instagram.com/dr_masaralaginaf/

 

Ep. 7 RayOne EMV Billing Packages in the United States

Dr Eric Donnenfeld & Dr Jerry Hu

Bios:


Dr Eric Donnenfeld (guest)
Dr Eric Donnenfeld is an internationally recognised expert and pioneer in refractive, cornea and cataract surgery and one of the leading refractive and cataract surgeons in the United States.  He has won numerous awards, including being named Newsweek’s best ophthalmologist in America in both 2022 and 2021.

Dr Jerry Hu (guest)
Dr Jerry Hu is a leading private practitioner in the United States with a keen interest in academic and clinical research endeavors. He has extensive experience in the treatment of cataract, refractive surgeries, corneal diseases, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eyes, and other ocular diseases. He is widely published in various fields of ophthalmic research and is a frequent lecturer and speaker at many national and regional conferences.

 

Summary:

Because the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services consider the RayOne EMV a non-premium lens, it means that US surgeons cannot bill patients directly for this IOL. However, Dr Eric Donnenfeld (United States) and Dr Jerry Hu (United States) still prefer to use the RayOne EMV, and have created billing packages so that they can offer it to their patients without actually charging for it; by including the RayOne EMV in a package deal, doctors are able to charge for additional services only. Listen to this episode of ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’ now to find out how Dr Donnenfeld and Dr Hu have successfully found a place for the RayOne EMV at their practices in the United States.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • RayOne EMV is considered a non-premium lens by CMS in the United States, which means that surgeons cannot bill patients directly for this IOL.
  • Dr Donnenfeld does not charge patients for the RayOne EMV lens; instead, it is included in his ‘Limbal Relaxing Incision for Pre-Existing Astigmatism’ billing package.
  • In his ‘Smart Vision’ billing package, Dr Hu stays within regulations by combining the RayOne EMV with ORA intraoperative wavefront aberrometry to give his patients monovision and to correct their astigmatism.
  • Dr Donnenfeld’s lens of choice for his ‘Refractive’ billing package — and for his practice — is RayOne EMV because he believes that it gives patients the most value: quality distance and intermediate vision.
  • Since implanting RayOne EMV, Dr Hu has not had any patients complain about having decreased quality of vision, and the data suggests that all of his RayOne EMV patients have great distance vision.

 

Additional Resources:

Peer2Peer educational platform
www.rayner.com/peer2peer

RayOne EMV Billing Testimonial feat. Dr Eric Donnenfeld (USA) and Dr Jerry Hu (USA)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1SEofKhIWY

RayOne EMV and TECNIS Eyhance: A Comparative Clinical Defocus Curve
https://rayner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/166.-RayOne-EMV-White-Paper.pdf

RayOne EMV: First Clinical Results
https://rayner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/161.-RayOne-EMV-First-Clinical-Results.pdf

 

Find out more about RayOne EMV.

RayOne EMV
www.rayner.com/EMV

 

Connect with Dr Donnenfeld on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-donnenfeld-98b6a168

Ep. 6 RayOne EMV: Mastering Monovision & Pre-op Conversation Part 2

Mr Paul Rosen, Mr Andrew Turnbull & Mr Allon Barsam

Bios:


Mr Paul Rosen (host)
Mr Paul Rosen is a consultant ophthalmologist at Oxford Eye Hospital who specialises in cataract surgery, glaucoma and retinal and refractive surgery. He is chairman of the trustees of the ESCRS, a trustee of UKISCRS, and a medical editor of EuroTimes.

Mr Andrew Turnbull (guest)
Mr Andrew Turnbull is an ophthalmic consultant who runs a private clinic and is also the NHS clinical lead for cataract surgery in Bournemouth. He specialises in laser vision correction, cataract and lens replacement surgery, anterior segment surgery including iris reconstruction and pterygium surgery, as well as comprehensive medical eye care including blepharitis and dry eye disease.

Mr Allon Barsam (guest)
Mr Allon Barsam is a director and founding partner of OCL Vision in London, England. He specialises in laser eye surgery, lens-based vision correction surgery, cataract surgery with premium lenses, corneal transplantation, and keratoconus management.

 

Summary:

With the huge range of lenses that are available, how do you really decide which ones fit into your practice? In this episode of ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’, host Mr Paul Rosen (UK) highlights some of the key insights from a Rayner webinar with Mr Allon Barsam (UK) and Mr Andrew Turnbull (UK) which address this question.

The panel also discuss why RayOne EMV has become their go-to lens; how RayOne EMV compares to trifocal IOLs; how to master monovision, and how to effectively manage the RayOne EMV patient pre-operative conversation.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • RayOne EMV is a lens that induces positive spherical aberration, and in doing so, helps to extend depth of focus.
  • RayOne EMV consultations are typically shorter, especially when compared with a trifocal IOL consultation.
  • Natural quality of vision is where there is a natural range of vision and the RayOne EMV provides this.

 

Additional Resources:

Peer2Peer educational platform
www.rayner.com/peer2peer

Premium IOL Webinar: Managing the Patient Pre-op Conversation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DqiNkVNzT0&t=314s

Rayner Advanced Technology IOLs: Managing the Patient Pre-Op Conversation
https://theophthalmologist.com/business-profession/rayner-advanced-technology-iols-managing-the-patient-pre-op-conversation

RayOne EMV A New Direction in Presbyopia Correction
https://rayner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/RayOne-EMV_-A-New-Direction-in-Presbyopia-Correction.pdf

Rayner ESCRS 2022 Symposium: challenges in cataract surgery and advanced technology IOLs
https://youtu.be/FJzV9Grwshk

How to choose the right presbyopia correction solution for your patients
https://rayner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/169.CRSTE-Rayner-Presbyopia-Correction-Supplement-APRIL-2021.pdf

Mr Turnbull shares experience with RayOne EMV
https://youtu.be/7wfcCzafsoY

 

Find out more about RayOne EMV and Trifocal IOLs.

RayOne EMV
https://rayner.com/EMV

Rayner trifocal IOLs
https://rayner.com/trifocal

 

Connect with Mr Rosen, Mr. Turnbull and Mr Barsam:

Mr Rosen on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-rosen-6961503/

Mr Turnbull on Linkedin and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-turnbull-eye-surgeon
https://twitter.com/the_iSurgeon

Mr. Barsam on Linkedin, Instagram and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allon-barsam-b533b45/
https://www.instagram.com/allonbarsam/
https://twitter.com/AllonBarsam

 

 

 

 

Ep. 5 RayOne EMV: Mastering Monovision & Pre-op Conversation Part 1

Mr Paul Rosen, Mr Andrew Turnbull & Mr Allon Barsam

Bios:


Mr Paul Rosen (host)
Mr Paul Rosen is a consultant ophthalmologist at Oxford Eye Hospital who specialises in cataract surgery, glaucoma and retinal and refractive surgery. He is chairman of the trustees of the ESCRS, a trustee of UKISCRS, and a medical editor of EuroTimes.

Mr Andrew Turnbull (guest)
Mr Andrew Turnbull is an ophthalmic consultant who runs a private clinic and is also the NHS clinical lead for cataract surgery in Bournemouth. He specialises in laser vision correction, cataract and lens replacement surgery, anterior segment surgery including iris reconstruction and pterygium surgery, as well as comprehensive medical eye care including blepharitis and dry eye disease.

Mr Allon Barsam (guest)
Mr Allon Barsam is a director and founding partner of OCL Vision in London, England. He specialises in laser eye surgery, lens-based vision correction surgery, cataract surgery with premium lenses, corneal transplantation, and keratoconus management.

 

Summary:

With the huge range of lenses that are available, how do you really decide which ones fit into your practice? In this episode of ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’, host Mr Paul Rosen (UK) highlights some of the key insights from a Rayner webinar with Mr Allon Barsam (UK) and Mr Andrew Turnbull (UK) which address this question.

The panel also discuss why RayOne EMV has become their go-to lens; how RayOne EMV compares to trifocal IOLs; how to master monovision, and how to effectively manage the RayOne EMV patient pre-operative conversation.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • RayOne EMV is a lens that induces positive spherical aberration, and in doing so, helps to extend depth of focus.
  • RayOne EMV consultations are typically shorter, especially when compared with a trifocal IOL consultation.
  • Natural quality of vision is where there is a natural range of vision and the RayOne EMV provides this.

 

Additional Resources:

Peer2Peer educational platform
www.rayner.com/peer2peer

Premium IOL Webinar: Managing the Patient Pre-op Conversation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DqiNkVNzT0&t=314s

Rayner Advanced Technology IOLs: Managing the Patient Pre-Op Conversation
https://theophthalmologist.com/business-profession/rayner-advanced-technology-iols-managing-the-patient-pre-op-conversation

RayOne EMV A New Direction in Presbyopia Correction
https://rayner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/RayOne-EMV_-A-New-Direction-in-Presbyopia-Correction.pdf

Rayner ESCRS 2022 Symposium: challenges in cataract surgery and advanced technology IOLs
https://youtu.be/FJzV9Grwshk

How to choose the right presbyopia correction solution for your patients
https://rayner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/169.CRSTE-Rayner-Presbyopia-Correction-Supplement-APRIL-2021.pdf

Mr Turnbull shares experience with RayOne EMV
https://youtu.be/7wfcCzafsoY

 

Find out more about RayOne EMV and Trifocal IOLs.

RayOne EMV
https://rayner.com/EMV

Rayner trifocal IOLs
https://rayner.com/trifocal

 

Connect with Mr Rosen, Mr. Turnbull and Mr Barsam:

Mr Rosen on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-rosen-6961503/

Mr Turnbull on Linkedin and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-turnbull-eye-surgeon
https://twitter.com/the_iSurgeon

Mr. Barsam on Linkedin, Instagram and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allon-barsam-b533b45/
https://www.instagram.com/allonbarsam/
https://twitter.com/AllonBarsam

Ep. 4 Prof Barrett: Developing RayOne EMV and the Barrett Universal Formula

Dr Karl Stonecipher & Professor Graham Barrett

Bios:


Dr Karl Stonecipher (host)
Dr Karl Stonecipher is the medical director of TLC Greensboro in North Carolina and a clinical associate professor of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina. Dr Stonecipher has over 100 abstracts, articles, and book chapters published, and speaks both nationally and internationally on refractive, cataract, presbyopic and refractive surgery.

Professor Graham Barrett (guest)
Professor Graham Barrett is a consultant ophthalmologist at the Lions Eye Institute as well as Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth Western Australia and is a clinical professor in the University Department of Ophthalmology of Western Australia. His special areas of interest include cataract and implant surgery, as well as corneal and keratorefractive surgery. Professor Barrett is also the founding and current President of AUSCRS.

 

Summary:

In this episode of ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’, Dr Karl Stonecipher (United States) sits down with Professor Graham Barrett (Australia) — collaborator on Rayner’s RayOne EMV enhanced monofocal IOL — and asks him about the concept behind RayOne EMV. Professor Barrett also discusses why he chose to use positive spherical aberration to provide patients with extended depth of focus, the patient selection process, and why he thinks RayOne EMV is suitable for almost anyone.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • RayOne EMV uses positive spherical aberration which interacts synergistically with myopia to give an extended range of vision without impacting distance vision.
  • Professor Barrett discovered that using positive spherical aberration with myopia achieves a better quality of vision.
  • If surgeons are unsure about using RayOne EMV on a patient, Professor Barrett suggests checking the amount of spherical aberration in the eye and being cautious if it nears +0.3 to +0.4 microns.
  • Professor Barrett believes the RayOne EMV lens is suitable for almost anyone.
  • Today, many patients are more concerned with being spectacle free for intermediate vision, so that they can use their smart phones and tablets.

 

Additional Resources:

Peer2Peer educational platform
www.rayner.com/peer2peer

My Next Ophthalmologist Needs No Introduction: Ep 2 with Prof Barrett
https://youtu.be/_ktxkqZ6YM0

Overcoming the Limitations of Conventional Monovision with New Extended Depth of Focus Lenses
https://rayner.com/peer2peer/p2p_articles/overcoming-the-limitations-of-conventional-monovision-with-new-extended-depth-of-focus-lenses

The Best of Both Worlds by Professor Graham D Barrett
https://youtu.be/ltKMxblVASI

 

Find out more about RayOne EMV

RayOne EMV
www.rayner.com/EMV

Ep. 3 Leadership in Ophthalmology: Championing Women in the OR Part 2

Dr Lisa Nijm, Dr Stefanie Schmickler & Dr Josefina Botta

Bios:

Dr Lisa Nijm (host)
Dr. Lisa Nijm is a corneal, cataract, refractive surgeon, licensed attorney, & clinical professor at UIC Eye and Ear Infirmary. She serves as CEO of Women in Ophthalmology, where she has led the organization to exponential growth. Dr. Nijm has repeatedly been ranked as one of the most influential ophthalmologists worldwide, including The Ophthalmologist’s Power List, Newsweek’s America’s Best Ophthalmologists, and Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors.

Dr Stefanie Schmickler (guest)
Dr Stefanie Schmickler is a cataract and refractive surgeon and managing director of the Augen-Zentrum-Nordwest in Ahaus, Germany, one of the largest specialist clinics in the region with 11 locations and over 250 employees. Dr Schmickler is also editor of CONCEPT Ophthalmology and board member of OcuNet (www.ocunet.de).

Dr Josefina Botta (guest)
Dr Josefina Botta is an ophthalmologist at Consultorios Botta Ruiz in Buenos Aires, Argentina and an undergraduate and postgraduate professor of ophthalmology at the University of Buenos Aires and the University of Maimonides, specialising in Cornea and Anterior Segment.  She is also secretary of the Argentine Council of Ophthalmology and Vice president of the Argentine Society of Cornea, Refractive and Cataract surgery.

 

Summary:

Join host Dr Lisa Nijm (United States) and guest speakers Dr Stefanie Schmickler (Germany) and Dr Josefina Botta (Argentina) as they explore female leadership in ophthalmology and championing women in the operating room in this episode of ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’. The surgeons share their leadership journeys, offer advice about growing a business, and also discuss the skill sets required for being a successful surgeon. To finish, they share their favourite Rayner products and reveal a ‘sweet and spicy’ opinion about being a leading woman in ophthalmology today.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • It is important to elevate the patient experience as much as possible so that when they come out of their cataract journey, not only do patients have great vision but they also feel that they’ve been well taken care of as a person.
  • In the age of digital marketing, it is important to communicate with patients through social media.
  • Manufacturers have an important role in bringing surgeons together so that they can network and share information.
  • The pandemic has led to a new hybrid approach to learning and networking. There are some intangibles that happen when you’re in person with other like-minded surgeons, but it is also valuable to have information quickly online and to be able to connect with surgeons from all over the world at all times.

 

Additional Resources:

Peer2Peer educational platform
www.rayner.com/peer2peer

How Dr Josefina Botta uses RayOne EMV with her patients
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkEEYMx9MaQ

Dr Schmickler addresses dry eye disease before and after surgery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7u4r5T_jwk&t=8s

Dr. Nijm, CEO of Women in Ophthalmology
https://www.wioonline.org/about/leadership

 

Find out more about RayOne EMV, RayOne Hydrophobic, RayPRO+ and OMIDRIA

RayOne EMV
https://rayner.com/EMV

RayOne Hydrophobic
https://rayner.com/en/iol/monofocal/rayone-hydrophobic

RayPRO+
https://rayner.com/raypro

OMIDRIA
https://www.omidriahcp.com

 

Connect with Dr Nijm, Dr Schmickler and Dr Botta:

Dr Nijm on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisanijm
https://www.instagram.com/RealWorldOphthalmologymdnegotiation
https://twitter.com/LisaNijmMDJDlisanijmmdjd

Dr Schmickler on LinkedIn and Instagram:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stefanie-schmickler-7523878a
https://www.instagram.com/stefanieschmickler

Dr Botta on Instagram and LinkedIn:
https://www.instagram.com/drajosefinabotta

Ep. 2 Leadership in Ophthalmology: Championing Women in the OR Part 1

Dr Lisa Nijm, Dr Stefanie Schmickler & Dr Josefina Botta

Bios:

Dr Lisa Nijm (host)
Dr. Lisa Nijm is a corneal, cataract, refractive surgeon, licensed attorney, & clinical professor at UIC Eye and Ear Infirmary. She serves as CEO of Women in Ophthalmology, where she has led the organization to exponential growth. Dr. Nijm has repeatedly been ranked as one of the most influential ophthalmologists worldwide, including The Ophthalmologist’s Power List, Newsweek’s America’s Best Ophthalmologists, and Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors.

Dr Stefanie Schmickler (guest)
Dr Stefanie Schmickler is a cataract and refractive surgeon and managing director of the Augen-Zentrum-Nordwest in Ahaus, Germany, one of the largest specialist clinics in the region with 11 locations and over 250 employees. Dr Schmickler is also editor of CONCEPT Ophthalmology and board member of OcuNet (www.ocunet.de).

Dr Josefina Botta (guest)
Dr Josefina Botta is an ophthalmologist at Consultorios Botta Ruiz in Buenos Aires, Argentina and an undergraduate and postgraduate professor of ophthalmology at the University of Buenos Aires and the University of Maimonides, specialising in Cornea and Anterior Segment.  She is also secretary of the Argentine Council of Ophthalmology and Vice president of the Argentine Society of Cornea, Refractive and Cataract surgery.

 

Summary:

Join host Dr Lisa Nijm (United States) and guest speakers Dr Stefanie Schmickler (Germany) and Dr Josefina Botta (Argentina) as they explore female leadership in ophthalmology and championing women in the operating room in this episode of ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’. The surgeons share their leadership journeys, offer advice about growing a business, and also discuss the skill sets required for being a successful surgeon. To finish, they share their favourite Rayner products and reveal a ‘sweet and spicy’ opinion about being a leading woman in ophthalmology today.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • It is important to elevate the patient experience as much as possible so that when they come out of their cataract journey, not only do patients have great vision but they also feel that they’ve been well taken care of as a person.
  • In the age of digital marketing, it is important to communicate with patients through social media.
  • Manufacturers have an important role in bringing surgeons together so that they can network and share information.
  • The pandemic has led to a new hybrid approach to learning and networking. There are some intangibles that happen when you’re in person with other like-minded surgeons, but it is also valuable to have information quickly online and to be able to connect with surgeons from all over the world at all times.

 

Additional Resources:

Peer2Peer educational platform
www.rayner.com/peer2peer

How Dr Josefina Botta uses RayOne EMV with her patients
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkEEYMx9MaQ

Dr Schmickler addresses dry eye disease before and after surgery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7u4r5T_jwk&t=8s

Dr. Nijm, CEO of Women in Ophthalmology
https://www.wioonline.org/about/leadership

 

Find out more about RayOne EMV, RayOne Hydrophobic, RayPRO+ and OMIDRIA

RayOne EMV
https://rayner.com/EMV

RayOne Hydrophobic
https://rayner.com/en/iol/monofocal/rayone-hydrophobic

RayPRO+
https://rayner.com/raypro

OMIDRIA
https://www.omidriahcp.com

 

Connect with Dr Nijm, Dr Schmickler and Dr Botta:

Dr Nijm on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisanijm
https://www.instagram.com/RealWorldOphthalmologymdnegotiation
https://twitter.com/LisaNijmMDJDlisanijmmdjd

Dr Schmickler on LinkedIn and Instagram:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stefanie-schmickler-7523878a
https://www.instagram.com/stefanieschmickler

Dr Botta on Instagram and LinkedIn:
https://www.instagram.com/drajosefinabotta

Ep. 1 The Changing Landscape of Clinical Education

Dr Lisa Nijm & Dr Paul Singh

Bios:

Dr Lisa Nijm (host)
Dr. Lisa Nijm is a corneal, cataract, refractive surgeon, licensed attorney, & clinical professor at UIC Eye and Ear Infirmary. She serves as CEO of Women in Ophthalmology, where she has led the organization to exponential growth. Dr. Nijm has repeatedly been ranked as one of the most influential ophthalmologists worldwide, including The Ophthalmologist’s Power List, Newsweek’s America’s Best Ophthalmologists, and Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors.

Dr Paul Singh (guest)
Dr Singh is a glaucoma specialist and the president of The Eye Centers of Racine & Kenosha Ltd. in Wisconsin. His clinical research has been published and presented at various national meetings and universities around the world. Dr. Singh was also named America’s Best Eye Doctor in 2021 by Newsweek.

 

Summary:

In this episode of Peer2Peer: The Podcast, hosted by Rayner, host Dr Lisa Nijm (United States) and guest speaker Dr Paul Singh (United States) discuss the changing landscape of clinical education in ophthalmology. The surgeons consider how alternative media such as webinars and podcasts are becoming the preferred method of education among young ophthalmologists, and how educational platforms such as Rayner’s Peer2Peer are connecting surgeons and starting important conversations across the world.

Key Takeaways:

  • Listening to podcasts such as Rayner’s ‘Peer2Peer: The Podcast’ is an easy and excellent way to keep abreast of what’s happening in the world of ophthalmology and gain knowledge from your peers.
  • The new generation of young ophthalmologists are turning more towards alternative media such as webinars and podcasts for education.
  • Digital learning is connecting ophthalmologists from around the world and offering new possibilities for sharing information.
  • For Dr Nijm, the future of ophthalmology education is hybrid and young surgeons should take advantage of digital platforms to obtain education throughout the year while also attending congresses to benefit from in-person time with your peers.
  • For Dr Singh, it is important to use new information to evolve your surgical techniques and take better care of your patients. You must never be afraid to try new technology.

 

Additional Resources:

Peer2Peer educational platform
www.rayner.com/peer2peer

Dr Singh, President of The Eye Centers of Racine & Kenosha, Ltd.
https://amazingeye.com/eye-doctors/inder-paul-singh-m-d/

Dr Nijm, Founder of Real World Ophthalmology
https://www.RealWorldOphthalmology.com

Dr Nijm, CEO, Warrenville EyeCare & LASIK
www.WarrenvilleEyeCare.com

 

Find out more about RayOne EMV and OMIDRIA

RayOne EMV
https://rayner.com/EMV

OMIDRIA
https://www.omidriahcp.com

 

Connect with Dr Nijm and Dr Singh:

Dr Nijm on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisanijm
https://www.instagram.com/RealWorldOphthalmology
https://twitter.com/LisaNijmMDJD

Dr Singh on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-singh-304a363/
https://www.instagram.com/inderpaul_s/
https://twitter.com/ipsingheyedoc

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