Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast

Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast, hosted by Dr. Erick Bothun and Dr. Brittni Scruggs, takes us through the latest and greatest in ophthalmology from the lens of an academic institution, Mayo Clinic. We look forward to bringing guests from across the globe to discuss ophthalmology and various subsets of medicine.

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Episodes

Wednesday Apr 01, 2026

Today, we’re joined by Dr. Barbara Tylka, an optometrist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and founder of our multidisciplinary Dry Eye Clinic. She specializes in advanced dry eye and ocular surface disease. Tune in to hear practical dry eye strategies to improve clinic efficiency and patient experience 
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Wednesday Mar 18, 2026

Today, we are joined by Dr. Jane Bailey, who is a comprehensive and neuro-ophthalmologist who made the bold decision mid-career to return to fellowship training. Tune in to hear Dr. Bailey’s journey of reinvention, service, and leadership in ophthalmology. 
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Wednesday Mar 04, 2026

Today we are joined by Mr. Brady Kaupa, a Mayo Clinic Department Optician. Tune in as we bring optical clarity on topics from tint to transitions and protection to 3D printing. 
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Wednesday Feb 18, 2026

In today’s podcast, we visit with Dr. Michael Repka, current president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Tune in to hear about AAO leadership efforts including advocacy, from Medicare to medical code values.   
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Wednesday Feb 04, 2026

 
Today, we are joined by Joan Jaeger to discuss Hadley, a nonprofit that provides free practical and emotional support to older adults with acquired vision loss. Tune in to learn more about Hadley!   
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026

Dr. Sophie Bakri is the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic. She joins us today to share take aways from the recent annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 
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Wednesday Jan 07, 2026

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alan Marmorstein, Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Ophthalmic Regenerative Medicine program at Mayo Clinic. For more than three decades, Dr. Marmorstein has led pioneering work in inherited retinal diseases, age-related degeneration, and emerging gene and cell therapies. Tune in to hear about his innovative approach to translating bench science along with insights on mentorship and collaboration 
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Wednesday Dec 10, 2025

In today’s episode we’re excited to welcome Stacy Shamblott, the Aging Eyes Coordinator and a Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s State Services for the Blind. Tune in as we discuss helping individuals with vision loss adapt to life through community programs, low vision aids, and specialized training. 
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Wednesday Nov 26, 2025

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Thomas Oetting, an ophthalmologist and educator at the University of Iowa, who has shaped cataract surgery training worldwide. Tune in to hear about his impressive career, teaching philosophy, and passion for surgical education, plus some fascinating insights into the future of ophthalmology. 
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Wednesday Nov 12, 2025

Today we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Warner, a pediatric and adult anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic, and an expert in everything from fetal surgery to ophthalmic anesthesia. We’ll cover the anesthesiologists’ thoughts about eye surgery, sedation strategies and pediatric vs. adult considerations, and what ophthalmologists can do better in the OR. Don’t miss this one. 
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Mayo Ophthalmology Podcast

Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast, hosted by Dr. Erick Bothun and Dr. Andrea Tooley, takes us through the latest and greatest in ophthalmology from the lens of an academic institution, Mayo Clinic. We look forward to bringing guests from across the globe to discuss ophthalmology and various subsets of medicine.

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