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.
Episodes

Dec 28, 2022
Dec 28, 2022
29 min
Dr. Andrew Barkmeier, vitreoretinal surgeon and ophthalmology residency program director joins the podcast to chat about education in ophthalmology, leadership, and his journey to PD as a vitreoretinal surgeon. This episode is packed with wisdom about the future of training ophthalmologists, how to teach surgery, and more.
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Dec 14, 2022
Dec 14, 2022
27 min
Dr. Ruth Williams, renowned leader within ophthalmology, sits down with us to talk about leadership and how the roles of leaders have changed over the years. We discuss her vision for leadership within her practice and within ophthalmology at large. We also touch on how the pandemic has shaped goals and priorities for ophthalmologists, work-life balance, and the concept of burnout. This is a can’t miss discussion with an incredible thought leader in our field.
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Nov 30, 2022
Nov 30, 2022
25 min
Vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Ray Iezzi joins the podcast today to chat about macular hole repair, and the guidelines for face-down positioning. While many patients are told they need to remain face down post-macular hole repair, outcomes without positioning are still promising. Dr. Iezzi takes us through the nuances of hole repair and how to counsel patients undergoing this surgery.
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Nov 16, 2022
Nov 16, 2022
17 min
Neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. John Chen joins us today to break down all things papilledema. We start this fascinating podcast with tips on recognizing papilledema due to elevated intracranial pressure vs. pseudopapilledema. Next, Dr. Chen tells us about the role of artificial intelligence in evaluating the optic nerve. Finally, Dr. Chen discusses his collaborations with NASA and papilledema found in astronauts.
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Nov 2, 2022
Nov 2, 2022
15 min
We sit down with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Tim Olsen to discuss screening for fungal endophthalmitis. Where did the traditional screening dogma originate and why? What are the potential harms from excessive screening? And finally, what do we do with this information when working with other medical specialties?
Breazzano MP, et al; AAO. American Academy of Ophthalmology Recommendations on Screening for Endogenous Candida Endophthalmitis. Ophthalmology. 2022 Jan;129(1):73-76. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2021.07.015. Epub 2021 Jul 19. PMID: 34293405.
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Oct 19, 2022
Oct 19, 2022
29 min
Episode 3: Sit-down with Dr. George Bartley, CEO of American Board of Ophthalmology
Dr. George Bartley leads us through a fascinating discussion of the ophthalmic community, maintenance of certification, his leadership through changes in certification including the virtual ABO oral exam, and the future challenges of continuing a virtual oral exam. At the conclusion of the podcast, Dr. Bartley discusses his view on professionalism, the patient-physician relationship, and changes in the house of medicine.
Bartley GB. The Unfinished History of Professionalism. Ophthalmology. 2021;128(9):1261-1265. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2021.06.003
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Oct 4, 2022
Oct 4, 2022
21 min
Dr. Sophie Bakri, Chair of the Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology joins the podcast to discuss her vision for the future of ophthalmology. Dr. Bakri discusses the inception of Mayo Ophthalmology Podcast and having a voice in our field as an academic institution. How do we consume information? What are the opportunities for innovation? How can we utilize team science to get new technology into the hands, or eyes rather, of patients?
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Sep 14, 2022
Sep 14, 2022
15 min
Welcome to the Mayo Ophthalmology Podcast! Meet our hosts, Dr. Erick Bothun and Dr. Andrea Tooley. In this short introductory episode, our hosts introduce themselves, the podcast, and what this space will be as we forge ahead talking all things ophthalmology and medicine.
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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.






