Little Eyes, Big Topics

Cohosts Jennifer Galvin, MD; Alexander Valentine, MD; and medical student Angela Ngo invite Courtney Kraus, MD, to the podcast to discuss what drew her to pediatric ophthalmology and what a typical week looks like in her pediatric and adult strabismus practice. She reviews her experience with the anterior segment in these patients and her approach to pediatric cataracts and glaucoma management. The group also reviews helpful resources to help increase the field’s exposure to medical students and residents.

Jennifer Galvin, MD, and medical student Nadia Abbas invite Dolly Ann Padovani-Claudio, MD, PhD, and Ore-Ofe Adesina, MD, to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion and underrepresented individuals in medicine—specifically as it relates to pediatric ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology. Drs. Padovani-Claudio and Adesina share their experiences and advice for ophthalmic trainees from underrepresented backgrounds, reviewing strategies to navigate challenges, find a niche in the field, and excel in patient care.

In this episode, Jennifer Galvin, MD, invites an expert panel including Alex Valentine, MD; Michelle Falcone, MD; and Michael Puente, MD, to share perspectives on advocacy in pediatric ophthalmology, highlighting the importance of young ophthalmologists getting involved at the state and national levels. The panel also discusses Medicaid reimbursement, the pediatric ophthalmology workforce shortage, and more.

In this episode, cohosts Jennifer Galvin, MD, and Christine Law, MD, invite a panel of pediatric ophthalmology experts to discuss approaches to managing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Gil Binenbaum, MD, MSCE; Emily McCourt, MD; and Jennifer Jung, MD, provide insights on comprehensive ROP screening and treatment approaches at their respective children’s hospitals. They also share their excitement about future advancements in ROP treatment, earlier intervention, and improved examination techniques.

Sruti Rachapudi, MD, MBA, hosts this episode in which Simon Fung, MD, MA(Oxon), FRCOphth, an expert in pediatric cornea and external eye disease, discusses the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric keratoconus. Dr. Fung shares clinical pearls about the differences in pediatric versus adult-onset keratoconus, explaining how pediatric cases require close monitoring and early intervention due to higher prevalence and rapid progression. He also describes the challenges of screening children at a young age and reviews treatment options to stabilize the disease and improve vision.