Digital Twin Eyes To Study Macular Degeneration and Eye Care Tips For Smart Device and Outdoor Activities

Dr. Kapil Bharti (National Eye Institute - Bethesda, MD)

Dr. Wesley Chamberlin (Visionworks, TN Doctors of Optometry, PLLC - Knoxville, TN)

Dr. Kapil Bharti, Senior Investigator, Ocular and Stem Cell Translational Research Section, Scientific Director, National Eye Institute, discusses how "digital twins" of eye cells are developed to better understand and treat age-related macular degeneration.

Then, Dr. Wesley Chamberlin, President, of Visionworks, Tennessee Doctors of Optometry, PLLC, explains the importance of eye exams, potential dangers of too much screen time on the eyes, and tips for protecting your eyes during outdoor activities.
 

5/17/2026 Podcast (Click Image Below)

The Effects Of Space On Artificial Intraocular Lenses and Possibility of Cataract Surgery In Space

 

Dr. Morgan Micheletti (Berkeley Eye Center - Sugar Land, TX) and Dr. Liliana Werner (University of Utah - Salt Lake City)

Intraocular Lenses From Space

Dr. Liliana Werner, Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Co-Director, Intermountain Ocular Research Center, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah and Dr. Morgan Micheletti, Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Partner, Director Of Research, Fellowship Director, Berkeley Eye Center, Sugar Land, TX, discuss the effects that space can have on different artificial intraocular lenses and the possibility of cataract surgery being performed in space in the future.

5/3/2026 Podcast (Click Image Below)

Macrophages Effect On Mice's Eye Pressure and C. Mastitides Impact On Corneal Healing In Mice

Dr. Katy Liu (Duke Eye Center - Durham, NC)

Dr. Anthony St. Leger (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Pittsburgh, PA)

 Dr. Katy Liu, Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, Duke Eye Center, discusses the effect of resident macrophages on the intraocular pressure of mice.

Then, Dr. Anthony St. Leger, Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Immunology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, explains how the microbe, C. Mastitidis, can help in corneal healing of mice.

4/19/2026 Podcast (Click Image Below)

Wisconsin's madAbility Accessibility Lab and Weight Loss Drug Linked To Lower The Severity of Diabetic Retinopathy

Dr. Yuhang Zhou (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Dr. Szilard Kiss (Cornell Weill Medicine - New York, NY)

Dr. Yuhang Zhao, Assistant Professor, Computer Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses the madAbility Lab, which focuses on enhancing the abilities of those with and without disabilities through novel technologies. 

Dr. Szilard Kiss, Ophthalmologist, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, talks about a weight loss drug linked to lowering the severity of diabetic retinopathy.

4/12/2026 Podcast (Click Image Below)

Removing Damaged Mitochondria To Save Photoreceptors And Novel ECP Device Tested On Cadaver Eyes To Treat Glaucoma

Dr. David Zacks (University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI)

Dr. Leo Seibold (University of Colorado Anschutz - Aurora, CO)

Dr. David Zacks, Edna H. Perkiss Professor Of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, discusses how removing damaged mitochondria can save photoreceptor cells. 

Dr. Leo Seibold, Professor, Ophthalmology, Director, Glaucoma Fellowship, Chief Of Glaucoma Service, University of Colorado Anschutz, talks about a novel endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) device tested on cadaver eyes could be used to treat glaucoma faster and more efficiently.

3/29/2026 Podcast (Click Image Below)

Bricks For The Blind Lego Set Instructions and Efficacy of Red-Light Laser Therapy To Treat Myopia

Bricks For The Blind (Newton, MA)

Dr. Lisa Ostrin (University of Houston - Houston, TX)

Matthew Shifrin, Founder and CEO, Bricks For The Blind, Newton, Massachusetts, discusses the nonprofit organization that provides free text-based Lego set building instructions to those with visual impairment.

Dr. Lisa Ostrin, Professor, University Of Houston College of Optometry, discusses the effectiveness of red-light laser therapy in treating children with myopia.

3/22/2026 Podcast (Click Image Below) 

Significance Of Intraocular Pressure In Determining Glaucoma Treatment and Limitations on Randolph-Sheppard Act

Dr. Ashley Polski (University Of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT)

Chris Danielsen (National Federation Of The Blind - Baltimore, MD)

 Dr. Ashley Polski, Glaucoma Fellow, University Of Utah John A. Moran Eye Center, discusses how much weight should be given to intraocular pressure in making decisions about individualized treatment for glaucoma.

Chris Danielsen, Director Of Public Relations for The National Federation of the Blind, explains limitations being put on the Randolph-Sheppard Act and blind vendors in not getting priority with Department of the Army dining facility contracts.

3/1/2026 Podcast (Click Image Below)