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TapTapSee: Leveraging Technology To Help the Low Vision Community - Brad Folkens: Brad Folkens, CEO of TapTapSee, explains how the application helps people who are blind or have low vision “see“ using their smart phones. Brad covers the origins of the company and its technology, common use cases, and how the technology can be impr... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

24 min listen

Artificial Intelligence Meets Ophthalmology With DIAGNOS: Andre Larente, President of DIAGNOS, explains how artificial intelligence is impacting the field of ophthalmology, enabling for early detection of diabetic retinopathy and other blinding eye diseases. Mr. Larente further explains how his companies te... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

23 min listen

Ocular Oncology: A Simple Tech Solution To a Faster Diagnosis - Dr. Rubens Belfort: In this episode, Dr. Rubens Belfort talks about OncoPhone, A simple, free, easy-to-access service for regional ophthalmologists who require clinical advice about suspected ocular cancers. Dr. Belfort explains why he pioneered this initiative in the f... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

38 min listen

BroadEYE - bridging the knowledge gap in ophthalmology and eye care: In this episode, Dr. Shawn Maloney and Dr. Bruno Fernandes discuss the impetus for creating the podcast, highlighting the gaps in what patients, physicians, researchers, and industry professionals in ophthalmology and eye care know and understand. by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

34 min listen

Retinal Implants, Ocular Gene Therapy, and the Importance of Genetic Testing for Inherited Retinal Dystrophies - Dr. Flavio Rezende: In this episode, Dr. Flavio Rezende explores the current state of affairs for retinal implants in Canada and worldwide, highlighting some of the benefits and limitations of the technology. Dr. Rezende further provides an overview of gene therapy for ... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

35 min listen

Retinitis Pigmentosa: The Arrival of Gene Therapy and What Comes Next - Dr. Cynthia X. Qian: Dr. Cynthia X. Qian shares an in-depth overview of Retinitis Pigmentosa, highlighting potential treatment approaches at various stages of disease progression. Dr. Qianfurther describes the first approved gene therapy for a specific type of Retinitis ... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

48 min listen

Microsoft’s Vision For an Accessible World Through Inclusive Design - Ricardo Wagner: Ricardo Wagner, Accessibility Lead for Microsoft Canada, shares inspirational stories of how inclusive design has influenced a global community of people with accessibility needs, including those with low vision. From the surgeon who could access a c... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

47 min listen

Cataract Surgery: What To Expect - Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft: Ophthalmologist Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft shares a comprehensive overview of cataract surgery, Including what patients can expect before, during, and after surgery. Dr. Sanft also explores risks and rare complications that patients need to understand pr... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

37 min listen

Retinitis Pigmentosa, the Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing and What it’s like Raising Low Vision Children - Greg Dubecky: Greg Dubecky sheds light on raising a child with low vision, trying to understand retinitis pigmentosa research as a layperson and the need for knowledge transfer in ophthalmology. by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

55 min listen

Retinitis Pigmentosa, Rowing For Gold and Olympic Dreams - Victoria Nolan: Victoria Nolan shares her story of vision loss due to Retinitis Pigmentosa and how she was drawn to start rowing at age 30, eventually earning a spot on the Canadian national adaptive rowing team. Victoria further shares stories of her experience as ... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

28 min listen

Stories from a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor - Rob Cramer: Rob Cramer, Guide dog mobility instructor for CNIB, discusses his lifelong dream to work with guide dogs for people with low vision. Rob’s journey began at the age of 10 when his mother, diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, received her first guide d... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

46 min listen

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) - Dr. Stephen McIntosh: Dr. Stephen McIntosh provides a high-level overview of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), including modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, basic treatment approaches, a scientific explanation for the cause of the disease, and thoughts on wh... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

53 min listen

Mastering Blindness, Mindset, and Reaching the Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro - Randy Pierce: Randy Pierce, President of 2020 Vision Quest, shares his journey of vision loss and how he focused on his abilities rather than his disabilities to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and other notable peaks, train for and compete in the Boston marathon as a bli... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

30 min listen

Dry Eye: What Is It and What Can Patients Do About It - Dr. Stephen McIntosh: Dr. Stephen McIntosh explains what dry eye is and how it can be recognized and treated, drawing on years of experience as an optometrist practising in diverse rural and urban settings. by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

30 min listen

Why Patients Can (and Should) Become Researchers, Discussion With Dr. Helen Dimaras: Dr. Helen Dimaras discusses how empowering Retinoblastoma survivors and their families to have a greater role in the decision-making process of research projects has led to more inclusive, high-quality, and translatable results. The Canadian Retinobl... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

36 min listen

Liquid Biopsies, Ocular Tumours and the Future of Personalized Medicine - Dr. Julie Burnier: Dr. Julie Burnier, Assistant Professor of Oncology and Pathology at McGill university, explains how liquid biopsies can provide critical information about ocular tumours including genetic signature, presence of circulating tumour cells, and other bio... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

31 min listen

The evolution and Future Of Accessibility At Google - Laura Allen: Laura Allen - Head of Strategy, Accessibility, and Disability Inclusion at Google - shares her journey from 10-year-old child with unexplained vision loss to a leader and force for change in the world of accessible technology. Laura further highlight... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

42 min listen

Leading the Charge for Accessibility and Employment For the Blind and Visually Impaired – David Demers: David Demers, Executive Director of CNIB Quebec and Executive Lead for Frontier Accessibility, discusses accessibility and employment for people who are blind or visually impaired. Other topics covered include David’s own story of sudden vision loss ... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

31 min listen

Ophthalmology and COVID-19, Failed Technologies, and John Lennon’s Glasses - Dr. Natalia Villa: Dr. Natalia Villa shares her experience working as a retinal surgeon in the United Kingdom during the first wave of COVID-19 and then in Canada during the second wave. Dr. Villa further shares stories of retinal implants that never made it to market,... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

45 min listen

Retinal Detachments, Corneal Ulcers and Other Ocular Emergencies – Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft: Ophthalmologist Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft shares a basic overview of the causes, risk factors, and treatments associated with an array of ocular emergencies, including corneal ulcers, acute angle closure glaucoma, vascular occlusion, giant cell arteriti... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

40 min listen

Echolocation: The Art and Science of Navigating With Sound - Dr. Lore Thaler: Dr. Lore Thaler, Lecturer at Durham University in the Department of Psychology, shares stories about the science of echolocation, including insights from her own research involving brain imaging. Dr. Thaler discusses how anybody can learn to echoloca... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

35 min listen

Rare Ophthalmic Diseases and the Ability to Collect, Manage and Share Patient Health Data - MyEyeSite: Dr. Andrew Webster, Lead of Genetics Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Chair of Molecular Ophthalmology at University College London, and Nick Nettleton, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Loft Digital, provide a detailed overview of how MyE... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

38 min listen

Be My Eyes: Over 4 Million Volunteers Helping the Blind See – Will Butler: Will Butler, VP at "Be My Eyes", talks about the popular smart phone app and its rapid global adoption among the blind and visually impaired as well as millions of volunteers. Will further shares stories of corporate partnerships established by Be My... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

25 min listen

Color Blindness and What Patients Can Do - Mark Mattison-Shupnick from Enchroma: Mark Mattison-Shupnick, master optician and COO at Enchroma, explains the different types of color deficiency, genetic or acquired, and its prevalence. Because colors are one of the first things we learn, kids with an undiagnosed condition can really... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

41 min listen

Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment, and The Importance Of Early Diagnosis - Dr. Charles Wykoff: In this episode, Surgical and Medical Retina Specialist Dr. Charles Wykoff gives a detailed overview of Diabetic Retinopathy, with a particular focus on the importance of screening and early diagnosis to prevent blindness. Dr. Wykoff further discusse... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

39 min listen

How Ophthalmology and General Medicine Intersect - Dr. Caitlin Reimer and Ophthalmologist Dr. Debra-Meghan Sanft by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

33 min listen

Retinal Oximetry For Early Diagnosis - Dr. Patrick Sauvageau From Zilia: Dr. Patrick Sauvageau, OD, MSc, CEO & Co-Founder of Zilia, a medical company, discusses how retinal oximetry can revolutionize eye care and prevent vision loss, as well as provide an opportunity for early detection of systemic diseases, reduce health... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

23 min listen

Retinal Disease: Treatment with CRISPR, Gene Therapy and Partial Proteins – Dr. Hemant Khanna: Dr. Hemant Khanna discusses how a powerful gene editing tool called CRISPR has the potential to treat blinding diseases such as Leber Congenital Amaurosis and Retinitis Pigmentosa. Dr. Khanna further provides an overview of gene therapy for retinal d... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

32 min listen

Low Vision Rehabilitation, Deafblind International and Creating a Continuum Of Care In Ophthalmology – Dr. Walter Wittich: Dr. Walter Wittich discusses his role as chair of Deafblind International Research Network, highlighting the purpose of the organization, and how it is serving people across the globe. Dr. Wittich further explores the realm of low vision rehabilitati... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

42 min listen

Eye Care: The Critical Role of Ophthalmic Technicians - Ashley Alexander: Ashley Alexander, a certified ophthalmic technician based in Ontario, Canada, discusses the art and science of working with patients in an ophthalmology clinic. Ashley describes the various tests performed by an ophthalmic technician, lessons learned... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

27 min listen

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