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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

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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

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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

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