Ophthalmology off the Grid by Eyetube

George Waring IV, MD, joins Gary Wörtz, MD, to talk about his recent career shift from academics to private practice. Dr. Waring walks through his thought process for making this major change and shares additional insights into Snellen acuity, in vivo IOL modification, and more.

When it comes to the evaluation of a new approach in ophthalmology, surgeons must be confident in their ability to make an informed decision. Robert Weinstock, MD, speaks with Gary Wörtz, MD, to explain his innovative mindset toward investments in the field. Listen as the two surgeons discuss how physicians can learn to trust their instincts when it comes to the investment in new technology.

Karolinne Rocha, MD, PhD, recounts her ophthalmology journey to Gary Wörtz, MD, and shares her experience training in Brazil and then retraining in the United States. Listen in as Dr. Rocha discusses her insights into spherical aberrations, premium lenses, and the importance of efficiency in being a successful practitioner, partner, and parent.

Steven Dell, MD, sits down with Gary Wörtz, MD, to discuss investment strategies--some financial, some mental, and some professional--for ophthalmologists. Dr. Dell also explains his motivations for creating the Dell questionnaire and offers insight into the future of presbyopia correction.

Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD, and James Mazzo sit down with Gary Wörtz, MD, to honor the legacy of Roger Steinert, MD. Discover the valuable role that Dr. Steinert played in the careers of Dr. Garg and Mr. Mazzo and gain an understanding of just how beloved he was as a mentor, colleague, and friend.

Bruna Ventura, MD, joins Gary Wörtz, MD, to talk about her practice and her family's role in ophthalmology in her home country of Brazil. Dr. Ventura, a third-generation ophthalmologist, comments on her experience with pediatric cataract surgery and explains the current technology and tools she utilizes in her practice.

Cynthia Matossian, MD, speaks with Gary Wörtz, MD, about her amazing life story-from her childhood in Beirut to opening her own ophthalmology practice in the United States. Listen as Dr. Matossian explains how her experiences have molded her into the influential surgeon she is today and hear more about her journey to starting her own practice.

In celebration of 30 episodes of Ophthalmology off the Grid, Gary Wörtz, MD, trades in his host status and is interviewed by Sean Ianchulev, MD, MPH. Listen as Dr. Wörtz shares insight into his background, the influential figures he has met throughout his career, and how he merges the mindsets of ophthalmologist and innovator.

Steve Charles, MD, joins Gary Wörtz, MD, to look back on his accomplished career in ophthalmology. Dr. Charles shares the story of his beginnings as a student in engineering school and details his path to becoming one of the brightest minds in the field. He also touches on how he has seen the ophthalmic industry evolve and predicts what might be in the pipeline for the future.

The field of ophthalmology is constantly evolving as new innovations in surgical devices and procedures pave the way to exceptional care for patients. In this episode, P. Dee G. Stephenson, MD, discusses her experience as an early adopter of one such innovation: intraoperative aberrometry. Listen as Dr. Stephenson shares her story of implementing this technology and how she came to build her boutique ophthalmology practice.

In this episode, Gary Wörtz, MD, sits down with Ashvin Agarwal, MD, to discuss his experience practicing what he calls complication care management. Dr. Agarwal shares why he spends his days tackling some of the toughest cases a cataract surgeon could ever see and describes what it was like growing up in a family of ophthalmologist, starting with his first cataract case at age 16.

From urology training in South Africa to cataract and refractive surgery in Dublin, Arthur Cummings, MD, FRCS, has a fascinating journey to share. In this episode, Dr. Cummings recounts the key events that shaped his personal and professional path. He also discusses what excites him most about ophthalmology today and why he thinks ophthalmologists and the ophthalmic industry have never been better aligned.

Greg Parkhurst, MD, speaks with Gary Wörtz, MD, to share his experience with cornea-based treatments for presbyopia correction. Dr. Parkhurst highlights three key milestones in vision development and explains the ever-growing options available to surgeons to address the aging eye and achieve optimal refractive outcomes.

In this episode, Gary Wörtz, MD, honors Dick Lindstrom, MD, as a pioneer in ophthalmology who blazed the trails for surgeons in the field. Listen as Dr. Lindstrom speaks with Dr. Wörtz about his experience and how he has seen eye care evolve throughout his career. The two surgeons also discuss what lies ahead for the next generation of ophthalmologists.

Surgeons tend to encounter unique constraints in ophthalmology-whether due to limitations with technology or the availability of certain treatments. Sean Ianchulev, MD, MPH, joins Gary Wörtz, MD, to share insights into the ophthalmic problem solving he has tackled throughout his career. Listen as Dr. Ianchulev explains how he approaches solutions to the problems that physicians face in the field.