Episodes

Feb. 25, 2026

25 Years of Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact Lenses

This episode of the American Academy of Optometry Foundation’s Clinical Podcast series is presented by CooperVision. CooperVision is committed to advancing the practice of optometry through innovative, and effective contact lens technologies with a strong focus on practitioner, staff, and patient needs. We’re pleased to partner with CooperVision in support of continued education and professional dialogue within the optometric community. Host: Andrew Pucker, OD, PhD, FAAO, Dipl AAO Topical Expert...
Oct. 6, 2025

Stopping of adalimumab in juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis (ADJUST): a ...Part 2

Stopping of adalimumab in juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis (ADJUST): a multicentre, double-masked, randomised controlled trial-part 2 Hosted by: Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO Topical Editor: Stephanie Martich, OD, FAAO Topical Expert: Valerie Baca, OD, FAAO Publication: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2024.1417814/full
Oct. 6, 2025

A pilot study of the impact of repeated blink refrainment on ocular surface temperature and...

A pilot study of the impact of repeated blink refrainment on ocular surface temperature and the interlink period Host: Mika Moy, OD, FAAO Topical Editor: Mika Moy, OD, FAAO Topical Expert: Meng Lin, OD, PhD, FAAO Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39514397/ https://vimeo.com/1115509942
Oct. 6, 2025

Determinants of Four-Year Visual Acuity Loss in Geographic Atrophy

Host: Pathik Amin, OD, FAAO Topical Editor: Pathik Amin, OD, FAAO Topical Expert: Brian Bucca, OD, FAAO
Oct. 6, 2025

Body Mass Index, Diet, and Outdoor Activity Linked with Meibomian Gland Abnormalities in Children

Host: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Topical Editor: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Topical Expert: Lindsay Sicks, OD, FAAO Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38950139/
Oct. 6, 2025

Pediatric Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis

Host: Kelsy Steele OD, PhD, FAAO Topical Editor: Kelsy Steele OD, PhD, FAAO Topical Expert: AJ Peiffer OD, MS, FAAO Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36036680/
June 10, 2025

Low Dose Atropine Influences Static and Dynamic Pupil Metrics in a Dose-Dependent Manner

Hosted by: Andrew Pucker, OD, PhD, FAAO Topical Editor: Andrew Pucker, OD, PhD, FAAO Topical Expert: Lisa Ostrin, OD, PhD, FAAO
June 10, 2025

Efficacy and safety of AZR-MD-001 selenium sulfide ophthalmic ointment in adults with meibomian ...

Caffeine's protective role in dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction: insights from clinical and experimental models Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Topical Editor: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Topical Expert: Lisa Hornick, OD, FAAO Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39709912/
June 10, 2025

Stopping of adalimumab in juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis (ADJUST): a...

Stopping of adalimumab in juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis (ADJUST): a multicentre, double-masked, randomised controlled trial Hosted By: Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO Topical Editor: Stephanie Stephanie Martich, OD, FAAO Topical Expert: Valerie Baca, OD, FAAO Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39863370/
June 10, 2025

Clinically Significant Macular Edema in an underserved population: Association with demographic...

Clinically Significant Macular Edema in an underserved population: Association with demographic factors and hemoglobin A1C Hosted by: Mika Moy, OD, FAAO Topical Editor: Mika Moy, OD, FAAO Topical Expert: Eddie Chu, OD, FAAO Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38350055/
May 22, 2025

Varenicline as a potential therapy for neuropathic ocular pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia

Host: Andrew Pucker, OD, PhD, FAAO Topical Editor: Andrew Pucker, OD, PhD, FAAO Topical Expert: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Publication: None. AAO Abstract
May 22, 2025

Efficacy and safety of AZR-MD-001 selenium sulfide ophthalmic ointment in adults with...

Efficacy and safety of AZR-MD-001 selenium sulfide ophthalmic ointment in adults with meibomian gland dysfunction over six months of treatment: A Phase 2, vehicle-controlled, randomized extension trial Host: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Topical Editor: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Topical Expert: Lisa Hornick, OD, FAAO Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39613259/
May 22, 2025

Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial of Cataract Surgery vs Combined Cataract Surgery...

Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial of Cataract Surgery vs Combined Cataract Surgery With Insertion of iStent Inject Host: Mile Brujic, OD, Topical Editor: Stephanie Martich, OD, FAAO Topical Expert: Valerie Baca, OD, FAAO Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38369058/
May 22, 2025

Repeated Low-level Red-light Therapy: The Next Wave in Myopia Management?

Host: Mika Moy, OD, FAAO Topical Editor: Mika Moy, OD, FAAO Topical Expert: Erin Tomiyama, MS, FAAO Publication: https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/fulltext/2023/12000/repeated_low_level_red_light_therapy__the_next.2.aspx
May 22, 2025

Home-Monitoring Vision Tests to Detect Active Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Host: Andrew Rixon, OD, FAAO Topical Editor: Andrew Rixon, OD, FAAO Topical Expert: Sarah MacIver, OD, FAAO Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38662399/
March 13, 2025

Scoping Review: Reporting Characteristics for the safety of contact lenses in a pediatric population

Host: Mika Moy, OD, FAAO Topical Editor: Mika Moy, OD, FAAO Topical Expert: Erin Tomiyama, MS, FAAO Publication: https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/fulltext/2024/09000/scoping_review__reporting_characteristics_for_the.6.aspx
March 13, 2025

Treatment of Ocular Surface Disease in Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid

Host: Andrew Pucker, OD, PhD, FAAO Topical Editor: Andrew Pucker, OD, PhD, FAAO Expert: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39383489/
March 13, 2025

Part 2 - Comparative Analysis of 24-2C, 24-2, and 10-2 Visual Field Tests for Detecting Mild-Stage..

Part 2 - Comparative Analysis of 24-2C, 24-2, and 10-2 Visual Field Tests for Detecting Mild-Stage Glaucoma With Central Visual field Defects Host: Andrew Rixon, OD, FAAO Topical Editor: Andrew Rixon, OD, FAAO Expert: Pathik Amin, OD, FAAO Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39094994/
March 13, 2025

Fosso %22Safety of Omitting 1 week Postop %22

Safety of Omitting 1-week Postop Visit Following Cataract Extraction Hosted By: Kelsy Steele OD, PhD, FAAO Topical Editor: Kelsy Steele OD, PhD, FAAO Topical Expert: Trevor Fosso OD, FAAO, FSLS Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37678385/
Feb. 12, 2025

Is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction One Disease?

Host: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Topical Editor: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Topical Expert: Cory Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38563551/
Feb. 12, 2025

Low-Level Light Therapy Versus Intense Pulsed Light for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Low-Level Light Therapy Versus Intense Pulsed Light for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Preliminary Results From a Prospective Randomized Comparative Study Host: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Topical Editor: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Topical Expert: Cory Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36582033/
Feb. 12, 2025

Effect of Low-Level Light Therapy in Individuals with Dry Eye Disease

Host: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Topical Editor: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Topical Expert: Eric Ritchey, OD, PhD Publication:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39096028
Feb. 12, 2025

Comparative Analysis of 24-2C, 24-2, and 10-2 Visual Field Tests for Detecting Mild-Stage...

Comparative Analysis of 24-2C, 24-2, and 10-2 Visual Field Tests for Detecting Mild-Stage Glaucoma With Central Visual field Defects Host: Andrew Rixon, OD, FAAO Topical Editor: Andrew Rixon, OD, FAAO Expert: Pathik Amin, OD, FAAO Pub: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39094994/
Feb. 12, 2025

Body Mass Index, Diet, and Outdoor Activity Linked with Meibomian Gland Abnormalities in Children

Host: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Topical Editor: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO Expert: Lindsay Sicks, OD, FAAO Pub: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38950139/