Podcasts

Click one of the following titles to download an audio file (works best on Windows). The script of each is also available as PDF files by clicking the PDF icon.

Applying Eye Shields (6:30)  

Guidance to military medics, civilian EMTs, and first & second responders, bystanders, and battle buddies on applying eye shields in the field and other emergency situations. 

Concomitant Cranial and Ocular Combat Injuries (5:37) 

Summary of an article by Cho, Bakken, Reynolds, Schlifka, and Powers, “Concomitant Cranial and Ocular Combat Injuries During Operation Iraqi Freedom” in the Journal of Trauma, Infection, and Critical Care.

Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking and Keratoconus (7:30) 

Summary from Ophthalmology articles:

“Corneal Collagen Cross Linking with Riboflavin and Ultraviolet-A Irradiation for Keratoconus”, by Dr. Hassan Hashemi et al.

“A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Progressive Keratoconus” by Dr. Christine Wittig-Silva.

Talking to Patients About Vision Loss and Rehabilitation (5:48) 

Editorial from JAMA/ Ophthalmology. “Talking to patients about vision loss and rehabilitation” Dr. Alan R. Morse.