Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast

MayoClinicOphthalmology

Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast, hosted by Dr. Erick Bothun and Dr. Andrea Tooley, takes us through the latest and greatest in ophthalmology from the lens of an academic institution, Mayo Clinic. We look forward to bringing guests from across the globe to discuss ophthalmology and various subsets of medicine.

  • 37 minutes 12 seconds
    A Magnified Look at Low Vision Services with Stacy Shamblott

    In today’s episode we’re excited to welcome Stacy Shamblott, the Aging Eyes Coordinator and a Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s State Services for the Blind. Tune in as we discuss helping individuals with vision loss adapt to life through community programs, low vision aids, and specialized training. 

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    10 December 2025, 9:00 am
  • 37 minutes 15 seconds
    Master Class in Cataract Education for Residents with Dr. Thomas Oetting

    In this episode we are joined by Dr. Thomas Oetting, an ophthalmologist and educator at the University of Iowa, who has shaped cataract surgery training worldwide. Tune in to hear about his impressive career, teaching philosophy, and passion for surgical education, plus some fascinating insights into the future of ophthalmology. 

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    26 November 2025, 9:00 am
  • 41 minutes 44 seconds
    Anesthesia 101 for Ophthalmologist with Dr. Lindsay Warner

    Today we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Warner, a pediatric and adult anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic, and an expert in everything from fetal surgery to ophthalmic anesthesia. We’ll cover the anesthesiologists’ thoughts about eye surgery, sedation strategies and pediatric vs. adult considerations, and what ophthalmologists can do better in the OR. Don’t miss this one. 

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    12 November 2025, 9:00 am
  • 36 minutes 59 seconds
    The Future of Ophthalmology: A Conversation with Dr. Richard Lindstrom

    Join us for a deeper dive with Dr. Richard Lindstrom, as he reveals the business side of building a world-class practice. He shares his meticulous process for finding the perfect private equity firm to partner with for Minnesota Eye Consultants, discussing the inherent risks and rewards. We also get his unique insights on the future of ophthalmology—what's next for the industry and where the biggest opportunities for growth lie.  

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    29 October 2025, 11:49 pm
  • 36 minutes 44 seconds
    Mentorship, Innovation, and Ophthalmic Excellence: A Conversation with Dr. Richard Lindstrom

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Richard Lindstrom, founder of Minnesota Eye Consultants. He shares his remarkable journey from construction management to becoming a leader in ophthalmic surgery and innovation. Discover how key mentors shaped his path through academia, the VA clinic, private practice, and his international contributions. We also hear his insights on mentoring, bringing his incredible career full circle.  

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    15 October 2025, 8:00 am
  • 27 minutes 45 seconds
    Podcast Host Transition: Goodbye to Dr. Andrea Tooley, and Hello to Dr. Brittni Scruggs

    Tune in to this special episode as we say goodbye to Dr. Andrea Tooley as our Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology podcast co-host. We will also welcome aboard Dr. Brittni Scruggs as my new co-host on our special program.

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    1 October 2025, 8:00 am
  • 23 minutes 18 seconds
    Managing Change: Insights into Healthcare and Career Journeys with Dr. Greg Griepentrog

    Greg Griepentrog, oculoplastic surgeon and former senior medical director for a large academic ambulatory practice joins us today to talk about the changing state of healthcare, changing careers, leadership through change, and more.

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    17 September 2025, 8:00 am
  • 35 minutes 24 seconds
    De-escalation Techniques for Verbal Harassment with Dr. Brittni Scruggs

    In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brittni Scruggs, our vitreoretinal surgeon colleague here at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Scruggs shares her interest and expertise in managing verbal harassment in the workplace. Tune in to hear about how prevalent these circumstances occur and a toolkit to aid in your management. 

    The toolkit is as follows:  

    https://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/sexual-harassment-toolkit/Patient-Initiated-Harassment-toolkit.pdf 

    The EyeRounds tutorial we wrote here:  

    https://eyerounds.org/tutorials/sexual-harassment-toolkit/index.htm#gsc.tab=0 

    The workshop is published here:  

    https://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11096 

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    3 September 2025, 8:00 am
  • 34 minutes 58 seconds
    “Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project” with Dr. Christopher Camp

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Christopher Camp, a sports medicine surgeon at the Mayo Clinic to discuss his leadership of the “Mayo Clinic Optimization Project”. Dr. Camp shared insights to evaluating and improving our lives in regard to 10 interconnected domains. Tune in to appreciate how to live intentionally, consistently and better.

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    20 August 2025, 8:00 am
  • 20 minutes 50 seconds
    The development of the ARGUS II artificial retina with Dr Mark Humayun

    In this episode Retina Specialist, engineer and visionary in ocular research, Dr. Mark Humayun, shares his story about the development of the Argus II artificial retina. Tune in to hear about his inspiring career and the remarkable research pioneered in his lab. 

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    23 July 2025, 8:00 am
  • 36 minutes 1 second
    Understanding the risk factors in glaucoma progression with Dr Arthur Sit

    In today’s episode we are discussing 2 journal club articles relating to risk factors of glaucoma with our Mayo Clinic colleague Dr Arthur Sit.  

    Long-Term Systemic Use of Calcium Channel Blockers and Incidence of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma - Ophthalmology Glaucoma

    Relationship between Intraocular Pressure Fluctuation and Visual Field Progression Rates in the United Kingdom Glaucoma Treatment Study - PubMed

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    9 July 2025, 8:00 am
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