Headlight in the fog: The Uveitis Podcast

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Headlight in the fog: The Uveitis Podcast

An informal discussion of all topics related to inflammatory eye disease featuring experts and rising stars in the field of uveitis. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on this podcast.

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    Episode 47: Viral Anterior Uveitis

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Jessica Shantha and John Gonzales to discuss the diagnostic and management challenges with viral anterior uveitis.The authors report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 46: Literature Review - Key Clinical Papers from 2025

    In this episode, we review some of our favorite clinical papers pertaining to uveitis or scleritis, published online in 2025.The discussant report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 45: Inflammatory Optic Nerve Swelling

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Julie Falardeau and Chloe Gottlieb to discuss the implications and management of inflammatory optic disc swelling.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures

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    Episode 44: Serpiginous Choroiditis

    In this episode, Drs. Nisha Acharya and Akbar Shakoor join us to discuss the approach to management of an aggressive form of uveitis - serpiginous choroiditis.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 43: Retinal Vasculitis

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Thellea Leveque and Steven Yeh to discuss the myriad of considerations while managing retinal vasculitis.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 42: Multifocal Choroiditis and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Veena Raiji and Edmund Tsui to discuss Multifocal Choroiditis (MFC) and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy (PIC).The authors report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 41: Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Jennifer Cao and Robert Swan to discuss a systematic approach to the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of ocular cicatricial pemphigoid.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 40: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-Associated Uveitis

    In this episode, we are joined by pediatric ophthalmologist and uveitis specialist Dr. Ginny Utz and pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Sheila Angeles-Han to discuss a multidisciplinary approach to the management of JIA-associated uveitis.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 39: Infectious Scleritis

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Mamta Agarwal and Miel Sundararajan to discuss the medical and surgical approaches to managing infectious scleritis.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 38: Literature Review - Key Clinical Papers from 2024

    In this episode, we summarize several key clinical research papers from 2024.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 37: Biologics for the management of Uveitis - Part 2

    In the second part of this two-part series, we continue our discussion with Drs. Eric Suhler and George Mount regarding the use of biologics for the management of non-infectious uveitis.Disclosures:Dr. Suhler has consulted for Abbvie

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    Episode 36: Biologics for the management of Uveitis - Part 1

    In the first part of this two-part series, we are joined by Drs. Eric Suhler and George Mount to discuss the use of biologics for the management of non-infectious uveitis.Disclosures:Dr. Suhler has consulted for Abbvie

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    Episode 35: Management of Uveitis in Pregnancy

    In this episode, we are joined by uveitis specialist, Dr. Lyndell Lim and maternal-fetal medicine specialist, Dr. Kelly Kuo to discuss management of uveitis in pregnant patients.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 34: Sarcoid Uveitis

    In this episode, we are joined by pulmonologist, Dr. Amy Malik and uveitis specialist, Dr. Ananth Sastry to discuss the ocular and systemic considerations in sarcoidosis.The discussant report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 33: Autoimmune Retinopathy

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Lucia Sobrin and Tim Boyce to discuss the perplexing condition that is autoimmune retinopathy.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 32: Checkpoint Inhibitor Related Uveitis

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Meghan Berkenstock and Meredith McKean to discuss uveitis secondary to immune checkpoint inhibtor use.

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    Episode 31: Lessons learned from the Systemic Immunosuppressive Therapy for Eye Diseases (SITE) Cohort Study

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. John Kempen and Sapna Gangaputra to review the many ways the SITE cohort study has shaped the way we approach uveitis.Drs. Kempen and Gangaputra have received grant support from the NIH for their work on the SITE cohort study.

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    Episode 30: Ocular Syphilis

    In this episode we are joined by Drs. Debra Goldstein and Mark Dacey to discuss the manifestations, treatment approach and special considerations for ocular syphilis.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 29: Uveitic Choroidal Neovascularization

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Jennifer Thorne and Parisa Emami to discuss diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in the management of uveitic CNV.Disclosures:Dr. Kopplin: NoneDr. Thomas: Consultant for Allergan,  GenentechDr. Thorne: NoneDr. Emami: Consultant for Genentech

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    Episode 28: Toxoplasma Chorioretinitis

    Here we are joined by Drs. Justine Smith and Emilio Dodds to discuss the clinical features and treatment approach in toxoplasma chorioretinitis.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 27: Diagnosis and Management of Scleritis

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Alan Palestine and Karen Armbrust to discuss the approach the diagnosis and managament of the many forms of scleritis.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 26: Ocular Tuberculosis

    Today we are joined by Drs. Rupesh Agrawal and Dilraj Grewal to discuss the myriad of clinical findings and treatment approaches in ocular tuberculosis.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 25: Uveitic macular edema

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Arjun Sood and Sruthi Arepalli to discuss diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in the management of uveitic macular edema.Disclosures:Dr. Kopplin: Principal Investigator in clinical study sponsored by RocheDr. Thomas: Principal Investigator in clinical studies sponsored by Roche and Alimera. Consultant for Alimera, Allergan, EyePoint Dr. Sood: Consultant for Alimera and EyePointDr. Arepalli: Consultant for EyePoint

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    Episode 24: Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome

    Today we are joined by Drs. Jennifer Cao and Edmund Tsui to discuss the spectrum of ocular disease in VKH syndrome.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 23: Multiple Sclerosis-Related Uveitis

    Today we are joined by neurologist, Dr. Shailee Shah and Uveitis Specialist, Dr. Brian Do to discuss uveitis occurring in patients with multiple sclerosis.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 22: Uveitis in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    In today's episode, we are joined by gastroenterologist, Dr. Tom Finn and uveitis specialist, Dr. Arthi Venkat to discuss characterisitics of uveitis in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 21: Distinguishing Uveitis from an Inherited Retinal Disease

    In this episode we are joined by Drs. Kim Stepien and Paul Yang to discuss the overlapping features of some forms of uveitis and inherited retinal diseases.

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    Episode 20: Radiological Studies for the Uveitis Patient

    In today's episode we are joined by neuroradiologist, Dr. Ravi Venkatesh and thoracoabdominal radiologist, Dr. Huan Dong to discuss radiological testing for the patient with uveitis.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 19: Birdshot Chorioretinopathy

    Drs. Bob Moorthy and Eric Crowell join us to discuss the clinical features and treatment approach in birdshot chorioretinopathyThe discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 18: Uveitic Glaucoma

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Manjool Shah and Judy Chen to discuss a systematic approach to the diagnosis and management of uveitic glaucoma.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 17: Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Amy Schefler and Prithvi Mruthyunjaya to discuss an important uveitis masquerade: primary vitreoretinal lymphoma.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 16: Acute Retinal Necrosis

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Ashleigh Levison and Kareem Moussa to discuss the medical and surgical management of acute retinal necrosis.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 15: Use of fundus photography, angiography and autofluorescence in uveitis

    In this episode we are joined by Drs. Lisa Faia and Sumit Sharma to discuss the utility of fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography and autofluorescence in the management of patients with uveitis.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Episode 14: Etiological testing in uveitis - Part 2

    We are once again joined by Drs. John Gonzales and Jennifer Lee to discuss etiological testing in patients with neuroretinitis, retinal vasculitis, scleritis and orbital inflammation.

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    Episode 13: Etiological testing in uveitis - Part 1

    In this first of a two-part series, we are joined by Drs. John Gonzales and Jennifer Lee to discuss etiological testing in patients with anterior, intermediate, posterior and panuveitis.

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    Episode 12: Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies

    In this episode, we are joined by Colonel George Mount to discuss uveitis in patients with a seronegative spondyloarthropathy.The contents, views, or opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not reflect official policy or position of the United States Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.

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    Episode 11: Use of OCT and OCTA in the management of uveitis

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Phoebe Lin and Dilraj Grewal to discuss how to employ OCT and OCT angiography in the diagnosis and management of uveitis.

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    Episode 10: Suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension for the treatment of uveitic macular edema

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Chris Henry and Rahul Khurana to discuss a novel therapeutic which recently received FDA-approval for the treatment of uveitic macular edema.

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    Episode 9: Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis (TINU)

    In this episode, we are joined by uveitis specialist KC LaMattina and pediatric nephrologist Neil Paloian to discuss how to manage ocular and kidney disease in patients affected with TINU

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    Episode 8: Use of conventional immunosuppressants in uveitis - Part 2

    In today's episode, we are joined by Drs. Jason Kolfenbach and Eric Suhler to discuss the use of calcineurin inhibitors, alkylating agents and sulfasalazine for the management of non-infectious uveitis.

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    Episode 7: Use of conventional immunosuppressants in uveitis - Part 1

    In today's episode, we are joined by Drs. Jason Kolfenbach and Eric Suhler to discuss the use of antimetabolites for the management of non-infectious uveitis.

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    Episode 6: Starting up your uveitis practice - University-based practice edition

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Lynn Hassman and Wendy Smith to discuss how to set up and maintain a successful university-based uveitis practice

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    Episode 5: Cataract surgery in the adult uveitis patient

    In this episode we sit down with Drs. Meghan Berkenstock and Anjum Koreishi to discuss perioperative and intraoperative management of the adult uveitis patient needing cataract surgery.

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    Episode 4: Starting up your uveitis practice - Private practice edition

    In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Chris Henry and Dr. Lana Rifkin to discuss the steps involved in starting up your uveitis practice in a private practice setting.

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    Episode 3: Immunosuppression in the time of COVID

    In this episode we are joined by Dr. Jim Rosenbaum and Dr. Kevin Winthrop to discuss special considerations regarding immunosuppression during the COVID pandemic. 

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    Episode 2: Introducing YUS - Young Uveitis Specialists

    In this episode we are joined by Dr. Arthi Venkat and Dr. Edmund Tsui to discuss YUS (Young Uveitis Specialists), a new network for uveitis specialists early in their career

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    Episode 1: Approach to the pediatric patient with uveitis

    In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Karen Armbrust and Sapna Gangaputra to discuss the basics of pediatric uveitisDisclosures: None

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    Episode 0: Introducing "Headlight in the fog", the uveitis podcast

    Welcome to headlight in the fog! New episodes coming soon.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

An informal discussion of all topics related to inflammatory eye disease featuring experts and rising stars in the field of uveitis. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on this podcast.

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Drs. Akshay Thomas & Laura Kopplin.

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