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Ophthalmology off the Grid

With Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD

Open. Outspoken. It's Ophthalmology off the Grid—an honest look at controversial topics in the field. Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, invite a range of experts to guide listeners through their areas of expertise, inserting thought-provoking questions along the way. From disruptive treatments and technologies to tried-and-true ophthalmic practices, Ophthalmology off the Grid lends a curious perspective to topics new and old for an honest look at ophthalmology today.

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LATEST EPISODE

11.20.25

Advantages and Outcomes of Epithelium-On Crosslinking

Kenneth Beckman, MD; Gary Wörtz, MD; and Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH

In this episode, hosts Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, invite Kenneth Beckman, MD, to discuss the recent FDA approval of Epioxa (Glaukos), an advancement in corneal crosslinking for the treatment of keratoconus that does not require the removal of the corneal epithelium. Dr. Beckman shares insights into the benefits and outcomes of this procedure and details from clinical trials.

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