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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10.02.26
Finding the Right Fit in Ophthalmology ResidencyBradford L. Tannen, MD, JD, MBA; Daniel B. Moore, MD; Jackson Laureano, MD; Gary Wörtz, MD; and Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH
Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, speak with Bradford Tannen, MD, JD, MBA; Daniel B. Moore, MD; and Jackson Laureano, MD, about ophthalmology residency training at the University of Kentucky. The group weighs what matters beyond a strong application, including authentic research interests, away rotations, and the interpersonal qualities that make someone a good resident. They also discuss early surgical experience, how operative volume builds confidence, and why finding the right fit may matter more than reputation alone.
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Explore Residency Training at Tulane University Medical SchoolZe Zhang, MD; Jaemyoung Sung, MD; Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH; and Gary Wörtz, MD
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Inside Residency Training at the Moran Eye CenterRachel G. Simpson, MD; Ayesha Patil, MD, MPH; Gary Wörtz, MD; and Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH
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How to Succeed in Ophthalmology ResidencyPavlina Kemp, MD; Samuel Tadros, MD; Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH; and Gary Wörtz, MD
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Improve Refractive Planning and Decision-Making With Clinical ToolsDamien Gatinel, MD, PhD; and Gary Wörtz, MD
11.20.25
Advantages and Outcomes of Epithelium-On CrosslinkingKenneth Beckman, MD; Gary Wörtz, MD; and Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH
10.13.25
A Conversation on Lens Selection and AI in OphthalmologyPriya M. Mathews, MD, MPH; Joaquin De Rojas, MD; Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH; and Gary Wörtz, MD
08.25.25
Ushering in the Future of Cataract and Refractive SurgeryRobert J. Weinstock, MD; Gary Wörtz, MD; and Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH
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