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Collaborative Corner: The Podcast

With Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

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10.27.25

COLLAB CORNER: Educating Patients About Refractive Solutions

In this episode, Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Nicholas Bruns, OD, FAAO, to share advice for how to talk to patients about the pros and cons of different refractive procedures like LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and EVO ICL (Staar Surgical) implantation. Dr. Bruns reviews the potential advantages of ICLs over LASIK, and how to determine and educate the ideal patients for each procedure, ensuring they understand the value of each option. 

Other Podcast Episodes

10.27.25

COLLAB CORNER: Educating Patients About Refractive Solutions

Nicholas Bruns, OD, FAAO; and Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

09.25.25

COLLAB CORNER: Long-Term Pediatric Myopia Management

Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO; and Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

08.18.25

COLLAB CORNER - Integrating New Technology Into Practice

Ryan Corte, OD; and Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

07.10.25

COLLAB CORNER - Managing Patient Expectations for Refractive Procedures

Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; and Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

06.13.25

COLLAB CORNER - The Power of Nutrition on Ocular Health

Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS; and Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

05.20.25

COLLAB CORNER - Collaborative Glaucoma Care

Mike Cymbor, OD, FAAO; and Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

04.23.25

COLLAB CORNER - Patient Communication Strategies

Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO; and Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

03.18.25

COLLAB CORNER - Recognizing the Red Flags of Keratoconus

Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO; and John Gelles, OD, FAAO, FIAO, FCLSA

02.21.25

COLLAB CORNER - Optometrists’ Role in Diagnosing and Referring Patients With Retinal Disease

Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO; and Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO

01.20.25

COLLAB CORNER - Reopening Practice After Hurricane Helene

Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO; and Casey Krug, OD