The MOD Pod:

Collaborative Corner: The Podcast

With Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

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11.18.25

Technology Overview: Treating Ocular Surface Disease

Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, joins host Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, to discuss recent innovations in technology to help manage ocular surface disease. Dr. Dierker details his experience using Tixel (Novoxel), a treatment that uses controlled heat to treat evaporative dry eye disease by unclogging meibomian glands and enhancing tear stability. The two physicians further review additional technologies that have improved their ability to manage ocular surface disease in patients.

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11.18.25

Technology Overview: Treating Ocular Surface Disease

Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO; and Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO

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

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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