A new case-based podcast hosted by ophthalmology resident Sila Bal, MD, MPH, and produced by Bryn Mawr Communications, Pupil Pod features content for individuals at all stages of the ophthalmic journey, from first-year resident to leading expert. Designed to promote learning by sharing, Pupil Pod guests present a range of case reviews, with guidance on a variety of clinical scenarios. A refresher for the experienced and a how-to for the novice, Pupil Pod is a can’t miss educational resource, accessible whenever and wherever listeners learn best.

Episode 1 | Case Review: Postoperative CME

In the debut episode of Pupil Pod, Dr. Bal asks Alison Early, MD, to discuss the case of a patient who presented with a complaint of blurry vision 2 months after uncomplicated cataract surgery. Dr. Early describes the workup she performs in this situation when reassessing a patient and some of the potential diagnoses she considers initially.

Episode 2 | Case Review: Screening a Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Patient

In this first part of a two-part episode, Dr. Bal is joined by Elizabeth Shanika Esparaz, MD, to discuss a 25-year-old patient who was recently diagnosed with diabetes and experienced blurry vision and two episodes of subconjunctival hemorrhages in the 2 months prior. Drs. Bal and Esparaz walk through their initial screening process for type 1 and type 2 diabetes and answer some common questions asked by individuals who receive a diabetes diagnosis.