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Welcome to the Ophthalmology Innovation Podcast Where you get Candid Conversations with the Leaders and Drivers of Ophthalmic Innovation. OIS is the Largest and Original Producer of World-Class Ophthalmology Innovation Conferences and Content Since 2009.
Episodes
- Corneal Health Innovations and Therapeutics
Rakhi Melvani, M.D., board-certified cornea and cataract and refractive surgeon at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute, joins the Eye on Innovation podcast with host Carey Powers, M.B.A. to discuss innovative corneal treatments and how t…
- How Interventional Glaucoma is Advancing Eye Care
Ehsan Sadri, M.D., CEO and founder of Visionary Eye Institute, joins the Eye on Innovation podcast to discuss the advancements of interventional glaucoma. With host Carey Powers, their conversation delves into how Sadri has changed patient…
- Tackling New Territory and Forming Partnerships
Peter Michael Benz, Ph.D., joins The Rob & Jai Show, an edition of the OIS podcast, to discuss Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH’s ambitious goals for the ophthalmology field, particularly on glaucoma, and the reasons behind the comp…
- Malvina Eydelman and the Bright Future of Innovation for Ophthalmology
Malvina Eydelman, M.D., CEO of The Collaborative Community on Ophthalmic Innovation (CCOI), joins The Rob & Jai Show, an edition of the OIS podcast, to discuss what innovation in the industry looks like in the next 30 years—and if we’re hi…
- Adrienne Graves, Ph.D. on the Future Direction of Ophthalmic Innovation
Adrienne Graves, Ph.D. returns, this time on The Rob & Jai Show, an edition of the OIS podcast. As a trailblazer of the industry, Dr. Graves shares her insights and lessons learned as a CEO and board member of several companies. She also d…
- A Unique Approach to Tackling the Obstacles of Ophthalmology
Theresa Heah, M.D., MBA, co-founder, vice-chair, and CEO of Eyexora, speaks with host Carey Powers at this year’s Ophthalmology Innovation Summit about her company’s fresh approach to building an ophthalmology company that centralizes R&D,…
- Creating an Easier-to-Navigate World for Children
Grace Ambrose-Zaken, Ph.D., president and CEO of Safe Toddles, speaks with host Robert Rothman about her mission to create a safer, easier-to-navigate world for children—perhaps one of the most underserved patients in eye care. Dr. Ambrose…
- Rolling Up Sleeves with David Esposito and Connie Chang
What are the key qualities to being effective teammates? David Esposito, President and CEO of ONL Therapeutics, and Connie Chang, Chief Operating Officer of ONL Therapeutics, chat with host James Murray on the importance and value of trans…
- The OIS Situation Room: Navigating healthcare in a shifting world order
At this year’s Retina Innovation Summit, industry experts and leaders gathered in a two-part discussion on investment trends, regulatory environment and FDA changes, emerging therapies in ophthalmology, and more. Panelists include: Laura F…
- Unlocking Breakthroughs in Ocular Surface Treatment
Join Dr. Robert Rothman as he talks with Rajan Shukla about his journey from a family legacy in ophthalmology to pioneering new treatments for anterior segment diseases. Rajan shares how Vital Tears is making serum tears accessible nationw…
- Pharma, Devices & More: Inside the Future of Glaukos
This week on The Rob & Jai Show , an edition of the OIS Podcast, Dr. Rob Rothman and Dr. Jai Parekh welcome Tomas Navratil, PhD, Chief Development Officer at Glaukos, to discuss the company’s remarkable transformation from MIGS pioneer to…
- Discover the Future of Non-Invasive Glaucoma Care
This week on The Rob & Jai Show , an edition of the OIS Podcast, Rob Rothman and Jai Parekh welcome Shawn O'Neil, President and Chief Commercial Officer of ViaLase, to discuss a cutting-edge advancement in glaucoma treatment. Velas is pion…
- Transforming Myopia Treatment: Perry Sternberg Talks SYD-101
This week on The Rob & Jai Show, an edition of the OIS Podcast, Perry Sternberg, CEO of Sydnexis, discusses the company's efforts to bring its innovative SYD-101 product to market, which aims to slow the progression of pediatric myopia. Ch…
- Unlocking the Uveoscleral Pathway: Adam Szaronos on Bio-Interventional Innovation in Glaucoma
In this edition of The Rob & Jai Show , the OIS Podcast welcomes Adam Szaronos, CEO of IanTrek, for a wide-ranging conversation on innovation, leadership, and unlocking new pathways in glaucoma care. Adam walks us through his career journe…
- Bringing Presbyopia Back to the Forefront: Paul Smith of Orasis on The Rob & Jai Show, an Edition of the OIS Podcast
In this edition of The Rob & Jai Show, Paul Smith, President & COO of Orasis Pharmaceuticals, joins Dr. Rob Rothman and Dr. Jai Parekh for a compelling conversation on his career path and the commercialization of Qlosi™—a novel, FDA-approv…
- The View from the Street: Industry Trends, Strategic Shifts & Navigating Uncertainty
In this edition of the OIS Podcast, a powerhouse panel of investment, banking, and biotech leaders offers unfiltered insights on the current and future state of the ophthalmic industry. Featuring Andrew Gitkin (Leerink Partners), Cameron T…
- Breaking Barriers in Sustained Drug Delivery: Michael O’Rourke on The Rob & Jai Show edition of the OIS Podcast
In this episode of The Rob & Jai Show , Michael O’Rourke, CEO of Re-Vana Therapeutics, joins Dr. Rob Rothman and Dr. Jai Parekh to explore the next-generation of sustained drug delivery in ophthalmology. With millions of intravitreal injec…
- Industry Titans Talk Ophthalmic Innovation: Andrew Stewart & Anthony Wallace on the Rob & Jai Show
In this episode of The Rob & Jai Show, Dr. Rob Rothman and Dr. Jai Parekh host a captivating conversation with Andrew Stewart and Anthony Wallace—two leaders who are among the most experienced and admired executives in ophthalmology. Andre…
- A Visionary Approach to Uveitis: Tarsier Pharma’s Disruptive Innovation
In this OIS Podcast episode, host Dr. Robert Rothman sits down with Daphne Haim-Langford, PhD, Founder & CEO of Tarsier Pharma, and Ashley Kline, Chief Commercial Officer, to discuss their groundbreaking approach to uveitis treatment. Tars…
- Next-Gen Innovators: Dr. Vikram Shankar on Advancing Patient Safety and Sustainability with Dropmate
In this episode of Eye on Innovation , host Carey Powers introduces the Next-Gen Innovators series with special guest Dr. Vikram Shankar , an ophthalmologist at Stanford and co-founder of Dropmate. Dr. Shankar discusses how his passion for…
- Insights from a Leader: Dave LeCause on Commercial Strategy and Innovation in Eye Care
In this episode of The Rob and Jai Show , Dave LeCause, a renowned biopharmaceutical leader and former VP of Allergan Eye Care, reflects on his remarkable career in ophthalmology. Join us as Dave discusses his journey from leading commerci…
- The Power of Collaboration: From Early-Stage Innovation to Commercial Strategy
In this double-feature episode of the OIS Eye on Innovation Podcast , Carey Powers highlights the invaluable resources and expertise within the OIS community, showcasing the power of cross-collaboration and strategic foresight in biotech.…
- Redefining Ophthalmic Innovation: Stuart Therapeutics’ Journey Beyond Dry Eye
In this episode of The Rob and Jai Show from OIS XIV, hosts Dr. Rob Rothman and Dr. Jai Parekh talk with Eric Schlumpf, CEO of Stuart Therapeutics, about the company’s transformative approach to ophthalmic diseases. Learn how Stuart's inno…
- Company Quick Takes
Carey Powers caught up with five innovative companies at this years OIS XIV in San Diego, to discuss the latest advancements in ophthalmology on the OIS podcast. Topics included touchless laser therapy for presbyopia, extending the duratio…
- Transforming Corneal Care
In this episode, listen in as Dr. Robert Rothman speaks with Dr. Daniel Brocks, CMO of BostonSight! They discuss the unique PROSE lenses that are redefining corneal care and how BostonSight’s nonprofit mission is making advanced treatments…
- Revolutionizing Eye Surgery
In this episode of the OIS Retina Podcast, Firas Rahhal sits down with Jean-Pierre Hubschman, CEO of Horizon Surgical, to discuss the revolutionary advancements in robotic eye surgery. Highlights include: The development of the "IRISS" rob…
- The Future of Vision Technology
In this episode of the OIS Podcast, host Rob Rothman sits down with Jay Cormier, CEO of Eyedaptic, to explore innovative solutions for individuals with vision loss. They discuss Eyedaptic's groundbreaking technology and its impact on enhan…
- Revolutionizing Corneal Health
In this week’s OIS Podcast episode, Host Dr. Robert Rothman sits down with Almog Aley-Raz, CEO of CorNeat Vision, for a fascinating discussion. They cover: Almog’s career journey from Israel to the U.S. How a mountain biking trip with an o…
- Venture Insights On Retinal Innovation
Exciting insights from the OIS Retina Panel! Moderated by Dr. Emmett Cunningham, this discussion dives deep into the current state of ophthalmology investment and innovation. Panelists, Anna Chen, Adit Ghosh, Dr. Firas Rahhal and Caroline…
- The View from the Street
Don’t miss the OIS Retina Panel, moderated by Dr. Pravin Dugel, “The View from the Street.” Join Dr. Anupam Dalal, Andrew Gitkin, and Cameron Taylor as they discuss the latest in ophthalmology, including: Current Challenges: Few blockbuste…
- Celebrating 400 Episodes of OIS
Discover the milestone 400th episode of the OIS podcast with Dr. Firas Rahhal and Dr. Robert Rothman, where they explore the impact of Ophthalmology Innovation Summit (OIS) on the investment ecosystem: Journey of OIS Rich Insights Collabor…
- Advances in Corneal Health
In this episode of Eye on Innovation Podcast, Carey Powers delves into the latest advancements in corneal crosslinking technology with expert guest Dr. Deepinder Dhaliwal. Dr. Dhaliwal, a renowned professor of ophthalmology at the Universi…
- Revolutionizing Eye Care
In our latest episode, host Dr. Rob Rothman interviews Greg Kunst, CEO of Aurion Biotech, to delve into the forefront of cell therapy for corneal disease. Join us to discover: Greg's journey from pivotal roles at Alcon and Glaukos to leadi…
- Todays Therapies are Not Sufficient: A Marketplace Ripe for Innovation
This week's OIS Podcast features a compelling panel discussion from the Dry Horizons Symposium co-presented by Ora and OIS, held on May 3 in Seattle. The panel, comprising leading experts in ophthalmology and dry eye research, covered esse…
- AI and Robotics Transforming Retina Medicine
Explore the cutting-edge world of ophthalmology with the Eye on Innovation Podcast. In the latest episode, Carey Powers hosts Dr. Rishi Singh and Dr. Michael Singer as they delve into how AI and robotics are transforming retina medicine, b…
- Exploring the FDA
In this compelling OIS podcast episode, host Dr. Rob Rothman engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Malvina Eydelman, the Director of the FDA's Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT, and Dental Devices. Delve into Malv…
- Empathy in Action
In the latest episode of the OIS podcast, host Dr. Rob Rothman delves into the transformative power of empathy with multi-Emmy award-winning actress and writer, Ellen Gould. Together, they explore the intersection of healthcare and storyte…
- From Ophthalmology Clinics to Business Leadership
In this episode, Dr. Jai Parekh shares his journey from ophthalmology to business leadership in healthcare. Raised in New Jersey, he initially pursued cardiology before discovering his passion for ophthalmology. Specializing in cornea and…
- Exploring the Future of Eye Care
Don't miss the latest episode of the OIS Retina Podcast, where we sit down with optometrist and ophthalmology researcher Brian Levy for an illuminating discussion on the future of eye care. In this episode, Brian takes us on a journey thro…
- 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Biotech Investor Pitch Decks
Tune in to the latest episode of the Eye On Innovation podcast where Carey Powers dives into the dynamic world of biotech investor pitch decks with special guest Dr. Rob Rothman, Founding Partner of InFocus Capital Partners. Discover the t…
- Unlocking the Future of Presbyopia Treatment
Join us this week on the OIS podcast as host Carey Powers sits down with Dr. Paul Karpecki to explore the latest advancements in presbyopia treatment strategies. Here's what you can expect from this insightful conversation: Insider Insight…
- Revolutionizing Ophthalmic Care
In the latest episode of the OIS Podcast, host Dr. Robert Rothman engages in a captivating dialogue with Dr. Prasad Sunkara, CEO of Eyegenex. Key points discussed in the episode: Prasad's multifaceted background spanning agricultural scien…
- Insights from Startup Leaders on Commercial Strategy and Funding
This panel discussion on startup commercial strategy explores key elements and insights from industry leaders, Paul Bresge, Aziz Mottiwala, Todd Pinkney, Cari Stone and Adam Szaronos, offering a comprehensive view of the journey from regul…
- Maximizing the Value of Your Board of Directors
OIS Podcast host Carey Powers speaks with Dr. Adrienne Graves and Dr. Barbara Wirostko on 'Maximizing the Value of Your Board of Director' live from OIS XIII. Dr. Graves and Dr. Wirostko share valuable insights on: * Building effective boa…
- Quick Takes From Ophthalmology Start-Ups
- Revolutionizing Retina Care Beyond Injections
In this episode of the OIS Podcast, host Dr. Firas Rahhal, along with expert panelists, Dr. Robert Bhisitkul, Dr. Alan Franklin and Dr. Paul Karpecki at OIS XIII, takes listeners on a deep dive into the transformative landscape of oral the…
- Revolutionizing Glaucoma Treatment and Innovation Insights
ViaLase, a clinical stage medical technology company located in Aliso Viejo, CA is focused on disrupting the conventional glaucoma treatment paradigm with the introduction of a truly noninvasive image-guided femtosecond laser treatment tha…
- Ophthea's Transformative Shift, Clinical Successes, and Visionary Innovation
Opthea, an Australian based biopharmaceutical company is dedicated to transforming retinal disease treatments and elevating patients' vision and quality of life. Join Firas Rahal, MD, in a captivating episode as he engages with Opthea's Fo…
- Building an Enterprise Under the Radar
Harrow isn’t a household name (yet), but eye care professionals have trusted its products for over a decade. The Nashville-based company produces Dexycu, an intraocular steroid; Iopidine for intraocular pressure control; and most recently,…
- Approachable Regenerative Medicine
Endogena Therapeutics has developed a novel approach to regenerative medicine that’s not only scientifically compelling, but practical. Endogena’s technology unlocks the body’s own stem cells for controlled tissue repair by small molecules…