Burnout is real and it’s something nearly every eyecare provider faces in today’s fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Between full clinic days, travel, conferences, and the responsibility of delivering excellent care, it’s easy to put yourself last. Dr. Deepak Sambhara shares the intentional habits that have helped him stay grounded while continuing to show up fully for his patients.

He talks about traveling with his family whenever possible, creating consistency through morning exercise, and setting boundaries around screen time. These aren’t big, dramatic changes, they’re practical decisions that help protect energy, focus, and perspective over time.

We’re incredibly fortunate to do work that restores sight and changes lives. Taking care of yourself isn’t optional. It’s part of practicing sustainable medicine.

#PhysicianWellbeing #BurnoutAwareness #EyecareCommunity #WorkLifeBalance #IDSocial

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Dr Zarmeena Vendal shares her clinical experience using decellularized basement membrane (Biovance® 3L Ocular) for challenging ocular surface conditions such as #SPK and Neurotrophic Keratitis.

Key takeaways from her practice:
• Rapid epithelial healing observed in as little as 2–3 days
• Comparable efficacy to amniotic membrane in surface recovery
• Improved patient comfort, particularly versus ringed devices
• Practical advantages for multi-location practices, including shelf life and storage

For patients needing timely surface optimization having multiple tissue-based options in the toolbox can make a meaningful difference in both workflow and patient experience. #Eyecare #eyehealth

Disclosures: Dr. Vendal has financial disclosures with Defeye, inc.

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The #EyeCab hit the streets at #AAO2025!
Dr. Fram, Dr. Ayres, Dr. Weikert, Dr. Shah, and Dr. Wiley all jumped in for the ride… but how well do they really know their anterior diagnostics?

Biometry. Topography. Tomography.
The ANTERION® does it all, but could our surgeons keep up under pressure?

Buckle up. Let’s find out. 🚕✨
Disclaimer: Physicians have financial disclosures with Heidelberg

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Every cornea has a fingerprint and inside it is one of the most overlooked metrics in #cataract surgery.

Nick Bruns, Summit EyeCare of Wisconsin, breaks down why corneal higher-order aberrations deserve a larger role in our surgical calculus.

Cataract planning is already a massive math problem but when we stop at the traditional metrics, we miss an opportunity to pair each patient with the lens design that actually complements their corneal optics.

Advanced-technology lenses all carry different SA profiles. At the same time, every #cornea, post-refractive or not, has its own unique SA pattern. Those subtle differences can be leveraged to widen depth of focus, sharpen image quality, and elevate the predictability of the refractive outcome.

Bruns makes the case for a simple shift: Spend more time understanding the corneal aberration profile, and lens selection becomes more customized, more precise, and ultimately more aligned with patient expectations.

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Winter isn’t just tough on skin. it changes what’s happening along your #eyelids.
In this quick breakdown, oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Nikolina Budimlija explains how cooler temperatures thicken meibum, slow oil movement, and create the perfect environment for biofilm to build.

A good reminder: consistent lid hygiene matters even more in the colder months. #eyecare

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#Retina care is shifting, and Dr. Deepak Sambhara breaks down what that really looks like inside a busy clinic. 👁️

Telemedicine isn’t replacing eye exams but it is becoming a valuable tool to manage the record number of retina patients coming through the door. Home #OCT, AI-assisted image review, and remote testing are creating ways to catch issues earlier, cut unnecessary visits, and ease the strain on both patients and providers.

Dr. Sambhara also raises an important point: the biggest impact may come from putting familiar diagnostic tools in new settings. Primary care offices equipped with OCT or fundus imaging, supported by #AI that helps identify true pathology, could change how patients enter the retina pathway altogether.

#Telemedicine won’t replace real-time, in-person decision making. But used thoughtfully, it can support clinic flow, reduce burnout, and make care more efficient without lowering the standard patients depend on.

Financial Disclosures: Genentech, Astellas, Ocular Therapeutix, Heidelberg, Regeneron,

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Big congratulations to our friends at Rayner on the launch of the RayOne EMV Toric! 🎉

This is a huge moment for refractive #cataract surgery. Rayner took everything surgeons love about the original EMV design and added the toric precision so many patients need all while keeping that smooth, non-diffractive optic that delivers a more natural, comfortable visual experience.

What we love most is the intention behind it. EMV Toric isn’t trying to force patients into “perfect conditions.” It’s designed for real-world vision: stable alignment, enhanced depth of focus, and fewer compromises for the everyday activities people actually care about.

It’s exciting to see innovation that puts both surgeons and patients at the center and Rayner continues to push the category forward in a thoughtful way. Cheers to the entire team!

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How do we reduce the injection burden for our #retina patients? 👁️💬

In this video, Dr. Mona Camacci discusses one of the biggest challenges in managing #AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and RVO: maintaining therapeutic anti-VEGF levels over time.

She walks through:
• Why drug levels drop after bolus injections
• How this leads to fluid fluctuations and more frequent dosing
• What retina specialists value most today: safety and durability
• Current sustained-release options already in use
• And the next big leap: gene therapy that may deliver long-term, continuous anti-VEGF expression

These emerging therapies could completely change the treatment landscape and improve the lives of millions of patients.


🎥 Watch to hear Dr. Camacci’s perspective on where sustained delivery is headed.

References: Hahn P, ed. ASRS 2025 Preferences and Trends Membership Survey. Chicago, IL: American Society of Retina Specialists; 2025

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Thanksgiving week hits… and suddenly EVERY patient in America remembers their #FSA is about to expire 😂📞

Doctors and practices brace yourselves! The end-of-year rush is officially ON. 🦃✨

Happy Thanksgiving week from IDS!

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