https://www.spreaker.com/show/dr-nimas-eye-podenMedicineCopyright Nima Ghadirihttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a4fbe1f2b02b5b2331c9e2bc8c0d32dc.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/dr-nimas-eye-podThu, 04 Jun 2026 02:23:02 +0000Nima GhadiriNima Ghadirifeeds@spreaker.comPodcast for my videos and shorts on medicine, ophthalmology, technology and uveitis which are also available on other media Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drnimaeye/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnimaeye/ TikTok:...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-cancer-drugs-that-save-lives-but-can-inflame-the-eye--72334540d1a4481f-b59d-4378-ac57-1cd3c13e5872Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:14:00 +0000Nima GhadiriCancer drugs can save lives - but sometimes the eye gets caught in the crossfire.In this short video, I discuss how modern cancer treatments, particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors and other immuno-oncology therapies, can activate the immune system...153false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-poh-voa-can-raw-seafood-affect-your-eyes--722689098321320d-3bab-46e8-835d-f08f4cafdffaMon, 01 Jun 2026 00:50:32 +0000Nima Ghadiri🚨 NEW HEALTH ALERT: Do you prep raw seafood at home? 🦐🐟A virus known as CMNV, which has historically only affected aquatic life like farmed shrimp and fish, has officially jumped to humans. It is causing a brand-new, treatment-resistant eye disease...124false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-axial-spa-and-uveitis-from-the-rcophth--66413920]]>0cd41027-9ad1-4181-b7a0-a7eff9c74f87Thu, 05 Jun 2025 22:28:40 +0000Nima GhadiriAnterior uveitis can be an early indicator of Axial SpA, a systemic rheumatic disease. Timely diagnosis is key to managing Axial SpA and preventing long-term complications.The key acronym is SPINE:Symptoms starting slowlyPain in the lower backImproves...]]>112false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eye-spy-unveiling-systemic-secrets--644211908f2a10b7-49cb-4aba-928b-f4ba729ac1d4Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:05:37 +0000Nima Ghadiri🔎Eye Spy: Unveiling Systemic SecretsThe eyes aren't just windows to the soul, they're a window to our overall health! Thanks to #Optometry Today for inviting me as a Medical Ophthalmologist to talk about #Oculomics - the revolutionary field using eye...263false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-bringing-clarity-to-uveitis-diagnosis-with-ai--64170632]]>6982a1e3-434f-4885-8195-b0f587819fd2Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:47:45 +0000Nima GhadiriUp, up and away – clearing the clouds… Bringing clarity to Uveitis Diagnosis with AI: It’s a pleasure to share this joint Nature EYE editorial with Peter Thomas in which we survey  how artificial neural networks (ANNs) might be used to enhance the...]]>120falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/axial-spa-and-ophthalmology-rheum-for-improvement--63644445 Useful Resources: ➤ Act on Axial SpA: campaign https://actonaxialspa.com ➤ Recognising axial SpA in Ophth: https://actonaxialspa.com/recognising-axial-spa-in-ophthalmology/ ➤ Papers of interest: https://actonaxialspa.com/ophthalmology/ ➤ Toolkit for HCPs: https://actonaxialspa.com/hcp-toolkit/ ➤ Helpful vids: https://cloud.info.ucb.com/NASS_all_content & https://cloud.info.ucb.com/NASS_all_content/full_video_January ➤ For patients: Guide to #uveitis in AS covering diagnosis & managementhttps://nass.co.uk/resource/nass-guide-to-uveitis/ ➤ Patient Information Leaflet: https://nass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/resources/Uveitis-Guide.pdf]]>e3661f15-0a30-4efe-b3fe-c2100ab371f9Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:44:19 +0000Nima GhadiriRepost of the NASS Rheum for Improvement Podcast from last year - hosted by Lucy Davies and featuring Rheumatology Professor Karl Gaffney and myself as we discussed acute anterior uveitis 👁️(inflammation in the front of the eye) in the context of... Useful Resources: ➤ Act on Axial SpA: campaign https://actonaxialspa.com ➤ Recognising axial SpA in Ophth: https://actonaxialspa.com/recognising-axial-spa-in-ophthalmology/ ➤ Papers of interest: https://actonaxialspa.com/ophthalmology/ ➤ Toolkit for HCPs: https://actonaxialspa.com/hcp-toolkit/ ➤ Helpful vids: https://cloud.info.ucb.com/NASS_all_content & https://cloud.info.ucb.com/NASS_all_content/full_video_January ➤ For patients: Guide to #uveitis in AS covering diagnosis & managementhttps://nass.co.uk/resource/nass-guide-to-uveitis/ ➤ Patient Information Leaflet: https://nass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/resources/Uveitis-Guide.pdf]]>2844false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/notebooklm-and-the-ai-podcast-applied-to-the-history-of-uveitis--63593078fd4ab96a-65cc-4c7b-917a-afc8adba36d9Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:19:45 +0000Nima GhadiriNotebookLM can be a game-changing tool for learning... It's like having a virtual research assistant that can analyze documents, summarize key facts, explain complex ideas, and brainstorm new connections – all based on your uploaded sources. I...1425false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-dogmatic-ideas-in-medicine-and-uveitis-from-the-behcet-s-uk-q-a--63474704 Medicine, while grounded in evidence, has historically been shaped by traditions and assumptions that sometimes do not withstand scrutiny in light of new data, technologies, or even insights"You can't have XYZ in this disease".
Questioning entrenched beliefs encourages critical thinking and a willingness to adapt practices based on emerging evidence, and we need to keep fostering a culture that values curiosity and respectful debate to ensure that patient care remains dynamic, equitable, and responsive to the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare knowledge. Behcet's Uveitis tends to affect either the front of the eye (anterior uveitis) or the back (posterior uveitis). It tends not to cause intermediate uveitis - wherein inflammatory cells can be seen suspended within the vitreous.
These cells are appreciated similar to that of anterior chamber cells but with the slit lamp focused behind the lens. Larger inflammatory collections known as "snowballs" may also be identified within the vitreous. They aren't classically seen in Behçet's Disease but "never say never"... Isolated intermediate uveitis, albeit rare, can occur - (and more common in early rather than late disease)
https://behcetsuk.org/conference/2024conf/]]>54c3bfe5-68f5-4a81-a2a8-3dc33364ce04Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:56:00 +0000Nima GhadiriFull Behçet's Uveitis Video here: https://youtu.be/KHlZ7aElCJU Medicine, while grounded in evidence, has historically been shaped by traditions and assumptions that sometimes do not withstand scrutiny in light of new data, technologies, or even... Medicine, while grounded in evidence, has historically been shaped by traditions and assumptions that sometimes do not withstand scrutiny in light of new data, technologies, or even insights"You can't have XYZ in this disease".
Questioning entrenched beliefs encourages critical thinking and a willingness to adapt practices based on emerging evidence, and we need to keep fostering a culture that values curiosity and respectful debate to ensure that patient care remains dynamic, equitable, and responsive to the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare knowledge. Behcet's Uveitis tends to affect either the front of the eye (anterior uveitis) or the back (posterior uveitis). It tends not to cause intermediate uveitis - wherein inflammatory cells can be seen suspended within the vitreous.
These cells are appreciated similar to that of anterior chamber cells but with the slit lamp focused behind the lens. Larger inflammatory collections known as "snowballs" may also be identified within the vitreous. They aren't classically seen in Behçet's Disease but "never say never"... Isolated intermediate uveitis, albeit rare, can occur - (and more common in early rather than late disease)
https://behcetsuk.org/conference/2024conf/]]>131false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behcet-s-disease-and-the-eye-understanding-the-impact-on-vision-and-health--63412112111a8d17-0ea7-4627-88b4-c17b5b08d0ebFri, 20 Dec 2024 07:29:00 +0000Nima GhadiriA talk delivered at the Behçet's UK 2024 conference entitled "Behçet's and the Eye" https://behcetsuk.org/conference/2024conf/ Dr Ghadiri explores thecomplex relationship between Behçet's disease and ocular health. The presentation highlighted the...1324false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-uveitis-through-the-ages--63161746 Here’s to the journey ahead…]]>0b530141-d5e0-4e15-b5d8-fb68c2d0c8b3Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:26:00 +0000Nima GhadiriArticle here: https://rdcu.be/d2qnf This editorial in EYE outlines the captivating history of Uveitis (inflammation in the eye), the understanding and management of which having evolved alongside advancements in medicine. From early  descriptions in... Here’s to the journey ahead…]]>37false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-marty-s-eyes-to-modern-medicines-the-future-of-thyroid-eye-disease-treatments--62446420 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41433-018-0302-1
Our understanding of Thyroid Eye Disease has been slowly increasing over the decades since his roles, but we still don't have a magic bullet to manage this complex condition which affects our patients in so many different ways.
Future treatments will likely move beyond current anti-inflammatory and surgical interventions, and towards more personalized, targeted therapies, including new biologic treatments.
I've just returned from the EUGOGO meeting in Warsaw, where both Ophthalmology and Endocrinology were well-represented, and it is an exciting time.]]>a301e1ca-72c0-4874-9640-6944e09aefa9Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:25:48 +0000Nima GhadiriMarty Feldman's iconic eyes were a result of his Thyroid Eye Disease (Graves' ophthalmopathy) and a strabismus which was not corrected properly. Thyroid Eye Disease represents a spectrum of inflammation:... https://www.nature.com/articles/s41433-018-0302-1
Our understanding of Thyroid Eye Disease has been slowly increasing over the decades since his roles, but we still don't have a magic bullet to manage this complex condition which affects our patients in so many different ways.
Future treatments will likely move beyond current anti-inflammatory and surgical interventions, and towards more personalized, targeted therapies, including new biologic treatments.
I've just returned from the EUGOGO meeting in Warsaw, where both Ophthalmology and Endocrinology were well-represented, and it is an exciting time.]]>81false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-marty-s-eyes-to-modern-medicines-the-future-of-thyroid-eye-disease-treatment--62441327thyroid Eye Disease (Graves' ophthalmopathy) and a strabismus which was not corrected properly. Thyroid Eye Disease represents a spectrum of inflammation:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41433-018-0302-1
Our understanding of Thyroid Eye Disease has been slowly increasing over the decades since his roles, but we still don't have a magic bullet to manage this complex condition which affects our patients in so many different ways.
Future treatments will likely move beyond current anti-inflammatory and surgical interventions, and towards more personalized, targeted therapies, including new biologic treatments. I've just returned from the EUGOGO meeting in Warsaw, where both Ophthalmology and Endocrinology were well-represented, and it is an exciting time.
I am cautiously optimisting about the current work being done. I also hope that advances in gene therapy, regenerative medicine, and precision medicine hold promise for repairing damaged tissues, reducing inflammation, potentially preventing TED in at-risk patients before it even develops.]]>128230ae-adc1-4792-bd57-77f110736c3eMon, 21 Oct 2024 14:23:42 +0000Nima GhadiriMarty Feldman's iconic eyes were a result of his https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thyroid/ Eye Disease (Graves' ophthalmopathy) and a strabismus which was not corrected properly. Thyroid Eye Disease represents a spectrum of inflammation:...thyroid Eye Disease (Graves' ophthalmopathy) and a strabismus which was not corrected properly. Thyroid Eye Disease represents a spectrum of inflammation:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41433-018-0302-1
Our understanding of Thyroid Eye Disease has been slowly increasing over the decades since his roles, but we still don't have a magic bullet to manage this complex condition which affects our patients in so many different ways.
Future treatments will likely move beyond current anti-inflammatory and surgical interventions, and towards more personalized, targeted therapies, including new biologic treatments. I've just returned from the EUGOGO meeting in Warsaw, where both Ophthalmology and Endocrinology were well-represented, and it is an exciting time.
I am cautiously optimisting about the current work being done. I also hope that advances in gene therapy, regenerative medicine, and precision medicine hold promise for repairing damaged tissues, reducing inflammation, potentially preventing TED in at-risk patients before it even develops.]]>81false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-ordering-specific-tests-in-uveitis-avoiding-a-scattershot-approach--57793881b8284edf-22f3-443d-af64-6749aaacd46cFri, 24 Nov 2023 07:45:00 +0000Nima GhadiriOrdering specific investigations in uveitis involves a systematic approach to identify the underlying cause and guide appropriate treatment, with the initial evaluation typically including a comprehensive eye examination, detailed medical history, and...60false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-anterior-uveitis-axial-spa-hla-b27-testing-features-support-feat-detective-pikachu-others--56990390 Having a positive result could potentially help establish the diagnosis, guide treatment, and provide information about prognosis. It can help avoid unnecessary diagnostic workup too. But it's a grey area as both false negatives and false positives can happen.
Asking questions is key and results should be interpreted in the context of the full clinical picture.
In particular, asking questions about Axial SpA are crucial - In the UK, we have an 8.5 year gap between onset of symptoms and diagnosis, and we want to shorten this gap!
Be like Detective Pikachu, but don't forget Shin Chan!]]>7db2dc8a-9729-4498-bc2e-bc42c03e4d66Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:43:00 +0000Nima GhadiriThe most common type of Uveitis (inflammation in the eye) is anterior uveitis, or iritis, and almost 50% of patients with this condition test positive for the genetic marker HLA-B27. Having a positive result could potentially help establish the... Having a positive result could potentially help establish the diagnosis, guide treatment, and provide information about prognosis. It can help avoid unnecessary diagnostic workup too. But it's a grey area as both false negatives and false positives can happen.
Asking questions is key and results should be interpreted in the context of the full clinical picture.
In particular, asking questions about Axial SpA are crucial - In the UK, we have an 8.5 year gap between onset of symptoms and diagnosis, and we want to shorten this gap!
Be like Detective Pikachu, but don't forget Shin Chan!]]>60false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-unlocking-uveitis-mysteries-history-examination-or-lab-tests-pingu-x-indiana-jones-x-fast-show--56870829 This short (featuring a league of extraordinary defectors including Pingu, the Fast Show tailor, Indiana Jones and Sherlock Holmes) focuses on the importance of uncovering the patient's history to identify potential underlying triggers or associated diseases, such as recent illnesses, medication use, trauma, or autoimmune disorders.
A comprehensive eye exam allows the clinician to pinpoint the location and severity of inflammation and look for characteristic signs of certain uveitis types, but often there are clues from the patients background information and previous episodes which help decipher the aetiology of Uveitis.]]>e2086763-9dd8-4817-b694-41446e2cf620Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:50:43 +0000Nima GhadiriAll three of history, examination and lab tests have important roles to play in diagnosing Uveitis. This short (featuring a league of extraordinary defectors including Pingu, the Fast Show tailor, Indiana Jones and Sherlock Holmes) focuses on the... This short (featuring a league of extraordinary defectors including Pingu, the Fast Show tailor, Indiana Jones and Sherlock Holmes) focuses on the importance of uncovering the patient's history to identify potential underlying triggers or associated diseases, such as recent illnesses, medication use, trauma, or autoimmune disorders.
A comprehensive eye exam allows the clinician to pinpoint the location and severity of inflammation and look for characteristic signs of certain uveitis types, but often there are clues from the patients background information and previous episodes which help decipher the aetiology of Uveitis.]]>60false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-how-did-i-get-ocular-toxoplasmosis-curiosity-infected-the-cat--5665808473e6fb13-a678-457c-be4d-e49d1f617c95Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:53:00 +0000Nima GhadiriDon't let this be a cat-astrophe Ocular toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, and it primarily affects the eyes. One of the key questions surrounding its transmission is how someone can contract this condition....61false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-cardinal-rules-strategies-for-requesting-tests-in-uveitis-ocular-inflammation-x-baldur-s-gate-3--56564466 Join me for sixty seconds which covers the two cardinal laws and six rules in Uveitis, with a cheeky nod to the Forgotten Realms and Baldur's Gate 3, together with a bit of Witcher 3, Elden Ring, Elder Scrolls thrown in.
Don't let Uveitis cast Darkness on the journey and drain those hit points. · • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– •]]>e537736a-1596-4c50-a47e-9fb9548505ccWed, 23 Aug 2023 05:12:00 +0000Nima GhadiriWhether cleric or barbarian, it feels like the rules of the game can be stacked against you in Ocular Inflammation. Join me for sixty seconds which covers the two cardinal laws and six rules in Uveitis, with a cheeky nod to the Forgotten Realms and... Join me for sixty seconds which covers the two cardinal laws and six rules in Uveitis, with a cheeky nod to the Forgotten Realms and Baldur's Gate 3, together with a bit of Witcher 3, Elden Ring, Elder Scrolls thrown in.
Don't let Uveitis cast Darkness on the journey and drain those hit points. · • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– •]]>60false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-i-healer-automation-in-medicine-good-or-bad--56472917 As philosopher Robert H. Thouless explained in his 1930 book Straight and Crooked Thinking, human thought relies on heuristic principles that can lead to faulty logic if not carefully examined. In medicine, doctors must vigilantly question their assumptions and reasoning to avoid cognitive biases or overreliance on statistical probabilities versus a holistic evaluation of the patient.
Thouless' insights on crooked thinking patterns that distort truth are highly relevant when considering the appropriate integration of AI in healthcare. While AI can aid doctors, it cannot yet replicate the complex intuitive thinking inherent in medicine. Doctors have an ethical duty to maintain their reasoning skills and authority over clinical decision-making, working with technology as a tool rather than allowing automated systems to direct patient care. Discernment in applying AI is crucial to preserving the integrity of the profession.]]>2ca8922f-ba8c-4333-b744-f7fa5c59bb86Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:52:00 +0000Nima GhadiriAre we at risk of becoming robots? Or being controlled by robotic thinking? The practice of medicine requires nuanced, individualized thinking to properly diagnose and treat patients. While technology like artificial intelligence holds great promise... As philosopher Robert H. Thouless explained in his 1930 book Straight and Crooked Thinking, human thought relies on heuristic principles that can lead to faulty logic if not carefully examined. In medicine, doctors must vigilantly question their assumptions and reasoning to avoid cognitive biases or overreliance on statistical probabilities versus a holistic evaluation of the patient.
Thouless' insights on crooked thinking patterns that distort truth are highly relevant when considering the appropriate integration of AI in healthcare. While AI can aid doctors, it cannot yet replicate the complex intuitive thinking inherent in medicine. Doctors have an ethical duty to maintain their reasoning skills and authority over clinical decision-making, working with technology as a tool rather than allowing automated systems to direct patient care. Discernment in applying AI is crucial to preserving the integrity of the profession.]]>51false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-what-are-medical-ophthalmologists--5640077397a6e3ae-376d-46f6-be11-e1eb16e0508cTue, 08 Aug 2023 05:31:00 +0000Nima GhadiriWhat are Medical Ophthalmologists? Is it possible to summarize the ethos/approach, and the history, of my speciality in less than a minute for a short-form video? You be the judge, as I attempt to aphoristically cover my speciality of Medical...60false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-the-oppenheimer-moment-in-ai--56226128 He draws parallels between the moral dilemmas posed by AI and the challenges faced by Oppenheimer’s work on the atom. We are at a critical watershed of excitement about the possibilities that AI provide and the potential for catastrophe.
I've written about my impressions of the new Oppenheimer film, thoughts about the AI "Oppenheimer moment", and some personal stuff: https://medium.com/doctoryak/the-oppenheimer-moment-personal-thoughts-from-christopher-nolans-film-and-the-man-himself-76c5e5016e53]]>d7da3893-9690-4aac-b176-9dcfc54f20bcWed, 26 Jul 2023 06:09:00 +0000Nima GhadiriChristopher Nolan describes an "Oppenheimer moment" in artificial intelligence (AI). He draws parallels between the moral dilemmas posed by AI and the challenges faced by Oppenheimer’s work on the atom. We are at a critical watershed of excitement... He draws parallels between the moral dilemmas posed by AI and the challenges faced by Oppenheimer’s work on the atom. We are at a critical watershed of excitement about the possibilities that AI provide and the potential for catastrophe.
I've written about my impressions of the new Oppenheimer film, thoughts about the AI "Oppenheimer moment", and some personal stuff: https://medium.com/doctoryak/the-oppenheimer-moment-personal-thoughts-from-christopher-nolans-film-and-the-man-himself-76c5e5016e53]]>60false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-xipe-totec-the-aztec-god-of-eye-disease--55990088975cf8c1-79ff-4f34-b710-8809c860acf9Tue, 04 Jul 2023 06:07:00 +0000Nima GhadiriIs there a God for eye diseases? Why yes there is: Xipe Totec "Our Lord the Flayed One" is an Aztec deity who represnts the cycle of life, death and rebirth. Often depicted with eyes ablaze, he embodies the essence of ocular afflictions and their...60false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-fabulous-fungi-in-fiction-and-ophthalmology--55476381 But is there any evidence of their therapeutic use in eye health?
There may be... Can hallucinogenic mushrooms aid colour vision? https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/science-and-vision/research/2023/05/13/can-hallucinogenic-mushrooms-aid-colour-vision Even Cordyceps might be not so bad after all...? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7807192/]]>589ee415-4946-4966-9df7-749000851bc8Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:09:30 +0000Nima GhadiriFungi have taken root in some of our most entertaining and evocative fiction. Check out my blogpiece for examples of malevolent and magnificent mushrooms: https://medium.com/doctoryak/fabulous-fungi-in-fiction-3af2ac9440c5 But is there any evidence... But is there any evidence of their therapeutic use in eye health?
There may be... Can hallucinogenic mushrooms aid colour vision? https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/science-and-vision/research/2023/05/13/can-hallucinogenic-mushrooms-aid-colour-vision Even Cordyceps might be not so bad after all...? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7807192/]]>60false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-experiencing-vision-loss-with-virtual-reality--55295893c72a3044-fcf7-47e3-af8f-dc65dbb596b9Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:35:11 +0000Nima GhadiriAt the UK Ophthalmology Congress 2023, I donned a headset and was transported to experience different types of loss of vision and visual field defects.This is part of TheEyesHaveIt campaign to raise awareness of visual impairment A Call to Action:...226false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-solving-medical-mysteries-occam-s-razor-and-hickam-s-dictum--54750549 In stark contrast, Hickam's Dictum stands as a defiant rebel against the simplicity preached by Occam. Named after Dr. John Hickam, it celebrates the notion that patients can present with diverse and often puzzling symptoms. Hickam's Dictum encourages physicians to resist the temptation of hastily accepting a single diagnosis and instead explore the possibility of multiple conditions coexisting. It embraces the inherent complexity of the human body, challenging doctors to embrace the idea that medical mysteries are seldom black and white. With Hickam's Dictum, doctors embark on a daring journey into the labyrinth of symptoms, embracing ambiguity and considering an array of possibilities before settling on a diagnosis.]]>8d61ddcc-41a1-40b1-900a-d6024dd24a01Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:39:47 +0000Nima GhadiriIn the realm of patient diagnosis, Occam's Razor and Hickam's Dictum engage in a captivating clash of philosophies. Occam's Razor, the epitome of simplicity, urges doctors to embrace the most straightforward explanation. It advocates for the... In stark contrast, Hickam's Dictum stands as a defiant rebel against the simplicity preached by Occam. Named after Dr. John Hickam, it celebrates the notion that patients can present with diverse and often puzzling symptoms. Hickam's Dictum encourages physicians to resist the temptation of hastily accepting a single diagnosis and instead explore the possibility of multiple conditions coexisting. It embraces the inherent complexity of the human body, challenging doctors to embrace the idea that medical mysteries are seldom black and white. With Hickam's Dictum, doctors embark on a daring journey into the labyrinth of symptoms, embracing ambiguity and considering an array of possibilities before settling on a diagnosis.]]>57false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-what-does-uveitis-actually-mean--5453739132305654-d1d6-4eff-95d5-5ef67f296c95Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:32:06 +0000Nima GhadiriThe Answer Involves grapes! And just like the grape's outer skin protects the juicy flesh inside, the iris acts as a protective barrier for the delicate structures within the eye. The ciliary body, resembling the fibers and pulp of a grape, plays a...60false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-history-hub-who-first-described-uveitis--54429206c53a257a-a74d-40d5-b613-3323b8516bd8Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:34:53 +0000Nima GhadiriWho was the first person to describe Uveitis? Was it Galen, was it Hippocrates, was it Avicenna? Nope, before these luminaries, and even before ancient texts in Indian Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, we have to go back a few millenia to Imhotep the...48false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-in-ophthalmology-an-overview-video--543256687afe9687-a723-4828-bb95-5a8c4a3ab30aTue, 13 Jun 2023 05:47:31 +0000Nima GhadiriAI in Ophthalmology Video: An Amuse-Bouche and an Overview Approximately 300 million people live with sight loss worldwide, and 80% of these cases are preventable or curable. AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat eye...1827false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-ai-transformative-power-in-ophthalmology-or-future-imperfect--54136564 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i97fIQZvFU0 Do you think we'll be seeing dystopian cityscapes, neon-soaked cyberpunk realms, and even battling relentless machines before the decade is over? Let's hope not....]]>c260ab5b-10e3-45d8-9016-51f065f5ec7dThu, 08 Jun 2023 06:41:14 +0000Nima GhadiriAre you bewildered, excited, maybe a little frightened about AI in general, and in the field of Ophthalmology? This short features a couple of my favourite science fiction films, to link to my 30 minute overview video:... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i97fIQZvFU0 Do you think we'll be seeing dystopian cityscapes, neon-soaked cyberpunk realms, and even battling relentless machines before the decade is over? Let's hope not....]]>60false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-atticus-finch-in-to-kill-a-mockingbird-understanding-patient-experience-in-healthcare--5410991606f843b6-8caa-46a9-b234-65994ae3feceTue, 06 Jun 2023 05:08:00 +0000Nima Ghadiri"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view—until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” p39, To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus believes you need to try to understand other people by seeing things from...50false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-ophthalmology-podcasts-the-essential-ones--54062234c4f142a6-8dd6-4e6a-9d99-870517888c91Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:08:06 +0000Nima GhadiriOphthalmology is a rapidly evolving field, and keeping up with the latest research and techniques can be challenging. As well as our podcast "Eye on Liverpool", here is a list of ophthalmology podcasts that you should consider listening to: "Eye on...59false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-announcing-the-eye-on-liverpool-podcast--54038376https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/eye-on-liverpool/id1676870766 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1W1KthbXwQ4Sl0dWj96Hfe This first episode was released for World Glaucoma Week and featured Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Neeru Vallabh, and Senior Lecturer Carl Sheridan discussing their collaborative research in Glaucoma, alongside Sister Kathryn Mulhearn talking about her role as a nurse in the Glaucoma service. World Glaucoma Week is a campaign to spread the word and raise awareness about this "silent thief of sight". By educating ourselves and others, and highlighting the message of early detection and treatment of vision-threatening Glaucoma far & wide, we can help prevent vision loss. Hope you like the logo (😉)]]>9020bf4b-e557-408b-a1c0-3a54f3950c0fTue, 30 May 2023 04:55:25 +0000Nima GhadiriAnnouncing our inaugural Eye on Liverpool podcast - highlighting clinical work, research & the patient perspective at St Paul's Eye Unit, Liverpool Subscribe on your usual podcast apps! Apple:...https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/eye-on-liverpool/id1676870766 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1W1KthbXwQ4Sl0dWj96Hfe This first episode was released for World Glaucoma Week and featured Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Neeru Vallabh, and Senior Lecturer Carl Sheridan discussing their collaborative research in Glaucoma, alongside Sister Kathryn Mulhearn talking about her role as a nurse in the Glaucoma service. World Glaucoma Week is a campaign to spread the word and raise awareness about this "silent thief of sight". By educating ourselves and others, and highlighting the message of early detection and treatment of vision-threatening Glaucoma far & wide, we can help prevent vision loss. Hope you like the logo (😉)]]>58false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-short-street-fighter-ii-and-dry-eyes--53989744 I saw an ingenious ROHTO advert for dry eye drops based on the iconic Capcom 1991 video game Street Fighter II (video below)I was trying to work out why this Japanese company have featured wandering world warrior Ryu, and yoga master Dhalsim in this advert.
Ryu's fireball and Dhalsim's yoga flame/yoga fire are both special moves that involve the release of intense heat and energy, possibly radiation exposure... all of which can damage the ocular surface. Most likely, tears evaporating at a faster rate will lead to dryness and irritation, with chronic exposure due to multiple bouts also leading to permanent damage to the surface of the eyes.
Ideally, Ryu and Dhalsim should be wearing eye protection prior to invoking their chi energy and Fire God Agni respectively. Nevertheless, it is promising that they are thinking about their ocular surface health (although I would advise them to lubricate proactive rather than reactively, i.e. before throwing any projectiles)]]>c0bd3c8f-a27b-4ead-bf13-5a2abcdb33acWed, 24 May 2023 19:51:49 +0000Nima GhadiriA little bit of fun to accompany today's release of Street Fighter VI I saw an ingenious ROHTO advert for dry eye drops based on the iconic Capcom 1991 video game Street Fighter II (video below)I was trying to work out why this Japanese company have... I saw an ingenious ROHTO advert for dry eye drops based on the iconic Capcom 1991 video game Street Fighter II (video below)I was trying to work out why this Japanese company have featured wandering world warrior Ryu, and yoga master Dhalsim in this advert.
Ryu's fireball and Dhalsim's yoga flame/yoga fire are both special moves that involve the release of intense heat and energy, possibly radiation exposure... all of which can damage the ocular surface. Most likely, tears evaporating at a faster rate will lead to dryness and irritation, with chronic exposure due to multiple bouts also leading to permanent damage to the surface of the eyes.
Ideally, Ryu and Dhalsim should be wearing eye protection prior to invoking their chi energy and Fire God Agni respectively. Nevertheless, it is promising that they are thinking about their ocular surface health (although I would advise them to lubricate proactive rather than reactively, i.e. before throwing any projectiles)]]>115false1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-uveitis-for-ophthalmic-practitioners-in-training--539295973db64bf3-dabe-48dd-8768-6c9a5164b8c9Fri, 19 May 2023 12:29:51 +0000Nima GhadiriThis is a concise overview for trainee allied ophthalmic practitioners who want a summary or refresher on Uveitis and inflammation in the eye. This is taken from a talk given in May 2022, and may be of use to patients and carers, and also...739false11full