Little Eyes, Big Topics

Daniela Spies, M3 sits down with expert guest Dr. Lauren Ditta to discuss the key ocular signs, screening protocols, and management of neurocutaneous disorders in pediatric patients. Co-Host: Daniela Spies, M3 Medical Student

Class of 2028 Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Florida International University Expert Guest: Lauren Ditta, MD

Associate Professor Section Chief, Neuro-Ophthalmology Hamilton Eye Institute Le Bonheur Children's Hospital University of Tennessee Health Science Center #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #NeuroOphthalmology #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd

Ready for our ENVISION Follow Up? Dr. Christie Morse sits down with expert guest Dr. Stacey Kruger to update the current state of applications to the Envision program and discuss what they are looking for in applications and who should apply. Tune in to get an update in our Leadership Development Program designed to empower pediatric ophthalmologists to lead, advocate, and innovate in our field! They both strongly encourage folks to apply and explore this wonderful new program.

Co-Host: Christie Morse, MD

Partner, Concord Eye Center Concord, NH

Expert Guest: Stacey Kruger, MD

Associate Professor Department of Ophthalmology NYU Langone-Grossman School of Medicine

#AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd #EyeCare

Celebrating 50 episodes of Little Eyes, Big Topics! For our 50th episode milestone, co-host Amir Kalani, M4 sits down with Dr. Rebecca Sands Braverman to explore Tele-ROP Care: The Ophthalmologist Perspective and Experience. Tune in to discover how telemedicine is revolutionizing screening and care for infants with retinopathy of prematurity. Thank you to everyone who made 50 episodes possible!

Co-Host: Amir Kalani, M4

Class of 2027 University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

Expert Guest: Rebecca Sands Braverman, MD

Associate Professor Department of Ophthalmolooogy Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

#AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #TeleROP #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd

How is AI shaping children's vision care? In the latest Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host Rahul Dhodapkar, MD joins Dr. Tali Kolin & Dr. Melinda Chang to discuss how AI is transforming research and clinical practice!

Co-Host: Rahul Dhodapkar, MD

Resident Physician Roski Eye Institute University of Southern California

Expert Guest: Tali Kolin, MD

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology (Adj.) Children's Hospital Los Angeles USC Roski Eye Institute Keck School of Medicine

Expert Guest: Melinda Chang, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Clinical Scholar Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology Children's Hospital Los Angeles USC Roski Eye Institute

#AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PediatricOphthalmology #AIinMedicine #OphthalmologyResearch

Inspiring the next generation of pediatric eye care leaders! In this new episode of Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-hosts Erin Capper, MD, and Meghan Hunt, MD, sit down with expert guest Dr. Pavlina S. Kemp for an engaging conversation about keeping residents excited about pediatric ophthalmology! Tune in to explore how educators are fostering passion, mentorship, and enthusiasm for the field during residency training! Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music! #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd #OphthalmologyResidency

Co-Hosts: Erin Capper, MD

PGY-2 Ophthalmology Resident at University of Iowa

Meghan Hunt, MD

PGY-2 Ophthalmology Resident at University of Iowa

Expert Guest: Pavlina S. Kemp, MD

Rodolfo Perez Jr, MD and Margaret Perez Clinical Associate Professor in Ophthalmology Education Director, Ophthalmology Residency Program Vice Chair of Educaation Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus University of Iowa

In the latest Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host John Morse, MPH and expert guest Dr. Julius Oatts break down the Pediatric Ophthalmology Mentorship (POM) Program. Learn how 1-on-1 mentorship, career guidance, and research opportunities are helping medical students succeed in the match!

Co-Host: John Morse, MPH

M4, University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor, MI

Expert Guest: Julius Oatts, MD

Associate Professor Division of Ophthalmology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Scheie Eye Institute, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #POMProgram #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd

There's more than one way to find your true calling in medicine! In the latest Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host Jacob Nydegger, M3 sits down with Dr. Sylvia Yoo to discuss Connecting Pediatrics and Pediatric Ophthalmology.

Co-Host: Jacob Nydegger, M3University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine

Expert Guest: Sylvia Yoo, MD, FAAP, FAAO

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology Tufts University School of Medicine Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus New England Eye Center, Tufts Medical Center Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music! #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd #MedStudent

In this episode of Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host Dr. Christie Morse is joined by expert guest Dr. Stacey Kruger to introduce ENVISION! Tune in to get an inside look at this upcoming Leadership Development Program designed to empower pediatric ophthalmologists to lead, advocate, and innovate in our field! Applications open this September,so listen in, mark your calendar, and get ready to elevate your career. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite platform! #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #LeadershipDevelopment #EnvisionAAPOS #PediatricOphthalmology

In this new episode of Little Eyes, Big Topics, guest John Morse, M4 shares his unique takeaways, key learnings, and highlights in A Medical Student's Perspective at AAPOS & POM Program Pearls.

Expert Guest: John Morse, MPH M4, University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor, MI Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite platform! #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #MedEd #MedicalStudent #Ophthalmology

In this episode of Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host Dr. Ryan Thompson sits down with expert guest Dr. Michael X. Repka (Medical Director for Government Affairs, AAO) for an insightful discussion on current legislative activity affecting pediatric eye care. Tune in to learn how legislative policies shape patient care, workforce development, and advocacy efforts across the country. Listen now on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform! #AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PediatricOphthalmology #HealthcarePolicy #Advocacy

In the latest episode of Little Eyes, Big Topics, co-host Dr. Annie Yao and expert guest Dr. Eric D. Gaier discuss Mentoring the Next Generation of Physician-Scientists in Pediatric Ophthalmology. Tune in for actionable insights on balancing research and clinical practice, navigating academic medicine, and building impactful mentorships.

Co-Host: Annie Yao, MD PhD PGY-1 Internal Medicine Preliminary Resident--Ophthalmology Wills Eye Hospital Residency at Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA

Expert Guest: Eric D. Gaier, MD PhD Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Boston Children's Hospital Harvard Medical School Boston, MA

#AAPOS #LittleEyesBigTopics #PhysicianScientist #PediatricOphthalmology #MedEd

Listen in as we talk about on of the many aspects of what AAPOS offers and supports, the Childrens Eye Foundation!

Co-Host: Julia Moore, M4 Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine--Louisiana Expert Guest: Leemor Rotberg, MD Children's Eye Care Clinton Township, West Bloomfield, Detroit, MI Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship Director Children's Hospital of Michigan Wayne State University School of Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Oakland University Beaumont School of Medicine

Co-Host: Jadyn Lee, M3 University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine Expert Guest: Sharmila Segar, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Henry Ford Health Detroit, MI

A Conversation with Dr. Eric Lichtenstein Co-Host:Keiko Inouye, DOPGY-2 Ophthalmology ResidentCorewell HealthTaylor, MIExpert Guest:Eric Lichtenstein, MDThe Pediatric Eye CenterQueens, NY

Co-Host: Claudia Amaral Marrero, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Fellow 2025-2026 Emory University School of Medicine Expert Guest: Jason Peragallo, MD Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics Sections of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Emory University School of Medicine

Listen in as we talk with Dr. Suh about innovation and what it takes to be a leader.

Co-Host: Miss Anna Maino, FRCOphth, FEBO, PGCert Consultant Eye Surgeon with a special interest in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Expert Guest: Donny W. Suh, MD, FAAP, MBA, FACS Chief and Professor Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Fellowship Program & Eye Mobile Program Gavin Herbert Eye Institute University of California at Irvine

Listen in as we have a lovely and honest conversation about leadership and advocacy in Pediatric Ophthalmology!

Co-Host: Miss Anna Maino, FRCOphth, FEBO, PGCert Consultant Eye Surgeon with a special interest in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Expert Guest: Scott Larson, MD St. Luke's Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Boise, Idaho

Co-host: Jadyn Lee, M3 University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine Expert Guest: Laura May, CO Certified Orthoptist Adjunct Assistant Professor Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences University of Minnesota Medical School

Listen in to a great conversation about leadership and what it means to be a mentor!

Co-Host: Miss Anna Maino, FRCOphth, FEBO, PGCert Consultant Eye Surgeon with a special interest in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Manchester Royal Eye Hospital President Elect, European Board of Ophthalmology Expert Guest: Faruk Örge, MD, MBA Dr. Boomer and Jill Burnstine Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology Director, Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Akron Children's Hospital Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) President Elect, AAPOS

Listen in as we talk to many of the trainees attending this years AAPOS conference in Boston, Ma!

Co-Hosts: Alex Valentine, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Fellow Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences/ Kellogg Eye Center University of Michigan Health Sarah Wall, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Fellow Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences/Kellogg Eye Center University of Michigan Health