Episode 32 - Empathy in Keratoconus Care: Dr. Jay Mashouf's Approach

About this episode

Dr. Jay Mashouf discusses his empathetic approach to keratoconus care, focusing on communication and personalized treatment options.

In this episode of Clearly KC, Dr. Melissa Barnett interviews Dr. Jay Mashouf, an experienced optometrist and owner of Scripps Poway Eye Care in San Diego. Dr. Mashouf shares his approach to managing keratoconus (KC), emphasizing the importance of compassionate communication, early diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans, including options like crosslinking and scleral lenses. He also highlights the value of collaborating with specialists to provide comprehensive care.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Melissa Barnett

Guest: Dr. Jay Mashouf

Topics covered

• keratoconus
• compassionate communication
• early diagnosis
• personalized treatment
• collaboration with specialists

Keywords

• keratoconus
• optometrist
• crosslinking
• scleral lenses
• comprehensive care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scripps Poway Eye Care

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• Episode 36: Broadening Horizons: Perceptual Learning in Keratoconus Management · September 27, 2025 · 15 min
• Episode 35: Stronger Together: Collaborative Care for Keratoconus · May 25, 2025 · 14 min
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