Eichenbaum Acorns: Collaborative retina care with Jeffry D. Gerson, OD, FAAO

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on collaborative retina care between optometry and ophthalmology with Jeffry D. Gerson.

Eichenbaum Acorns is an editorially independent series powered by Modern Retina and hosted by David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, partner and director of research at Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida. This podcast series explores the overlooked corners of the retina profession through candid conversations with thought leaders. Eichenbaum is the Yiddish translation for acorn tree , and the aim of this series is to plant acorns of insight that grow into oaks of understanding. In this special cross-brand episode with Optometry Times , Eichenbaum speaks with Jeffry D. Gerson, OD, FAAO, about career development, mentorship, and collaboration between optometry and ophthalmology in retinal care. Gerson practices in a collaborative OD-MD setting at Grin Eye Care in Olathe and Leawood, Kansas, where his work includes primary care as well as secondary care with an emphasis on retinal disease.

People in this episode

Host: David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS

Guest: Jeffry D. Gerson, OD, FAAO

Topics covered

• retina care
• career development
• mentorship
• collaboration
• optometry
• ophthalmology

Keywords

• retina
• optometry
• ophthalmology
• mentorship
• collaboration
• retinal disease
• career development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Optometry Times, Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida

Places: Olathe, Leawood, Kansas

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