Ask Your Eye Doctor
Ask Your eye Doctor is your go-to podcast for everything related to eye health, vision, and the science of seeing. Hosted by a rotating panel of certified ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eye care professionals, each episode dives into real questions from listeners—covering everything from everyday concerns like dry eyes, screen fatigue, and blurry vision, to more serious conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts.
Expect clear, down-to-earth explanations, the latest in eye care research, and practical advice you can actually use. Whether you're trying to understand your prescription, wondering about LASIK, or just want to know if your screen habits are doing damage, this podcast has answers straight from the experts.
New episodes drop weekly, featuring guest specialists, patient stories, and even myth-busting segments to separate fact from fiction in eye care.
Episodes
15 episodes
"Corneal Transplants 101: The Window to a Clearer World"
In this episode of Ask Your Eye Doctor, Dr. Amescua and Alex dive into the fascinating world of corneal transplants. They explore the different types of procedures, discuss the risks and benefits, and share insights to help you b...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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18:32
Tiny Amoeba, Big Problem !!: Everything you need to know about Acanthamoeba Keratitis
In this episode of Ask Your Eye Doctor, we sit down with world-renowned cornea specialist Dr. Guillermo Amescua to shed light on Acanthamoeba Keratitis—a rare but serious eye infection often linked to contact lens use. Dr....
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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24:11
The Optic Nerve Patient Education
In this educational segment of Ask Your Eye Doctor, we take a deep dive into the fascinating structures of the human eye. We walk listeners through key anatomical components—like the cornea, retina, lens, and optic nerve—explaining eac...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:59
“Eye Lubricants 101: What’s Best for Your Dry Eyes?”
In this episode of Ask Your Eye Doctor, we dive into the world of eye lubricants—those over-the-counter drops and gels that promise relief for dry, irritated eyes. Your host breaks down the different types of eye lubricants available, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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19:15
The Retina Patient Education Ask Your Eye Doctor
The retina is a light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into nerve signals, which are then transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve. It's composed of various layers, including photoreceptor cells (rods and cones), b...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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2:30
" Eye See a Growth!" Pterygiums and Pingueculas
Podcast Title: "Eye See a Growth!"Synopsis: In this episode of Ask Your Eye Doctor, host Alex Gutierrez sits down with ophthalmologist Dr. Amescua to shed light on those mysterious, fleshy growths that...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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16:42
The Posterior Chamber : Know Your Eye Ask Your Eye Doctor
n this educational segment of Ask Your Eye Doctor, we take a deep dive into the fascinating structures of the human eye. We walk listeners through key anatomical components—like the cornea, retina, lens, and optic nerve—explaining each...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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3:20
Eye Care Technology Past , Present and Future
In this episode of Ask Your Eye Doctor, we explore the groundbreaking technologies transforming routine eye care — and what the future holds. Dr. Amescua joins us to dive into key diagnostic tools like corneal topography and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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13:21
The Lens : Patient Education Ask Your Eye Doctor
In this educational segment of Ask Your Eye Doctor, we take a deep dive into the fascinating structures of the human eye. We walk listeners through key anatomical components—like the cornea, retina, lens, and optic nerve—explaining eac...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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2:08
The Iris : Patient Education Ask Your eye Doctor
In this educational segment of Ask Your Eye Doctor, we take a deep dive into the fascinating structures of the human eye. We walk listeners through key anatomical components—like the cornea, retina, lens, and optic nerve—explaining eac...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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2:34
The Anterior Chamber : Patient Education Ask Your eye Doctor
In this educational segment of Ask Your Eye Doctor, we take a deep dive into the fascinating structures of the human eye. We walk listeners through key anatomical components—like the cornea, retina, lens, and optic nerve—explaini...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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2:09
The Cornea: Patient Education Ask Your Eye Doctor
In this educational segment of Ask Your Eye Doctor, we take a deep dive into the fascinating structures of the human eye. We walk listeners through key anatomical components—like the cornea, retina, lens, and optic nerve—explaini...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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2:59
"Why Are My Eyes So Dry?
"Why Are My Eyes So Dry? Answers with Dr. Rahul Singh Tonk"Synopsis: In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Rahul Singh Tonk, a dry eye specialist and expert in cornea and external eye diseases, to talk all about dry ...
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Episode 3
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9:47