Mentorship, Innovation, and Ophthalmic Excellence: A Conversation with Dr. Richard Lindstrom

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Richard Lindstrom, founder of Minnesota Eye Consultants. He shares his remarkable journey from construction management to becoming a leader in ophthalmic surgery and innovation. Discover how key mentors shaped his path through academia, the VA clinic, private practice, and his international contributions. We also hear his insights on mentoring, bringing his incredible career full circle.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye  

Tune in to this special episode as we say goodbye to Dr. Andrea Tooley as our Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology podcast co-host. We will also welcome aboard Dr. Brittni Scruggs as my new co-host on our special program. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye

Greg Griepentrog, oculoplastic surgeon and former senior medical director for a large academic ambulatory practice joins us today to talk about the changing state of healthcare, changing careers, leadership through change, and more. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brittni Scruggs, our vitreoretinal surgeon colleague here at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Scruggs shares her interest and expertise in managing verbal harassment in the workplace. Tune in to hear about how prevalent these circumstances occur and a toolkit to aid in your management.  The toolkit is as follows:   https://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/sexual-harassment-toolkit/Patient-Initiated-Harassment-toolkit.pdf  The EyeRounds tutorial we wrote here:   https://eyerounds.org/tutorials/sexual-harassment-toolkit/index.htm#gsc.tab=0  The workshop is published here:   https://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11096  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye 

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Christopher Camp, a sports medicine surgeon at the Mayo Clinic to discuss his leadership of the “Mayo Clinic Optimization Project”. Dr. Camp shared insights to evaluating and improving our lives in regard to 10 interconnected domains. Tune in to appreciate how to live intentionally, consistently and better. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye

Join us as we welcome Dr. Kristin Tarbet, a distinguished oculoplastic surgeon. She'll be sharing an exclusive look into her world of aesthetic surgery. Whether you're a surgeon who performs blepharoplasties or simply someone who has noticed the subtle signs of facial aging, you'll gain invaluable insights and a new appreciation for the art and science behind her work. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye

In this episode Retina Specialist, engineer and visionary in ocular research, Dr. Mark Humayun, shares his story about the development of the Argus II artificial retina. Tune in to hear about his inspiring career and the remarkable research pioneered in his lab.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye

In today’s episode we are discussing 2 journal club articles relating to risk factors of glaucoma with our Mayo Clinic colleague Dr Arthur Sit.   Long-Term Systemic Use of Calcium Channel Blockers and Incidence of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma - Ophthalmology Glaucoma Relationship between Intraocular Pressure Fluctuation and Visual Field Progression Rates in the United Kingdom Glaucoma Treatment Study - PubMed Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye

Brian Sheehan, Past International President of Lions Clubs International joins Dr. Erick Bothun to discuss his leadership journey and experiences with the Lions. You will leave with a greater appreciation for his involvement in leading this organization, trying to make each day “a great day” for others.  We hope you’ll be inspired by how the Lions Clubs globally serve and support eye care and humanity.  Plus understand how a penguin came to be his slogan for eye care cheerleading! Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye  

Brian Sheehan, Past International President of Lions Clubs International joins Dr. Erick Bothun to discuss Lions Clubs.  Brian shares the Lions’ story of community service and eye care programs locally, regionally, and internationally. Tune in to be inspired about all the Lions do from vision screening to eyebanking and diabetes to hearing.  You may even be so encouraged to join a local Lions club near you!    Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on IG and X: @mayocliniceye