Podcast Episode Details

Depth Perception Podcast : Episode 46

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3 Key Takeaways

1. Practice cases relentlessly for Part 2. Use real clinic encounters, question banks, and case-based texts to strengthen differentials and management.
2. Be honest about the journey. School and boards are hard; your why, support system, and self-care matter as much as your study plan.
3. Eyes reflect systemic health. Hypertension and diabetes leave retinal clues—timely referrals and patient education can be sight- and life-saving.

In Episode 46 of the Depth Perception Podcast, hosts Svetlana Nunez, Dr. Nadia Afkhami, Dr. Jasdeep Singh, and Douglas Akidi answer listener voice notes about NBEO Part 2, TMod, whether optometry is “worth it”, and how genetics, blood pressure, and diabetes impact ocular health.

Conquering NBEO Part 2: Cases Are Key

One of the strongest messages from the episode was simple:

Dr. Singh agrees that success on Part 2 requires immersion in cases, not just memorization. Real-life patient encounters during rotations reinforce learning in ways textbooks alone cannot. For students who may not have frequent clinic access, case-based question banks such as OptoPrep, KMK’s updated casebook, or Castillo’s review text were highlighted as essential tools.

Equally valuable is the Wills E

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