(EyePod) From idea to impact: Navigating ophthalmic innovation

Tune in to the first of a new series of Ophthalmology Times EyePod podcasts focusing on innovation in ophthalmology. Throughout this series, we'll be hearing insights from various stakeholders including those in clinical practice, academia, and industry. The overarching message in this podcast is intended to be informational and not promotional. Today, our host Ehsan Sadri, MD, engages in a conversation with Jeffry Weinhuff, who is managing partner of Visionary Ventures. And just a quick note: the thoughts and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of this publication.

Ehsan Sadri, MD, FACS, is CEO and founder of Visionary Eye Institute in Newport Beach, California, and is board-certified, fellowship-trained in treating LASIK, cataract, and glaucoma surgeries. He is a co-founder of Visionary Ventures Fund and a consultant to Tarsus.

E: drsadri@visionaryeyeinstitute.com

Jeffry K. Weinhuff serves as managing partner of Visionary Ventures, a series of venture capital funds which is a leading investor in drugs and devices for the eye. Visionary has current financial interests and serves on board of directors of the following companies: Aurion Biotech; Centricity Vision; CorneaGen; IanTrek; ONL Therapeutics; Orasis Pharmaceuticals; Pelage Pharmaceuticals; Re-Vana Therapeutics; Surface Ophthalmics; Sydnexis; Surface Ophthalmics; TearClear.

E: jeff@visionaryvc.com