In this podcast, we will be describing an important device related to micromechanical surgery. This new micro device has the potential to provide an efficient and accurate reading of intraocular pressure (IOP) within the eyeball. IOP measurements are used to monitor glaucoma in patients. Therefore, having a highly sensitive pressure sensor that works in the convenience of one’s home will save time and money. This podcast goes into depth of the fabrication of this needle implantable, suture-less device. The schematic above shows the process flow for the step-by-step fabrication starting at the top. Eventually, IOP pressure sensors will be implanted into patients’ eyes through micromechanical surgery.
Rachel Young and Nicolette Lupo
The enthusiasm is palpable in this podcast. For a topic that is so complicated you do a really good job of explaining how the process works. I would suggest maybe slowing it down a little though because sometimes you move so fast that I had trouble keeping up and had to listen a couple of times to get everything.
The podcast was presented in an easy to follow manner that contained a large amount of creativity. On the downside, I felt like you were speaking over my head with the large amount of specialized terminology that was used.
Focusing on one very specific device, in this case, was a very good idea. It made the podcast very focused, and provided a built-in example of real world application. However, the description of the fabrication process by Dr. Eye (nice one) was probably too technical for a general audience.
You guys did a great job of breaking down information that may be difficult for most to understand. The only downside would be that you guys spoke a bit fast, making it a bit difficult to follow along.
Very creative and clear. They did a nice job incorporating the responses of people on the quad. I also liked that they explained the figure, but the explanation of the device was a little complicated, and may only make sense to those with background on the subject. I liked the face that it was narrowed to a specific example though, it allowed for nice detail.