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Talking Euretina

Talking Euretina

Whipsmart Media 81 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Expert discussions from the world of retina, exploring the latest developments in the field with world-renowned leaders. It features a monthly subspecialty journal club, panel discussions, and interviews with key opinion leaders.

Episodes

Episode 87: Diabetic Tractional Retinal Detachment: Are We Operating Too Late?
Episode 87: Diabetic Tractional Retinal Detachment: Are We Operating Too Late? Aug 19, 2026 1636 Ahead of her Gisbert Richard Lecture at the Euretina Congress in Vienna, Prof. Noemi Lois tells Prof. Nicole Eter why diabetic tractional retinal detachment is far more than a mechanical problem — and why we may be catching patients too late. They discuss the scarce evidence on risk factors, anti-VEGF before vitrectomy, tamponade choices, and what the EMERALD study means for clinic capacity
Episode 86: The Dark Side of the Moon: Prof Frank Holz on Dry AMD and a Career in Retina
Episode 86: The Dark Side of the Moon: Prof Frank Holz on Dry AMD and a Career in Retina Aug 12, 2026 1002 Ahead of his EURETINA Lecture in Vienna — "The Dark Side of the Moon: New Horizons in Dry AMD" — Past President Prof. Frank Holz joins President Prof. Nicole Eter for a wide-ranging conversation on his career, from pioneering retinal imaging to restoring central vision in advanced AMD, and why dry AMD may finally be at a turning point. Catch the lecture live in Vienna on Thursday 1 October
Episode 85: Masquerade Syndromes: When Uveitis Isn't Uveitis
Episode 85: Masquerade Syndromes: When Uveitis Isn't Uveitis Aug 3, 2026 2070 In tertiary practice, masquerades account for around 5% of uveitis cases — and missing one can cost sight, or life. Prof Bahram Bodaghi is joined by Prof Elisabetta Miserocchi and Prof Isabelle Audo on vitreoretinal lymphoma, the limits of diagnostic vitrectomy, IL-10:IL-6 ratios and MYD88, the paraneoplastic retinopathies CAR, MAR and BDUMP, and the inherited retinal diseases that quietly mimic i
Episode 84: Inside Euretina Innovation Spotlight: Retina, Industry & Regulators
Episode 84: Inside Euretina Innovation Spotlight: Retina, Industry & Regulators Jul 21, 2026 789 The Euretina Innovation Spotlight returns to Vienna on 30 September, bringing clinicians, industry, investors and regulators around one table. Prof. Anat Loewenstein, Prof. Nicole Eter and Dr. Kourous Rezaei tell Jonathan McCrea why innovation in retina is moving faster than ever, what the return of the EMA's Jane Mosley means for bridging Europe and the US, and why this exchange of ideas is somet
Episode 83: Retinopathy of Prematurity: Has Anti-VEGF Changed the Game?
Episode 83: Retinopathy of Prematurity: Has Anti-VEGF Changed the Game? Jul 14, 2026 1885 Anti-VEGF has transformed how we treat retinopathy of prematurity — but at what long-term cost? Dr Kanmin Xue chairs a global discussion with Dr Domenico Lepore, Prof Wei-Chi Wu and Prof Andreas Stahl on injections versus laser, the RAINBOW and FIREFLEYE trial data, managing peripheral avascular retina, and why these babies may need follow-up for life. A frank look at the questions the evidence ha
Episode 82: Uveal Melanoma in Pregnancy: To Treat or to Wait?
Episode 82: Uveal Melanoma in Pregnancy: To Treat or to Wait? Jun 26, 2026 1005 A diagnosis of uveal melanoma during pregnancy forces an agonising question: treat now, or wait? Dr Emine Kiliç chairs a multidisciplinary discussion with Dr Iwona Rospond-Kubiak (Poznań), Prof. Antonia Joussen (Charité, Berlin) and radiation oncologist Dr Adam Chicheł on plaque brachytherapy and fetal radiation exposure, how gestational age shapes timing, and the reassuring — if limited — evidenc
Episode 81: The Women in Retina survey - 5 years on
Episode 81: The Women in Retina survey - 5 years on Jun 17, 2026 1318 Euretina will shortly relaunch the Women in Retina survey, building on the first dataset. In this podcast, Prof. Anat Loewenstein, Dr Federica Fossataro and Prof. Nicole Eter explore what has changed since the original 2021 study, what's new and why participation from the whole community - women and men alike - is essential to measuring real progress. The Women In Retina Initiative is sponsored by
Episode 80: Geographic Atrophy: Rethinking Endpoints and Real-World Impact
Episode 80: Geographic Atrophy: Rethinking Endpoints and Real-World Impact May 2, 2026 2096 New therapies are reshaping geographic atrophy—but are trial endpoints keeping pace with clinical reality? Anat Loewenstein is joined by Sobha Sivaprasad and Kristina Pfau to examine how success in GA is measured, from lesion growth to functional vision. The panel explores microperimetry, contrast sensitivity, and emerging tools that may better reflect meaningful patient outcomes.
Episode 79: Decoding Stargardt: New Treatments, Genetics, and What Lies Ahead
Episode 79: Decoding Stargardt: New Treatments, Genetics, and What Lies Ahead Apr 1, 2026 2111 A landmark Phase 3 trial has delivered the first positive result for Stargardt disease treatment — but the therapeutic landscape is shifting fast. Prof. Maximilian Pfau enjoys a discussion with Prof. Carel Hoyng and Dr. Karolina Kaminska on the ABCA4 disease spectrum, the groundbreaking discovery of AP5 complex-related macular dystrophy, and emerging therapies from oral drugs to gene-specific appr
Episode 78: Insights from the EURETINA Mentorship Programme
Episode 78: Insights from the EURETINA Mentorship Programme Mar 16, 2026 1185 Three former mentees of the EURETINA Mentorship Programme share how the initiative helped shape their careers in retinal research and clinical practice. Özge Yanık Odabaş, Karolina Motloch and Omer Trivizki discuss mentorship, international collaboration, and the opportunities created through the programme’s growing alumni network. Their experiences highlight how structured mentorship can accelera
Episode 77: Implementing AI in Retina Practice: From Screening to Decision Support
Episode 77: Implementing AI in Retina Practice: From Screening to Decision Support Mar 5, 2026 2221 Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping retina care — but where does it truly add value in daily practice? Professors Tien Wong and Daniel Ting join Stela Vujosevic to explore how AI is moving beyond screening into risk stratification, clinical decision support, and home monitoring. From infrastructure challenges to real-world implementation, this episode offers practical insights for retina
Episode 76: AI in Diabetic Retinopathy: Screening, Biomarkers and What Comes Next
Episode 76: AI in Diabetic Retinopathy: Screening, Biomarkers and What Comes Next Feb 11, 2026 1846 Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we screen, classify, and treat diabetic retinal disease. Professor Aude Couturier, Professor Edoardo Midena, and Professor Reinier Schlingemann discuss real-world AI applications in diabetic retinopathy — from population screening and imaging biomarkers to phenotyping and precision treatment in diabetic macular oedema

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