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Talking Euretina

Talking Euretina

Whipsmart Media 81 episodes Latest May 2, 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 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 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 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 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 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
Episode 75: Transitioning from Retina Specialist to Industry Jan 19, 2026 1940 What drives leading retina specialists to trade the clinic for corporate innovation? In this episode, Euretina Board member Kourous Rezaei speaks with Jay Duker (CEO, Eyepoint), Sascha Fauser (SVP, Roche), and Marion Munk (CSO, Gutblick Group; CMO, Isarna Therapeutics) about their transitions from clinical practice to industry. Together they share insights on leadership, research, and the evolving
Episode 74: Intuition in Uncharted Waters: The Art of Retinal Surgery Dec 17, 2025 2371 In this episode Professors Dean Eliott, Grazia Pertile, and José García-Arumí join chair Kourous Rezaei to explore how surgical mastery is built through intuition, preparation, and reflection. They share practical insights on mentorship, focus, teamwork, and managing stressful cases — from avoiding coffee before surgery to resetting after complications — revealing that great surgeons are defined n
Episode 73: When to Treat Small Choroidal Melanomas: A Debate Between Early Intervention and Observation Dec 9, 2025 1775 In this first-ever debate edition of Talking Euretina, Dr Rumana Hussain (Liverpool Ocular Oncology Centre) introduces Professors Arun Singh (Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic), Heinrich Heimann (Liverpool Ocular Oncology Service) and Bertil Damato (Moorfields Eye Hospital) as they debate one of ocular oncology’s most enduring questions — when to operate on small choroidal melanomas. The panel
Episode 72: Bridging the Gap - Why Diversity in Retina Trials Can’t Wait Nov 27, 2025 2533 Retinal diseases disproportionately affect certain populations—yet these groups are underrepresented in research. In this episode, Dr. Christiana Dinah chairs a global panel including Drs. Adrienne Scott, Charles Wykoff and Jeremiah Brown to explore the systemic and structural barriers to inclusion in retina trials, and why the stakes for equity have never been higher
Episode 71: Restoring Vision with Bionics: Inside the Prima Implant Breakthrough Nov 10, 2025 1159 In this episode, Prof. Frank Holz leads a panel discussion on a major leap forward in retinal prosthesis: the Prima system for geographic atrophy. Joined by Dr. Mahi Muqit and Prof. Lars-Olof Hattenbach, they explore how their extraordinary wireless subretinal implant is restoring visual perception in late-stage AMD. 
Episode 70: Highlights from the Euretina Congress 2025 in Paris. Sep 19, 2025 1454 In this episode, Profs. Lejla Vajzovic (USA), Sandrine Zweifel (Switzerland), and Heinrich Heimann (UK) reflect on a fantastic few days in Paris and share their highlights from the 2025 programme for you to watch back through the portal.
Episode 69: Pioneering Retina: Prof. Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth on AI, AMD & 25 Years of Euretina Aug 30, 2025 924 Euretina President Prof. Anat Loewenstein speaks with Prof. Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, 25th Euretina Lecturer, about her groundbreaking career in retinal disease, from imaging innovations to AI-driven early detection. They discuss the EU-funded iScreen project, the future of AMD management, and the significance of two women presidents (past and present) as Euretina celebrates its 25th anniversary in

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