Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
An informal yet insightful commentary featuring interviews and perspectives from leaders in vitreoretinal surgery as well as the next generation of retinal specialists.
Episodes
Episode 512: Business of Retina Discussion Including Drug Pricing and Pending Legislation with Dr. Sabin Dang
Dr. Sabin Dang joins to discuss multiple business of retina topics including intravitreal drug pricing in the face of tariffs in the United States, 340b drug pricing changes, and more.
Episode 511: Journal Club Discussion - Laser Prophylaxis for Lattice Degeneration, Access to Anti-VEGF with Medicare Advantage versus Fee-for-service, Conversion to Wet AMD After Cataract Surgery
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club discussion of three recent articles in the ophthalmology literature.
Retinal Laser Prophylaxis for Lattice Degeneration (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(26)00308-8/abstract)
Anti-VEGF Access Medicare Advantage versus Fee-for-service (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(26)00453-7/abstract)
Conversion to W
Episode 510: ASRS 2026 Annual Meeting Recap and Discussion with Drs. Avni Finn and Matthew Starr
Drs. Avni Finn and Matthew Starr join to discuss their favorite presentations and topics from the 2026 ASRS Annual Meeting.
Episode 509: Surgical Discussion Including US-India Training Differences, Amniotic Membrane for Macular Holes, PEHCR Treatment, and More with Dr. Daraius Shroff
Dr. Daraius Shroff joins the podcast to discuss several topics including differences between the US and India in training for retinal surgeons, AMT for management of recalcitrant macular holes, and PEHCR treatment.
Episode 508: Journal Club Discussion Including Mark Cuban Cost Plus Program for Ophthalmology Drugs, Resident Continuity Clinics, PDR Long-Term Outcomes, and Marginal Outer Retinal Ridge in RRD
Drs. Kat Talcott and Akshay Thomas join for a journal club podcast discussion:Mark Cuban Cost Plus Ophthalmology Medications (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(26)00378-7/fulltext)Resident Continuity Clinics (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2848897)PDR Long-Term Outcomes (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(26)00218-6/abstract)Ma
Episode 507: July 2026 Retinal Physician Preview Including Discussion of Intraocular Tamponades, Elevation Impact on Surgical Decision Making
Drs. Safa Rahmani and Kat Talcott join to preview the July 2026 of Retinal Physician found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics covered include intraocular tamponades and elevation impact on surgical decision making.
Episode 506: NASCAR Driving and Retina Crossover with Dr. Patrick Staropoli
Dr. Patrick Staropoli joins the program to discuss his NASCAR career, how he has balanced it with a career in surgical retina, and his decision to take a year from retina to compete full-time on the circuit.
Episode 505: SOL-1 Trial Result Discussion with Drs. Jeffrey Heier and Peter Kaiser
Drs. Jeffrey Heier and Peter Kaiser of Ocular Therapeutix join to discuss the SOL-1 trial results investigating a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor for wet age-related macular degeneration.
Conflicts of Interest: Dr. Sridhar has consulted on an advisory board in the past 24 months for Ocular Therapeutix. Dr. Heier and Dr. Kaiser are employed by Ocular Therapeutix.
Episode 504: 2026 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting Recap
Drs. Jordan Deaner and Avni Finn join to recap the 2026 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting.
Episode 503: Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Treatment Disparities with Dr. Kristen Nwanyanwu
Dr. Kristen Nwanyanwu joins the program to discuss her research into diabetic retinopathy screening and treatment disparities in the United States and other research related topics.
Episode 502: Masterpiece Retina Returns with Drs. Ajay Kuriyan and Will Parke
Episode 501: May 2026 Retinal Physician Preview Including Discussion of Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment and Screening and Note on the PRIMA Implant
Drs. Mohsin Ali and Akshay Thomas join to preview the May 2026 edition of Retinal Physician found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Discussion includes management options for diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, artificial intelligence screening for diabetic retinopathy, and the PRIMA subretinal implant.
Episode 500: Listener Questions, and Retina Podcast Musings with Dr. Jay Sridhar
Nearly 10 years ago, Dr. Sridhar wrote down the blueprints on an airplane napkin for what would become one of the most influential ophthalmology podcasts of the modern era (according to ChatGPT). Today, Drs. Louie Cai and Justin Ma, host The Host, Dr. Jay Sridhar, in celebrating this milestone of 500 episodes, featuring questions from you, the listeners. From all of us here at Straight From The Cu
Episode 499: Career Perspective and Wearable Technology for Retinal Disease with Dr. Mitul Mehta
Dr. Mitul Mehta joins to share career perspectives in retina and wearable technology for retinal disease, including his company Eyedaptic.Dr. Mehta does have a financial disclosure for Eyedaptic.
Episode 498: Retina Careers Abroad with Dr. Adrian Fung
Dr. Adrian Fung joins the program to discuss retina careers in Australia and other parts of the world and is in interest in advancements in digital retina education.
Episode 497: Journal Club Including Anti-VEGF Before Diabetic Surgery, ILM Flaps for Macular Holes, Protocol AC Post-Hoc Analysis
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club episode.Anti-VEGF and Vitreous Hemorrhage Surgery (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(26)00024-2/fulltext)ILM Flaps Long-Term Outcomes (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(26)00048-5/abstract)Protocol AC Post-Hoc Analysis (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(26)00054-0/abstract)
Episode 496: Discussion of Academic Chair Leadership with Dr. Sunil Srivastava
Dr. Sunil Srivastava joins the podcast to discuss his new role as chair of the Cole Eye Institute and advice for aspiring academic leaders. Listeners, as we approach our 500th episode, we will be having a Q&A session featuring questions and thoughts from you! It’s your chance to have your voice heard on the podcast.Please record an audio / video of your question and upload it to the linke
Episode 495: March 2026 Retinal Physician preview including Bicistronic Gene Therapy, Photobiomodulation, Uveitis Fellowship, and Polypoidal Vascular Choroidopathy
Drs. Kat Talcott and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the March 2026 edition of Retinal Physician, including bicistronic gene therapy, photobiomodulation, uveitis fellowships, and polypoidal vascular choroidopathy. Listeners, as we approach our 500th episode, we will be having a Q&A session featuring questions and thoughts from you! It’s your chance to have your voice heard on the podcast.P
Episode 494: Recap of the 2026 Ophthalmology Residency Match
Drs. Zubair Ansari and Kat Talcott join to discuss the 2026 ophthalmology residency match, especially focusing on the declining match rate for first time applicants and what that means for future applicants and reapplicants. Listeners, as we approach our 500th episode, we will be having a Q&A session featuring questions and thoughts from you! It’s your chance to have your voice heard on t
Episode 493: Journal Club Including Hemorrhagic PVD Follow-Up, GLP-1 Agonists and AMD, Preoperative Anti-VEGF for Diabetic Vitrectomy
Drs. Kat Talcott and Nita Valikodath join for a journal club episode discussion of three recent publications: Hemorrhagic PVD Follow-Up (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(25)00791-2/fulltext) GLP-1 Agonists and AMD (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(25)00597-4/abstract) Preoperative Anti-VEGF for Diabetic Vitrectomy (https://www.ophthalmologyre
Episode 492: Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology and Retina Discussion with Drs. Louie Cai and Ted Leng
Drs. Louie Cai and Ted Leng join to discuss the state of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology as of February 2026.
Episode 491: Journal Club Including Racial/Ethnic Disparities and Diabetic Retinopathy Outcomes, Physician Age and Quality Outcomes, and IRIS Registry IOFB Study
Drs. Kat Talcott and Nita Valikodath join for a journal club episode discussion of three recent publications: Racial/Ethnic Disparities and Diabetic Retinopathy (https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(25)00593-8/abstract) Physician Age and Quality Outcomes (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(25)00524-X/fulltext) IRIS Registry IOFB Study (https://www.ophthalmologyret
Episode 490: Retina Fellowship Supply and Demand Discussion with Drs. Avni Finn and Yoshihiro Yonekawa
Drs. Avni Finn and Yoshi Yonekawa join to discuss stats and their thoughts on retina fellowship supply and demand.
Episode 489: January 2026 Retinal Physician preview including OCT Angiography, Wearables for Retinal Health, Heads-Up Display, and Endogenous Fungal Endophthalmitis
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the January 2026 edition of Retinal Physician, including OCT angiography, wearables for retinal health, heads-up display for retinal surgery, and endogenous fungal endophthalmitis.
Episode 488: Prognosticating Retina in the Rest of the 2020s with Dr. David Eichenbaum, and Adventures of a Chess Girl with Katie Kormanik
In this double-sided feature, first Dr. David Eichenbaum joins to discuss his thoughts on the biggest developments coming for the rest of the 2020s. Next, Katie Kormanik joins to discuss her book Adventures of a Chess Girl, available December 2025: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Chess-Girl-Depths-World-ebook/dp/B0FSP4FJ1Q.
Episode 487: Masterpiece Retina Returns with Drs. Ajay Kuriyan and Will Parke
Drs. Ajay Kuriyan and Will Parke return for everyone's favorite niche retina podcast format: Masterpiece Retina.
Episode 486: AAO 2025 Retina News Recap with Drs. Priya Vakharia and Sarwar Zahid
Drs. Priya Vakharia and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss their favorite discussions from AAO 2025, including geographic atrophy, pipeline products, practice consolidation, and whole eye transplantation.
Episode 485: Journal Club Including Fellow Eye PVD, Can You Compare Syfovre and Izervay?, and Litigation Involving Intravitreal Injections
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club episode discussion of three recent publications: Fellow Eye PVD (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/24741264251379842) Syfovre versus Izervay (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/24741264251379842) Litigation Involving Intravitreal Injections (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-65
Episode 484: November 2025 Retinal Physician preview including TKIs, Fluorinated Gas and Sustainability, Best Practices for Clinical Trial Sites, and Fellowship Selection Advice
Drs. Kat Talcott and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the December 2025 edition of Retinal Physician, including an overview of TKIs for retinal disease, the fluorinated gas and sustainability question, best practices for research clinical trial sites, and fellowship selection advice.
Episode 483: Bonus Episode, Live Q+A With Dr. Albert Lin and Dr. Jay Sridhar at University of Mississippi
In this extra 'bonus' fourth episode for October 2025 Drs. Albert Lin and Jay Sridhar conduct a medical/surgical retina Q+A session at the University of Mississippi.
Episode 482: Journal Club Podcast Including Functional Benefit in Geographic Atrophy Treatment, GLP-1 Agonists and Uveitis, Metformin and AMD
Drs. Priya Vakharia and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club discussion. Functional Benefit in Geographic Atrophy Treatment (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2839343) GLP-1 Agonists and Uveitis (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2838119) Metformin and AMD (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/28388
Episode 481: Retflix and Chill Crossover Live Episode at ASRS 2025 Discussing Current State of Retina Including Practice Management and Economics
Drs. Kat Talcott, Akshay Thomas, and Sarwar Zahid join for this very special crossover "Retflix and Chill" episode recorded live at ASRS 2025 including discussion of the current state of retina practice management and economics.
Episode 480: October Retinal Physician preview including Inherited Retinal Disease, Gene Therapy, and Sickle Retinopathy
Drs. Marianeli Rodriguez and Kat Talcott join to discuss the October 2025 edition of Retinal Physician, including inherited retinal disease treatment pipeline, gene therapy, and systemic therapy for sickle cell disease and retinopathy.
Episode 479: Journal Club Episode Including Cannabis Use and PVR Risk, Neovascular AMD Presentation, Macular Hole Closure Without Gas, OKAPS Score and Board Exam Results
Drs. Sarwar Zahid and Safa Rahmani join for a journal club discussion of the following articles:Cannabis Use and PVR Risk (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2835775)Neovascular AMD Presentation (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(25)00458-0/abstract)Macular Hole Closure Without Gas (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(25)00276-3/abstr
Episode 478: September Retinal Physician Preview Including Port Delivery System, AI for Retinopathy of Prematurity, Suprachoroidal Injections
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the September 2025 edition of Retinal Physician, including port delivery system thoughts, AI for ROP, and suprachoroidal injections.
Episode 477: Solo Retina Practice Redux with Drs. Steve Christiansen, Alex Ringeisen, and Sarwar Zahid
Drs. Steve Christiansen, Alex Ringeisen, and Sarwar Zahid rejoin the program to discuss updates to their experiences in solo retina practice.
Episode 476: Ophthalmology Residency Match Update Including Preference Signaling Discussion with Drs. Zubair Ansari and Basil Williams
Drs. Zubair Ansari and Basil Williams join for a candid discussion regarding the state of the ophthalmology residency match, including a discussion of dropping match percentages and the introduction of preference signaling.
Episode 475: ASRS 2025 Recap with Dr. Kat Talcott
Drs. Kat Talcott and Jay discuss their favorite presentations from the 2025 ASRS Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA.
Episode 474: Journal Club Including Generation of Fluorescein Angiogram Images, Industry Trial Sponsorship and Results, GLP-1 Agonists and Neovascular AMD, Burnout Among Uveitis Specialists
Drs. Kat Talcott and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club episode. FA Image Generation (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2835600)Industry Trial Sponsorship and Results (https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(25)00325-3/fulltext)GLP-1 Agonists and Neovascular AMD (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2834964)Burnout Among Uveiti
Episode 473: July 2025 Retinal Physician Preview with Surgical Video Pearls, PFO Management, GRT, Buckle Complications, Secondary IOLs
Drs. Safa Rahmani and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the July 2025 Retinal Physician focusing on surgical cases and pearls. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None
Episode 472: What is the state of Geographic Atrophy Treatment? Discussion of Complement Inhibition and More with Drs. M. Ali Khan and Ajay Kuriyan
Drs. M. Ali Khan and Ajay Kuriyan join to discuss the current sentiment in the retina community regarding geographic atrophy treatment, specifically complement inhibition. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar has consulted for both Apellis and Iveric Bio in the past 3 years. You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimed
: State of Retina in 2025 with ASRS President Dr. Michael Jumper
Current American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS) President Dr. Michael Jumper joins to discuss current issues facing retinal specialists in 2025, including focused practice designation, Good Days funding, operating room access, and practice consolidation. Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/brows
Episode 470: Journal Club Discussion Including Visual Fields in Diabetic Retinopathy, Gender Differences in Case Volume, and Private Equity Practices and Retinal Detachment Volume
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club podcast discussion of three recent high-impact articles:Visual Fields in Diabetic Retinopathy (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(25)00208-8/abstract)Gender Differences in Case Volume (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2833393)Private Equity Practices and Retinal Detachment Volume (https://
Episode 469: Surgical Retina Education with Dr. James Rice
Dr. James Rice from Capetown, South Africa joins Jay to discuss approaches to surgical education including preparation and low-cost models to practice maneuvers prior to entering the operating room.Relevant Financial Disclosures: None
Episode 468: June 2025 Retinal Physician Preview Including GLP-1RAs and Diabetic Retinopathy, DRCR.net Update, CRAO Protocol, Early Career Advice
Drs. Ramsudha Narala, Kat Talcott, and Sarwar Zahid join to preview the June 2025 edition of Retinal Physician, focusing on GLP-1RAs and diabetic retinopathy, DRCR.net trial updates, CRAO protocol implementation, and early career advice for attendings. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None
Episode 467: Personal Finance Refresher with Dr. Chirag Shah
Dr. Chirag Shah, co-author of Financial Freedom of Rx with Jay, joins the program to discuss personal finance in the context of current market conditions and best practices as trainees near graduation.
Episode 466: Journal Club Discussion Including Faricimab Switch Study, Gender Differences in Communication, Private Equity Acquisitions and Industry Payments, Sustainability and Cataract Surgery
Drs. Safa Rahmani, Jesse Sengillo, and Kat Talcott join for a journal club episode.
Faricimab Switch Study (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(25)00124-1/abstract)
Gender Differences in Communication (https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(25)00133-3/fulltext)
PE Acquisitions and Industry Payments (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2830815)
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Episode 465: May 2025 Retinal Physician Preview Including Stem Cells, Microbots, Artificial Intelligence, and More
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join to preview the May 2025 edition of Retinal Physician, focusing on future developments in stem cells, microbots, artificial intelligence, and more.Relevant Financial Disclosures: None
Episode 464: Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting Pearls with Drs. Avni Finn and Jordan Deaner
Drs. Avni Finn and Jordan Deaner join the program to share clinical pearls and thoughts from the 2025 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 463: The Great Retinal Detachment Game with Drs. Kyle Kovacs and Matthew Starr
Drs. Kovacs and Starr join for the latest gimmick the retina world is going wild for: how do you manage this retinal detachment scenario?Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 462: April 2025 Retinal Physician Preview Focusing on Current and Future Therapies for Neovascular AMD (and a Mention of Biosimilars for Uveitis)
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Priya Vakharia join to preview the April 2025 edition of Retinal Physician, focusing on current and future therapies for neovascular AMD.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar has consulted for Genentech, Regeneron, and Eyepoint. Dr. Vakharia has consulted for Regeneron, Ocular Therapeutix, and Eyepoint.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. V
Episode 461: Artificial Intelligence and Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening with Dr. Pete Campbell
Dr. Pete Campbell of the Casey Eye Institute joins to discuss applications of artificial intelligence for screening of retinopathy of prematurity. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Campbell is co-founder and CEO of Siloam Vision, which is commercializing UWF-OCT, UWF-SLO and AI for ROP.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-mu
Episode 460: Journal Club Discussion Including Macula-Off Retinal Detachment Outcomes, Progression to PDR from NPDR after Cataract Surgery, and Sexual Harassment in Ophthalmology.
Drs. Rebecca Soares, Akshay Thomas, and Sarwar Zahid join the podcast for a journal club discussion covering three recent articles in major ophthalmology journals.Macula-Off Retinal Detachment Prognostic Factors (https://journals.lww.com/retinajournal/abstract/9900/preoperative_and_early_postoperative_factors.944.aspx)Progression to PDR from NPDR after Cataract Surgery (https://www.aaojournal.org/
Episode 459: March 2025 Retinal Physician Preview Focusing on PBM for Intermediate AMD, Complement Inhibition for GA, and Deep Learning for GA Imaging
Drs. Katherine Talcott and Akshay Thomas join to discuss the March 2025 edition of Retinal Physician focusing on dry age-related macular degeneration, including photobiomodulation, complement inhibition, and deep learning for imaging.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar has consulted for Apellis.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org
Episode 458: Journal Club Including GLP-1 Agonists and AMD, Distribution of US Ophthalmologists, Representation Quotients in Ophthalmology Residency, Photobiomodulation Viewpoint
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join the podcast to discuss 4 recent articles in major ophthalmology journals.GLP-1 Agonists (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(25)00070-3/fulltext)Distribution of US Ophthalmologists (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2828323)Representation Quotients in Ophthalmology Residency (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamao
Episode 457: Solo Retina Practice Revisited with Drs. Kruti Dajee, Andrew Hsia, and Nadeem Vaidya
Drs. Kruti Dajee, Andrew Hsia, and Nadeem Vaidya join the program to discuss solo retina practice in 2025.Disclosures: None relevantYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 456: From Chair to CEO with Dr. Jay Duker
Dr. Jay Duker joins the program to discuss his transition from chair of an ophthalmology department to President & CEO of Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals.Disclosures: Dr. Duker is President & CEO of Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Sridhar has consulted for Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filt
Episode 455: Photobiomodulation Discussion with Dr. David Boyer
Dr. David Boyer joins the podcast to discuss the Lumithera Valeda (photobiomodulation) FDA approval and what it means for retina specialists and patients.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Boyer received research funding as a clinical trial site for Lumithera.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 454: Journal Club Discussion Including Pneumatic Retinopexy IRIS Registry Analysis, Macular Perfusion Over Time in Stable PDR, and Introduction of Female Speakers at Grand Rounds
Drs. Kat Talcott, Akshay Thomas, and Sarwar Zahid join the podcast for a journal club discussion covering three recent articles in major ophthalmology journals.Pneumatic Retinopexy IRIS Registry (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(24)00526-8/fulltext)Macular Perfusion in Stable PDR (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2826881)Female Speaker Introducti
Episode 453: January 2025 Retinal Physician Preview with Drs. Safa Rahmani and Sarwar Zahid Including Home OCT, Intraoperative OCT, and Ang-2 Inhibition Discussion
Drs. Safa Rahmani and Sarwar Zahid join the podcast to preview the January 2025 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar has consulted for Genentech and Regeneron.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 452: Industry Positions for Ophthalmologists and What to Expect
Drs. Dolly Chang and Daniel Chao join the program to discuss the biggest differences in working in industry as an ophthalmologist versus normal clinical practice.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 451: Working in a County Hospital System as a Retinal Specialist with Dr. NJ Manoharan
Dr. NJ Manoharan joins the podcast to discuss working in a county hospital system as a retinal surgeon.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 450: Private Equity Terminology and Understanding Transactions with Claire Kalia JD
Claire Kalia JD joins to discuss the basic terminology and mechanics of private equity transactions, especially as it pertains to medicine and ophthalmology.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 449: Journal Club Podcast Including Long Term Redetachment Rates in PIVOT, Socioeconomic Factors and PDR, PE in Ophthalmology Update
Episode 448: Masterpiece Retina Part Four with Drs. Will Parke and Ajay Kuriyan
Drs. Ajay Kuriyan and Dr. Will Parke rejoin Jay for a fourth round of Masterpiece Retina discussion of classic retinal surgery articles. Articles discussed are listed below:Cryotherapy Release of RPE (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3797834/)Gas and Intraocular Pressure (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2326014/)Vortex Vein Remodeling with Buckling (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10682972/)D
Episode 447: November 2024 Retinal Physician Preview with Drs. Avni Finn and Sarwar Zahid Including Stargardt Disease Trials, Referrals for Choroidal Nevi, and Social Media Tips and Tricks
Drs. Avni Finn and Sarwar Zahid join the podcast to preview the November 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 446: Journal Club Discussion Including Anti-VEGF or PRP First for PDR, Face Down Positioning for Macular Holes, Management of Post-cataract Endophthalmitis, PDS Clinical Trial Results
Drs. Katherine Talcott and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to discuss four recent publications in major ophthalmology journals.Featured articles:Anti-VEGF or PRP First for PDR (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2822892)Face Down Positioning for Macular Holes (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(24)00483-4/fulltext)Management of Post-Cataract Endophthalmitis (htt
Episode 445: Endophthalmitis Management Crash Course with Dr. Ajay Kuriyan
Episode 445: Endophthalmitis Management Crash Course with Dr. Ajay KuriyanDr. Ajay Kuriyan joins the podcast to offer pearls and strategies for managing endophthalmitis as a retinal specialist.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 444: October 2024 Retinal Physician Preview On Anti-VEGF Therapy, Clinical Trials with Drs. Safa Rahmani and Katherine Talcott
Drs. Safa Rahmani and Katherine Talcott join the podcast to preview the October 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. The theme for this issue was clinical trials and anti-VEGF therapy.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar has consulted for Eyepoint, Genentech, and Regeneron.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit
Episode 443: Retinal Surgery in South Africa with Dr. Edward Legodi
Dr. Edward Legodi from South Africa joins the podcast to discuss his educational path, current challenges with providing retina care in Africa, and improving diversity of surgeons in Africa.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 442: Journal Club on To Culture or Not for Endophthalmitis, Risk of Retinal Tear after Cataract Surgery, AREDS2 and GA Progression, Resident Salary and Benefits National Comparison
Drs. Safa Rahmani and Kat Talcott join to discuss four recent major ophthalmology papers.Culture or No Culture for Endophthalmitis (https://ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(24)00338-5/abstract)Risk of Retinal Tear after Cataract Surgery (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(24)00392-0/abstract)AREDS2 and GA Progression (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(24)00425-1/ab
Episode 441: September 2024 Retinal Physician Preview Oncology Theme with Drs. Maura Di Nicola and Basil Williams
Drs. Maura Di Nicola and Basil Williams join to preview the September 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. The theme for this issue was ocular oncology.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 440: 2024 ASRS Meeting Highlights with Drs. Avni Finn and Basil Williams
Drs. Avni Finn and Basil Williams join the program to talk about some of their personal highlights attending the 2024 American Society of Retinal Specialists Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 439: Prior Authorizations and Impact on Retina Practices with Drs. Sabin Dang and Kat Talcott
Drs. Sabin Dang and Kat Talcott join to discuss a recent article published by Dr. Dang's team examining the impact of prior authorizations on delivery of treatment in retina practices.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 438: Ophthalmology Resident Burnout, Depression, and Suicide Risk with Dr. Glaucomflecken and Dr. Basil Williams
Dr. Glaucomflecken (Dr. Will Flanary) and Dr. Basil Williams join for a heartfelt discussion of ophthalmology resident wellness and burnout, depression and suicide in medicine, and strategies at the ground level to address outstanding issues.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 437: Journal Club Discussion Including of IRIS Registry Analysis of DME Outcomes, Gas versus Oil for RRDs, ChatBot Diagnosis of Glaucoma
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss three recent publications from major ophthalmology journals.IRIS Registry DME Analysis (https://ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(24)00266-5/fulltext)Gas versus Oil for RRDs (https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(24)00209-5/fulltext)ChatBot Diagnosis of Glaucoma (https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(24)00225-3/abstract)Relevant Financ
Episode 436: VR Surgery in Nigeria with Dr. Yewande Babalola
Dr. Yewande Babalola joins the show to discuss her experiences as a VR Surgeon in Nigeria and what she learned as a travel grant winner to the 2024 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 435: July 2024 Retinal Physician Preview Including Secondary IOLs, Phacovitrectomy, Chronic Macular Holes, VR Surgery Complications
Drs. Kat Talcott and Yoshi Yonekawa join to preview the July 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
Episode 434: Is doing a surgical retina fellowship still worth it in 2024?
Dr. Louie Cai is joined by his former co-residents Drs. Ollya Fromal and Anand Gopal to discuss their experiences during fellowship and whether they would do it again.
Episode 433: Update on State of the Vitreoretinal Field with Dr. Steve Charles
Dr. Steve Charles joins to discuss the state of the vitreoretinal field in 2024 both surgically and in terms of practice structure and delivery.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
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