Jay is joined by the Physician on FIRE, or financial independence and retire early. His website can be found at physicianonfire.com. They discuss financial planning for physicians and more specific topics such as credit cards and big physician financial mistakes. Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alimera, Alcon, and Allerga ...…

Daniel Chao and Dr. Shriji Patel join to discuss 3 recent articles in JAMA Ophthalmology regarding drug prices in the US and Australia, SCORE2 study results secondary analysis, and statins and diabetic retinopathy. All articles can be found below: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2718837 https://jamanetwork.com/jou ...…

Jay is joined by Dr. Thomas Gardner of the University of Michigan to discuss his work into the mechanisms of visual loss in diabetic retinopathy. Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, Alimera, and Allergan. Dr. Gardner receives funding from Research to Prevent Blindness, NIH, Zebra Biologics and is a consultant for NovoNordisk…

Dr. Mark Pennesi of the Casey Eye Institute in Portland, OR joins the show to discuss his career and work in the field of ophthalmic genetics. Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, Alimera, and Allergan. Dr. Pennesi is a consultant for Editas, ProQR, Biogen, Nacuity, RegenexBio, Astellas, Gensight, Horama, Ophthotech, an ...…

Jay is joined by Dr. Jean Pierre Hubschman of University of California Los Angeles to discuss robotic surgery and its application to ophthalmic surgery including vitrectomy. Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, Alimera, and Allergan. Dr Hubschman has several patents submitted via UCLA on his robotic projects. Click here ...…

Dr. Ajay Kuriyan joins to preview the January 2019 issue of Retinal Physician with discussion of digital imaging in vitreoretinal surgery, surgery in patients with history of ROP, VKH, and achromatopsia. Remember these articles can be found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, ...…

This week’s episode focuses on a recent publication (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-018-0295-0) in Nature Medicine concerning the successful use of an intravitreal oligonucleotide for a form of Leber Congential Amaurosis (LCA). First, Dr. Allen Ho, one of the authors of the paper, rejoins the program to discuss the project and its impli ...…

Jay is joined in our final episode of 2018 for journal club by Drs. Daniel Chao and Ajay Kuriyan to discuss 3 recent publications: first the PIVOT trial comparing primary vitrectomy and pneumatic retinopexy, then the FLUID study looking at the effect of residual SRF in wet AMD, and finally a study out of Stanford University looking at timing of ...…

Members of the Vit-Buckle Society leadership and annual meeting committees join the program to preview the 2019 meeting and offer information on the highlights. Registration and hotel information for the meeting can be found here .

Drs. Zelia Correa, Geeta Lalwani, and Ashvini Reddy join the program for a panel discussion of the job and contract negotiation process with a special focus on maternity and sick leave. Book Recommendation from Dr. Correa: https://www.amazon.com/Women-Dont-Ask-Negotiation-Strategies/dp/0553383876/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545059480&sr=8-1&keyword ...…

Dr. Yoshi Yonekawa and Dr. Will Parke join the program to discuss recent publications concerning pediatric retinal detachment surgery, open label extension of RISE and RIDE, and blood pressure fluctuations during intravitreal injections. Pediatric Retinal Detachment Surgery Open Label Extension RISE and RIDE Blood Pressure Fluctuations During IVI…

Dr. Ed Ryan of Minneapolis, MN joins the show to discuss device design, vitrectomy advances, and scleral buckling pearls.

A collection of audio messages in tribute of Dr. Joseph Maguire, vitreoretinal surgeon, teacher, and mentor, who passed away recently on November 23rd 2018. Read more in our blog post .

Jay is joined Dr. Audina Berrocal of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute to cover a myriad of topics including pediatric retinal surgery, gene therapy, staffing fellow surgery, and interviewing residency applicants.

Drs. Daniel Chao and M. Ali Khan join to discuss three major articles examining K Grant awardees in ophthalmology, patient education available online for retinal detachment, and ophthalmology organizational support for medical students and trainees. Educational Opportunities for Medical Students in Ophthalmology Organizations. K Grant Awardees ...…

Drs. Yasha Modi and Will Parke sit down live at the AAO 2018 Annual Meeting for a journal club including discussion of DRIL in retinal vein occlusion, sickle cell retinopathy characteristics, and the utility of scleral depression when examining eyes with posterior vitreous detachments. DRIL as a Biomarker Sickle Cell Retinopathy Characteristics ...…

Jay is joined live at the AAO 2018 Annual Meeting by four retinal surgeons to discuss the November 2018 issue of Retinal Physician, which can be found at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics covered include management of pigment epithelial detachments in age-related macular degeneration, nanotechnology advances, uveitis in multiple sclerosis ...…

Drs. David Eichenbaum, Ryan Isom, and Chirag Shah conduct a roundtable practice management discussion including use of sample medications, treating uninsured patients, and thoughts on private equity.

Dr. Diana Do of Stanford University joins the program to discuss how she applies clinical trial data for PDR/DME to her practice patterns and more.

Dr. Mark Humayun of the University of Southern California joins to discuss his career and current and future engineering applications to treat retinal disease. More information on Dr. Humayun's work can be found at http://ibt.usc.edu/.

Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya of Stanford University joins the podcast to discuss the intersection of ocular oncology and vitreoretinal surgery in his practice.

Dr. Will Parke joins Jay to discuss the October 2018 issue of Retinal Physician including a conversation on the IRIS registry, discussion of high-speed vitrectomy cutters, and new steroid options for uveitis coming down the pipeline. All articles are available at http://retinalphysician.com.

Dr. M. Ali Khan of the Doheny Eye Institute joins the show for a journal club regarding four recent publications: Loss to Follow-up in Wet AMD Patients Receiving Anti-VEGF Loss to Follow-up in PDR Patients receiving Anti-VEGF versus PRP Designing Phase III Clinical Trials Cross-Sectional Study of Ophthalmology Chairs in the U.S.…

Dr. Steven Christiansen, better known as EyeSteve from http://www.eyesteve.com, joins the show to discuss studies presented at the recent Retina Society Annual Meeting.

Jay is joined by Dr. Lisa Olmos de Koo from the University of Washington to discuss several surgical topics including the ARGUS II implant, utilizing silicone oil, and scleral buckling pearls.

Dr. Eugene de Juan joins the program to discuss his career and the lessons he has learned about innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship in retina.

Dr. Avnish Deobhakta of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City joins the program to discuss several topics including the association between obstructive sleep apnea and central serous chorioretinopathy.

Dr. Irena Tsui of the University of California Los Angeles joins the program to discuss her work on the Zika virus as well as macular development in retinopathy of prematurity.

Dr. Ferhina Ali and Dr. M. Ali Khan join the podcast to discuss the September 2018 issue of Retinal Physician which focuses on diabetic retinopathy. The full issue can be found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com.

Dr. Emmett Cunningham joins to discuss working in industry as an ophthalmologist, the importance of innovation in retina, and handling industry conflicts of interest. He also discusses the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit.

Dr. Flavio Rezende from the University of Montreal discusses what it means to have a big toolbox as a retinal surgeon and the importance of surgical versatility.

Dr. Arshad Khanani joins Jay to discuss building a clinical trial research department in private practice.

Drs. Daniel Chao and Will Parke join for a journal club discussing 3 recently published peer-reviewed articles: 27-Gauge Sutureless Intrascleral Fixation of Intraocular Lenses with Haptic Flanging: Short-Term Clinical Outcomes and a Disinsertion Force Study Endophthalmitis Rates after Bilateral Same-Day Intravitreal Anti–Vascular Endothelial Gr ...…

Dr. Ninel Gregori of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute joins the program to discuss her career path, her experience with subretinal surgery and gene therapy, and mentorship.

Jay is joined by Dr. Ajay Kuriyan from the University of Rochester to recap the highlights of the 2018 ASRS Annual Meeting, including a discussion of the DRCR.net Protocol S 5-year results which were presented and published during the meeting.

Dr. Adrienne Scott of Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University joins the show to discuss management of sickle cell retinopathy as well as underrepresented minorities in ophthalmology.

Dr. James Vander of Wills Eye Hospital and Mid Atlantic Retina in Philadelphia, PA joins the program to answer Jay's questions about the impact of private equity on retinal practices and what this means for new attendings.

Dr. Daniel Chao of University of California San Diego and Dr. Ajay Kuriyan of University of Rochester join the program to discuss residency and fellowship related issues in a journal club focusing on 3 recent articles in JAMA Ophthalmology, plus a 4th extra about dark chocolate and milk chocolate's effect on visual acuity: Retina Fellowship Sur ...…

Dr. Daniel Chao of University of California San Diego and Dr. M. Ali Khan of University of California Los Angeles join the show to discuss articles from the July issue of Retinal Physician. Topics discussed include chandelier versus traditional scleral buckling, heavy oils for tamponade in retinal surgery, macular buckling techniques, and supra ...…

Jay is joined by Dr. Nathan Steinle of California Retina Consultants to discuss pneumatic vitreolysis for vitreomacular traction.

Dr. Ajay Kuriyan of the University of Rochester for a journal club discussing recent publications concerning characteristics of second eye wet conversion in age related macular degeneration,macular ischemia influence on outcomes in RISE/RIDE, and micro pulse versus photodynamic laser for central serous retinopathy. Journal articles below: Outco ...…

Dr. John Kitchens of Lexington, Kentucky joins Jay for a brief discussion of utilizing a direct perfluorocarbon to silicone oil exchange in retinal surgery.

Dr. Marco Mura of Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University joins the program to discuss robotic surgery in ophthalmology, macular buckling, and other topics.

Dr. Will Parke joins Jay to discuss articles from the June 2018 issue of Retinal Physician, published in print and online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Articles discussed cover topics such as managing coexisting anterior and posterior segment conditions, Eales disease, comanaging uveitis, and secondary IOL techniques.…

Dr. Gaurav Shah of The Retina Institute in St. Louis, Missouri joins Jay to discuss what graduating retina fellows can do in the last month of fellowship to prepare for life in the real world.

Drs. Daniel Chao of the University of California San Diego and Ajay Kuriyan of the University of Rochester join the program to discuss three recent publications as part of a journal club: Follow-up in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (hyperlink) ILM Peeling in Grade B PVR RRD (hyperlink) Wide-field OCT Imaging of PVD (hyperlink)…

Dr. Gary Wortz, host of Ophthalmology Off The Grid, joins the program to discuss his perspective as an anterior segment surgeon, secondary intraocular lenses, and podcasting.

Drs. Ryan Isom, Will Parke, and Chirag Shah discuss practice management pearls for graduating fellows and new attendings including how to schedule patients, how to build a referral base, and typical practice meeting topics.

Dr. Jesse Berry of the University of Southern California discusses her team's groundbreaking publication on aqueous humor liquid biopsy for retinoblastoma as well as other topics including her website http://www.modamd.com

Jay is joined by Dr. Ajay Kuriyan of the University of Rochester to review the May issue of Retinal Physician, available online at http://www.retinalphysician.com, focusing on surgically oriented articles regarding bimanual vitrectomy, diabetic vitrectomy, management of dropped crystalline lenses, and new instrumentation.…