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.…

Dr. William Mieler of the University of Illinois Chicago discusses approaching ruptured globe and intraocular foreign body cases and other topics including academic medicine and posterior segment drug delivery

Dr. Namrata Saroj of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and then Dr. Anne Fung of Genentech join Jay to discuss transitioning into working in the retina industry as a medical professional.

Dr. Michael Jumper of West Coast Retina joins the show to describe his technique of external drainage during vitrectomy for repair of retinal detachment.

Dr. Jayanth Sridhar of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami joins us today, not as the host but rather as our special guest. In this episode, we discuss his career path, his experience in medical education, and how this led to the initiation of the Straight from the Cutter's Mouth podcast.…

Dr. Yasha Modi and Jay discuss articles from the April issue of Retinal Physician including a discussion of surgical management for exudative retinal detachments and macular degeneration drug development. All articles discussed can be found at http://www.retinalphysician.com

Dr. Jonathan Chang of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Dr. Ali Khan of the Doheny Eye Institute join the show to discuss three recent articles, the first concerning aqueous biomarkers associated with diabetic macular edema treated with intravitreal ranibizumab, the second regarding systemic VEGF levels after different anti-VEGF intravitr ...…

Disclosures: Dr. Albini has no relevant financial disclosures. Dr. Moshfeghi is a consultant for Regeneron. Dr. Wykoff is a speaker and consultant for Regeneron. Live from the 6th annual Vit-Buckle Society meeting Drs. Tom Albini, Andrew Moshfeghi, and Charlie Wykoff join the show to discuss a hot issue in retina today, the aflibercept-associat ...…

Dr. Mark Blumenkranz, professor emeritus and former long-time chair of the the department of ophthalmology at Stanford University, joins the program to discuss his career trajectory, working with industry as a retinal specialist, running an ophthalmology department as chair in the 21st century, and pattern-scanning versus traditional argon laser.…

Dr. Anita Agarwal of West Coast Retina joins the podcast to discuss her journey from training in India to practicing in the United States, working with Dr. Donald J. Gass, and transitioning from private practice to an academic university. ####### [1:08] Introduction [1:23] How did you end up as an ophthalmologist and retina specialist? [16:08] ...…

Dr. Efrem Mandelcorn from Toronto, Canada joins the program to discuss hydrodissection for chronic persistent full thickness macular holes, pneumatic retinopexy, and approaches to uveitis as a beginning retinal specialist.

Dr. Daniel Chao and Dr. Yasha Modi join Jay to discuss the March issue of Retinal Physician and preview four of the articles concerning cataract surgery considerations in the setting of diabetic retinopathy, large multi center trials for polypoidal vasculopathy, preventing endophthalmitis after intravitreal injections, and cell therapy possibil ...…

Dr. Jonathan Chang of University of Wisconsin-Madison and Dr. Ajay Kuriyan of University of Rochester join the program for a journal club discussing three recent articles in Ophthalmology concerning panretinal laser versus panretinal laser combined with anti-VEGF for high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy, an IRIS registry study describin ...…

Dr. Maria Berrocal of Berrocal & Associates in San Juan, Puerto Rico joins the program to share her expertise in the field of diabetic vitrectomy including patient selection and timing, preoperative considerations, and intraoperative techniques for approaching diabetic tractional detachments. ####### [1:00] Introduction [2:01] What attracted yo ...…

Dr. Jonathan Chang of University of Wisconsin-Madison and Dr. Will Parke of VitreoRetinal Surgery PA join for a stepwise group literature-based discussion of treatment options for submacular hemorrhage, including anti-VEGF therapy, pneumatic displacement, and pars plana vitrectomy.

For the second straight year matched ophthalmology residency applicants at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (Daniela Reyes-Capo, Karam Alawa, Louie Cai) join the program to answer questions about the ophthalmology match from future applicants (Angela Chang, Michael Venincasa). ###### [1:00] Introduction [2:30] Why ophthalmology ...…

Dr. Yale Fisher, founder of the http://www.ophthalmicedge.org education website, joins the program to discuss tips for learning and utilizing ultrasonography effectively as a retinal specialist and applications of endoscopy for retinal surgery. ###### [1:03] Introduction [1:40] How did you end up as an ophthalmologist and retinal specialist? [3 ...…

Dr. Ajay Kuriyan of University of Rochester and Dr. Will Parke of VitreoRetinal Surgery, PA in Minneapolis, MN rejoin Jay for a third round of Masterpiece Retina discussion of classic retinal surgery articles. Articles discussed are listed below: Volume displacement of scleral buckles Geometric alterations produced by encircling buckles. Biomet ...…

Dr. Thomas Jenkins of Wills Eye Hospital and Dr. Elizabeth Marlow of Cornell University join the show to discuss their experiences as vitreoretinal surgical fellowship applicants this year. Topics covered include a discussion of surgical numbers, factors considered when making a rank list, and advice for next year's applicants. ######## [1:03] ...…

Dr. Ajay Kuriyan of University of Rochester and Dr. Will Parke of VitreoRetinal Surgery PA join Jay for a journal club discussion of three articles followed by a case discussion of retinal detachment scenarios. Articles are listed below: Patient Observations and General Surgical Complications (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/ ...…

Dr. Lejla Vajzovic of Duke University joins the program to discuss how she incorporates intraoperative OCT into her adult and pediatric retina surgical practice, applications of autologous platelet rich plasma to retinal surgery, and approaching pediatric retina as a fellow or new attending. ######## [1:12] Introduction [1:40] How did you first ...…

Dr. Jorge Fortun of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute joins to discuss his experience using heads-up visualization for vitreoretinal surgery and approaches to common surgery indications such as epiretinal membrane and macular hole.

Dr. M. Ali Khan of the Doheny Eye Institute at the University of California Los Angeles and Dr. Ajay Kuriyan of the University of Rochester join Jay to preview the January special issue of Retinal Physician (link: http://www.retinalphysician.com) concerning OCT angiography.

Dr. M. Ali Khan of the Doheny Eye Institute at the University of California Los Angeles and Dr. Ajay Kuriyan of the University of Rochester join for a journal club discussion of two recent articles in JAMA Ophthalmology: Protocol U Six-Month Results (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2663061) Association Betwee ...…

Dr. Mina Chung of University of Rochester joins the show to talk approaching vitrectomy in eyes with a keratoprosthesis and adaptive optics. ######## [0:52] Introduction [1:08] Why did you first decide to do ophthalmology, and then retina? [2:52] Discussion of ability versus desire/drive, when it comes to choosing a sub-speciality. [4:40] Discu ...…

Dr. Amy Schefler of Retina Consultants of Houston talks retinoblastoma diagnosis and management and what is on the horizon. Other topics covered include advice on interviewing residency applicants and remaining challenges for women in medicine. ########## [0:55] Introduction [1:15] How did you first decide on ophthalmology, and how did you end ...…

Dr. Jerry Sebag of the VMR (Vitreous, Macula, Retina) Institute in Huntington Beach, CA joins the program to discuss his background, research, and clinical experience on treatments including vitrectomy for vision degrading vitreopathy, or visually significant vitreous floaters. As per Dr. Sebag’s request you will find a list of relevant article ...…

Dr. SriniVas Sadda of the Doheny Eye Institute and University of California Los Angeles joins to discuss the growing role of wide-field imaging in retina, OCT-angiography, and new approaches and therapies in the pipeline for dry age-related macular degeneration. [1:40] Introduction – How did you get interested in ophthalmology? [2:55] Why retin ...…

Dr. Matthew Weed of the Spokane Eye Clinic rejoins the program to talk specific hereditary conditions including Leber’s congenital amaurosis, congenital stationary night blindness, and achromatopsia. Hello Listeners! Thank you for being there with us through our first 76 episodes. We're always looking to improve your podcast experience, and we ...…

Dr. Sander Dubovy of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute sits down to discuss his career development as an ocular pathologist and medical retina specialist, the pathology of Zika virus, and his philosophies on education.

Dr. David Salz of The Eye Specialists in Bridgewater, NJ and Dr. Ajay Kuriyan of the University of Rochester join for a journal club about three recent articles: EMR in Ophthalmology (link ) RPE Tears (link) Steroids for DME (link ) [1:10] Introduction [1:34] Any thoughts on how Lampalizumab did not meet its Phase III endpoint? [4:07] Overview ...…

Dr. Ajay Kuriyan from the University of Rochester joins Jay to discuss the November 2017 issue of Retinal Physician (link). Topics covered include pars plana vitrectomy for uveitis, management of retinal tears, and the future of medical and surgical retina. Please take this 2 minute survey (link) to let us know what we're doing right and what w ...…

In a special literary focused episode Dr. Andrew Lam of New England Retina Consultants first joins to discuss balancing writing with developing a career as a retinal surgeon, how he came to write "Saving Sight" (link), and his most recent book, "Two Sons of China" (link). Then Dr. Emily Silverman of the University of California San Francisco di ...…

Dr. Allen Ho and Fran Fulton Ms. Fran Fulton, the first patient to receive the ARGUS at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, and Dr. Allen Ho of the Wills Eye Hospital join the program to discuss what the ARGUS is and the potential impact it can have on a patient’s quality of life. [0:57] Introduction [1:30] Fran discusses her ocular history ...…

Dr. James Major of Retina Consultants of Houston joins the program to discuss life as the retina community's foremost bird expert, the impact of clinical trials on his practice, and a novel ILM draping technique for larger macular holes, the ILM Texas Taco. Then, Louis Cai and Michael Venincasa join Jay for a reflection on the first 70 episodes ...…

Dr. Ajay Kuriyan from University of Rochester and Dr. Yasha Modi from New York University join the program to discuss diabetic retinopathy articles from the October 2017 issue of Retinal Physician (link: https://www.retinalphysician.com/issues/2017/october-2017). Topics covered including pearls to avoid and manage recurrent vitreous hemorrhage ...…

Dr. R.V. Paul Chan of the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary joins the program to discuss retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) including a review of basic terminology, updates of medical advances and the role of anti-VEGF drugs, and the role of telemedicine in the future of ROP worldwide. ##### Thanks to @Mike Venincasa for Episode Outline and @Louie C ...…

Dr. Zelia Correa, Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati, joins the program to discuss her career development, approach to ocular oncology diagnostic and surgical dilemmas, and the challenges still facing women in retina today. Dr. Correa was recently featured in a profile by Retina Roundup (link). ####### Thanks to @Louie C ...…

Michael Fanning, CEO of Vortex Surgical (link http://www.vortexsurgical.com/), joins the program to discuss a non-physician perspective on surgical device design and how physicians can contribute to the process. ##### Thanks to @Mike Venincasa for Episode Outline and @Louie Cai for Episode Production ##### [0:49] Introduction [1:17] How did you ...…

Drs. Yasha Modi, M. Ali Khan, and Ajay Kuriyan join Jay to discuss multiple recent publications in JAMA Ophthalmology regarding Yag laser for visually significant vitreous floaters. 1st Article: YAG Laser Vitreolysis vs Sham YAG Vitreolysis for Symptomatic Vitreous Floaters: A Randomized Clinical Trial. 2nd article: YAG Laser Vitreolysis—Is It ...…

Dr. Craig Greven, Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC, joins the show to discuss his approach to various surgical retina conditions, the ACCORD eye study, and advice for newly minted retina attendings. You can find this episode and all prior episodes on our website (Retin ...…

Dr. Matthew Weed of the Spokane Eye Clinic continues his series of hereditary retinal disease review by discussing retinitis pigmentosa and associated syndromes with Jay. Episode Summary by Michael Venincasa. ########### [0:52] Introduction [2:03] Can you discuss a bit about cone and rod dystrophies? [5:55] Let’s focus first on Retinitis Pigmen ...…

Dr. Stephen Russell discusses his group's recent publication in Lancet. regarding successful phase 3 trial results of viral vector RPE65 gene therapy, the first such successful trial in medicine.

Drs. Thomas Albini of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Sunil Srivastava of the Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic join the program for a back-and-forth discussion of recent uveitis trial results and their implications for patient care. You can find this episode and all prior episodes on our website (Retinapodcast.com). You can also f ...…

The world-renowned Dr. Lawrence Yannuzzi of Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York joins the program to discuss being mentored by the giants of retina, his proudest achievement, Retina Jeopardy at the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, and where he sees retinal imaging progressing in the future. Tips on applying to Reside ...…

Drs. Daniel Chao and Ajay Kuriyan join Jay to review two recent articles in JAMA Ophthalmology, the first concerning risk of intraocular bleeding with novel oral anticoagulants (link) and the second describing intravitreal silicone oil droplets after bevacizumab injections (link). You can find this episode and all prior episodes on our website ...…