Talking Euretina

In this thought-provoking episode, Professor Tariq Aslam and Retina International’s Avril Daly join Jonathan McCrea to explore the emotional and psychological dimensions of retinal disease. From the power of empathy in clinical care to the need for integrated mental health services, the discussion highlights why supporting patients beyond the medical chart is more vital than ever—especially in an...

Ahead of her Ophthalmologica Lecture at this year’s Euretina Congress, Dr. Maria Vittoria Cicinelli joins Professor Bahram Bodaghi to explore the evolving understanding of white spot syndromes. From classic presentations of punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC) to emerging imaging insights and therapeutic uncertainties, the conversation highlights unmet needs, research gaps, and practical implication...

In this episode, Prof. Martin Zinkernagel and Dr. Matias Iglicki spotlight Ophthalmologica’s new article collection on submacular hemorrhages. They explore key findings from four studies covering imaging, surgical strategies, and real-world outcomes, offering timely insights into managing this vision-threatening condition.

Ever considered broadening your professional horizons with an ophthalmology fellowship abroad? In this insightful episode, Dr. Peter Kiraly (Manchester Royal Eye Hospital) and Dr. Elon van Dijk (Leiden University Medical Center and Rotterdam Eye Hospital) share their personal journeys and practical advice from fellowships in the UK and Australia. Chaired by Jonathan McCrea

When should you refer and what should you include? Oncologists Hibba Quhill, Iwona Rospond-Kubiak, and Emine Kilic share practical, experience-based advice on improving referral pathways in ocular oncology. From triage strategies to imaging essentials, this episode covers what referring clinicians need to know to ensure timely and effective patient care

Dr. Sarah Mrejen (France), Associate Professor Salomon Cohen (France), and Associate Professor Dinah Zur (Israel) explore how neovascular AMD phenotype may influence imaging choices, patient dialogue, and treatment plans. From proactive vs. conservative strategies to new anti-VEGF agents and PCV diagnosis, this expert-led discussion offers key insights into personalising care in retinal disease.

Prof. Zohar Habot-Wilner (Tel Aviv University) chairs a rich discussion with Prof. Sofia Androudi (University of Thessaly, Greece) and Prof. Sarah Touhami (University of Sorbonne) on managing retinal and uveitic diseases during pregnancy. They explore safe diagnostic tools, therapeutic dilemmas like Ranibizumab vs. Ozurdex, and the effects of pregnancy-related hormonal shifts—highlighting the impo...

What are hyperreflective foci, and why do they matter in AMD? Prof. Stella Vujosevic is joined by Prof. Christine Curcio (University of Alabama at Birmingham) and Prof. Srinivas Sadda (Doheny Eye Institute, UCLA) to explore their significance—from donor eye histology to OCT imaging. They discuss key biomarkers, clinical implications, and how HRF can help guide treatment decisions in age-related ma...

What causes central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC), and how should it be managed? In this episode, experts Camiel Boon, Sobha Sivaprasad, and Gemmy Cheung discuss the latest insights into CSC and the pachychoroid spectrum, including new imaging findings, risk factors, and treatment options like PDT, laser, and anti-VEGF

Uveal melanoma remains a significant challenge, with genetic alterations playing a crucial role in treatment decisions. In this episode, Prof Jens Folke Kiilgaard (Denmark) and Dr Emine Kilic (Netherlands) join Prof Antonia Joussen (Germany) to explore why metastases persist despite primary tumor treatment, the limitations of checkpoint inhibitors, and the latest on Tebentafusp and Darovasertib. W...

In this episode, Chair Alistair Laidlaw (UK) chats to Mario Romano (Italy) and Stratos Gotzaridis (Greece) about some of the considerations and complications surrounding the use of intraocular tamponades. They also discuss the upcoming Special Focus Meeting in Athens which will centre on vitreoretinal surgery (VR)

In this final episode of highlights from the Barcelona congress 2024, we’ll hear from Dr Arshad Khanani (USA) about clinical trials, long term-data and the importance of personalising the treatment to the patient

In this second episode looking at highlights from the Barcelona congress, we'll hear about AI and sustainability in ophthalmology from Prof Jean-Francois Korobelnik of University Hospital Bordeaux

Barcelona, We love you! Over the next few episodes, we'll be hearing from 3 different sub-specialty experts about their favourite picks from the excellent Euretina Congress this year. This week, we hear from Ms. Rumana Hussain, Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Ocular Oncology and VR surgery at Liverpool University Trust Foundation Hospitals

In this episode, Prof Nicole Eter (Germany) speaks with Dr Yousif Subhi, this year's Ophthalmologica lecture about his work in meta-analyses, evidence synthesis, determination of best-practice, and clinical research

In this episode, Professor Kyoko Ohno-Matsui discusses advancements in imaging technologies and the management of myopic maculopathy ahead of her keynote lecture at the upcoming Euretina Congress in Barcelona. Chaired by Euretina President, Professor Anat Loewenstein

Ahead of his prestigious Gisbert Richard lecture at this year's upcoming Euretina congress in Barcelona, David Yorston speaks to Euretina board member and former president Mr Alistair Laidlaw about his impressive career highlights and what we have learned so far from the BEAVRS Database

In this episode, Drs Kristina Pfau (Switzerland) and Elon Van Dijk (Netherlands) will talk about the importance of the YOURS committee, representing young retina specialists across Europe. They'll also discuss the opportunities that lie ahead and the challenges that are faced by early career clinicians and researchers

In this podcast, Prof Frank Holz (Germany) discusses assessment of visual dysfunction in Intermediate AMD in the context of the Macustar trial with Dr Hannah Dunbar, Principal Optometrist at Moorfields and UCL

In this podcast, Bart Leroy and Mark Pennesi discuss a provocative paper in Cell that seems to draw a link between bacteria normally found in our gut and retinal diseases such as Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) and retinitis pigmentosa (RP). This episode was an initiative of EURETINA in collaboration with ERN-EYE (European Reference Network for Rare Eye Disease). 

In this episode, Zohar Habot-Wilner (Israel) and Elisabetta Miserocchi (Italy) explore the key elements of clinical examination and how to approach work up when treating patients presenting with Uveitis. The discussion is chaired by Bahram Bodhagi (France)

In this episode, something a little different from the world of basic science: an interview with Bob J Johnston of Johns Hopkins who has been working with retinal organoids for the past decade. How are they made? What does industry think of them and will they one day become the default paradigm for retinal clinical research? Chaired by Jonathan McCrea

In this episode, we hear from an expert panel as they delve into the critical topic of second eye risk of retinal detachment (RD) and discuss approaches to prophylaxis. With Alistair Laidlaw (UK), Patricia Udaondo (Spain) and David Steel (UK)

Following the approval of Aflibercept 8mg, clinicians in Europe now have 5 anti-VEGF treatments to choose from, not to mention biosimilars. How should we treat patients with so many options open to us? Sandrine Zweifel (Switzerland) and Stela Vujosevic (Italy) compare notes

In this podcast episode, we will dig into the subject of radiation maculopathy, the most common complication following the irradiation of intraocular tumours, with a panel of ocular oncologists from across Europe: Hibba Quhill (UK), Iwona Rospond-Kubiak (Poland), Emine Kilic (Netherlands) and Raffaele Parrozzani (Italy).