Retina Synthesis

Retina Synthesis

Retina Synthesis is a data-focused resource exploring therapies in development for retinal diseases.

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Retina Synthesis

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retinasynthesis.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Artificial Intelligence in the Management of Macular Degeneration 09.06.2022

We discuss the use of deep learning techniques in the detection and management of macular degeneration with Dr. Pearse Keane, Consultant Moorfields Eye Hospital, Professor of Artificial Medical Intelligence University College London.

An Oral Agent for the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy 02.06.2022

In our latest update, We discuss the use of APX3330 a novel oral agent for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy with Dr. David Boyer, Retina Vitreous Associates, Adjunct Professor USC Roski Eye Institute.

Home OCT Monitoring of Neovascular AMD Treatment 26.05.2022

We discuss the use of a home based OCT system with artificial intelligence to monitor the treatment of neovascular AMD with Dr. Nancy Holekamp, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Washington University School of Medicine.

Faricimab in Diabetic Macular Edema: 2 Year Results of the RHINE and YOSEMITE studies 19.05.2022

We discuss the two year results of the first bispecific agent for the treatment of diabetic macular edema with Dr. John Wells III, from Palmetto Retina Clinic.

The Kingfisher Trial of Brolucizumab for DME 12.05.2022

We discuss the results of the Kingfisher trail, a study employing broluizumab q4 weeks for the treatment of diabetic macular edema with Dr. Mark Barakat, Assistant Clinical Profess of Ophthalmology, University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix.

Subretinal Fluid in Neovascular AMD: Friend or Foe? 05.05.2022

We examine the role of sub retinal fluid in the treatment of neovascular AMD with Dr. David Sarraf, Professor of Ophthalmology, UCLA Stein Eye Institute.

Optogenetics 28.04.2022

We discussed and learned with Samarendra Mohanty, PhD: President and Founder of Nanoscope Technologies, about the fascinating science of vision restoration through making bipolar cells light-sensitive and the development program of the intravitreally administered gene therapy vMCO-010c, currently being investigated in a Ph2b trial of patients with retinitis pigmentosa.

Inhibition of Plasma Kallikrein in Diabetic Macular Edema 21.04.2022

We discuss a phase I study examining the effect of plasma kvllikrein inhibition on diabetic macular edema with Dr. Arshad Khanani, Sierra Eye Associates, University of Nevada Reno.

Neovascular AMD: Unpacking Surgical Disease Management Options 14.04.2022

Join these renowned experts for a panel discussion on how to incorporate into clinical practice the latest treatments for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). The panelists will also share the latest outcomes data and their clinical experience using these therapies.

Ocular Therapeutics Sustained Release TKI Trial 07.04.2022

We review the current status of the Ocular Therapeutics TKI sustained release delivery system for treatment of neovascular AMD with Dr. Andrew Moshfeghi, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology USC Roski Eye Institute.

Gene Therapy of nAMD and Diabetic Retinopathy with Dr. Allen Ho 31.03.2022

We review current status of clinical research on gene therapy for neovascular AMD and diabetic retinopathy with Dr. Allen Ho, Professor of Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College and Wills Eye Hospital.

Long Term Results of the Port Delivery System 24.03.2022

We review long term results of the Port Delivery System for treating neovascular AMD  with Dr. David Eichenbaum of Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida, Collaborative Associate Professor University of South Florida.

The Altissimo Study using a TKI for nAMD 17.03.2022

We review the results of the phase I Graybug study Altissimo using sustained release tyrosinase kinase inhibitor for long term treatment of neovascular AMD with Dr. Veeral Sheth, Chicago, Illinois, Assistant Clinical Professor University of Illinois at Chicago.

The Paladin Study of the Fluocinolone Implant Treating Diabetic Macular Edema 10.03.2022

The fluocinolone implant at 3 years is a useful modality for treating diabetic macular edema. Discussion with Dr. Michael Singer, Adjunct Professor University of Texas at San Antonio.

A Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor that Successfully Treats nAMD 03.03.2022

We discuss the DAVIO trial of EYP-1901 with Dr. Jay S. Duker, Chief Operating Officer of Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals.

Late Breaking News on Kodiak Dazzle Trial 24.02.2022

We review the results of the KS-301 wet macular degeneration trial with Dr. Carl Regillo, Chief of the Retina Service at Wills Eye Hospital

Suprachoroidal Gene Therapy for Neovascular AMD 17.02.2022

Phase I results of suprachoroidal delivery of a gene vector in treating neovascular AMD are promising. A discussion with Nikolas London, MD from  Retina Consultant Group in San Diego CA & Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. 

Dosing with the Aflibercept Syringe 10.02.2022

Discussion of variations in injection volume for treatment of nAMD, DME and MERVO with Roger Goldberg, M.D., M.B.A.,  Bay Area Retina Associates

Results from the Hawk and Harrier Trials 03.02.2022

We examine the role of residual IRF and SRF in visual acuity results in treating nAMD. Dr. David Eichenbaum of Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida, Collaborative Associate Professor University of South Florida reviews the results of the Hawk and Harrier trials.

The Susvimo Sustained Delivery System for Neovascular AMD 27.01.2022

We discuss the use of the newly approved Susvimo system for sustained delivery of ranibizumab in the treatment of neovascular AMD with Carl Regillo, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology Thomas Jefferson University and Director of the Retina Service at the Wills Eye Hospital.

The Basics of Suprachoroidal Drug Delivery 20.01.2022

We discuss the pathophysiology and techniques associated with subchoroidal administration of drugs and gene therapy vectors with James Major, MD, Ph. D., Retina Consultants of Texas and Houston Methodist Hospital.

Suprachoroidal Triamcinolone for Macular Edema: The Xipere System 05.01.2022

We discuss the newly approved Xipere system for suprachoroidal administration of triamcinolone for treatment of macular edema associated with uveitis with Dr. Steven Yeh

A Profile of Pravin Dugel, MD 20.12.2021

In our latest update, We discuss clinical and business careers with Pravin Dugel MD, President, of Iveric Bio.

Elamipretide for Treatment of Geographic Atrophy 29.11.2021

We discuss with David Lally, MD   Springfield, Ma. Assistant Professor at University of Massachusetts and Tufts the use of elamipretide, a novel agent which acts at the level of the mitochondria in the treatment of geographic atrophy.

Stem Cells for the Treatment of Geographic Atrophy 22.11.2021

We discuss with Dr. Christoper Reimann of the Cincinnati Eye Institute the results of an early phase clinical trial in which stem cell derived retina pigment epithelial cells are injected into the sub retinal space in the maculas of eyes with geographic atrophy.

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