Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast

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. 

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/283882...

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. 

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. 

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...

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.

Drs. Steve Christiansen, Alex Ringeisen, and Sarwar Zahid rejoin the program to discuss updates to their experiences in solo retina practice.

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. 

Drs. Kat Talcott and Jay discuss their favorite presentations from the 2025 ASRS Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA. 

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 Am...

Drs. Safa Rahmani and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the July 2025 Retinal Physician focusing on surgical cases and pearls.  Relevant Financial Disclosures: None

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-multim...

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: None You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/bro...

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 (...

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

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

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.

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) Sus...

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

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: None You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit  https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

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: None You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit  https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

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....

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...

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...

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....