Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast

Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join the podcast to discuss 4 recent articles in major ophthalmology journals. GLP-1 Agonists ( https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(25)00070-3/fulltext ) Distribution of US Ophthalmologists ( https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2828323 ) Representation Quotients in Ophthalmology Residency ( https://jamanetwork.com/journa...

Drs. Kruti Dajee, Andrew Hsia, and Nadeem Vaidya join the program to discuss solo retina practice in 2025. Disclosures: None relevant You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit  https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Dr. Jay Duker joins the program to discuss his transition from chair of an ophthalmology department to President & CEO of Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals. Disclosures: Dr. Duker is President & CEO of Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Sridhar has consulted for Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals. You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit  https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?f...

Dr. David Boyer joins the podcast to discuss the Lumithera Valeda (photobiomodulation) FDA approval and what it means for retina specialists and patients. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Boyer received research funding as a clinical trial site for Lumithera. You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit  https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Kat Talcott, Akshay Thomas, and Sarwar Zahid join the podcast for a journal club discussion covering three recent articles in major ophthalmology journals. Pneumatic Retinopexy IRIS Registry ( https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(24)00526-8/fulltext ) Macular Perfusion in Stable PDR ( https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2826881 ) Female Speaker Int...

Drs. Safa Rahmani and Sarwar Zahid join the podcast to preview the January 2025 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at  http://www.retinalphysician.com . Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar has consulted for Genentech and Regeneron. You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit  https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Dolly Chang and Daniel Chao join the program to discuss the biggest differences in working in industry as an ophthalmologist versus normal clinical practice. 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

Dr. NJ Manoharan joins the podcast to discuss working in a county hospital system as a retinal surgeon. 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

Claire Kalia JD joins to discuss the basic terminology and mechanics of private equity transactions, especially as it pertains to medicine and ophthalmology. 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. Ajay Kuriyan and Dr. Will Parke rejoin Jay for a fourth round of Masterpiece Retina discussion of classic retinal surgery articles. Articles discussed are listed below: Cryotherapy Release of RPE  ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3797834/ ) Gas and Intraocular Pressure ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2326014/ ) Vortex Vein Remodeling with Buckling ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/106...

Drs. Avni Finn and Sarwar Zahid join the podcast to preview the November 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . 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. Katherine Talcott and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to discuss four recent publications in major ophthalmology journals. Featured articles: Anti-VEGF or PRP First for PDR ( https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2822892 ) Face Down Positioning for Macular Holes ( https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(24)00483-4/fulltext ) Management of Post-Cataract Endophthalmi...

Episode 445: Endophthalmitis Management Crash Course with Dr. Ajay Kuriyan Dr. Ajay Kuriyan joins the podcast to offer pearls and strategies for managing endophthalmitis as a retinal specialist. You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Safa Rahmani and Katherine Talcott join the podcast to preview the October 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . The theme for this issue was clinical trials and anti-VEGF therapy. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar has consulted for Eyepoint, Genentech, and Regeneron. You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Vis...

Dr. Edward Legodi from South Africa joins the podcast to discuss his educational path, current challenges with providing retina care in Africa, and improving diversity of surgeons in Africa. 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. Safa Rahmani and Kat Talcott join to discuss four recent major ophthalmology papers. Culture or No Culture for Endophthalmitis ( https://ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(24)00338-5/abstract ) Risk of Retinal Tear after Cataract Surgery ( https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(24)00392-0/abstract ) AREDS2 and GA Progression ( https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(24)00...

Drs. Maura Di Nicola and Basil Williams join to preview the September 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . The theme for this issue was ocular oncology. 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. Avni Finn and Basil Williams join the program to talk about some of their personal highlights attending the 2024 American Society of Retinal Specialists Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden. 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. Sabin Dang and Kat Talcott join to discuss a recent article published by Dr. Dang's team examining the impact of prior authorizations on delivery of treatment in retina practices. 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

Dr. Glaucomflecken (Dr. Will Flanary) and Dr. Basil Williams join for a heartfelt discussion of ophthalmology resident wellness and burnout, depression and suicide in medicine, and strategies at the ground level to address outstanding issues. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Aud...

Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss three recent publications from major ophthalmology journals. IRIS Registry DME Analysis ( https://ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(24)00266-5/fulltext ) Gas versus Oil for RRDs ( https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(24)00209-5/fulltext ) ChatBot Diagnosis of Glaucoma ( https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(24)00225-3/abstract ) Relev...

Dr. Yewande Babalola joins the show to discuss her experiences as a VR Surgeon in Nigeria and what she learned as a travel grant winner to the 2024 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. Kat Talcott and Yoshi Yonekawa join to preview the July 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . 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

Dr. Louie Cai is joined by his former co-residents Drs. Ollya Fromal and Anand Gopal to discuss their experiences during fellowship and whether they would do it again.