Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast

In this two part series Jay is joined by three recently matched ophthalmology-bound medical students to discuss their take on advice for ophthalmology applications and interviews. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None

Dr. Will Flanary, better known as Dr. Glaucomflecken, joins to discuss how he responds to online praise and criticism, his take on health insurance companies and prior authorizations, and new projects, including his new podcast "Knock Knock Hi!". Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Flanary generates income via his Dr. Glaucomflecken moniker and via his podcast, "Knock Knock, Hi!".

Drs. Akshay Thomas and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the March 2023 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . Topics covered include gene therapy and immunogenecity, applications in dry AMD, and optogenetics. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar has consulted for RegenxBio and Apellis in the past 2 years. You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via...

Dr. Basil Williams joins Louie Cai to describe the modern career in Ocular Oncology. They also discuss finding the perfect job (which doesn’t exist) and how to decide which activities to be involved in outside of clinic. Neither discussant has relevant financial disclosures for this episode.

Drs. Avni Finn and Basil Williams discuss how they put together the academic program for the upcoming Vit-Buckle Society Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada and also dive into residency application review and what a holistic review truly means. The 2023 VBS Annual Meeting will be at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino April 13-15 and you can find more information at http://www.vitbucklesociety.org . Relevant F...

Drs. Lediana Goduni, Safa Rahmani, and Marianeli Rodriguez join to discuss four recent publications in major ophthalmology journals. Posterior Vitreous Detachments and Complications ( https://ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(22)00575-9/fulltext ) Tractional Retinal Detachments, Treatment Type, and Follow-up ( https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2799232 ) R...

Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the February 2023 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com , focusing entirely on geographic atrophy. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, Allergan, Apellis, DORC, Genentech, Ocuterra, and Regeneron. Dr. Thomas and Dr. Zahid have no relevant disclosures. You can now claim CME cr...

Drs Lediana Goduni (Retina Associates of Cleveland), Samir Patel (Retina Vitreous Consultants, Pittsburgh), and Joshua Uhr (Retinal and Ophthlamic Consultants, New Jersey) join Louie Cai to talk about life after fellowship and the Retina job search. None of the participants have any relevant financial disclosures related to the topics discussed in this episode You can now claim CME credits via the...

Drs. Lediana Goduni, Shriji Patel, and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss four recent publications in major ophthalmology journals. Google Results for Who is an "Eye Doctor" in the US ( https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2797541 ) Complications after Posterior Vitreous Detachment ( https://ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(22)00514-0/fulltext ) Trends in Research Fun...

Drs. Avni Finn, Shriji Patel, and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to discuss silicone oil's use as tamponade during vitreoretinal surgery. Namely, indications for use, how to instill it, pearls for avoiding over or under fill, and pearls for removal. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, Allergan, Apellis, DORC, Genentech, Ocuterra, and Regeneron. None of the participants...

Drs. Safa Rahmani, Kat Talcott, and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the January 2023 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . Topics covered include the coding for geographic atrophy injections, private equity perspectives, biomarkers for diabetic retinopathy, and early worsening of diabetic retinopathy with anti-diabetic medications. Relevant Financial Disclosure...

Drs. Gregori and Yannuzzi join Louie Cai to discuss the fundamentals of evaluating a patient after retina surgery. They cover the basics and also the potential complications of vitrectomy, gas, oil, and buckles. We also get the inside scoop on what happens during a Yannuzzi family dinner. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Yannuzzi and Dr. Gregori have no relevant financial disclosures. You can n...

Drs. Lisa Faia, Prethy Rao, and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to pay tribute and share fond recollections and surgical pearls of the late Dr. Michael Trese. Financial Disclosures: None relevant You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Dr. Aaron Davis joins the program to discuss his experience transitioning from an academic pediatric endocrinologist to an industry position. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Davis is field director of medical science liasons for Apellis. You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Dr. Hardeep Dhindsa joins the podcast to discuss his experience practicing retinal surgery abroad, how he transitioned to solo retina practice, and the role of the Ethics Committee of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None relevant. You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Ehsan Rahimy, Priya Vakharia, and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to discuss four recent major journal publications relevant to ophthalmologists. Private Equity and Healthcare Expenditures ( https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2795946 ) Pediatric Retinal Detachments ( https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(22)00393-1/fulltext ) Asymptomatic Retinal Detachmen...

Drs. Avni Finn and Shriji Patel join to discuss big takeaways from the 2022 AAO Annual Meeting, including discussion of biosimilars, dry AMD treatments, high-dose aflibercept, and private equity influence in the retina community. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, Allergan, Apellis, DORC, Genentech, Ocuterra, and Regeneron. Dr. Finn is a consultant for Allergan...

Dr. Akshay Thomas and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the November/December 2022 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . Topics covered include the future of retina clinic, diabetic automated screening, and controversies in macular degeneration management. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, Allergan, Apellis, DORC, Genentech,...

In this cross disciplinary episode, we are grateful to interview Dr. Elio Monsour, who is currently the chief endocrinology resident at the University of Florida. We go back to medical school and beyond to cover the latest developments in diabetes management including real time glucose monitoring, gliptins, flozins, and retina related complications from diabetes medications ( link ). This episode...

Drs. Jessica Shantha and Katherine Talcott join to discuss the recent 2022 Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, including how other academic meetings could follow a similar rubric to increase participant inclusivity, wellness, and education. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None relevantYou can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Dr. Kevin Schulman from Stanford University joins to discuss his recent viewpoint in JAMA regarding physician unionization, including why the topic is more relevant than ever in 2022, the pros and cons of unionization, and the importance of administrative involvement and understanding by younger physicians. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None relevant. You can now claim CME credits via the AAO we...

Drs. Safa Rahmani, Katherine Talcott, and Akshay Thomas join to discuss the October 2022 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . Topics covered include uveitis clinical trials, diagnostic dilemmas in uveitis, floaters, and cataract surgery timing with macular hole surgery. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, Apellis, DORC, Ge...