Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast

Dr. Ehsan Rahimy and vitreoretinal surgical fellows Drs. Suzanne Michalak and Hasenin Al-khersan join for a group discussion of the recently approved eye drop Vuity and potential retinal complications observed since approval. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None of the contributors have any relevant financial disclosures. You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org...

Drs. Shriji Patel, Safa Rahmani, and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club discussion of three recent publications in major ophthalmology journals: Aflibercept or Bevacizumab First for Diabetic Macular Edema ( https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2204225 ) Gas Tamponade for Postoperative Vitreous Hemorrhage Prevention ( https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(22)00251-3/fulltext ) Positioning...

Drs. Nicholas Farber, Akshay Thomas, and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the September 2022 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . Topics covered pertain to diabetic retinopathy and relaxing retinectomy surgery. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, DORC, Genentech, and Regeneron. Dr. Thomas is a consultant for Allergan, Avesis...

Drs. Tamara Fountain, Nathan Scott, and Basil Williams join for a discussion of a recent New England Journal of Medicine article outlining trends in racial representation in U.S. allopathic residency programs over the past decade. The article can be found at https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMc2200107?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed . Relevant...

Drs. Adrian Fung, Sebastian Waldstein, and Nicolas Yannuzzi join to discuss putting together an online-only retinal surgery textbook, VR Surgery Online, including the challenges of learning vitreoretinal surgery, how education has shifted with digital content, and where they see education migrating in the future. VR Surgery Online can be found at https://www.vrsurgeryonline.com/ . Relevant Financi...

Scott Blumberg joins to discuss cybersecurity as it pertains to medical practices, including the biggest cybersecurity threats, what to do when there is a data breach, and the responsibilities of healthcare providers. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Mr. Blumberg is owner and founder of Citadel Cyber Consulting LLC. Dr. Sridhar has no relevant disclosures. You can now claim CME credits via the AAO...

Drs. Katherine Talcott and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the August 2022 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . Topics covered pertain to suprachoroidal therapy for macular degeneration, uveitis, and ocular oncology indications. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, DORC, Genentech, and Regeneron. Dr. Talcott is a consultant...

In this episode, Dr. Michael Cohen, an assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University, Wills Eye Hospital, joins Louie Cai for a therapy session. They cover some of the new difficulties of being a new fellow including imposter syndrome, increased responsibilities, swallowing your ego, and how they almost went into psychiatry.

Drs. Sruthi Arepalli and Akshay Thomas join for a journal club discussion of four recent articles published in major ophthalmology journals. Subretinal Fluid Drainage Technique ( https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(22)00195-7/fulltext ) COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Retinal Detachment ( https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(22)00211-2/fulltext ) Vitrectomy for Vitreous Floaters ( https://www....

Dr. Stephen McLeod, CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, joins to discuss his career trajectory, the role of the Academy in the life of the everyday ophthalmologists, and some of the biggest challenges facing American ophthalmologists today. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. McLeod is CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit...

Drs. Sruthi Arepalli, Safa Rahmani, and Akshay Thomas join to discuss the July 2022 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . Topics covered include vitreoretinal complications from topical pilocarpine, the effect of pregnancy on diabetic retinopathy, and approaches to jobs and practice building as a retinal subspecialist (e.g. uveitis). Relevant Financial Dis...

Dr. Hadi Kaakour from the Cole Eye Institute joins Louie Cai again in this episode to discuss the transition from cataract surgery to vitreoretinal surgery. This episode is guest hosted by Louie Cai and will be part of a series as he interviews his mentors throughout his fellowship training.

Dr. Cynthia Toth joins to discuss her career including examining submacular surgery and macular translocation, positioning for retinal detachment surgery, novel imaging breakthroughs, and more. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon and DORC. Dr. Toth is an equity owner and consultant for Theia Imaging, LLC, and receives royalties via her institution from Alcon. You...

Drs. Sarah Read Choi and Jack Stringham join to discuss considerations for retinal surgery when operating in areas with varying altitude, including tamponade choice, preoperative planning with the patient, and more. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None relevant for any contributor. You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Sruthi Arepalli, Avni Finn, and Katherine Talcott join to discuss the June 2022 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . Topics covered include 27 gauge vitrectomy, heads Up display for retinal surgery, evaluating vitreous floaters, and antithrombotics in retinal surgery. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, DORC, Genent...

Dr. Hadi Kaakour from the Cole Eye Institute joins Louie Cai in this episode to reflect on his experiences in retina fellowship thus far. They address anxieties surrounding starting fellowship, the most common retinal diagnoses made in clinic, and other important topics for new fellows. This episode is guest hosted by Louie Cai and will be part of a series as he interviews his mentors throughout h...

Dr. Glenn Yiu joins the podcast to discuss building an academic career, suprachoroidal drug delivery, and teleophthalmology barriers. Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, Allergan, Dorc, Genentech, and Regeneron. Disclosures for Dr. Yiu include Abbvie, Adverum, Alimera, Anlong, Bausch & Lomb, Cholgene, Clearside, Endogena, Genentech, Gyroscope, Intergalactic, Iridex, N...

Drs. Nicholas Farber, M. Ali Khan, and Safa Rahmani join for a journal club discussion of four recent publications in major ophthalmology journals: Fibrates and Diabetic Retinopathy ( https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2790668 ) Natural History of Epiretinal Membranes ( https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(22)00087-2/fulltext#%20 ) COVID-19 and Va...

Drs. Greg Lee, Kat Talcott, and Akshay Thomas join to discuss the May 2022 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . Topics covered include patient and physician Perceptions of intravitreal injection therapy, retinal vein occlusion Clinical Trials, laser for diabetic retinopathy, and uveitis pearls. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant f...

Drs. Avni Finn, Basil Williams, and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join for an episode discussing the 2022 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting, the challenges of creating an academic program, and advice for physicians wishing to get involved in podium and panel talks at meetings. Relevant Financial Disclosures: No relevant disclosures

Episode 339: Journal Club Including Discussion of Outcomes after Retinectomy for Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy, Gender Influence on Peer Review Process, and Diabetic Macular Edema and Retinopathy Rates Among Medicare Beneficiaries. Drs. Avni Finn, Katherine Talcott, and Priya Vakharia join for a journal club discussion of three recent publications in major ophthalmology journals. Retinectomy Vis...

Drs. Shriji Patel, Safa Rahmani, and Marianeli Rodriguez join to discuss the April 2022 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com . Topics covered include photobiomodulation for retinal disease, strategies for dry and wet macular degeneration, and more. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Genentech and Regeneron. Drs. Patel, Rahmani,...

Drs. Marianeli Rodriguez, Katherine Talcott, and Akshay Thomas join for a traditional journal club discussion covering four recent publications in major ophthalmology journals: Retinal Detachment Trends During COVID-19 ( https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(22)00046-X/fulltext ) Racial Disparities in DME Trials ( https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(22)00040-9/f...

Four recently matched ophthalmology applicants join to discuss ophthalmology residency match experiences during the 2021-2022 cycle, including virtual interview tips, how to assess programs without physician visits, and thoughts on room for future improvement of the process.