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Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
An informal yet insightful commentary featuring interviews and perspectives from leaders in vitreoretinal surgery as well as the next generation of retinal specialists
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- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 520: November Retinal Physician Review Including How Retina Trials Are Designed, Building a Clinical Trial Program, Solo Retina Practice, Operating Room Access
Drs. Nita Valikodath and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the November 2026 edition of Retinal Physician found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 519: 2026 AAO Retina Sub Day Discussion and Retina Society 2026 Topics Including Discussion of TKI Trial Results, Merck and Kodiak Trial Results, and More
Drs. Avni Finn and Prethy Rao join to discuss the hottest scuttlebutt (including late-breaking clinical trials) from AAO Retina Sub Day 2026 and some…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 518: Journal Club of 2nd-Gen Anti-VEGF Drugs, Povidone Iodine during Vitrectomy for Endophthalmitis, Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Retinal Disease, and Pegcetacoplan for Geographic Atrophy
Drs. Katherine Talcott, Akshay Thomas, and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss four recent publications in major ophthalmology journals: Real-World Outcomes with…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 517: Device Design Discussion with Dr. Frank Brodie
Dr. Frank Brodie joins to discuss device design as a retina specialist including his innovative intraocular lens implantable scaffold that is currently in…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 516: Gene Therapy in the Retina Space with Dr. David Kirn
Disclosures: This episode was sponsored by Cited. Cited is PubMed meets Instagram Stories for retina specialists, free to download, made for hearing what your…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 515: Career Development and Mentorship with Dr. Camille Palma
Dr. Camille Palma joins to discuss several topics including mentorship in the retina space and career progression and development.
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 514: September Retinal Physician Review Including Proteomics for Choroidal Melanoma and Retinoblastoma, Radiation Retinopathy Prevention, and Uveitis Treatment
Drs. Maura Di Nicola and Basil Williams join to discuss the September 2026 edition of Retinal Physician found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 513: LUGANO Phase 3 Trial Results Discussion with Drs. Mohsin Ali and Katherine Talcott
Drs. Mohsin Ali and Katherine Talcott join to discuss the LUGANO Phase 3 Trial results, which examined vorolanib in the treatment of wet age-related macular…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 512: Business of Retina Discussion Including Drug Pricing and Pending Legislation with Dr. Sabin Dang
Dr. Sabin Dang joins to discuss multiple business of retina topics including intravitreal drug pricing in the face of tariffs in the United States, 340b drug…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 511: Journal Club Discussion - Laser Prophylaxis for Lattice Degeneration, Access to Anti-VEGF with Medicare Advantage versus Fee-for-service, Conversion to Wet AMD After Cataract Surgery
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club discussion of three recent articles in the ophthalmology literature. Retinal Laser Prophylaxis for…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 510: ASRS 2026 Annual Meeting Recap and Discussion with Drs. Avni Finn and Matthew Starr
Drs. Avni Finn and Matthew Starr join to discuss their favorite presentations and topics from the 2026 ASRS Annual Meeting.
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 509: Surgical Discussion Including US-India Training Differences, Amniotic Membrane for Macular Holes, PEHCR Treatment, and More with Dr. Daraius Shroff
Dr. Daraius Shroff joins the podcast to discuss several topics including differences between the US and India in training for retinal surgeons, AMT for…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 508: Journal Club Discussion Including Mark Cuban Cost Plus Program for Ophthalmology Drugs, Resident Continuity Clinics, PDR Long-Term Outcomes, and Marginal Outer Retinal Ridge in RRD
Drs. Kat Talcott and Akshay Thomas join for a journal club podcast discussion: Mark Cuban Cost Plus Ophthalmology Medications…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 507: July 2026 Retinal Physician Preview Including Discussion of Intraocular Tamponades, Elevation Impact on Surgical Decision Making
Drs. Safa Rahmani and Kat Talcott join to preview the July 2026 of Retinal Physician found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics covered include…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 506: NASCAR Driving and Retina Crossover with Dr. Patrick Staropoli
Dr. Patrick Staropoli joins the program to discuss his NASCAR career, how he has balanced it with a career in surgical retina, and his decision to take a year…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 505: SOL-1 Trial Result Discussion with Drs. Jeffrey Heier and Peter Kaiser
Drs. Jeffrey Heier and Peter Kaiser of Ocular Therapeutix join to discuss the SOL-1 trial results investigating a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor for wet…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 504: 2026 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting Recap
Drs. Jordan Deaner and Avni Finn join to recap the 2026 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting.
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 503: Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Treatment Disparities with Dr. Kristen Nwanyanwu
Dr. Kristen Nwanyanwu joins the program to discuss her research into diabetic retinopathy screening and treatment disparities in the United States and other…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 501: May 2026 Retinal Physician Preview Including Discussion of Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment and Screening and Note on the PRIMA Implant
Drs. Mohsin Ali and Akshay Thomas join to preview the May 2026 edition of Retinal Physician found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Discussion…
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Episode 500: Listener Questions, and Retina Podcast Musings with Dr. Jay Sridhar
Nearly 10 years ago, Dr. Sridhar wrote down the blueprints on an airplane napkin for what would become one of the most influential ophthalmology podcasts of…
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Episode 499: Career Perspective and Wearable Technology for Retinal Disease with Dr. Mitul Mehta
Dr. Mitul Mehta joins to share career perspectives in retina and wearable technology for retinal disease, including his company Eyedaptic. Dr. Mehta does have…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 498: Retina Careers Abroad with Dr. Adrian Fung
Dr. Adrian Fung joins the program to discuss retina careers in Australia and other parts of the world and is in interest in advancements in digital retina…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 497: Journal Club Including Anti-VEGF Before Diabetic Surgery, ILM Flaps for Macular Holes, Protocol AC Post-Hoc Analysis
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club episode. Anti-VEGF and Vitreous Hemorrhage Surgery…
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Episode 496: Discussion of Academic Chair Leadership with Dr. Sunil Srivastava
Dr. Sunil Srivastava joins the podcast to discuss his new role as chair of the Cole Eye Institute and advice for aspiring academic leaders. Listeners, as we…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 495: March 2026 Retinal Physician preview including Bicistronic Gene Therapy, Photobiomodulation, Uveitis Fellowship, and Polypoidal Vascular Choroidopathy
Drs. Kat Talcott and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the March 2026 edition of Retinal Physician, including bicistronic gene therapy, photobiomodulation…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 494: Recap of the 2026 Ophthalmology Residency Match
Drs. Zubair Ansari and Kat Talcott join to discuss the 2026 ophthalmology residency match, especially focusing on the declining match rate for first time…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 493: Journal Club Including Hemorrhagic PVD Follow-Up, GLP-1 Agonists and AMD, Preoperative Anti-VEGF for Diabetic Vitrectomy
Drs. Kat Talcott and Nita Valikodath join for a journal club episode discussion of three recent publications: Hemorrhagic PVD Follow-Up…
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Episode 492: Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology and Retina Discussion with Drs. Louie Cai and Ted Leng
Drs. Louie Cai and Ted Leng join to discuss the state of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology as of February 2026.
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 491: Journal Club Including Racial/Ethnic Disparities and Diabetic Retinopathy Outcomes, Physician Age and Quality Outcomes, and IRIS Registry IOFB Study
Drs. Kat Talcott and Nita Valikodath join for a journal club episode discussion of three recent publications: Racial/Ethnic Disparities and Diabetic…
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Episode 490: Retina Fellowship Supply and Demand Discussion with Drs. Avni Finn and Yoshihiro Yonekawa
Drs. Avni Finn and Yoshi Yonekawa join to discuss stats and their thoughts on retina fellowship supply and demand.
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Episode 489: January 2026 Retinal Physician preview including OCT Angiography, Wearables for Retinal Health, Heads-Up Display, and Endogenous Fungal Endophthalmitis
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the January 2026 edition of Retinal Physician, including OCT angiography, wearables for retinal health…
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Episode 488: Prognosticating Retina in the Rest of the 2020s with Dr. David Eichenbaum, and Adventures of a Chess Girl with Katie Kormanik
In this double-sided feature, first Dr. David Eichenbaum joins to discuss his thoughts on the biggest developments coming for the rest of the 2020s. Next…
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Episode 487: Masterpiece Retina Returns with Drs. Ajay Kuriyan and Will Parke
Drs. Ajay Kuriyan and Will Parke return for everyone's favorite niche retina podcast format: Masterpiece Retina.
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 486: AAO 2025 Retina News Recap with Drs. Priya Vakharia and Sarwar Zahid
Drs. Priya Vakharia and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss their favorite discussions from AAO 2025, including geographic atrophy, pipeline products, practice…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 485: Journal Club Including Fellow Eye PVD, Can You Compare Syfovre and Izervay?, and Litigation Involving Intravitreal Injections
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club episode discussion of three recent publications: Fellow Eye PVD…
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Episode 484: November 2025 Retinal Physician preview including TKIs, Fluorinated Gas and Sustainability, Best Practices for Clinical Trial Sites, and Fellowship Selection Advice
Drs. Kat Talcott and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the December 2025 edition of Retinal Physician, including an overview of TKIs for retinal disease, the…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 483: Bonus Episode, Live Q+A With Dr. Albert Lin and Dr. Jay Sridhar at University of Mississippi
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…
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Episode 482: Journal Club Podcast Including Functional Benefit in Geographic Atrophy Treatment, GLP-1 Agonists and Uveitis, Metformin and AMD
Drs. Priya Vakharia and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club discussion. Functional Benefit in Geographic Atrophy Treatment…
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Episode 481: Retflix and Chill Crossover Live Episode at ASRS 2025 Discussing Current State of Retina Including Practice Management and Economics
Drs. Kat Talcott, Akshay Thomas, and Sarwar Zahid join for this very special crossover "Retflix and Chill" episode recorded live at ASRS 2025 including…
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Episode 480: October Retinal Physician preview including Inherited Retinal Disease, Gene Therapy, and Sickle Retinopathy
Drs. Marianeli Rodriguez and Kat Talcott join to discuss the October 2025 edition of Retinal Physician, including inherited retinal disease treatment pipeline…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 479: Journal Club Episode Including Cannabis Use and PVR Risk, Neovascular AMD Presentation, Macular Hole Closure Without Gas, OKAPS Score and Board Exam Results
Drs. Sarwar Zahid and Safa Rahmani join for a journal club discussion of the following articles: Cannabis Use and PVR Risk…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 478: September Retinal Physician Preview Including Port Delivery System, AI for Retinopathy of Prematurity, Suprachoroidal Injections
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…
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Episode 477: Solo Retina Practice Redux with Drs. Steve Christiansen, Alex Ringeisen, and Sarwar Zahid
Drs. Steve Christiansen, Alex Ringeisen, and Sarwar Zahid rejoin the program to discuss updates to their experiences in solo retina practice.
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Episode 476: Ophthalmology Residency Match Update Including Preference Signaling Discussion with Drs. Zubair Ansari and Basil Williams
Drs. Zubair Ansari and Basil Williams join for a candid discussion regarding the state of the ophthalmology residency match, including a discussion of dropping…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 475: ASRS 2025 Recap with Dr. Kat Talcott
Drs. Kat Talcott and Jay discuss their favorite presentations from the 2025 ASRS Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA.
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 474: Journal Club Including Generation of Fluorescein Angiogram Images, Industry Trial Sponsorship and Results, GLP-1 Agonists and Neovascular AMD, Burnout Among Uveitis Specialists
Drs. Kat Talcott and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club episode. FA Image Generation…
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Episode 473: July 2025 Retinal Physician Preview with Surgical Video Pearls, PFO Management, GRT, Buckle Complications, Secondary IOLs
Drs. Safa Rahmani and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the July 2025 Retinal Physician focusing on surgical cases and pearls. Relevant Financial Disclosures: None
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Episode 472: What is the state of Geographic Atrophy Treatment? Discussion of Complement Inhibition and More with Drs. M. Ali Khan and Ajay Kuriyan
Drs. M. Ali Khan and Ajay Kuriyan join to discuss the current sentiment in the retina community regarding geographic atrophy treatment, specifically complement…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
: State of Retina in 2025 with ASRS President Dr. Michael Jumper
Current American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS) President Dr. Michael Jumper joins to discuss current issues facing retinal specialists in 2025…
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Episode 470: Journal Club Discussion Including Visual Fields in Diabetic Retinopathy, Gender Differences in Case Volume, and Private Equity Practices and Retinal Detachment Volume
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club podcast discussion of three recent high-impact articles: Visual Fields in Diabetic Retinopathy…
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Episode 469: Surgical Retina Education with Dr. James Rice
Dr. James Rice from Capetown, South Africa joins Jay to discuss approaches to surgical education including preparation and low-cost models to practice…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 468: June 2025 Retinal Physician Preview Including GLP-1RAs and Diabetic Retinopathy, DRCR.net Update, CRAO Protocol, Early Career Advice
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 467: Personal Finance Refresher with Dr. Chirag Shah
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 466: Journal Club Discussion Including Faricimab Switch Study, Gender Differences in Communication, Private Equity Acquisitions and Industry Payments, Sustainability and Cataract Surgery
Drs. Safa Rahmani, Jesse Sengillo, and Kat Talcott join for a journal club episode. Faricimab Switch Study…
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Episode 465: May 2025 Retinal Physician Preview Including Stem Cells, Microbots, Artificial Intelligence, and More
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join to preview the May 2025 edition of Retinal Physician, focusing on future developments in stem cells, microbots…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 464: Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting Pearls with Drs. Avni Finn and Jordan Deaner
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…
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Episode 463: The Great Retinal Detachment Game with Drs. Kyle Kovacs and Matthew Starr
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 462: April 2025 Retinal Physician Preview Focusing on Current and Future Therapies for Neovascular AMD (and a Mention of Biosimilars for Uveitis)
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Priya Vakharia join to preview the April 2025 edition of Retinal Physician, focusing on current and future therapies for neovascular…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 461: Artificial Intelligence and Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening with Dr. Pete Campbell
Dr. Pete Campbell of the Casey Eye Institute joins to discuss applications of artificial intelligence for screening of retinopathy of prematurity. Relevant…