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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
Episodes
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 460: Journal Club Discussion Including Macula-Off Retinal Detachment Outcomes, Progression to PDR from NPDR after Cataract Surgery, and Sexual Harassment in Ophthalmology.
Drs. Rebecca Soares, Akshay Thomas, and Sarwar Zahid join the podcast for a journal club discussion covering three recent articles in major ophthalmology…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 459: March 2025 Retinal Physician Preview Focusing on PBM for Intermediate AMD, Complement Inhibition for GA, and Deep Learning for GA Imaging
Drs. Katherine Talcott and Akshay Thomas join to discuss the March 2025 edition of Retinal Physician focusing on dry age-related macular degeneration…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 458: Journal Club Including GLP-1 Agonists and AMD, Distribution of US Ophthalmologists, Representation Quotients in Ophthalmology Residency, Photobiomodulation Viewpoint
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join the podcast to discuss 4 recent articles in major ophthalmology journals. GLP-1 Agonists…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 457: Solo Retina Practice Revisited with Drs. Kruti Dajee, Andrew Hsia, and Nadeem Vaidya
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 456: From Chair to CEO with Dr. Jay Duker
Dr. Jay Duker joins the program to discuss his transition from chair of an ophthalmology department to President & CEO of Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 455: Photobiomodulation Discussion with Dr. David Boyer
Dr. David Boyer joins the podcast to discuss the Lumithera Valeda (photobiomodulation) FDA approval and what it means for retina specialists and patients…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 454: Journal Club Discussion Including Pneumatic Retinopexy IRIS Registry Analysis, Macular Perfusion Over Time in Stable PDR, and Introduction of Female Speakers at Grand Rounds
Drs. Kat Talcott, Akshay Thomas, and Sarwar Zahid join the podcast for a journal club discussion covering three recent articles in major ophthalmology…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 453: January 2025 Retinal Physician Preview with Drs. Safa Rahmani and Sarwar Zahid Including Home OCT, Intraoperative OCT, and Ang-2 Inhibition Discussion
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 452: Industry Positions for Ophthalmologists and What to Expect
Drs. Dolly Chang and Daniel Chao join the program to discuss the biggest differences in working in industry as an ophthalmologist versus normal clinical…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 451: Working in a County Hospital System as a Retinal Specialist with Dr. NJ Manoharan
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 450: Private Equity Terminology and Understanding Transactions with Claire Kalia JD
Claire Kalia JD joins to discuss the basic terminology and mechanics of private equity transactions, especially as it pertains to medicine and ophthalmology…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 448: Masterpiece Retina Part Four with Drs. Will Parke and Ajay Kuriyan
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 447: November 2024 Retinal Physician Preview with Drs. Avni Finn and Sarwar Zahid Including Stargardt Disease Trials, Referrals for Choroidal Nevi, and Social Media Tips and Tricks
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 446: Journal Club Discussion Including Anti-VEGF or PRP First for PDR, Face Down Positioning for Macular Holes, Management of Post-cataract Endophthalmitis, PDS Clinical Trial Results
Drs. Katherine Talcott and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to discuss four recent publications in major ophthalmology journals. Featured articles: Anti-VEGF or PRP…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 445: Endophthalmitis Management Crash Course with Dr. Ajay Kuriyan
Episode 445: Endophthalmitis Management Crash Course with Dr. Ajay Kuriyan Dr. Ajay Kuriyan joins the podcast to offer pearls and strategies for managing…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 444: October 2024 Retinal Physician Preview On Anti-VEGF Therapy, Clinical Trials with Drs. Safa Rahmani and Katherine Talcott
Drs. Safa Rahmani and Katherine Talcott join the podcast to preview the October 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 443: Retinal Surgery in South Africa with Dr. Edward Legodi
Dr. Edward Legodi from South Africa joins the podcast to discuss his educational path, current challenges with providing retina care in Africa, and improving…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 442: Journal Club on To Culture or Not for Endophthalmitis, Risk of Retinal Tear after Cataract Surgery, AREDS2 and GA Progression, Resident Salary and Benefits National Comparison
Drs. Safa Rahmani and Kat Talcott join to discuss four recent major ophthalmology papers. Culture or No Culture for Endophthalmitis…
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Episode 441: September 2024 Retinal Physician Preview Oncology Theme with Drs. Maura Di Nicola and Basil Williams
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 440: 2024 ASRS Meeting Highlights with Drs. Avni Finn and Basil Williams
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…
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Episode 439: Prior Authorizations and Impact on Retina Practices with Drs. Sabin Dang and Kat Talcott
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 438: Ophthalmology Resident Burnout, Depression, and Suicide Risk with Dr. Glaucomflecken and Dr. Basil Williams
Dr. Glaucomflecken (Dr. Will Flanary) and Dr. Basil Williams join for a heartfelt discussion of ophthalmology resident wellness and burnout, depression and…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 437: Journal Club Discussion Including of IRIS Registry Analysis of DME Outcomes, Gas versus Oil for RRDs, ChatBot Diagnosis of Glaucoma
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss three recent publications from major ophthalmology journals. IRIS Registry DME Analysis…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 436: VR Surgery in Nigeria with Dr. Yewande Babalola
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 435: July 2024 Retinal Physician Preview Including Secondary IOLs, Phacovitrectomy, Chronic Macular Holes, VR Surgery Complications
Drs. Kat Talcott and Yoshi Yonekawa join to preview the July 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Relevant…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 434: Is doing a surgical retina fellowship still worth it in 2024?
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 433: Update on State of the Vitreoretinal Field with Dr. Steve Charles
Dr. Steve Charles joins to discuss the state of the vitreoretinal field in 2024 both surgically and in terms of practice structure and delivery. Relevant…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 432: In-Office Vitreoretinal Surgery Discussion with Dr. Omar Shakir
Dr. Omar Shakir joins to discuss in-office vitreoretinal surgery, including a deep dive on pros/cons, effects for the healthcare system at large, and how he…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 431: June 2024 Retinal Physician Preview Including Diabetic Retinopathy Staging, Hypoglycemic effect on Retinopathy, Gene Therapy, and Antiseptic Injection Prep
Drs. Yoshi Yonekawa and Sarwar Zahid join to preview the June 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Relevant…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 429: 2023-2024 Ophthalmology Residency Match Review
Four recently matched medical students into ophthalmology residency join to discuss their experiences in the residency match. Relevant Financial Disclosures…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 428: May 2024 Retinal Physician Preview Including Discussion of Retinal Prosthesis, Low Vision Aids, Home Monitoring, Digital OR
Drs. Kat Talcott and Sarwar Zahid join to preview the May 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Relevant…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 427: VBS 2024 Annual Meeting Recap with Drs. Finn, Williams, and Yonekawa
Drs. Avni Finn, Basil Williams, and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to discuss their biggest learning pearls from the 2024 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting. Relevant…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 425: April 2024 Retinal Physician Preview Including Discussion of Pipeline Targets and Durability Based Agents for Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy
Dr. Marianeli Rodriguez joins to preview the April 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Relevant Financial…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 424: Journal Club Discussion of Diabetic Retinopathy and Quality of Life Measures, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Ophthalmology, and Proliferative Sickle Cell Retinopathy Outcomes
Drs. Avni Finn and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss three recent publications from major ophthalmology journals. Diabetic Retinopathy and Quality of Life…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 423: Angiogenesis 2024 Recap with Dr. Philip Rosenfeld Including Discussion of Imaging for AMD, Geographic Atrophy Treatment Benefits and Risks, and More
Dr. Philip Rosenfeld joins to discuss the Angiogenesis 2024 meeting, with topics covered including imaging breakthroughs for age-related macular degeneration…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 422: March 2024 Retinal Physician Preview Including Discussion of Geographic Atrophy Treatments, Imaging for AMD, AMD Pipeline and More
Drs. Kat Talcott, Akshay Thomas, and Sarwar Zahid join to preview the March 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com…
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Episode 420: Surgical Retina, Ocular Oncology, and Physician Wellness and Burnout with Dr. Tara McCannel
Dr. Tara McCannel joins to discuss her career development as a retinal surgeon and ocular oncologist and her growing interest in physician wellness and…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 419: Journal Club Discussion Including Ocular Adverse Events After Faricimab Injections, Rate of Retinal Redetachment after Cataract Surgery, Syfovre Debate for Dry AMD
Drs. Priya Vakharia and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to discuss three recent publications in major ophthalmology journals. Ocular Adverse Events After Faricimab…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 418: 2023-2024 Surgical Retina Fellowship Match Cycle
Drs. Cherilyn Palochak, Itzam Marin, and Prashant Tailor join to discuss their experiences as applicants in the 2023-2024 surgical retina fellowship match…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 417: Journal Club Discussion on Cost Reimbursement of PPV, Role of Sex in Grand Rounds Participation, Gender and URM Status on Residency Research Productivity, Outcomes after Buckle Removal
Drs. Safa Rahmani and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss four recent publications from major ophthalmology journals. PPV Cost…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 416: January 2024 Retinal Physician Preview Including Withdrawal of Anti-VEGF Therapy, Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease, Imaging and AI for AMD
Drs. Lediana Goduni, Josh Uhr, and Sarwar Zahid join to preview the January 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 415: Retinal Lasers Tips and Tricks with Drs. Nicholas Farber and Yoshihiro Yonekawa
Drs. Nicholas Farber and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to share their experienced tips and tricks for retinal lasers, including a discussion of slit lamp versus…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 414: Journal Club on Real-World Results of Faricimab, AI Prediction for Dry AMD, Risk of Stroke/MI after Retinal Arteriole Occlusion, Climate Change
Drs. Akshay Thomas, Priya Vakharia, and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club discussion of four recent articles in major ophthalmology journals. Real-World…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 413: The Past, Present, and Future of Telemedicine with Giselle Ricur
Louie Cai is joined by Giselle Ricur, MD, MBA, who is the director of virtual eye care at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. They define telehealth and telemedicine…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 412: Journal Club on URiM Faculty Promotion, Gender Effect on Milestones Evaluations in Residency, Ophthalmology Workforce Projections, Private Equity Effect on Medicare Spending
Drs. Marianeli Rodriguez and Katherine Talcott join to discuss four recent publications in high-impact ophthalmology journals. URiM Promotion Rates…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 411: Scleral Buckling Tips and Tricks with Drs. Pradeep Prasad and Yoshihiro Yonekawa
Drs. Pradeep Prasad and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to share their experienced tips and tricks for beginning scleral bucklers, from surgical techniques to implant…
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Episode 410: November/December 2023 Retinal Physician Preview, Pediatric Retinal Detachments, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and More!
Drs. Safa Rahmani and Yoshihiro Yonekawa preview the November/December 2023 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics…
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Episode 409: Journal Club Podcast on URM Fellowship Applications, Carbon Footprint of AAO Meeting, Preoperative Positioning for Fovea-On RD, and Trial Patients Lost to Follow-up
Drs. Rebecca Soares, Akshay Thomas, and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss four recent publications in high-impact ophthalmology journals. URM Fellowship…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 408: In Memory of Dr. Kirk Packo, featuring Dr. Yannek Leiderman
Dr. Yannek Leiderman joins to reminisce about the recently passed Dr. Kirk Packo, including discussion of his biggest contributions to the field of retina and…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 407: October 2023 Retinal Physician Preview, Diabetic Retinopathy Trials, Screening, and More!
Drs. Ajay Kuriyan and Lediana Goduni preview the October 2023 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics covered…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 406: Navigating the Retina Fellowship Interview
Drs. Jeffrey Brown, Dan Balikov, and Manuel Paez join Louie Cai to answer real questions asked by third year residents applying into retina this year. We cover…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 405: Private Equity in Ophthalmology and Healthcare Costs with Drs. Ehsan Rahimy, Yashaswini Singh, and Jane Zhu
Drs. Jane Zhu, Yashaswini Singh, and Ehsan Rahimy join to discuss Dr. Singh and Dr Zhu's recent publication concerning the association of private equity…
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Episode 404: Discussion of Medical Advances and Extracurricular Activities as a Physician with Dr. Andrew Lam
Dr. Andrew Lam joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, "The Masters of Medicine", and how he fits his writing into life as a busy vitreoretinal surgeon…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 403: September 2023 Retinal Physician Preview Including Discussion of High-Dose Aflibercept, Treatment-Resistant Wet AMD Patients, Biosimilar Injections, and Lifestyle Factors and AMD
Drs. Katherine Talcott and Joshua Uhr preview the September 2023 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics covered…
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Episode 402: Journal Club Including AI ChatBots, VR Fellowship Director Demographics, Management of Retinal Dialyses
Drs. Kat Talcott and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club discussion of three recent articles. AI ChatBots…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 401: ASRS 2023 Annual Meeting Thoughts and Impressions Including Dry AMD Pharmacotherapy Discussion
Drs. Akshay Thomas, Priya Vakharia, and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss their take-aways from the 2023 ASRS Annual Meeting, including a deep dive on dry AMD…