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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 400: Retina Podcast Retrospective, Discussions on Podcasting, Ophthalmology, and Life with Drs. Louis Cai and Michael Venincasa
Drs. Louis Cai and Michael Venincasa join the podcast to discuss how life and ophthalmology have evolved in the 6.5 years since the podcast started. Relevant…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Mini-Pod Breaking News: Syfovre Adverse Events
Drs. David Eichenbaum and Priya Vakharia join Jay for a breaking news mini-pod to discuss the Syfovre adverse events email blast sent by the American Society…
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Episode 399: June 2023 Bascom Palmer Residents' Day Retina and Medical Education Highlights
Drs. Lauren Kiryakoza, Ben Lin, Viet Chau, and Jason Fan join for mini-interviews discussing their research presentations from the 2023 Bascom Palmer…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 398: Journal Club Including Fluorescein Angiography Cost, Biosimilar Effect on Health Care System Cost, Practice Consolidation in Ophthalmology, Physician Turnover in Ophthalmology
Drs. Safa Rahmani, Akshay Thomas, and Priya Vakharia join to discuss four recent publications in major ophthalmology journals. Fluorescein Angiography Cost…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 397: July 2023 Retinal Physician Preview, Pharmaceutical Shortages, Anesthesia for Retinal Surgery, Managing RDs in High Myopia, Education using Digital Tools
Drs. Lediana Goduni, Marianeli Rodriguez, and Joshua Uhr preview the July 2023 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 396: Journal Club Including ChatGPT4 in Ophthalmology and Retinal Diseases, Artificial Intelligence Bias in Retinal Image Interpretation, SCORE2 Cost Analysis
Drs. Rebecca Soares and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club discussion of four recent articles in major ophthalmology journals. ChatGPT4 in Ophthalmology…
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Episode 395: Management of Monocular Patients, Pros/Cons of Intervention
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to discuss management of monocular patients, including the pros and cons of interventions in different clinical…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 394: Physician Burnout in Ophthalmology
Drs. Annie Wu and Nicholas Carducci from the University of Michigan and Dr. Connie Wu from the University of Miami join Louie Cai to have a candid discussion…
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Episode 393: June 2023 Retinal Physician Preview, Oncology and Uveitis Discussion
Drs. Safa Rahmani, Akshay Thomas, and Priya Vakhaira join to discuss the June 2023 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 392: Journal Club Including Elsevier Editor Resignation Discussion, Discussion of Fellow Eye Retinal Detachment Risk, Laser for Retinal Vein Occlusion
Drs. Safa Rahmani, Kat Talcott, and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the recent resignation at an Elsevier journal due to article processing fees and two recent…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 391: LGBTQ+ Spectrum in Ophthalmology and Retina, Association with Burnout and Increasing Awareness/Diversity
Drs. Daniel Churgin, Roberto Diaz, and Vivienne Hau join to discuss their experiences as retinal physicians who self-identify on the LGBTQ+ spectrum and how to…
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Episode 390: Starting Over in Retina Practice with Drs. Steve Christiansen, Alex Ringeisen, and Sarwar Zahid
Three retinal physicians join the program to discuss how their first retina job did not work out and what they did to start over and build a retina practice…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 389: May 2023 Retinal Physician Preview, Wide-Field Photos instead of a Fundus Exam, Home Monitoring for AMD, Big Data in Retina Practice, Stem Cell for Retinal Diseases
Drs. Rebecca Soares and Akshay Thomas join to discuss the April 2023 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 388: Conversations from the 2023 Vit-Buckle Society Meeting
Louie Cai is joined by Thomas Lazzarini, Jonathan Tijerina, Malini Pasricha, Hong -Uyen Hua, and David Xu to talk about some of the highlights from the 11th…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 387: Ophthalmology Residency Post-Match Panel Part Two: Focus on Rank Lists, Open Houses, and the Match Algorithm
In the second of this two part series Jay is joined by four recently matched ophthalmology-bound medical students to discuss their take on advice for…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 386: Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, and More with Dr. Patrick O'Shea
Dr. Patrick O'Shea of the Versatilist Podcast joins to discuss his thoughts on artificial intelligence, deep learning, and applications such as ChatGPT and…
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Episode 385: April 2023 Retinal Physician Preview, Incorporating Intravitreal Injections for Geographic Atrophy into Retina Practices
Drs. Safa Rahmani, Priya Vakharia, and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the April 2023 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 384: Ophthalmology Residency Post-Match Panel Part One: Focus on Applications and Interviews
In this two part series Jay is joined by three recently matched ophthalmology-bound medical students to discuss their take on advice for ophthalmology…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 383: Dr. Glaucomflecken discusses his career, new podcast and projects, and health insurance company criticisms
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…
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Episode 381: March 2023 Retinal Physician Discussion Focusing on Gene Therapy and Optogenetics
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the March 2023 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics…
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Episode 380: Ocular Oncology, Retina Extracurriculars, and the Job Search
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…
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Episode 379: Planning an Academic Meeting (VBS) and Residency Application Review with Drs. Avni Finn and Basil William
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…
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Episode 378: Journal Club Discussion Including PVDs and Complications, TRDs and Follow-up, Ranibizumab versus Bevacizumab for ROP, Patient Satisfaction Metrics Editorial
Drs. Lediana Goduni, Safa Rahmani, and Marianeli Rodriguez join to discuss four recent publications in major ophthalmology journals. Posterior Vitreous…
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Episode 377: February 2023 Retinal Physician Discussion Focusing on Geographic Atrophy
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the February 2023 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com, focusing…
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Episode 376: Life After Fellowship
Drs Lediana Goduni (Retina Associates of Cleveland), Samir Patel (Retina Vitreous Consultants, Pittsburgh), and Joshua Uhr (Retinal and Ophthlamic Consultants…
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Episode 375: Journal Club on Google Results for "Eye Doctor", Complications after Posterior Vitreous Detachment, Research Funding and Industry Payments, LGBTQ+ Association with Burnout
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…
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Episode 374: The Silicone Oil Podcast
Drs. Avni Finn, Shriji Patel, and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to discuss silicone oil's use as tamponade during vitreoretinal surgery. Namely, indications for use…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 373: January 2023 Retinal Physician Discussion Focusing on Coding for Geographic Atrophy Injections, Private Equity Perspectives, Biomarkers and Early Worsening for Diabetic Retinopathy,
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…
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Episode 372: Retina Postoperative Fundamentals
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 371: Tribute to Pediatric Retinal Surgeon Pioneer Dr. Michael Trese
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…
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Episode 370: Physicians Transitioning into Industry Jobs with Dr. Aaron Davis
Dr. Aaron Davis joins the program to discuss his experience transitioning from an academic pediatric endocrinologist to an industry position. Relevant…
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Episode 369: Solo Retina Practice and Ethics with Dr. Hardeep Dhindsa
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 368: Journal Club Discussion on Private Equity and Healthcare Expenditures, Pediatric Retinal Detachment, Management of Asymptomatic Retinal Detachments, Gender Trends in Authorship
Drs. Ehsan Rahimy, Priya Vakharia, and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to discuss four recent major journal publications relevant to ophthalmologists. Private Equity…
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Episode 367: American Academy of Ophthalmology 2022 Meeting Retina Recap
Drs. Avni Finn and Shriji Patel join to discuss big takeaways from the 2022 AAO Annual Meeting, including discussion of biosimilars, dry AMD treatments…
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Episode 366: November 2022 Retinal Physician Discussion Focusing on Future of Retina Clinic, Diabetic Automated Screening, Macular Degeneration Management and Controversies
Dr. Akshay Thomas and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the November/December 2022 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 365: Updates on Diabetes Management (Endocrinology Perspective)
In this cross disciplinary episode, we are grateful to interview Dr. Elio Monsour, who is currently the chief endocrinology resident at the University of…
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Episode 364: Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium Recap with Drs. Jessica Shantha and Katherine Talcott
Drs. Jessica Shantha and Katherine Talcott join to discuss the recent 2022 Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, including how other academic meetings could…
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Episode 363: Physician Unionization with Dr. Kevin Schulman
Dr. Kevin Schulman from Stanford University joins to discuss his recent viewpoint in JAMA regarding physician unionization, including why the topic is more…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 362: October 2022 Retinal Physician Discussion Focusing on Uveitis Clinical Trials, Uveitis Diagnostic Dilemmas, Evaluation of Floaters, Cataract Surgery and Macular Holes
Drs. Safa Rahmani, Katherine Talcott, and Akshay Thomas join to discuss the October 2022 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at…
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Episode 360: Vuity and Retinal Complications Discussion
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…
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Episode 359: Journal Club- Aflibercept vs Bevacizumab, Gas Tamponade for Postoperative Vitreous Hemorrhage Prevention, and Post-Macular Hole Surgery Patient Positioning
Drs. Shriji Patel, Safa Rahmani, and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club discussion of three recent publications in major ophthalmology journals: Aflibercept…
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Episode 358: September 2022 Retinal Physician Discussion Focusing on Diabetic Retinopathy with Drs. Nicholas Farber, Akshay Thomas, and Priya Vakharia
Drs. Nicholas Farber, Akshay Thomas, and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the September 2022 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 357: Racial Disparities in United States Allopathic Residency Programs Discussion with Drs. Tamara Fountain, Nathan Scott, and Basil Williams
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 356: Constructing the Modern Retina Textbook with Drs. Adrian Fung, Sebastian Waldstein, and Nicolas Yannuzzi
Drs. Adrian Fung, Sebastian Waldstein, and Nicolas Yannuzzi join to discuss putting together an online-only retinal surgery textbook, VR Surgery Online…
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Episode 355: Cybersecurity and the Retina Practice
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 354: August 2022 Retinal Physician Discussion Focusing on Suprachoroidal Therapy with Dr. Priya Vakharia and Dr. Katherine Talcott
Drs. Katherine Talcott and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the August 2022 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics…
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Episode 353: Retina Fellowship Therapy Session with Dr. Michael Cohen
In this episode, Dr. Michael Cohen, an assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University, Wills Eye Hospital, joins Louie Cai for a therapy session. They…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 352: Journal Club- Subretinal fluid Drainage Technique, Vaccine Hesitancy and Retinal Detachment Presentation, Vitrectomy for Floaters, Cost-analysis of Port Delivery System
Drs. Sruthi Arepalli and Akshay Thomas join for a journal club discussion of four recent articles published in major ophthalmology journals. Subretinal Fluid…
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Episode 351: Interview with Dr. Stephen McLeod, CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
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…
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Episode 350: July 2022 Retinal Physician Discussion Including Vuity Complications, Diabetic Retinopathy and Pregnancy, Contract Issues for Retinal Subspecialists
Drs. Sruthi Arepalli, Safa Rahmani, and Akshay Thomas join to discuss the July 2022 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 349: Starting Retina Fellowship (Part 2). Learning Surgery
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 348: Submacular Surgery, Academic Career Planning, and Novel Imaging with Dr. Cynthia Toth
Dr. Cynthia Toth joins to discuss her career including examining submacular surgery and macular translocation, positioning for retinal detachment surgery…
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Episode 347: Retinal Surgery at Altitude Discussion with Drs. Sarah Read Choi and Jack Stringham
Drs. Sarah Read Choi and Jack Stringham join to discuss considerations for retinal surgery when operating in areas with varying altitude, including tamponade…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 346: June 2022 Retinal Physician Discussion Including 27 gauge Vitrectomy, Heads Up Display for Retinal Surgery, Evaluating Vitreous Floaters, Antithrombotics in Retinal Surgery
Drs. Sruthi Arepalli, Avni Finn, and Katherine Talcott join to discuss the June 2022 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 345: Starting Retina Fellowship
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…
- Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Episode 344: Suprachoroidal Drug Delivery and Teleophthalmology with Dr. Glenn Yiu
Dr. Glenn Yiu joins the podcast to discuss building an academic career, suprachoroidal drug delivery, and teleophthalmology barriers. Financial Disclosures…
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Episode 343: Journal Club including discussion of fibrates for DR, natural history of ERM, COVID-19 and vascular occlusions, Google searches and Teprotumumab
Drs. Nicholas Farber, M. Ali Khan, and Safa Rahmani join for a journal club discussion of four recent publications in major ophthalmology journals: Fibrates…