Retina Mentor Moments

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, sits down with David Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, for a rapid-fire tour of the durability race in medical retina, covering high-dose aflibercept, angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) inhibition, tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), gene therapy, and the pipeline therapies heading into late-stage trials.Dr. Eichenbaum is a partner and Director of Research at Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida and a Volunteer Collaborative Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida. His site has enrolled in many of the pivotal programs discussed below. Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

In this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John Kitchens, MD, sits down with Jayanth Sridhar, MD, to discuss how training across institutions, and continuing to learn from colleagues and trainees afterward, helps surgeons adapt their technique and improve patient care. Dr. Sridhar is a vitreoretinal surgeon and Chief of Ophthalmology at Olive View–UCLA Medical Center. He completed residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, then spent 7 years on the Bascom Palmer faculty. Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments John W. Kitchens, MD is joined by Esther Lee Kim, MD to discuss their strategies for evaluating pipeline and recently-approved therapies and integrating them into their practice.Dr. Kim is a retina specialist at the Orange County Retina Institute. For more on her career path, see Navigating A Career in Retina. Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, is joined by David Chin Yee, MD, to discuss his journey into retina research. Dr. Chin Yee is a vitreoretinal surgeon and physician partner at Georgia Retina, where he also serves as the Director of Clinical Trials. Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

In this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John Kitchens, MD is joined by Theodore Leng. MD, MS, FACS—Director of Clinical and Translational Research at Stanford University School of Medicine—to discuss Dr. Leng's career and research, specifically his pioneering work in artificial intelligence (AI) and stem cell therapy in ophthalmology. Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, and Sophie Bakri, MD, the ophthalmology chair at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, discuss her journey in ophthalmology and the importance of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in enhancing patient care and treatment personalization at Mayo Clinic. For the full episode, check out the article: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/transforming-eyecare-technology-in-ophthalmology/ Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, and Jonathan Jonisch, MD, discuss Dr. Jonisch’s journey into a specialized retina-focused and research private equity practice. For the full episode and video, check out the article: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/when-preparation-meets-opportunity-10-tips-for-vitreoretinal-careers/. Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, and Michael Javaheri, MD, MSc, FASRS, discuss Dr. Javaheri's journey of building a successful retina practice in Beverly Hills, California, highlighting the importance of patient communication, a "less is more" surgical philosophy, and resilience in the face of challenges. For the full episode and video, check out the article: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/living-the-retina-dream/ Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, and Esther Lee Kim, MD, discuss navigating a career in retina, highlighting Dr. Kim's journey from her medical education to her role as a retina specialist at the Orange County Retina Institute, and emphasizing the importance of mentorship and choosing well-managed practices. For the full episode and video, check out the article: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/navigating-a-career-in-retina/ Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, and Rishi Singh, MD, FASRS, discuss the importance of mentorship, continuing education, and teamwork to advance ophthalmology.Dr. Singh’s career has spanned across the country, from Massachusetts to Ohio, then to Florida, before returning to Massachusetts. After many years in practice and a few years as a hospital CEO, he chose to come back to clinical care, research, and education—areas he truly enjoys and where he can take on a leadership role in ophthalmology as the Chair of Ophthalmology at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary.Mass Eye and Ear is a historic center leading in ophthalmology treatment and research, affiliated with Harvard Medical School’s Department of Ophthalmology. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals for eye care, they offer subspecialty training in cornea, retina, and glaucoma.For the full episode, check out the article: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/impact-of-mentorship-leadership-and-international-education-in-ophthalmology/ Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.