Episode 436: VR Surgery in Nigeria with Dr. Yewande Babalola

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.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Katherine Talcott and Yoshihiro Yonekawa join to discuss four recent publications in major ophthalmology journals.Featured articles:Anti-VEGF or PRP First for PDR (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2822892)Face Down Positioning for Macular Holes (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(24)00483-4/fulltext)Management of Post-Cataract Endophthalmitis (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(24)00337-3/abstract)PDS Clinical Trial Results (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(24)00400-7/fulltext)ReferenceMichels Retinal Detachment (referenced in podcast, https://www.amazon.com/Retinal-Detachment-Ronald-G-Michels/dp/0801634172)Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar and Dr. Talcott have consulted for Apellis and Iveric.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Episode 445: Endophthalmitis Management Crash Course with Dr. Ajay KuriyanDr. Ajay Kuriyan joins the podcast to offer pearls and strategies for managing endophthalmitis as a retinal specialist.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Safa Rahmani and Katherine Talcott join the podcast to preview the October 2024 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. The theme for this issue was clinical trials and anti-VEGF therapy.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar has consulted for Eyepoint, Genentech, and Regeneron.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Dr. Edward Legodi from South Africa joins the podcast to discuss his educational path, current challenges with providing retina care in Africa, and improving diversity of surgeons in Africa.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Safa Rahmani and Kat Talcott join to discuss four recent major ophthalmology papers.Culture or No Culture for Endophthalmitis (https://ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(24)00338-5/abstract)Risk of Retinal Tear after Cataract Surgery (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(24)00392-0/abstract)AREDS2 and GA Progression (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(24)00425-1/abstract)Resident Salary and Benefits (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2820695#google_vignette)Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar and Dr. Talcott have consulted for Apellis and Iveric.You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

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 theme for this issue was ocular oncology.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

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 Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

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 treatment in retina practices.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Dr. Glaucomflecken (Dr. Will Flanary) and Dr. Basil Williams join for a heartfelt discussion of ophthalmology resident wellness and burnout, depression and suicide in medicine, and strategies at the ground level to address outstanding issues.Relevant Financial Disclosures: NoneYou can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi