Best American Society Of Retina Specialists Asrs Podcasts (2025)

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ASRS Milestones in Retina: History of OCT 37:26

1d ago37:26

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If there is one discovery that constituted a quantum leap in the evolution of the field of retina and ophthalmology, optical coherence tomography (OCT) is undoubtedly on the short list. Today’s retina specialists can’t imagine practicing without OCT imaging. It’s one of the first diagnostic tests obtained for the vast majority of patients, and is e…

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Tractional Retinal Detachment in a Patient With a History of Methamphetamine Use 10:32

1M ago10:32

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On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, Dr. John Kitchens of Retina Associates of Kentucky discusses 'Tractional Retinal Detachment in a Patient With a History of Methamphetamine Use,' published in the March/April 2025 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Kitchens discuss a complex case of tractional retinal detachment initial…

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Clinical Use of Home OCT Data to Manage Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration 11:09

1M ago11:09

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On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Heier of Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston discusses ‘Clinical Use of Home OCT Data to Manage Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration,' published in the March/April 2025 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Heier discuss the clinical use of home optical coherence tomograp…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Cynthia A. Toth, MD, FASRS 32:47

1M ago32:47

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Cynthia A. Toth, MD, FASRS, has always been ahead of the curve, from being the first female surgeon to join the faculty at Duke to becoming one of the earliest researchers to use OCT to study retinal injuries. She was also one of the first to use a handheld OCT system to examine infants, and she pioneered the first intraoperative OCT-guided surgica…

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Multifocal Torpedo Maculopathy Complicated by Choroidal Neovascularization 9:51

1M ago9:51

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On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, Dr. Matthew G.J. Trese of Associated Retina Consultants of Royal Oak, MI, discusses ‘Multifocal Torpedo Maculopathy Complicated by Choroidal Neovascularization,’ published in the March/April 2025 issues of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Trese discuss the rare and complex presentation of tor…

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Predictors of Vision Loss After Lapse in Antivascular Endothelial Growth Factor Treatment in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema 11:15

1M ago11:15

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On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, Dr. Katherine E. Talcott of the Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic discusses ‘Predictors of Vision Loss After Lapse in Antivascular Endothelial Growth Factor Treatment in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema,’ published in the March/April 2025 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr.…

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Confirmatory Cytopathology and Potential Impact on the Predictive Value of Gene Expression Profiling in Patients With Uveal Melanoma 11:34

1M ago11:34

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On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum podcast, Dr. Ivana K. Kim of Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, discusses ‘Confirmatory Cytopathology and Potential Impact on the Predictive Value of Gene Expression Profiling in Patients With Uveal Melanoma,' published in the March/April 2025 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Kim …

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So Many Injections, So Much Waste: Understanding the Environmental Impact of Intravitreal Injections 10:55

1M ago10:55

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On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, Dr. Geoff G. Emerson of Retina Consultants of Minnesota discusses ‘So Many Injections, So Much Waste: Understanding the Environmental Impact of Intravitreal Injections,’ published in the March/April 2025 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Emerson discuss the significant environmental i…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: William F. Mieler, MD, FACS, FARVO 27:30

2M ago27:30

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The History of Retina is pleased to welcome one of retina’s most highly esteemed ambassadors to Leaders & Legends. Dr. William F. Mieler has channeled his passion and impressive background into an illustrious career as a clinician, educator, researcher, and international leader in ophthalmology. He has served in countless leadership positions in or…

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The Economics of Emergency Retinal Surgery and Declining Access to Care 11:01

4M ago11:01

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On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, Dr. John Thompson, JVRD associate editor-in-chief, discusses ‘The Economics of Emergency Retinal Surgery and Declining Access to Care,’ published in the January/February 2025 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Thompson discuss 5 manuscripts published in JVRD that evaluate the economics…

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Trends in Medicare Reimbursement and Service Volume of Vitreoretinal Procedures: 2000 to 2021 12:09

4M ago12:09

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On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, Dr. Ron Adelman, consultant and chair of ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic, Florida, discusses ‘Trends in Medicare Reimbursement and Service Volume of Vitreoretinal Procedures: 2000 to 2021,’ published in the January/February 2025 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Adelman examine more than…

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Early Presentation of Successive Acute Retinal Necrosis Decades After Initial Infection 14:13

4M ago14:13

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On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum podcast, Dr. Warren Sobol of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, discusses ‘Early Presentation of Successive Acute Retinal Necrosis Decades After Initial Infection,' published in the January/February 2025 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Sobol discuss the case of a 60-year-old…

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Improvement in cystoid macular edema secondary to systemic bevacizumab in a patient with Coats plus syndrome 11:41

4M ago11:41

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In this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum podcast, Dr. Clio Armitage Harper III of Austin Retina Associates, in Austin, Texas, discusses ‘Improvement in Cystoid Macular Edema Secondary to Systemic Bevacizumab in a Patient With Coats Plus Syndrome,' published in the January/February 2025 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Harper discuss…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Lee M. Jampol, MD 29:04

4M ago29:04

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The History of Retina is pleased to welcome revered educator, surgeon, and clinician Dr. Lee Jampol to Leaders & Legends. Dr. Jampol’s remarkable career has largely centered around research trials, studying retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and central serous retinopathy. He has been a key player in some of the field's most pivotal trials,…

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Serial OCT Imaging of Spontaneous Closure of a Pediatric Traumatic Macular Hole 10:50

6M ago10:50

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In this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum podcast, Dr. R.V. Paul Chan, MD, MSc, MBA, FACS of the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, discusses 'Serial OCT Imaging of Spontaneous Closure of a Pediatric Traumatic Macular Hole,' published in the November/December 2024 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Chan discuss this case report f…

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Choriocapillaris Loss in a Pediatric Patient With cCMV Seen on OCT-A 11:28

6M ago11:28

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In this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum podcast, Dr. Nimesh Patel of Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston discusses 'Choriocapillaris Loss in a Pediatric Patient With Congenital Cytomegalovirus Seen on Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography,' published in the November/December 2024 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Patel discuss th…

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Resolution of Anterior Uveal Infiltration of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia After CAR T-Cell Therapy 10:17

6M ago10:17

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On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum podcast, Dr. Jose J. Echegaray, Retina Consultants of Orlando, discusses 'Resolution of Anterior Uveal Infiltration of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia After Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy,' published in the November/December 2024 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Echegaray discuss the k…

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Outcomes of Rhegmatogenous RD Repair in Pseudophakic Eyes With Multifocal vs Monofocal IOLs 11:40

6M ago11:40

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On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum podcast, Dr. Michael A. Klufas of the Wills Eye Hospital discusses 'Outcomes of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair in Pseudophakic Eyes With Multifocal vs Monofocal Intraocular Lenses,' published in the November/December 2024 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Klufas examine how multifoca…

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Real-World Outcomes of the 0.19 mg Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant for DME 11:23

8M ago11:23

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On this episode of ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes David S. Boyer, MD, of Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group (LA Retina) Los Angeles, CA, to discuss real-world outcomes for use of the 0.19 mg fluocinolone implant in treating diabetic macular edema in 148 eyes, documenting stable VA, …

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Aggressive Onset of FEVR Phenotype in Child With Mutations in LRP5 and TSPAN12 11:52

8M ago11:52

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On this episode of ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Michael J. Shapiro, MD, of Retina Consultants in Chicago, IL, who discusses the aggressive onset of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR)–like vascular disease in a 3-year-old patient with mutations in LRP5 and TSPAN12 and a 16-year …

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ASRS Milestones in Retina: History of Anti-VEGF 49:58

8M ago49:58

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Join us for an extraordinary Milestones in Retina expert panel discussion detailing the discovery and evolution of a treatment that truly revolutionized the field of retina and the lives of patients around the world – virtually overnight. That therapy is, of course, anti-VEGF. It goes without saying that there is an army of researchers, clinicians,…

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Mark S. Blumenkranz, MD 32:20

11M ago32:20

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The History of Retina is pleased to share this Leaders & Legends interview featuring the extraordinary life and career of Mark Blumenkranz, MD. Dr. Blumenkranz is the HU Smead Professor Emeritus and co-director of the Ophthalmic Innovation Program at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine. In addition, he serves as manage…

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Emily Y. Chew, MD 27:54

11M ago27:54

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Emily Y. Chew, MD, is director of the Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications and deputy clinical director of the National Eye Institute (NEI). She is also a senior investigator and Chief of the NEI’s Clinical Trials Branch. In this Leaders & Legends interview Dr. Chew shares fascinating experiences and perspectives from her extraordinar…

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Eugene de Juan, Jr., MD, FASRS 29:41

11M ago29:41

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Unlike most kids, Eugene de Juan, Jr., preferred his toys broken. Fascinated by his ophthalmologist father’s many gadgets and his grandfather’s workshop, Gene discovered his passion for fixing things at an early age. He went on to complete his ophthalmology and vitreoretinal training at world-class institutions including the Johns Hopkins Universit…

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Ophthalmologic Presentations of Incontinentia Pigmenti 14:37

1y ago14:37

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On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum, Dr. Timothy Murray joins Philip J. Ferrone, MD, FASRS, to discuss a JVRD case report from the March/April 2024 issue updating our understanding of treatments and outcomes in 36 eyes of 18 patients with incontinentia pigmenti. For more information visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum. Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of …

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Outcomes of PPV With Membrane Peel for Lamellar Macular Holes Using a New OCT Consensus Definition 13:59

1y ago13:59

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On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum, Dr. Timothy Murray joins John T. Thompson, MD, Associate Editor-in-Chief, to discuss a JVRD article from the March/April 2024 issue on the updated application of the 2020 spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) consensus to the preoperative classification of macular hole and other macular pa…

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Drs. Susan B. and Neil M. Bressler 39:46

1y ago39:46

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Leaders & Legends is pleased to share an interview with a true dynamic duo in retina: Drs. Susan and Neil Bressler. Susan and Neil’s personal and professional partnership started in their early days at John Hopkins medical school and, with thoughtful intention, they set out to build their life and careers together. They both pursued ophthalmology r…

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Yale L. Fisher, MD 31:15

1y ago31:15

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Dr. Yale Fisher has had an undeniable impact on the field of retina. He led the way in the development of new techniques and instruments in the field, particularly in ultrasonography and vitreoretinal surgery. His pioneering work in ocular endoscopy has expanded the boundaries of what is possible in the field and he has shared his expertise extensi…

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Stuart L. Fine, MD 29:48

1+ y ago29:48

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Dr. Stuart L. Fine is world-renowned for his leadership in ophthalmology education, research, and patient care. A pioneering investigator, Dr. Fine helped shape the field of retina through his leadership of numerous National Eye Institute (NEI)-supported, multi-centered clinical trials to evaluate new and existing treatments for retinal disease. Am…

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Gene Expression Profile Class Change in a Case of Aggressive, Recurrent Melanoma 12:19

1+ y ago12:19

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In this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray joins Dr. Jennifer Aye to talk about a case of recurrent aggressive ciliochoroidal melanoma requiring enucleation after brachytherapy elsewhere for recurrence at the biopsy site. The tumor showed progression from gene expression profiling (GEP) class 1A, PRAME negative to GEP Class 1b. For more information visit …

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Chronic Effects of e-Cigarette Aerosol Inhalation on Macular Perfusion 12:11

1+ y ago12:11

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In this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray joins Dr. Lejla Vajzovic to discuss the impact of e-cigarette use on macular perfusion employing optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in a study of 25 patients. Learn if there are differences in retinal microvasculature measurements in patients using e-cigarettes compared to nonsmoker control groups. F…

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Retinopathy Associated With Ritonavir Treatment for HIV Infection: A Case Series Reappraisal in the COVID-19 Era 13:20

1+ y ago13:20

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In this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Steven Yeh, MD, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Truhlsen Eye Institute to discuss 3 cases of retinopathy secondary to ritonavir use in the treatment of HIV. The review identified 3 patients with a history of HIV treated with antiretroviral therapy including ritonavir who had been evaluated for bil…

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Retinal Vasculitis After Intravitreal Pegcetacoplan: Report From the ASRS ReST Committee 15:04

1+ y ago15:04

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On this episode, Dr. Murray welcomes Andre Witkin, MD, Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, to discuss the article, Retinal Vasculitis After Intravitreal Pegcetacoplan: Report From the ASRS Research and Safety in Therapeutics (ReST) Committee. On February 17, 2023, pegcetacoplan 15mg (Syfovre – Apellis Pharmaceutica…

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Morton F. Goldberg, MD, FAOS, FACS 30:06

1+ y ago30:06

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In this episode, the History of Retina welcomes retina leader and legend, Morton F. Goldberg, MD, who shares stories from his extraordinary career. Listen in as he recalls co-hosting the 1968 Arlie House Symposium on the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy with colleague Stuart Fine, MD. This groundbreaking international meeting of the world’s expert…

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Retina Controversy: Biosimilar to Biosimilar Anti-VEGF Switching for Retinal Diseases 15:44

1+ y ago15:44

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On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Dr. Baruch Kuppermann, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California, Irvine, California, to explore evidence from other specialties regarding cross-switching between biosimilars, and learn if there are any foreseen patient safety concerns for retina specialists. For more information visit www.AS…

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Effect of Prefilled vs Vial-Drawn Syringes on Sustained Increases in lOP in Pts Treated With Aflibercept 17:55

1+ y ago17:55

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On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD, FASRS, of Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio to explore the effect of syringe type on developing sustained intraocular pressure (IOP) increases. Learn how the type of syringe may or may not affect outcomes. For more information visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum. …

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Primary ASCT for Unilateral Primary CNS Lymphoma–Ophthalmic Variant 16:05

1+ y ago16:05

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On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Colin McCannel, MD, from Stein Eye and Doheny Institutes, University of California, Los Angeles, California, to discuss a case report on the long-term outcomes of 2 cases of primary autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) for the treatment of primary central nervous system lymphoma–ophthalmic variant…

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PPV for VMT Resulting in Persistent Postop Loculated Foveal Subretinal Fluid 18:06

1+ y ago18:06

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On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes R. Rishi Gupta, MD, FRCSC, FASRS, associate professor at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, to discuss a case report on how a case of postoperative persistent loculated subretinal fluid (SRF) developed after pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for vitreomacular traction (VMT) syndrome. Explore the manag…

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Valsalva Retinopathy Associated With COVID-19: Diagnosis and Surgical Management 13:47

1+ y ago13:47

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On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Sean D. Adrean, MD, from Retina Consultants of Orange County, to discuss a case of retinopathy secondary to intense coughing and vomiting as symptoms of COVID-19. Learn about the diagnosis and eventual surgical management. For more information visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum. Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vi…

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Socioeconomic Disparities in Patients Receiving Intravitreal Injections for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic 17:46

1+ y ago17:46

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On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Xuejing Chen, MD, assistant professor at Boston University School of Medicine, to discuss a study on how the pandemic affected people from variable demographics. Explore the data and learn if the pandemic affected access to intravitreal injection treatments. For more information visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDFo…

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Modified Split-Thickness Corneal Patch Graft for Conjunctival Erosions in Patients with Port Delivery System Implant: Surgical Technique and Long-Term Outcomes 13:08

1+ y ago13:08

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On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Daniel M. Miller, MD, PhD, FASRS, of Cincinnati Eye Institute, to discuss a surgical technique that affects patients with port delivery system implants who experience a conjunctival erosion. For more information visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum. Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Auth…

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Impact of prefilled syringes and masking on post intravitreal injection endophthalmitis 17:13

1+ y ago17:13

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On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD, FASRS, Retina Consultants of Texas, to discuss the study on the comparison of rates of endophthalmitis (1) following intravitreal injection of antivascular endothelial growth factor therapies with glass-vial preparation (GVP) vs prefilled syringes (PFS) and (2) before and afte…

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Asymmetric Purtscher-Like Retinopathy Caused by a Hypertensive Emergency and Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes 11:16

1+ y ago11:16

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On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Sharon Fekrat, MD, FACS, FASRS, Duke University, to discuss a case involving a 29-year-old, obese, hypertensive man who presented with a 10-day history of progressive vision loss in the left eye with no history of trauma. The visual acuity was 20/25 OD and hand motions OS. Learn the importance of one con…

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Fungal Endophthalmitis Secondary to Aspergillus terreus Exacerbated by Intravitreal Dexamethasone in a Patient With Sarcoidosis 10:58

2y ago10:58

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On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Dr. Caroline Awh, an ophthalmology resident, to discuss a recent JVRD case report from the July/August issue on a rare cause of fungal endophthalmitis. Learn how this case poses significant diagnostic and management challenges. For more information visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum. Welcome to ASRS’s Journal …

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Opportunity Cost of Vitreoretinal Surgeries 11:56

2y ago11:56

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On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Dr. Ella Leung, from Georgia Retina, to discuss Medicare reimbursements for the physician work component of vitreoretinal surgeries as a significant opportunity cost for the physician relative to office-based patient care of equivalent time. Explore how the current analysis compares Medicare physician re…

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Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening of Preterm Infants With Icteric Vitreous 9:46

2y ago9:46

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On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Dr. Audina Berrocal from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute to discuss a recent JVRD case report from the July/August issue on preterm newborns with ROP and vitreous opacification thought to be caused by hyperbilirubinemia. Because of vitreous opacification, these patients could not be properly examined for ROP…

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Effect of Macular Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling on Single Surgery Success Rates of Vitrectomy 12:04

2y ago12:04

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On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Dr. Mark Seamone from the University of Alberta to discuss a JVRD article from the May/June 2023 issue on surgery success rates of vitrectomy with a macular off retinal detachment. Learn whether peeling the ILM is the right approach for patients in certain subsets of retinal de…

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Evolving Treatment Patterns in Diabetic Macular Edema Between 2015 and 2020 13:15

2y ago13:15

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On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Dr. Paul Hahn of NJ Retina to discuss a JVRD article from the May/June 2023 issue on DME treatments between 2015 and 2020 by US retina specialists. Learn whether practice patterns align with conclusions from major randomized DME clinical trials. Real world outcomes and clinical…

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ASRS Milestones in Retina: The Founding of the American Society of Retina Specialists 39:01

2y ago39:01

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Since its founding in 1982, the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) has grown exponentially in size and influence, making it a powerful national advocate and primary source of clinical and scientific information and education for its members. It does, in fact, represent all things retina. Listen in as ASRS founders, Drs. Jerald Bovino, Ro…

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Daniel F. Martin, MD, FASRS 32:52

2+ y ago32:52

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Daniel Martin, MD, FASRS, has focused much of his extraordinary career on the design and execution of clinical trials to evaluate new drugs and therapeutic strategies for retinal disease. He has been – and is still -- at the helm of some of the most influential retina research of our time. His contributions have not only guided treatment practices,…

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