Straight From The Cutter's Mouth: A Retina Podcast

Episode 509: Surgical Discussion Including US-India Training Differences, Amniotic Membrane for Macular Holes, PEHCR Treatment, and More with Dr. Daraius Shroff 22.07.2026

Dr. Daraius Shroff joins the podcast to discuss several topics including differences between the US and India in training for retinal surgeons, AMT for management of recalcitrant macular holes, and PEHCR treatment. 

Episode 508: Journal Club Discussion Including Mark Cuban Cost Plus Program for Ophthalmology Drugs, Resident Continuity Clinics, PDR Long-Term Outcomes, and Marginal Outer Retinal Ridge in RRD 08.07.2026

Drs. Kat Talcott and Akshay Thomas join for a journal club podcast discussion:‍‍Mark Cuban Cost Plus Ophthalmology Medications (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(26)00378-7/fulltext)Resident Continuity Clinics (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2848897)PDR Long-Term Outcomes (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(26)00218-6/abstract)Marginal Outer Retinal Ridge in PDR (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(26)00274-5/abstract)‍ ‍

Episode 507: July 2026 Retinal Physician Preview Including Discussion of Intraocular Tamponades, Elevation Impact on Surgical Decision Making 01.07.2026

Drs. Safa Rahmani and Kat Talcott join to preview the July 2026 of Retinal Physician found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics covered include intraocular tamponades and elevation impact on surgical decision making.

Episode 506: NASCAR Driving and Retina Crossover with Dr. Patrick Staropoli 17.06.2026

Dr. Patrick Staropoli joins the program to discuss his NASCAR career, how he has balanced it with a career in surgical retina, and his decision to take a year from retina to compete full-time on the circuit.

Episode 505: SOL-1 Trial Result Discussion with Drs. Jeffrey Heier and Peter Kaiser 10.06.2026

Drs. Jeffrey Heier and Peter Kaiser of Ocular Therapeutix join to discuss the SOL-1 trial results investigating a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor for wet age-related macular degeneration. Conflicts of Interest: Dr. Sridhar has consulted on an advisory board in the past 24 months for Ocular Therapeutix. Dr. Heier and Dr. Kaiser are employed by Ocular Therapeutix.

Episode 504: 2026 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting Recap 03.06.2026

Drs. Jordan Deaner and Avni Finn join to recap the 2026 Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting.

Episode 503: Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Treatment Disparities with Dr. Kristen Nwanyanwu 19.05.2026

Dr. Kristen Nwanyanwu joins the program to discuss her research into diabetic retinopathy screening and treatment disparities in the United States and other research related topics.

Episode 502: Masterpiece Retina Returns with Drs. Ajay Kuriyan and Will Parke 13.05.2026

Episode 501: May 2026 Retinal Physician Preview Including Discussion of Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment and Screening and Note on the PRIMA Implant 04.05.2026

Drs. Mohsin Ali and Akshay Thomas join to preview the May 2026 edition of Retinal Physician found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Discussion includes management options for diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, artificial intelligence screening for diabetic retinopathy, and the PRIMA subretinal implant. 

Episode 500: Listener Questions, and Retina Podcast Musings with Dr. Jay Sridhar 20.04.2026

Nearly 10 years ago, Dr. Sridhar wrote down the blueprints on an airplane napkin for what would become one of the most influential ophthalmology podcasts of the modern era (according to ChatGPT). Today, Drs. Louie Cai and Justin Ma, host The Host, Dr. Jay Sridhar, in celebrating this milestone of 500 episodes, featuring questions from you, the listeners. From all of us here at Straight From The Cutter’s Mouth, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this special episode.There are no relevant financial disclosures relevant to this episodes’s content for any of the panelists.

Episode 499: Career Perspective and Wearable Technology for Retinal Disease with Dr. Mitul Mehta 13.04.2026

Dr. Mitul Mehta joins to share career perspectives in retina and wearable technology for retinal disease, including his company Eyedaptic.Dr. Mehta does have a financial disclosure for Eyedaptic.

Episode 498: Retina Careers Abroad with Dr. Adrian Fung 06.04.2026

Dr. Adrian Fung joins the program to discuss retina careers in Australia and other parts of the world and is in interest in advancements in digital retina education. 

Episode 497: Journal Club Including Anti-VEGF Before Diabetic Surgery, ILM Flaps for Macular Holes, Protocol AC Post-Hoc Analysis 20.03.2026

Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club episode.Anti-VEGF and Vitreous Hemorrhage Surgery (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(26)00024-2/fulltext)ILM Flaps Long-Term Outcomes (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(26)00048-5/abstract)Protocol AC Post-Hoc Analysis (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(26)00054-0/abstract)‍ ‍Listeners, we are 3 episodes away from our 500th episode! Episode 500 will be a Q&A session featuring your questions and thoughts. It’s your chance to have your voice heard on the podcast!Please record an audio/video of your question and upload it to the linked form (https://forms.gle/nyv3fvCHZJ4XzQe67). We are excited to hear what you have to say and look forward to a spectacular 500th episode!

Episode 496: Discussion of Academic Chair Leadership with Dr. Sunil Srivastava 16.03.2026

Dr. Sunil Srivastava joins the podcast to discuss his new role as chair of the Cole Eye Institute and advice for aspiring academic leaders. Listeners, as we approach our 500th episode, we will be having a Q&A session featuring questions and thoughts from you! It’s your chance to have your voice heard on the podcast.Please record an audio / video of your question and upload it to the linked form (https://forms.gle/nyv3fvCHZJ4XzQe67). We are excited to hear what you have to say! 

Episode 495: March 2026 Retinal Physician preview including Bicistronic Gene Therapy, Photobiomodulation, Uveitis Fellowship, and Polypoidal Vascular Choroidopathy 09.03.2026

Drs. Kat Talcott and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the March 2026 edition of Retinal Physician, including bicistronic gene therapy, photobiomodulation, uveitis fellowships, and polypoidal vascular choroidopathy. Listeners, as we approach our 500th episode, we will be having a Q&A session featuring questions and thoughts from you! It’s your chance to have your voice heard on the podcast.Please record an audio / video of your question and upload it to the linked form (https://forms.gle/nyv3fvCHZJ4XzQe67). We are excited to hear what you have to say!

Episode 494: Recap of the 2026 Ophthalmology Residency Match 24.02.2026

Drs. Zubair Ansari and Kat Talcott join to discuss the 2026 ophthalmology residency match, especially focusing on the declining match rate for first time applicants and what that means for future applicants and reapplicants. Listeners, as we approach our 500th episode, we will be having a Q&A session featuring questions and thoughts from you! It’s your chance to have your voice heard on the podcast.Please record an audio / video of your question and upload it to the linked form (https://forms.gle/nyv3fvCHZJ4XzQe67). We are excited to hear what you have to say!

Episode 493: Journal Club Including Hemorrhagic PVD Follow-Up, GLP-1 Agonists and AMD, Preoperative Anti-VEGF for Diabetic Vitrectomy 17.02.2026

Drs. Kat Talcott and Nita Valikodath join for a journal club episode discussion of three recent publications:‍ ‍ ‍ ‍Hemorrhagic PVD Follow-Up (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(25)00791-2/fulltext)‍ ‍GLP-1 Agonists and AMD (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(25)00597-4/abstract)‍ ‍Preoperative Anti-VEGF for Diabetic Vitrectomy (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(25)00600-1/abstract)‍ ‍

Episode 492: Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology and Retina Discussion with Drs. Louie Cai and Ted Leng 03.02.2026

Drs. Louie Cai and Ted Leng join to discuss the state of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology as of February 2026.

Episode 491: Journal Club Including Racial/Ethnic Disparities and Diabetic Retinopathy Outcomes, Physician Age and Quality Outcomes, and IRIS Registry IOFB Study 20.01.2026

Drs. Kat Talcott and Nita Valikodath join for a journal club episode discussion of three recent publications:‍ ‍ ‍ ‍Racial/Ethnic Disparities and Diabetic Retinopathy (https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(25)00593-8/abstract)‍ ‍Physician Age and Quality Outcomes (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(25)00524-X/fulltext)‍ ‍IRIS Registry IOFB Study (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(25)00508-1/fulltext)‍ ‍

Episode 490: Retina Fellowship Supply and Demand Discussion with Drs. Avni Finn and Yoshihiro Yonekawa 13.01.2026

Drs. Avni Finn and Yoshi Yonekawa join to discuss stats and their thoughts on retina fellowship supply and demand. 