Authors


Sally S. Ong, MD

Latest:

Q&A: Sally S. Ong, MD on the neighborhood-level characteristics associated with delay in surgery and loss to follow-up

Research reveals how neighborhood social factors impact patients with tractional retinal detachments, highlighting the need for improved access to care and support.


Jeremiah Brown Jr, MD

Latest:

New dawn of GA management requires renewed attention to imaging

It is important that the ophthalmic community redouble our efforts in following patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using optical coherence tomography (OCT) to find the early signs of geographic atrophy (GA).


Marco Zarbin, MD, PhD, FACS

Latest:

Impact of Disease Activity Criteria on Dosing Interval Assignment in Clinical Trials in nAMD

Dr Marco Zarbin presents his talk from the 2023 ASRS annual meeting, where he explores the impact of disease activity criteria on drug durability estimations in clinical trials and includes a comparative analysis across multiple clinical trials in neovascular AMD (age-related macular degeneration).


David A. Goldman, MD

Latest:

Ultra-widefield imaging can enhance efficiency for practices

Physicians can discover, diagnose, document, treat diseases that might go undetected



Tommy Stryjewski, MD

Latest:

The Retina TL;DR: Rethinking retinal detachment repair with Tony Stefater, MD, PhD; and Tommy Stryjewski, MD

In the debut episode of The Retina TL;DR, host Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, talks with Tony Stefater, MD, PhD; and Tommy Stryjewski, MD, about PYK-2101, a biodegradable retinal sealant designed to replace gas and oil tamponades.


Pouya Dayani, MD

Latest:

Noninfectious uveitis: Meeting the challenge

Chronic cases can be difficult for retina specialists; treatment is satisfying.


Sunil Mamtora, MD

Latest:

Achieving high-definition slit lamp imaging via smartphone mirroring

This affordable device allows the view through a slit lamp to be shared in real time or recorded, for teaching and reference purposes.


Brendan Girschek, MD, FRCSC, FACS

Latest:

Satellite clinics and other strategies to enhance rural ophthalmology 

Proactive communication and leveraging advanced, yet reliable, technologies  to maximize efficiency are essential pillars of success.


Marta Stevanovic, MD, MSc

Latest:

The future of retina care

Retina is a rapidly advancing field with promising research, technology, and treatment areas. Two stand out as particularly exciting.


Winston Posvar, OD, MS, FAAO

Latest:

Using virtual reality mobility testing as a standardized clinical end point in inherited retinal disorders

The use of VR mazes hold an intrinsic advantage compared with physical mazes in the ability to control conditions and test various patterns with reliability, participant safety, and repeatability.


Giuseppe Querques, MD, PhD

Latest:

Giuseppe Querques, MD, PhD, sheds light on two challenging pathophysiologies at EURETINA

Prof. Querques broke down perifoveal vascular anomalous complex (PVAC) and telangiectatic capillaries (TelCaps) for congress delegates.


Robert P. Finger, MD, PhD

Latest:

Investigating the quality of real-world evidence in retinal disease

Real-world evidence is growing in importance as a source of information that can help support clinical decision-making when evaluated properly.


Justis Ehlers, MD, FASRS

Latest:

ASRS 2025: PER-001 improved structure and visual function in patients with diabetic retinopathy

Justis Ehlers, MD, FASRS, presented "PER-001, a Long-acting Endothelin Antagonist Intravitreal Implant, Improved Structure and Visual Function in Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy," during the 2025 ASRS meeting held in Long Beach, California.


Andrew Pucker, OD, MS, PhD, FAAO

Latest:

Using virtual reality mobility testing as a standardized clinical end point in inherited retinal disorders

The use of VR mazes hold an intrinsic advantage compared with physical mazes in the ability to control conditions and test various patterns with reliability, participant safety, and repeatability.


John W. Kitchens, MD

Latest:

Improving vitrectomy outcomes and patient care in academic and private settings

Reliable visualization tools, especially those indicated for ocular use, are crucial for success.


Mark R. Barakat, MD

Latest:

Precision medicine in diabetic macular edema: Expert consensus on the efficacy and safety of the 0.19-mg fluocinolone acetonide implant

Results from expert surveys provide snapshots of our understanding of DME and shed light on where the 0.19-mg FAc implant stands in the current standard of care.



Mark Michels, MD

Latest:

Dexamethasone rebuttal: Who should perform intravitreal injections?

In response to a previously published article, three ophthalmologists present their views on intravitreal pharmacotherapy injections.




Grace Koennecke

Latest:

Avirmax Biopharma prepares for IND-enabling study of ABI-201

ABI-201 aims to prevent dry AMD and other retinal disorders in patients.


Geeta Lalwani, MD

Latest:

Can AI explain AMD to patients?

Patients weigh in on the value of provider communication.


Kapil Mishra, MD

Latest:

Kapil Mishra discusses radiation retinopathy in uveal melanoma

Kapil Mishra, MD, discusses an overview of radiation retinopathy and its challenges in treating uveal melanoma from his presentation "Radiation Retinopathy: Future Strategies,"




Ashvini Reddy, MD

Latest:

Sustained drug delivery in ophthalmology

Current options, challenges in developing novel therapies.


Paul Hahn, MD, PhD

Latest:

Pegcetacoplan vs Avacincaptad Pegol in Patients With Geographic Atrophy

A retina specialist shares his presentation from the 2023 ASRS Annual Meeting, which describes a study comparing the efficacy of 2 FDA-approved treatments for geographic atrophy based on an anchored matching-adjusted indirect comparison of phase 3 trial findings.


Raj N. Patel, MD

Latest:

Improving patient experience with intravitreal injections

The role of anesthetics in streamlining efficiency and elevating patient care.


Carl Danzig, MD

Latest:

ARVO 2025: Carl Danzig, MD, recaps the first stage of a phase 3 study of drop-based DME therapy

According to Dr. Danzig, the DIAMOND trial demonstrates efficacy of OCS-01, a topical drop, in patients with diabetic macular edema.

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