We here at Retina Today and the entire retina community around the world will miss Dr. Ramin Tadayoni. Ramin was a rare quadruple threat—surgically advanced, medically knowledgeable, a leader in translational clinical research, and one of the most recognized retina educators in the world because of his presence on the podium, his publications in print, and his presence educating with his video teachings. Funny, witty, and often irreverent, Ramin collaborated with us as faculty in roundtables and at retina meetings around the world, and he always injected his high energy and Parisian French flair into the task at hand. He was incredibly busy, and yet he took the time to share himself with others, personally and professionally. He created connection—and that’s what makes this so hard. Rest easy, Ramin. You accomplished so much in your brief journey with us—we will miss you deeply.
- Allen C. Ho, MD, and Robert L. Avery, MD
Prof. Stanislao Rizzo and Prof. Tadayoni moderated sessions in style at the 2023 FLORetina meeting in Rome. Image courtesy of Kevin Caldwell Photography.
When international retina educators came together, Prof. Tadayoni was often in the middle of it all. Here, he enjoyed a social event at the 2023 FLORetina meeting. Image courtesy of Kevin Caldwell Photography.
Prof. Tadayoni was an elegant human in so many ways. Knowing him for 15 years, I had the privilege to work and collaborate with him on many projects. He gave his time selflessly in his many endeavors and made everything and everyone he touched better. Yet, he was never too busy to ask how you were doing. I feel blessed to have called him my friend. He leaves a gaping hole in the hearts of this tight-knit retina community. His beautiful mind and spirit will long be remembered for their impact around the world.
Above is a photo from an adventure I took with Rachel Renshaw (former Editor-in-Chief of Retina Today, who is taking the photo) and a bit more casual Ramin. During the 2015 Retina Society meeting in Paris, Rachel and I planned to go to Les Puces, the famous French flea market. Ramin said, “No, no, no. That may not be safe. You two are not going alone, I will escort you.” The three of us spent the day there and had a grand time.
- Janet Burk, Vice President/Publisher, BMC
Dr. Tadayoni has been with Retina Today since its inception—in fact, his name graces our second issue (June 2006) as a clinical trial investigator. In 2020, he joined the Retina Today Editorial Advisory Board, ushering in an era of close collaboration, most notably for his help with our global COVID-19 coverage and the host of Clinical Minute: Retina, which launched in 2022.
EARLY CONNECTIONS
Dr. Tadayoni has been with the Retina Today family since the beginning and was included in the June 2006 issue as a clinical trial investigator. His study on positioning after small macular hole surgery was published in 2011.
Dr. Tadayoni was one of the best moderators, interviewers, and educators in ophthalmology, not just retina. He brought infectious energy, a unique personal flair, and a vast knowledge of the field to his teaching style. He balanced focus and dedication with the type of curiosity that we expect of our finest scientists. He was kind, humble, and had a spritely smile that gave your serious side permission to be silly for a moment.
He was one of our favorite people to work with and will be profoundly missed by Retina Today and the entire team at BMC.
- The BMC Team
CLINICAL MINUTE: RETINA
Dr. Tadayoni was the long-time host for the Clinical Minute: Retina video series, in which he interviewed experts on the latest trends and innovations in retina. Check out the series here.
Recent Episodes
GATHER2 Data at 1 and 2 Years. An interview with Arshad Khanani, MD, MA
PODCASTS
Dr. Tadayoni was always happy to participate in New Retina Radio and share his perspectives on a variety of topics.
International Perspectives: RVO
October 2021
As part of the New Retina Radio miniseries “International Perspectives,” moderator Jennifer Arnold (Australia) is joined by panelists Ramin Tadayoni (France) and Armin Wolf (Germany) to discuss the history and contemporary trends of RVO therapy. Click here to listen.
Back to Practice: Telemedicine in the COVID-19 Era
October 2020
Telemedicine has been put to the test during the COVID-19 pandemic. How is it holding up—and just how effective will it be going forward? John W. Kitchens, MD (United States), is joined by Francesco Boscia, MD (Italy); David Steel, MBBS, FRCOphth (United Kingdom); and Ramin Tadayoni, MD, PhD (France), to discuss how much telemedicine has delivered as promised. Click here to listen.
MEETING COVERAGE
A renowned international speaker, Dr. Tadayoni often joined Eyetube as part of our Meeting Coverage.
Novel Approaches to Wet AMD Management. Recapping a 2021 Euretina presentation.
OCS-01 in Phase 2: Topical Treatment for DME. Data presented at Euretina 2020.
Myopic Foveoschisis: When to Operate and on Whom. Insights from the 2019 Duke AVS Course.
TRIBUTES SHARED BY THE RETINA TODAY EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
"Ramin was exceptionally bright and incredibly dedicated. He was devoid of ego or greed. I will always remember his kind, caring, open personality and wonderful smile." - Steve Charles, MD
"I am so shocked and very sad to hear of the sudden passing of you, my dear friend. We will miss you so much and remember your kindness, passion, and huge achievements in this field in our minds forever. My deepest condolences to your family and loved ones. RIP my esteemed friend, Ramin." - Yusuke Oshima, MD, PhD
"Ramin was a dear friend and will be greatly missed. He was a giant in retina but most importantly as a human being. You can train for years to be outstanding (and he did) but nobody can teach how to be the wonderful person he was. I knew him for probably 20 years with meetings all over the world, and we became very good friends. I remember having dinners together in Teheran, Tokyo, Paris, and Florence, to name a few places, and discussing science during the meetings. He would know all about medical or surgical retina with ease….his early departure is a huge loss to our retina community worldwide!" - J. Fernando Arevalo, MD, PhD
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