July/August 2023

The Eye: A Window to the Heart

OCT imaging has helped researchers link retinal changes with the incidence of high-risk vascular diseases.

Yang Fei, MD; Emanuel Mordechaev, BA; and R. Theodore Smith, MD, PhD

IRDs Around the World

Christine Kay, MD, and Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD

VBS: A Focus on Trainees

Residents and fellows participated in unique programs catered to their specific needs at this year’s Vit-Buckle Society meeting.

Tavish Nanda, MD; Rolake Alabi, MD, PhD; and Alexis Warren, MD

The Latest in Imaging from IntRIS

The 2023 International Retinal Imaging Symposium was a can’t-miss event. Here’s why.

Shilo Voichanski, MD, and Neda Abraham, MD

Mastering Practice Efficiency and Flow

Insights on managing patient flow, minimizing distractions, and balancing efficiency with patient-doctor relationships.

Abtin Shahlaee, MD, and Omesh P. Gupta, MD, MBA

Surgical Drainage of Large Macular Cysts in Coats Disease

Consider this approach in cases of retinal edema after ineffective laser or pharmacologic therapies.

Rodney Fong, MS, and Glenn Yiu, MD, PhD

The Latest in Gene Therapy Clinical Trials for IRD

Many investigational drugs for inherited retinal disease have made it to phase 2; a few are even in phase 3.

Luciano C. Greig, MD, PhD, and Hossein Ameri, MD, PhD

Order Genetic Testing Like a Pro

The importance of understanding various testing platforms for inherited retinal diseases.

Jennifer Huey, MS, CGC, and Debarshi Mustafi, MD, PhD

Retina Detectives: Mystery Cases

Rare cases are a fun way to improve your diagnostic prowess. Can you solve these mysteries?

Scott R. Shuldiner, MD; Nimesh A. Patel, MD; Sayena Jabbehdari, MD, MPH; Sami H. Uwaydat, MD; Luís Bernardes, MD; and João Pedro Marques, MD, PhD, FEBOphth

Global Retina Care: The Ukraine Experience

Volunteering in a war-stricken country comes with significant challenges—some expected, others less so. Here’s one retina surgeon’s story.

Rebecca Hepp, Editor-in-Chief, and Paul Runge, MD

Global Retina Care: Uveitis in West Africa

Progress, challenges, and the future of retina care in Sierra Leone.

Lloyd Harrison-Williams, MD; Jalikatu Mustapha, MD; Jessica Shantha, MD; and Steven Yeh, MD

Pleasant Surprises in the Pediatric OR

Lessons in never giving up, even when the presentation seems hopeless.

Şengül Özdek, MD, FEBO, FASRS; and Ece Özdemir Zeydanlı, MD, FEBO, FICO

Removing Epiciliary Membranes to Prevent Phthisis

Hypotony following retinal detachment repair may be addressed with prompt surgical intervention.

Ratimir Lazi&cacute,, MD, PhD

BRAO Associated With Prepapillary Vascular Loop

Systemic workup may be warranted to rule out a more serious condition.

Carlos Vargas Riaño, MD; Heber Garagarza Mariscal, MD; Jans Fromow Guerra, MD, MSc, PhD; Juan Manuel Jimenez Sierra, MD; and Octavio Turcio Aceves, MD

Avoid Common Retina Testing Pitfalls

A breakdown of five diagnostic challenges and how to avoid them.

Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR

Ocular Infection With Scedosporiosis Apiospermum

This chorioretinal infection was responsive to combination intravitreal and systemic antifungal therapy.

Dylan Sadowsky, MD; Justin Shortell, MD; and Ryan Leite, MD