January/February 2025

Highlights From APVRS and fAVS 2024

This 3-day international meeting was packed with education focused on technology in retina.

Zehua Jiang, MD; Stanley Poh, MBBS, MMed (Ophth), FRCOphth, FAMS; and Gemmy Cheung, MBBS, FRCOphth, FAMS, MCI

Integrating New Tech Into the OR

New vitrectomy machines and upgraded capabilities are poised to boost your OR efficiency; here’s what to expect.

Asheesh Tewari, MD; S.K. Steven Houston III, MD; and Emmanuel Y. Chang, MD, PhD

Subthreshold Laser Therapy for CSCR

Two cases demonstrate the effectiveness of this treatment approach.

Rami Madani, BS; Adam Ayoub, BS; and Tarek Alasil, MD

An Unusual Case of Pediatric IRD

This patient developed an associated macular hole and retinal detachment, prompting further investigation.

Natasha Ferreira Santos da Cruz, MD, and Audina M. Berrocal, MD

Through the Eyes of the Research Fellow

Here’s how these former and current fellows got their start—and what it took to get to where they are now.

Roselind Ni, BS; Turner D. Wibblesman, MD; Bita Momenaei, MD; Raziyeh Mahmoudzadeh, MD; and Jason Hsu, MD

Decoding the Nuances of Injectable Antibiotics in Retina

Here is a brief overview of the claim process for injectables.

Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR

Surgical Case Spotlight: Amniotic Membrane Graft and PFO

With the right technique, this approach to refractory macular holes can lead to hole closure.

Jennifer Adeghate, MD; Samantha R. Goldburg, MD; and Talia R. Kaden, MD

Does Iris Color Matter in Uveal Melanoma?

Research confirms that light eyes are a risk factor.

Charles DeYoung, BA; Alexandra R. Zaloga, BA; Rolika Bansal, MD; and Carol L. Shields, MD

Membrane Peeling: Tips and Tricks

Surgical videos illustrate several intricate surgical techniques.

Hudson de Carvalho Nakamura, MD

An Old Technique Made New: Scleral Buckling

Why this approach remains integral to surgical success in the current era of vitreoretinal surgery.

Omar M. Moinuddin, MD, and George A. Williams, MD

New Year, New OR

Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, and Ashkan M. Abbey, MD

Retina OR Potpourri: Five Questions for Five Top Surgeons

Experts discuss tough surgical scenarios and controversial topics.

Steve Charles, MD, FACS, FICS; Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD, FASRS, FACS; Audina M. Berrocal, MD; Sengul Ozdek, MD, FEBO; and Edward F. Hall, MD

Novel Surgical Techniques to Master

An overview of ports, implants, and gene therapy making their way into your surgical toolkit.

David A. Eichenbaum, MD, and Albert J. Augustin, MD

The Feasibility of Vitrectomy in the Office-Based OR

Surgeons weigh in on the pros and cons of moving this procedure out of the OR and into the clinic.

Taku Wakabayashi, MD, PhD; Yusuke Oshima, MD, PhD; Brandon Fram, MD; Emmanuel Y. Chang, MD, PhD; and Prethy Rao, MD, MPH, FACS

Your Favorite Secondary IOL Technique

Surgeons share their go-to approaches for managing dislocated IOLs and pearls for surgical success.

Ninel Z. Gregori, MD; Allison J. Chen, MD, MPH; Omesh P. Gupta, MD, MBA; María H. Berrocal, MD; Jeremy D. Wolfe, MD, MS; Steve Charles, MD, FACS, FICS; and Adam Pflugrath, MD