Episode 73: Retinal Physician November 2017 Issue Discussion, PPV for Uveitis/Retinal Tears/Future of Retina

Dr. Ajay Kuriyan from the University of Rochester joins Jay to discuss the November 2017 issue of Retinal Physician (link). Topics covered include pars plana vitrectomy for uveitis, management of retinal tears, and the future of medical and surgical retina.

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[1:17] Introduction

[1:51] Summary of Retinal Physician Write-Up

[4:12] When do you do vitrectomy for endophthalmitis or other infectious conditions? Is it better to do it early or late?

[6:36] In the future of retina, do you think we will see a division of labor where some physicians practice only medical retina and others practice only surgical retina?

[10:00] Discussion of the benefits of redundancy with respect to availability of surgeons.

[10:50] Discussion of Retinal Breaks and their treatment.

[14:10] Discussion about the benefits of retinal depression during laser.

[15:50] Importance of informing patients of warning signs.

[16:50] What is your approach when it comes to lattice and laser?

[19:20] Conclusion

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