Anti-VEGF vs Panretinal Photocoagulation Laser Therapy for Diabetic Retinopathy
Dr. Rajesh Rao sits down with Dr. Sophie J. Bakri and medical student Marie-Michele Macaron to discuss their systematic Review and meta-analysis on the efficacy and safety of anti-VEGF and panretinal photocoagulation for the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy. From their Ophthalmology Retina article, “Anti-VEGF Injections vs. Panretinal Photocoagulation Laser Therapy for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Anti-VEGF Injections vs. Panretinal Photocoagulation Laser Therapy for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. Macaron, Marie-Michele et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 9, Issue 2, 105 - 121.
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Glaucoma Medications and Risk of Uveitis
Dr. Edmund Tsui interviews authors Dr. Muhammad Z. Chauhan and Dr. Krishna S. Kishor on the risk of uveitis among patients starting topical glaucoma therapy. From their Ophthalmology Glaucoma article, “Incidence of Uveitis Following Initiation of Prostaglandin Analogs versus Other Glaucoma Medications.” Incidence of Uveitis Following Initiation of Prostaglandin Analogs versus Other Glaucoma Medications. Chauhan, Muhammad Z.Amin, Sejal et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 8, Issue 2, 126 – 132.
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Can ChatGPT Think Like An Ophthalmologist?
How accurate are diagnoses from ChatGPT? Can ophthalmologists distinguish between artificial intelligence and human responses? Dr. Tsui speaks with Drs. Jimmy S. Chen and David B. Granet on their Ophthalmology Science article, “Analysis of ChatGPT Responses to Ophthalmic Cases: Can ChatGPT Think like an Ophthalmologist?” Analysis of ChatGPT Responses to Ophthalmic Cases: Can ChatGPT Think like an Ophthalmologist? Chen, Jimmy S. et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 5, Issue 1. Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on April 23, 2025, at https://store.aao.org/ophthalmology-virtual-journal-club.html
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Vitreopapillary Findings in Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Dr. Drew Carey speaks with Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel on his study comparing patients with nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) with healthy non-NAION patients with crowded discs and noncrowded optic discs. From his Ophthalmology article, “Vitreopapillary Findings in Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy versus Healthy Eyes.” Vitreopapillary Findings in Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy versus Healthy Eyes. Hondur, Ahmet M. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 132, Issue 3, 327 – 334 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS! Now accepting paper, poster, and video submissions through April 8. Imagine presenting at AAO 2025; learn more and submit yours at aao.org/pod25
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Therapeutic Interventions for Autoimmune Retinopathy
Dr. Edmund Tsui is joined by Dr. Majda Hadziahmetovic to discuss her meta-analysis and systematic review investigating the effectiveness of systemic and local treatments in slowing autoimmune retinopathy progression. From the Ophthalmology Science article, “Clinical Outcomes of Therapeutic Interventions for Autoimmune Retinopathy: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.” Clinical Outcomes of Therapeutic Interventions for Autoimmune Retinopathy: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review. Kapoor, Ishani et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 5, Issue 1. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS! Now accepting paper, poster, and video submissions through April 8. Imagine presenting at AAO 2025; learn more and submit yours at aao.org/pod25
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