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Episode 71 - Nov 2025

Talking (EU)Retina - Restoring Vision with Bionics: Inside the Prima Implant Breakthrough

In this episode, Frank Holz leads a panel discussion on a major leap forward in retinal prosthesis: the Prima system for geographic atrophy. Joined by Mahi Muqit and Lars-Olof Hattenbach, they explore how their extraordinary wireless subretinal implant is restoring visual perception in late-stage AMD.

Episode 70 - SEP 2025

Talking (EU)Retina - Highlights from the Euretina Congress 2025 in Paris.

In this episode, Lejla Vajzovic, Sandrine Zweifel, and Heinrich Heimann reflect on a fantastic few days in Paris and share their highlights from the 2025 programme for you to watch back through the portal.

Episode 69 - SEP 2025

Talking (EU)Retina - Pioneering Retina: Prof. Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth on AI, AMD & 25 Years of Euretina

Euretina President Anat Loewenstein speaks with Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, 25th Euretina Lecturer, about her groundbreaking career in retinal disease, from imaging innovations to AI-driven early detection. They discuss the EU-funded iScreen project, the future of AMD management, and the significance of two women presidents (past and present) as Euretina celebrates its 25th anniversary in Paris.

Episode 68 - Aug 2025

Talking (EU)Retina - AI, Epidemiology & Innovation: Prof. Korobelnik on the Future of Retina

Ahead of his Gisbert Richard Lecture at this year’s Euretina Congress in Paris, Jean-François Korobelnik joins Nicole Eter to reflect on a career at the forefront of retinal research. From surgical breakthroughs to his leadership of the E3 consortium, and his cautious optimism for AI, Prof. Korobelnik shares insights on past progress and future priorities in retina.

Episode 67 - Aug 2025

Talking (EU)Retina - Throwing Away Wisdom – Maria Berrocal on Saving Proven Treatments for PDR and Retinal Detachment

Ahead of her Kreisig Award Lecture at the Euretina Congress in Paris, Maria Berrocal joins Alistair Laidlaw to discuss why time-tested treatments like PRP and scleral buckling still matter. They explore the risks of over-reliance on anti-VEGF in proliferative diabetic retinopathy, the decline in buckle training, and how chandelier techniques could revive it.

Episode 66 - Aug 2025

Talking (EU)Retina - A Holistic Approach? Patient Experience, Mental Health and Emotional Intelligence

In this thought-provoking episode, Tariq Aslam and Retina International’s Avril Daly join Jonathan McCrea to explore the emotional and psychological dimensions of retinal disease. From the power of empathy in clinical care to the need for integrated mental health services, the discussion highlights why supporting patients beyond the medical chart is more vital than ever—especially in an AI-driven world.

Episode 65 - Jul 2025

Talking (EU)Retina - Decoding White Spot Syndromes: Multimodal Imaging, Challenges & Clinical Clarity

Ahead of her Ophthalmologica Lecture at this year’s Euretina Congress, Maria Vittoria Cicinelli joins Bahram Bodaghi to explore the evolving understanding of white spot syndromes. From classic presentations of punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC) to emerging imaging insights and therapeutic uncertainties, the conversation highlights unmet needs, research gaps, and practical implications for clinicians managing posterior uveitis.

Episode 64 - Jul 2025
Feature image for Podcast Episode 64, featuring headshots of guests, Matias Iglicki (Argentina) & Martin Zinkernagel (Switzerland).

Talking (EU)Retina - New Frontiers in Submacular Hemorrhage: Insights from Ophthalmologica

In this episode, Martin Zinkernagel and Matias Iglicki spotlight Ophthalmologica’s new article collection on submacular hemorrhages. They explore key findings from four studies covering imaging, surgical strategies, and real-world outcomes, offering timely insights into managing this vision-threatening condition.

Episode 63 - Jun 2025
Feature image for Podcast Episode 63, featuring headshots of guests, Peter Kiraly (UK) & Elon Van Dijk (The Netherlands).

Talking (EU)Retina - Beyond Borders: Navigating Ophthalmology Fellowships Abroad

Ever considered broadening your professional horizons with an ophthalmology fellowship abroad? In this insightful episode, Peter Kiraly and Elon van Dijk share their personal journeys and practical advice from fellowships in the UK and Australia. Chaired by Jonathan McCrea.

Episode 62 - Jun 2025
Feature image for Podcast Episode 62, featuring headshots of guests, Emine Kilic (The Netherlands), Hibba Quhill (UK) & Iwona Rospond-Kubiak
(Poland).

Talking (EU)Retina - Bridging the Gap: How to Make Smarter Ocular Oncology Referrals

When should you refer and what should you include? Oncologists Hibba Quhill, Iwona Rospond-Kubiak, and Emine Kilic share practical, experience-based advice on improving referral pathways in ocular oncology. From triage strategies to imaging essentials, this episode covers what referring clinicians need to know to ensure timely and effective patient care.

Episode 61 - May 2025
Feature image for Podcast Episode 61, featuring headshots of guests, Salomon Cohen (France), Sarah Mrejen (France) & Dinah Zur (Israel).

Talking (EU)Retina - Personalising Anti-VEGF Treatment in Neovascular AMD: Does Phenotype Matter?

Sarah Mrejen, Salomon Cohen, and Dinah Zur explore how neovascular AMD phenotype may influence imaging choices, patient dialogue, and treatment plans. From proactive vs. conservative strategies to new anti-VEGF agents and PCV diagnosis, this expert-led discussion offers key insights into personalising care in retinal disease.

Episode 60 - Apr 2025
Feature image for Podcast Episode 60, featuring headshots of guests, Sofia Androudi (Greece), Zohar Habot-Wilner (Israel) & Sara Touhami (France).

Talking (EU)Retina - Pregnancy, Retina, and Uveitis: Striking the Balance in Challenging Cases

Zohar Habot-Wilner chairs a rich discussion with Sofia Androudi and Sara Touhami on managing retinal and uveitic diseases during pregnancy. They explore safe diagnostic tools, therapeutic dilemmas like Ranibizumab vs. Ozurdex, and the effects of pregnancy-related hormonal shifts—highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in high-risk cases

Episode 59 - Apr 2025
Feature image for Podcast Episode 59, featuring headshots of guests, Christine Curcio (USA), SriniVas Sadda (USA) & Stela Vujosevic (Italy).

Talking (EU)Retina - Demystifying Hyperreflective Foci in AMD: From Histology to Imaging

What are hyperreflective foci, and why do they matter in AMD? Stela Vujosevic is joined by Christine Curcio and SriniVas Sadda to explore their significance—from donor eye histology to OCT imaging. They discuss key biomarkers, clinical implications, and how HRF can help guide treatment decisions in age-related macular degeneration.

Episode 58 - Mar 2025
Feature image for Podcast Episode 58, featuring headshots of guests, Camiel Boon (The Netherlands), Gemmy Cheung (Singapore) & Sobha Sivaprasad (UK).

Talking (EU)Retina - Understanding Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: Insights, Challenges, and Future Directions

What causes central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC), and how should it be managed? In this episode, experts Camiel Boon, Sobha Sivaprasad, and Gemmy Cheung discuss the latest insights into CSC and the pachychoroid spectrum, including new imaging findings, risk factors, and treatment options like PDT, laser, and anti-VEGF.

Episode 57 - Mar 2025
Feature image for Podcast Episode 57, featuring headshots of guests, Jens Folke Kiilgaard (Denmark), Antonia Joussen (Germany) & Emine Kilic (The Netherlands).

Talking (EU)Retina - Advancing Uveal Melanoma Treatment: Current Strategies and Future Directions

Uveal melanoma remains a significant challenge, with genetic alterations playing a crucial role in treatment decisions. In this episode, Jens Folke Kiilgaard and Emine Kilic join Antonia Joussen to explore why metastases persist despite primary tumor treatment, the limitations of checkpoint inhibitors, and the latest on Tebentafusp and Darovasertib. We also discuss the role of adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapies and emerging T-cell therapies. Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of uveal melanoma treatment.

Episode 56 - FEB 2025
Feature image for Podcast Episode 56, featuring headshots of guests, Alistair Laidlaw (UK), Stratos Gotzaridis (Greece) & Mario Romano (Italy).

Talking (EU)Retina - Intraocular Tamponades and the Athens Special Focus Meeting

In this episode, Chair Alistair Laidlaw chats to Mario Romano and Stratos Gotzaridis about some of the considerations and complications surrounding the use of intraocular tamponades. They also discuss the upcoming Special Focus Meeting in Athens which will centre on vitreoretinal surgery (VR).

Episode 55 - OCT 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 55, featuring headshots of guest, Arshad Khanani (USA).

Talking (EU)Retina - Highlights from the Euretina Congress 2024 Part 3: Arshad Khanani

In this final episode of highlights from the Barcelona congress 2024, we’ll hear from Dr. Arshad Khanani about clinical trials, long term-data and the importance of personalising the treatment to the patient.

Episode 54 - OCT 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 54, featuring headshots of guest, Jean-francois Korobelnik (France).

Talking (EU)Retina - Highlights from the Euretina Congress 2024 Part 2: Jean-Francois Korobelnik

In this second episode looking at highlights from the Barcelona congress, we’ll hear about AI and sustainability in ophthalmology from Prof. Jean-Francois Korobelnik of University Hospital Bordeaux.

Episode 53 - OCT 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 53, featuring headshots of guest, Rumana Hussain (UK).

Talking (EU)Retina - Highlights from the Euretina Congress 2024 Part 1: Rumana Hussain

Barcelona, We love you! Over the next few episodes, we’ll be hearing from 3 different sub-specialty experts about their favourite picks from the excellent Euretina Congress this year. This week, we hear from Ms. Rumana Hussain, Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Ocular Oncology and VR surgery at Liverpool University Trust Foundation Hospitals.

Episode 52 - Sep 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 52, featuring headshots of guests, Nicole Eter (Germany) & Yousif Subhi (Denmark).

Talking (EU)Retina - The Ophthalmologica Lecture: Dr. Yousif Subhi

In this episode, Prof. Nicole Eter speaks with Dr. Yousif Subhi, this year’s Ophthalmologica lecturer about his work in meta-analyses, evidence synthesis, determination of best-practice, and clinical research.

Episode 51 - Aug 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 51, featuring headshots of guests, Anat Loewenstein (Israel) & Kyoko Ohno-Matsui (Japan).

Talking (EU)Retina - Euretina 2024 Keynote, Kyoko Ohno-Matsui on Myopia

In this episode, Prof. Kyoko Ohno-Matsui discusses advancements in imaging technologies and the management of myopic maculopathy ahead of her keynote lecture at the upcoming Euretina Congress in Barcelona. Chaired by Euretina President, Prof.  Anat Loewenstein.

Episode 50 - Aug 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 50, featuring headshots of guest, David Yorston (UK).

Talking (EU)Retina - David Yorston on the Euretina/BEAVRS Database

Ahead of his prestigious Gisbert Richard lecture at this year’s upcoming Euretina congress in Barcelona, David Yorston speaks to Euretina board member and former president Mr. Alistair Laidlaw about his impressive career highlights and what we have learned so far from the BEAVRS Database.

Episode 49 - Jun 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 49, featuring headshots of guests, Kristina Pfau (Switzerland) & Elon Van Dijk (The Netherlands).

Talking (EU)Retina - The Challenges and Opportunities for Young Retina Specialists

In this episode, Kristina Pfau and Elon Van Dijk will talk about the importance of the YOURS committee, representing young retina specialists across Europe. They’ll also discuss the opportunities that lie ahead and the challenges that are faced by early career clinicians and researchers.

Episode 48 - May 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 48, featuring headshots of guests, Hannah Dunbar (UK) & Frank Holz (Germany).

Talking (EU)Retina - Assessing Visual Deficits in Intermediate AMD

In this podcast, Prof. Frank Holz discusses assessment of visual dysfunction in Intermediate AMD in the context of the Macustar trial with Dr. Hannah Dunbar, Principal Optometrist at Moorfields and UCL.

Episode 47 - Apr 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 47, featuring headshots of guests, Mark Pennesi (USA) & Bart Leroy (Belgium).

Talking (EU)Retina - Gut bacteria and eye disease?

In this podcast, Bart Leroy and Mark Pennesi discuss a provocative paper in Cell that seems to draw a link between bacteria normally found in our gut and retinal diseases such as Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) and retinitis pigmentosa (RP). This episode was an initiative of EURETINA in collaboration with ERN-EYE (European Reference Network for Rare Eye Disease).

Episode 46 - Mar 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 46, featuring headshots of guests, Bahram Bodhagi (France), Zohar Habot-Wilner (Israel) & Elisabetta Miserocchi (Italy).

Talking (EU)Retina - How do you investigate your uveitis patient in 2024?

In this episode, Zohar Habot-Wilner and Elisabetta Miserocchi explore the key elements of clinical examination and how to approach work up when treating patients presenting with Uveitis.

The discussion in chaired by Bahram Bodhagi.

Episode 45 - Mar 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 45, featuring headshots of guest, Robert J Johnston (USA).

Talking (EU)Retina - Robert J Johnston on Lab-Grown Retinas

In this episode, something a little different from the world of basic science: an interview with Bob J Johnston of Johns Hopkins who has been working with retinal organoids for the past decade.
Chaired by Jonathan McCrea.
Episode 44 - Feb 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 44, featuring headshots of guests, Alistair Laidlaw (UK), David Steel (UK) & Patricia Udaondo (Spain).

Talking (EU)Retina - Second Eye Risk: Navigating Prophylaxis in Retinal Detachment, GRT, and Sticklers

In this episode, we hear from an expert panel as they delve into the critical topic of second eye risk of retinal detachment (RD) and discuss approaches to prophylaxis.

With Alistair LaidlawPatricia Udaondo and David Steel.

Episode 43 - Feb 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 43, featuring headshots of guests, Stela Vujosevic (Italy) & Sandrine Zweifel (Switzerland).

Talking (EU)Retina - Spoilt for choice – the many treatments now available for AMD and DME

Following the approval of Aflibercept 8mg, clinicians in Europe now have 5 anti-VEGF treatments to choose from, not to mention biosimilars. How should we treat patients with so many options open to us?

Sandrine Zweifel and Stela Vujosevic compare notes.

Episode 42 - Jan 2024
Feature image for Podcast Episode 42, featuring headshots of guests, Raffaele Parrozzani (Italy), Emine Kilic (The Netherlands), Hibba Quhill (UK) & Iwona Rospond-Kubiak (Poland).

Talking (EU)Retina - A Guide to Radiation Maculopathy

In this podcast episode, we will dig into the subject of radiation maculopathy, the most common complication following the irradiation of intraocular tumours, with a panel of ocular oncologists from across Europe: Hibba QuhillIwona Rospond-KubiakEmine Kilic and Raffaele Parrozzani.

Episode 41 - Dec 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 41, featuring headshots of guests, Martin Busch (Germany), Andreas Ebneter (Switzerland), Matias Iglicki (Argentina) & Patricia Udaondo (Spain).

Talking (EU)Retina - Ophthalmologica spotlight episode

In this episode we look at two very interesting papers published in the latest editions of Ophthalmologica – Martin Busch presents his work on using microRNA as biomarkers for retinal disease and the panel discuss Christina Weisheit‘s paper on Co2 emissions from the ophthalmic OR. Chaired by Patricia UdaondoMatias Iglicki and Andreas Ebneter.

Episode 40 - Dec 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 40, featuring headshots of guests, David Huang (USA), Pearse Keane (UK) & Tunde Peto (Hungary/UK).

Talking (EU)Retina - Prof. David Huang: The co-inventor of OCT

Fresh from his exciting win of the Lasker Award – often dubbed the American Nobel Prize – David Huang  – the inventor of Optical coherence tomography (OCT) – joins Pearse Keane and Tunde Peto to talk about how he and colleagues developed the technology and its impact on retinal medicine.

Episode 39 - Nov 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 39, featuring headshots of guests, Camiel Boon (The Netherlands) & João Pedro Marques (Portugal).

Talking (EU)Retina - The Euretina Retinal Medicine Clinical Research Award

As applications open for the Euretina Retinal Medicine Clinical Research Award, we hear from previous winners Camiel Boon and João Pedro Marques to see how the award has furthered their research.

Episode 38 - Sep 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 38, featuring headshots of guests, Alistair Laidlaw (UK) & Dara Conlon (Ireland).

Talking (EU)Retina - Preview of Euretina Congress 2023

In this podcast Euretina President, Mr. Alistair Laidlaw and Euretina EVP Dara Conlon explore the highlights of this year’s congress which is on track to be the biggest and most exciting meeting yet!

Episode 37 - Sep 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 37, featuring headshots of guests, Simon Cox (UK), Robert McLaren (UK) & Ramadan Younis (UK).

Talking (EU)Retina - Blind Faith – How RP patients are being targeted with bad science across the world

In this episode, journalist Ramadan Younis and his executive producer Simon Cox tell us about their far-reaching BBC documentary. “Blind Faith” exposes the international practice of defrauding patients of Retinitis Pigmentosa with false hopes of treatment or cure with little or no evidence of efficacy. Joined by Robert McLaren, who consulted on the documentary and evaluated the scientific claims being made by bad actors in the programme.

Episode 36 - Sep 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 36, featuring headshots of guests, Maximilian Pfau (Switzerland) & Martin Zinkernagel (Switzerland).

Talking (EU)Retina - The Ophthalmologica Lecture: Maximilian Pfau

In this episode, we’re going to dig into the subject of this year’s Ophtalmologica lecture which will be delivered on the Saturday afternoon at this year’s congress in Amsterdam with Maximilan Pfau & Martin Zinkernagel.

Episode 35 - Aug 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 35, featuring headshots of guests, Taiji Sakamoto (Japan), Seung-Young Yu (South Korea), Gemmy Cheung (Singapore) & Adrian Koh (Singapore).

Talking (EU)Retina - Treating PCV and Pachychoroid in Different Populations

In this episode, we head to Asia to hear from colleagues in Japan, Singapore and South Korea about their experiences treating PCV and Pachychoroid in different populations. The podcast is chaired by Taiji Sakamoto and Seung-Young Yu who are joined by Gemmy Cheung and Adrian Koh.

Episode 34 - Jul 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 34, featuring headshots of guests, Bertil Damato (UK/Sweden), Carl Groenewald (UK) & Heinrich Heimann (UK).

Talking (EU)Retina - The Euretina Lecture: OncoVR

In this podcast, we hear from Euretina Keynote Bertil Damato about his upcoming talk on OncoVR at the 2023 Euretina Congress. He is joined by colleague Carl Groenewald and Heinrich Heimann.

Episode 33 - Jul 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 33, featuring headshots of guests, Frank G Holz (Germany), Anat Loewenstein (Israel) & Kourous Rezaei (USA).

Talking (EU)Retina - The Euretina Innovation Summit – All You Need to Know

In this podcast, we’ll be hearing about an exciting new event taking place in Amsterdam at the Euretina Congress in October; the inaugural Euretina Innovation Summit (EIS). Kourous Rezaei and Anat Loewenstein – two members of the organising committee – will discuss the programme and motivation behind the event with chair Frank G Holz.

Episode 32 - Jun 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 32, featuring headshots of guests, Aude Couturier (France), David Gaucher (France), Jost Jonas (Germany) & Yves Lachkar (France).

Talking (EU)Retina - Macular Holes and Glaucoma in Myopia

In this podcast, we’ll explore two areas in the subspecialty of myopia: Aude Couturier will share her expertise in macular holes and Dr. Yves Lachkar will discuss glaucoma in highly myopic patients. Chaired by David Gaucher and Jost Jonas.

Episode 31 - May 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 31, featuring headshots of guests, Evianne de Groot (The Netherlands), Jeannette Ossewaarde-van Norel (The Netherlands), Martin Zinkernagel (Switzerland) & Mathis Thibaud (France).

Talking (EU)Retina - Featured studies from the Ophthalmologica journal

In this episode, Editor in Chief at Ophthalmologica, Martin Zinkernagel discusses two featured papers from Euretina’s official journal. The first paper discussed covers choroiditis and the second covers effective treatment regimen in macular degeneration. Faculty are Jeannette Ossewaarde-van Norel and Evianne de Groot  and Mathis Thibaud.

Episode 30 - May 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 30, featuring headshots of guests, Carlos Pavesio (UK), Mandeep Sagoo (UK) & Hibba Quhill (UK).

Talking (EU)Retina - Intraocular Lymphoma: An Explainer

In this episode, we explore how to diagnose and treat intraocular lymphoma with a panel of leading retinal surgeons and oncologists. Dr. Hibba Quhill chairs the discussion with Prof. Carlos Pavesio and Prof. Mandeep Sagoo from Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

Episode 29 - Apr 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 29, featuring headshots of guests, Marco Casola (Switzerland) & Martin Zinkernagel (Switzerland).

Talking (EU)Retina - How to get published in Euretina’s Journal, Ophthalmologica

In this episode, we will hear all of the tips and tricks to success when looking to submit your research to Ophthalmologica. With, Martin Zinkernagel  (Ophthalmologica editors, Switzerland) and Marco Casola (Karger, Switzerland). Chaired by Jonathan McCrea.

Episode 28 - Mar 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 28, featuring headshots of guests, Edoardo Midena (Italy), Enrico Borrelli (Italy), Carol Cheung (Hong Kong), Jakob Grauslund (Denmark) & Daniel Ting (Singapore).

Talking (EU)Retina - Diabetic Retinopathy – the latest exciting developments from across the world

In this episode, Edoardo Midena chairs a discussion with four leading experts in Diabetic Retinopathy from across the world: Jakob Grauslund, Carol Cheung, Enrico Borrelli and Daniel Ting.

Episode 27 - Mar 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 27, featuring headshots of guests, Roxane Hillier (UK), Julian Klaas (Germany), Siegfried Priglinger (Germany) & David Yorston (Scotland).

Talking (EU)Retina - What do we mean by “macula-off” RRD … and how soon should we act?

In this episode, Siegfried Priglinger and Roxane Hillier take a look at treatment for macula-off RRD. They’re joined by David Yorston and Julian Klaas and will ask – how do we best define “macula-off” and when should we start treatment?

Episode 26 - Feb 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 26, featuring headshots of guests, Carlos Pavesio (UK), Moncef Khairallah (Tunisia) & Sara Touhami (France).

Talking (EU)Retina - Tackling Acute Retinal Necrosis in Patients

Treating rare diseases can sometimes be challenging due a the lack of literature. In this episode, Carlos Pavesio asks leading experts Moncef Khairallah and Sara Touhami about their approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of Acute Retinal Necrosis (ARN).

Episode 25 - Feb 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 25, featuring headshots of guests, Alistair Laidlaw (UK) & David Steel (UK).

Talking (EU)Retina - What individual patient data can tell us about treating macular holes

In this podcast, David Steel tells Alistair Laidlaw what he’s learned from zeroing in on individual patient data and how factors like posture and hole size affect his decision-making in the treatment of macular holes.

Episode 24 - Feb 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 24, featuring headshots of guests, Mark Penessi (USA), Isabelle Audo (France) & Bart Leroy (Belgium).

Talking (EU)Retina - Five Years after Approval of Voretigene Neparvovec – What is The Future of Retinal Gene Therapy?

In this podcast, Mark Penessi is joined by Isabelle Audo and Bart Leroy to discuss the impact of Luxturna and how gene therapy products will affect the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRD) in the future.

Episode 23 - Jan 2023
Feature image for Podcast Episode 23, featuring headshots of guests, Alistair Laidlaw (UK), Nicole Eter (Germany) & Brendan Strong (Ireland).

Talking (EU)Retina - Everything you need to know about the new EBO-Euretina exam

In this episode, Euretina President Alistair Laidlaw chairs a discussion with Nicole Eter (München University Medical Centre) and Brendan Strong, Head of Education at Agenda about the new EBO examination.

Episode 22 - Dec 2022
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Talking (EU)Retina - Women in Retina

In this podcast, we hear from author and leadership coach Sally Helgesen, author of Why Women Rise about the challenges facing aspiring women leaders. The interview is followed by a discussion with Prof. Anat Loewenstein and Dr. Ruth Freeman (Science Foundation Ireland) about the Women in Retina programme and how to move the dial when it comes to equality of opportunity in medical research.

Episode 21 - Nov 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 21, featuring headshots of guests, Ramin Tadayoni (France), Kyoko Ohno Matsui (Japan) & David Gaucher (France).

Talking (EU)Retina - What To Know About The Bad Guy In Myopia: Staphyloma

In this in-depth podcast, Euretina President-Elect Ramin Tadayoni chairs a discussion with Kyoko Ohno Matsui and David Gaucher exploring everything you need to know when dealing with the “bad guy” in myopia – Staphyloma.

Episode 20 - Nov 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 20, featuring headshots of guests, Hibba Quhill (UK) & Bertil Damato (UK/Sweden).

Talking (EU)Retina - A Deep Dive into the MOLES System

In this episode, Hibba Quhill explores each of the components that make up the MOLES system used for management of melanocytic choroidal tumours with the system’s originator, Bertil Damato.

Episode 19 - Oct 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 19, featuring headshots of guests, Frank Holz (Germany), Adnan Tufail (UK) & Sandrine Zweifel (Switzerland).

Talking (EU)Retina - Exploring the data from the Derby and Oaks Trials

In this episode, we will look at the Derby and Oaks trials, two trials looking at geographic atrophy associated with AMD. The session is chaired by Prof. Frank Holz, featuring Prof. Adnan Tufail and Prof. Sandrine Zweifel.

Episode 18 - Sep 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 18, featuring headshots of guests, Alistair Laidlaw (UK), Kourous Rezaei (USA) & Ramin Tadayoni (France).

Talking (EU)Retina - Highlights Continued: The EURETINA Sessions

Worried you missed out on some great content at EURETINA? Don’t worry! In this episode, we look back on the best Euretina sessions from the Congress. Joining us to give us their highlights from Hamburg are: Alistair Laidlaw, Euretina President, Ramin Tadayoni and Kourous Rezaei.

Episode 17 - Sep 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 17, featuring headshots of guests, Camiel Boon (The Netherlands), Patricia Udaondo (Spain) & Tunde Peto (UK).

Talking (EU)Retina - Highlights from Euretina Congress in Hamburg

In this episode, we catch up with Prof. Camiel Boon, Prof. Tunde Peto and Dr. Patricia Udaondo fresh from an incredible event in Hamburg to hear all about their highlights of the congress.

Episode 16 - AUG 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 16, featuring headshots of guests, Hiroko Terasaki (Japan), Ramin Tadayoni (France), Enrico Borrelli (Italy) & Frank Holz (Germany).

Talking (EU)Retina - Euretina Speaker Spotlight: Prof. Hiroko Terasaki and Dr. Enrico Borrelli

In this episode, we will again hear from two of our keynote speakers at the Euretina congress in Hamburg this September. Prof. Hiroko Terasaki who will give the Kreissig Lecture on Sept 3rd at Euretina and (interviewed by Prof. Ramin Tadayoni, Euretina President Elect) and Dr. Enrico Borrelli who will give the Ophthalmologica lecture (interviewed by Prof. Frank Holz, former Euretina President).

Episode 15 - Aug 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 15, featuring headshots of guests, Alistair Laidlaw (UK), Sobha Sivaprasad (UK) & Catherine Creuzot-Garcher (France).

Talking (EU)Retina - Euretina Congress Keynotes

In this episode, Euretina President Mr. Alistair Laidlaw previews two of our keynote speakers from this year’s Euretina Congress in Hamburg. He is joined by Prof. Sobha Sivaprasad and Prof. Catherine Creuzot-Garcher.

Episode 14 - Jul 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 14, featuring headshots of chair, Stela Vujosevic (Italy).

Talking (EU)Retina - Non-invasive Imaging in Diabetic Retinopathy and Other Retinal Diseases

In this episode, we explore non-invasive imaging of retinal diseases in a discussion chaired by Dr. Stela Vujosevic.

Episode 13 - Jun 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 13, featuring headshots of chair, Heinrich Heimann (UK).

Talking (EU)Retina - Choroidal Naevi in Daily Practice: Imaging, Follow-ups and the MOLES System

In this episode, Prof. Heinrich Heimann chairs a discussion on ocular oncology to explore choroidal naevi in daily practice, through Imaging, follow-ups and the MOLES system.

Episode 12 - Jun 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 12, featuring headshots of chairs, Grazia Pertile (Italy) & Siegfried Priglinger (Germany).

Journal Club - Subretinal Hemorrhages and the TIGER study

In this Journal Club episode, Prof. Grazia Pertile and Prof. Siegfried Priglinger discuss subretinal hemorrhaging and the developments of the Euretina-sponsored TIGER Study.

Episode 11 - May 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 11, featuring headshots of chairs, Sandrine Zweifel (Switzerland) & Adnan Tufail (UK).

Talking (EU)Retina - Imaging and AMD – Pathology, Biomarkers and Big Data

In this episode, Prof. Sandrine Zweifel and Prof. Adnan Tufail chair a discussion on how imaging has affected our understanding of AMD.

Episode 10 - MAY 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 10, featuring headshots of guests, Sofia Androudi (Greece), Carlos Pavesio (UK) & Bahram Bodaghi (France).

Talking (EU)Retina - Diagnosis and Management of Uveitic Macular Edema

In this episode, Carlos Pavesio and Sofia Androudi share their experience and insights in the diagnosis and treatment of macular edema. Chaired by Bahram Bodaghi.

Episode 9 - APR 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 9, featuring a blue illustration of a microphone with a description of the episode, matching the text appearing next to it.

Talking (EU)Retina - The Importance of Data Storytelling with Brent Dykes

In this episode, we hear from Brent Dykes about the importance of storytelling with data and how to implement it when communicating research.

Episode 8 - MAR 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 8, featuring headshots of guests, Dara Conlon (Ireland) & Patricia Udaondo (Italy).

Talking (EU)Retina - The Euretina Mentorship Programme

In this episode, we explore the benefits of the Euretina Mentorship Programme. Guests are programme mentor and Euretina Board member, Dr. Patricia Udaondo and Dara Conlon, Euretina Executive Vice President.

Episode 7 - MAR 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 7, featuring headshots of chairs, Anat Loewenstein (Israel) & Reinier Schlingemann (The Netherlands).

Talking (EU)Retina - Exploring the Faricimab trials

In this episode, we examine the results from the Lancet journal trials on faricimab and the implications of the research with an expert discussion chaired by Prof. Anat Loewenstein and Prof. Reinier Schlingemann.

Episode 6 - FEB 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 6, featuring headshots of chairs, Heinrich Heimann (UK) & Jens Kiilgaard (Denmark).

Journal Club - Exciting developments in the treatment of metastatic melanoma.

In this Journal Club episode, Heinrich Heimann and Jens Kiilgaard chair a conversation about metastatic disease in uveal melanoma and a newly approved treatment, Tebentafusp. They are joined by panellists Joseph Sacco and Mette Bagger to discuss.

Episode 5 - FEB 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 5, featuring headshots of chairs, Bart LeRoy (Belgium) & Isabelle Audo (France).

Talking (EU)Retina - Inherited Retinal Diseases

In this episode, Prof. Bart LeRoy chairs a discussion on Inherited Retinal Diseases, exploring the issues related to genetic testing. This episode is co-chaired by Prof. Isabelle Audo.

Episode 4 - FEB 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 4, featuring headshots of chairs, Sebastian Wolf (Switzerland) & Tunde Peto (UK).

Journal Club – Retinal Imaging & AI

In this Journal Club episode, Tunde Peto and Sebastian Wolf chair a discussion on key papers in retinal imaging and AI. They are joined by panellists Pearse Keane and Tariq Aslam to discuss.

Episode 3 - JAN 2022
Feature image for Podcast Episode 3, featuring headshots of chairs, Reinier Schlingemann (The Netherlands) & Edoardo Midena (Italy).

Talking (EU)Retina - Hot Topics in Diabetic Retinopathy

In this episode, Edoardo Midena and Reinier Schlingemann chair a discussion around some of the hot topics in the subspecialty field of diabetic retinopathy. Joined by Jennifer Sun and Jakob Grauslund.

Episode 2 - Dec 2021

Journal Club - VR Surgery

Journal Club first episode will be chaired by Grazia Pertile, David Steel and Marta Figueroa. They will be joined by Carsten Meyer and Ferdinando Bottoni who will be presenting their work.

Episode 1 - Dec 2021

Talking (EU)Retina - The Next Four Years

In our first podcast, Alistair Laidlaw and Ramin Tadayoni discuss plans for their presidential terms. They are joined by EURETINA General Secretary, Anat Loewenstein.