Retina Mentor Moments

When Preparation Meets Opportunity: 10 Tips for Vitreoretinal Careers

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:15:02 +0000

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, and Jonathan Jonisch, MD, discuss Dr. Jonisch’s journey into a specialized retina-focused and research private equity practice. For the full episode and video, check out the article: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/when-preparation-meets-opportunity-10-tips-for-vitreoretinal-careers/. Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

Living the Retina Dream

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:02:36 +0000

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, and Michael Javaheri, MD, MSc, FASRS, discuss Dr. Javaheri's journey of building a successful retina practice in Beverly Hills, California, highlighting the importance of patient communication, a "less is more" surgical philosophy, and resilience in the face of challenges. For the full episode and video, check out the article: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/living-the-retina-dream/ Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

Navigating a Career in Retina

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 13:53:54 +0000

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, and Esther Lee Kim, MD, discuss navigating a career in retina, highlighting Dr. Kim's journey from her medical education to her role as a retina specialist at the Orange County Retina Institute, and emphasizing the importance of mentorship and choosing well-managed practices. For the full episode and video, check out the article: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/navigating-a-career-in-retina/ Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

The Impact of Mentorship, Leadership, and International Education in Ophthalmology

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:24:27 +0000

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, and Rishi Singh, MD, FASRS, discuss the importance of mentorship, continuing education, and teamwork to advance ophthalmology.

Dr. Singh’s career has spanned across the country, from Massachusetts to Ohio, then to Florida, before returning to Massachusetts. After many years in practice and a few years as a hospital CEO, he chose to come back to clinical care, research, and education—areas he truly enjoys and where he can take on a leadership role in ophthalmology as the Chair of Ophthalmology at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Mass Eye and Ear is a historic center leading in ophthalmology treatment and research, affiliated with Harvard Medical School’s Department of Ophthalmology. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals for eye care, they offer subspecialty training in cornea, retina, and glaucoma.

For the full episode, check out the article: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/impact-of-mentorship-leadership-and-international-education-in-ophthalmology/

Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

Pharmacokinetics in Retinal Disease Management

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:43:06 +0000

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, and Michael W. Stewart, MD, discuss transitioning from private practice to academia and retinal disease management, with a focus on pharmacokinetics and iodine allergies.

Dr. Stewart is a consultant ophthalmologist and professor of ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He researches ophthalmic conditions and publishes on the cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and neuro-ophthalmology. His main interests include chorioretinal vascular diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and macular telangiectasia. He also works on infectious retinitis, vitreoretinal surgery for retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, and studies mathematical modeling of ocular pharmacology and vitreoretinal diseases.

For the full episode and video, check out the article: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/pharmacokinetics-in-retinal-disease-management/

Harnessing AI and Big Data to Drive Innovation in Retina Care

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 18:04:02 +0000

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, is joined by Mathew MacCumber, MD, PhD, to discuss studies on retinal diseases and how big data and artificial intelligence (AI) can be implemented in clinical research to improve retina care.

Dr. MacCumber is a vitreoretinal specialist at Illinois Retina Associates in Chicago, Illinois, as well as a professor and Director of Research for the Department of Ophthalmology at Rush University Medical Center.

For the full episode and video, check out the article: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/harnessing-ai-big-data-to-drive-innovation-in-retina-care/

Advancing the Retina Pipeline: Insights into Drug Development

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John W. Kitchens, MD, is joined by Peter K. Kaiser, MD, to discuss the ins and outs of drug development for retinal diseases and recent advancements in the retina pipeline.

Dr. Kaiser is the Chaney Family Endowed Chair of Ophthalmology Research and Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, and a consulting surgeon in the vitreoretinal department at the Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

For the full episode and video, check out the article: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/advancing-the-retina-pipeline-insights-into-drug-development/

Bringing Research to the Retina Clinic: How Practices Can Participate in Clinical Trials

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:54:10 +0000

Sit down with John W. Kitchens, MD, and Jordana G. Fein, MD, MS, to discuss how to integrate research in a retina practice while balancing clinical productivity.

For the full episode and video, check out the article: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/how-retina-practices-can-participate-in-clinical-trials/

Equity in Trials, Clarity in Vision: The Value of Inclusive Research and Mentorship

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Join John Kitchens, MD, and Joseph Coney, MD, FACS, to learn how inclusive research and mentorship in retina positively impact patients and trainees.

Watch the full episode here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/equity-in-trials-value-of-inclusive-research-and-mentorship-in-retina/

On Gene Therapy, New Clinical Trials, and Retina in the Military

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 20:50:51 +0000

Sit down with John W. Kitchens, MD, and Mitchell J. Goff, MD, to learn about developments in gene therapies, recruiting for clinical trials, and more!

Watch the full video here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/gene-therapy-new-clinical-trials-retina-in-the-military/

Hurdles for Modern Retina Practices: Rural Eyecare, Private Equity, and Hiring

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Thu, 8 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Join John W. Kitchens, MD & David G. Miller, MD to discuss challenges faced by modern retina practices, such as treating patients in rural areas, failed clinical trials, private equity (PE) acquisitions, and hiring doctors. Retina Mentor Moments is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Regeneron. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

Parsing Risks and Finetuning Queries: Retina Research from GLP-1 to Curcumin

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Join John W Kitchens, MD, and Ehsan Rahimy, MD, to discuss new research in retina, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists and curcumin for inflammation.

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Decreasing Treatment Burdens with Second Generation Anti-VEGF Agents

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Join John Kitchens, MD, and Michael Klufas, MD, to review pearls and data on the efficacy of next-generation anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) drugs.

Watch the full episode here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/decreasing-treatment-burdens-with-second-generation-anti-vegf-agents/

Gene Therapy for IRD and New Frontiers in Retina Training

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Sit down with John Kitchens, MD, and Sonia Mehta, MD, to review trends in retina fellowship education and gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs).

Watch the video here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/gene-therapy-for-ird-new-frontiers-in-retina-training/

Uveitis, Retina, and Crafting a Well-Rounded Ophthalmology Career

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Join John W. Kitchens, MD & Danny A. Mammo, MD for a discussion of uveitis research and how additional specialties can benefit the retina surgeon.

A Brilliant Future for Retina: Gene Editing, GA, and Beyond

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, host John Kitchens, MD, and SriniVas Sadda, MD, discuss the advancements in retina care, including artificial intelligence and gene editing.

Watch the video and read the article here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/future-retina-gene-editing-geographic-atrophy-beyond/

Analyzing the Retina: AI, Algorithms, and Clinical Informatics

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eyes On Eyecare) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Join John Kitchens, MD, and Durga Borkar, MD, MMCi, to review how artificial intelligence (AI) and clinical informatics can improve algorithms for retinal diseases.

Watch the video here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/analyzing-the-retina-ai-algorithms-clinical-informatics/

From Clinical Trials to Patient Conversations

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eleanor) — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Retina Mentor Moments, host John W. Kitchens, MD, is joined by Dilsher S. Dhoot, MD, a well-respected retina specialist and researcher who practices at California Retina Consultants (CRC), to discuss the process of going from a retina fellowship to joining a practice and eventually leading clinical trials.

Watch the video and read the article here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/from-clinical-trials-to-patient-conversations/

Finding Your Focus in Clinical Research

eleanor@eyesoneyecare.com (Eleanor) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 20:00:00 +0000

In the inaugural episode of Retina Mentor Moments, John Kitchens, MD, sits down with Chirag Jhaveri, MD, to discuss how to find your focus in clinical research.

Find video and accompanying article here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/finding-your-focus-in-clinical-research/