ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, vitreoretinal specialists Drs. Jeanette Du and Mohsin Ali of the Retina Group of Washington discuss their study, “Low-Dose Atropine Drops for Symptomatic Vitreous Floaters: A Non-invasive, Safe, and Effective Therapeutic Option,” published in the November/December 2025 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timothy Murray speaks with Drs. Du and Ali discuss how their clinical experiences treating patients with persistent, symptomatic floaters led them to explore low-dose atropine as a conservative alternative to more invasive options such as vitrectomy or YAG vitreolysis.Their research shows that 0.01% atropine may help reduce the perception of floaters for a meaningful subset of patients, offering a safe, non-invasive option that can be used long-term or as a temporizing measure before considering procedural treatment.For more information, visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum.Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum. JVRD is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), offering the highest quality and most impactful research and clinical information in the field. Join host Dr. Timothy Murray, Editor-in-Chief of JVRD, as he discusses cutting-edge developments featured in JVRD with the lead authors, who share clinical pearls and explore their significance in advancing patient care.

On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, Dr. Matthew Starr, Associate Professor and Residency Program Director at the Mayo Clinic, discusses “Approach to Ophthalmic Surgery Involving the Anterior Vitreous: A Clinical Practice Update from the American Society of Retina Specialists," published in the November/December 2025 issue of the Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases.Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Starr explore this multidisciplinary practice update developed by ASRS and how it aims to support surgeons across ophthalmology subspecialties who encounter the anterior vitreous during complex cataract procedures, secondary lens placement, glaucoma surgeries, and other situations where the vitreous may be compromised. Their discussion highlights the nuances of vitreous management, the differences between anterior vitrectomy platforms and pars plana systems, and the importance of understanding the risks associated with working near the vitreous base and peripheral retina.Rather than prescribing what surgeons should or should not do, the update provides practical guidance to improve decision-making, encourage timely collaboration with vitreoretinal specialists, and ultimately help safeguard patient outcomes in challenging surgical scenarios.For more information, visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForumWelcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum. JVRD is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), offering the highest quality and most impactful research and clinical information in the field. Join host Dr. Timothy Murray, Editor-in-Chief of JVRD, as he discusses cutting-edge developments featured in JVRD with the lead authors, who share clinical pearls and explore their significance in advancing patient care.

 On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum podcast, Dr. Ivan Suñer of Retina Associates of Florida discusses "Coring of Intravitreal Medication Vial Stoppers: A Report from the REST Committee," published in the September/October 2025 issue of the Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Suñer review how vigilant ASRS members reported unusual black material in medication vials that was initially suspected to be fungal contamination but was identified as rubber stopper fragments—a phenomenon known as coring. Hear how factors like blunt needles, large bore sizes, and thick rubber stoppers increase coring risk, why this issue is well-documented in anesthesia literature but new to ophthalmology, and what preventive measures—including visual inspection of vials before and after drawing medication, using filter needles, and preferring prefilled syringes—can protect patient safety during intravitreal injections. For more information, visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum.Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum. JVRD is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), offering the highest quality and most impactful research and clinical information in the field. Join host Dr. Timothy Murray, Editor-in-Chief of JVRD, as he discusses cutting-edge developments featured in JVRD with the lead authors, who share clinical pearls and explore their significance in advancing patient care.

On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, Dr. Ghassan Ghorayeb, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs at the West Virginia University Eye Institute, discusses “Supply Chain Volatility of Repackaged Bevacizumab: A Survey of the ASRS,” published in the September/October 2025 issue of the Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases.Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Ghorayeb discuss findings from a national ASRS Health Economics Committee survey examining disruptions in the supply of repackaged bevacizumab—the most commonly used anti-VEGF medication in the United States. Hear how recent volatility in access and distribution has affected retina specialists and their patients, how step therapy and payer policies complicate treatment decisions, and what changes may be needed to stabilize supply and safeguard patient care in the years ahead.For more information, visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum.Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum. JVRD is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), offering the highest quality and most impactful research and clinical information in the field. Join host Dr. Timothy Murray, Editor-in-Chief of JVRD, as he discusses cutting-edge developments featured in JVRD with the lead authors, who share clinical pearls and explore their significance in advancing patient care.

On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum podcast, Dr. Jennifer Lim of the University of Illinois at Chicago discusses "The Influence of Ultra-Widefield Fluorescein Angiography on the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Retinopathy," published in the September/October 2025 issue of the Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases. Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Lim explore how incorporating ultra-wide-field fluorescein angiography can enhance diagnostic accuracy, clinician confidence, and treatment decisions in diabetic retinopathy. They also discuss how emerging technologies such as wide-field OCTA and AI-based analysis could further advance diabetic eye care. Discover how new imaging tools are reshaping the way retina specialists evaluate disease progression and make treatment decisions—offering a broader view of the retina and new insights that may change the standard of care. For more information, visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum.Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum. JVRD is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), offering the highest quality and most impactful research and clinical information in the field. Join host Dr. Timothy Murray, Editor-in-Chief of JVRD, as he discusses cutting-edge developments featured in JVRD with the lead authors, who share clinical pearls and explore their significance in advancing patient care.