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

On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, retina specialist Dr. Avni Finn, Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute in Nashville, discusses her study, “Risk Factors for Macular Hole Development After Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment,” published in the November/December 2025 issue of JVRD.
Host Dr. Timothy Murray, Editor-in-Chief of JVRD, speaks with Dr. Finn about identifying clinical and surgical risk factors for macular hole formation following retinal detachment repair.  Their discussion emphasizes the importance of preoperative and postoperative OCT imaging, the association between postoperative cystoid macular edema and macular hole formation, and clinical considerations following vitrectomy. 
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, retina specialist Dr. Steven Yeh, Stanley Truhlsen Jr. Chair in Ophthalmology at the Truhlsen Eye Institute in Omaha, Nebraska, discusses his case report, “Resolution of Vitreomacular Traction Following a Commercial Flight Simulator Experience,” published in the November/December 2025 issue of JVRD.
Host Dr. Timothy Murray, Editor-in-Chief of JVRD, speaks with Dr. Yeh about a patient with symptomatic vitreomacular traction who was hesitant to undergo surgery and experienced spontaneous resolution following a commercial flight simulator experience. The discussion highlights high-resolution imaging, vitreous dynamics, and clinical considerations in managing vitreomacular traction. 
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/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, 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. 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.