Welcome to the Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast—your go-to supply for what’s subsequent in eye care.
In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Brittni Scruggs and Dr. Eric Bothun sit down with Dr. Sophie Bakri, Chair of the Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology, vitreoretinal surgeon, and medical trial chief, to share key takeaways from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2025 assembly.
Together, they unpack what made Retina Subspecialty Day such a standout—almost 4,000 attendees, extremely curated matters, and a deliberate concentrate on sensible “take-home nuggets” clinicians can apply straight away. Dr. Bakri additionally highlights the assembly’s theme—“Bright ideas, bold discoveries”—and what it alerts about the place retina care is heading.
You’ll hear insights on:
• The push to scale back therapy burden for sufferers
• Emerging advances in sustained-release drug supply, gene remedy, and long-acting implants
• The quickly evolving position of imaging, together with multimodal imaging, AI-assisted precision, and future AI-driven house monitoring (together with house OCT)
• What upcoming medical trial knowledge could imply for follow over the following 12 months
• A transparent clarification of MacTel (macular telangiectasia), how considering has shifted, and why newer endpoints concentrate on anatomy and earlier intervention
• Real-world management classes from planning a significant nationwide assembly—change administration, mentorship, and staying clinically related
If you’re a retina specialist, complete ophthalmologist, trainee, or just desirous about the way forward for ophthalmology, this dialog affords an insider take a look at the improvements and selections shaping affected person care.
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0:00 Introduction: Welcome Department Chair Dr. Sophie Bakri
3:45 Career Evolution: From Fellowship to Department Leadership
7:20 The Importance of Clinical Research in Retina
11:12 Balancing Administrative Duties with Patient Care
15:55 Navigating Innovations in Retinal Disease Treatment
20:40 Fostering a Culture of Excellence and Collaboration
24:35 Mentorship and Training the Next Generation of Surgeons
28:10 Challenges and Future Directions in Ophthalmology
32:15 Closing Thoughts: Improving Patient Outcomes Through Innovation
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