The world of retinal science moves at an unprecedented pace. Groundbreaking clinical trial data, novel surgical instrumentation, and evolving diagnostic paradigms emerge constantly—far beyond the four days of our annual autumn congress. To bridge the gap between major scientific meetings and keep the global ophthalmic community continuously informed, the European Society of Retina Specialists presents Talking EURETINA: the society’s official flagship podcast series.
Hosted by acclaimed science communicator Jonathan McCrea, Talking EURETINA delivers an essential, high-yield audio resource for vitreoretinal surgeons, medical retina specialists, clinical researchers, and young ophthalmologists worldwide. Each episode brings listeners directly into conversation with the pioneers, innovators, and clinical leaders who are actively shaping the future of vision care.
Core Content Pillars & What You’ll Discover
- Deep Dives with Global Thought Leaders Talking EURETINA provides unparalleled access to the leading minds in ophthalmology. Listeners gain exclusive, behind-the-scenes perspectives on landmark clinical trials, novel drug delivery mechanisms, intraoperative 3D visualization, and AI-driven OCT biomarker analysis. Rather than dense academic lectures, discussions focus on practical, real-world application—helping clinicians translate complex data into actionable treatment strategies for neovascular AMD, geographic atrophy, diabetic retinopathy, and rare inherited retinal disorders.
- Championing Early-Career Development & Mentorship A core mission of EURETINA is supporting the next generation of specialists. The podcast regularly features dedicated episodes exploring key career milestones, including preparation strategies for the prestigious FEBOS-R examination, wetlab surgical training, and navigating international fellowship opportunities. Highlighting initiatives like the EURETINA Mentorship Program (supported by Roche), episodes bring together mentors and past mentees to discuss career building, grant writing, and multi-center international research collaborations.
- Unfiltered Discussions & Society Insights Beyond trial results, Talking EURETINA tackles the broader conversations driving modern healthcare. From exploring diversity and gender equity in vitreoretinal surgery through the Women in Retina initiative to evaluating environmental sustainability in operating theatres, the podcast offers a holistic view of the global ophthalmic landscape.
- Global Subspecialty Perspectives Retina care varies significantly across international healthcare systems. Talking EURETINA regularly invites guests from across Europe, North America, and global partner societies to discuss regional clinical nuances, surgical adaptation in emerging markets, and collaborative international registries.
Tailored for the Busy Ophthalmic Professional Designed specifically with the demanding schedules of surgeons and hospital clinicians in mind, Talking EURETINA delivers rich educational content in a digestible, highly engaging audio format. Running between 15 and 30 minutes, episodes fit seamlessly into your daily commute, workout, or hospital downtime between clinic blocks and surgical lists.
Listen, Learn, and Subscribe Today Whether you want to catch up on congress highlights, stay ahead of clinical pipeline updates, or gain career guidance from world-class mentors, Talking EURETINA is your year-round companion in retinal care.
Stream every episode for free on all major platforms—including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube—or visit euretina.org/podcasts/ to browse the full archive and subscribe today!
