ASRS's History of Retina
Episodes
ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Jose S. Pulido, MD, MS, MBA, MPH
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this episode of Leaders & Legends where we explore the extraordinary life and career of Jose S. Pulido, MD, MS, MBA, MPH. Born in Cuba...
ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Johanna M. Seddon, MD, ScM, FARVO, FASRS
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The History of Retina is pleased to welcome Johanna Seddon, MD, ScM, FARVO, FASRS, to the Leaders & Legends Series. Dr. Seddon’s illustrious car...
ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Mark W. Johnson, MD
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The History of Retina welcomes Mark W. Johnson, MD, to the Leaders and Legends series. A distinguished clinician, surgeon, and researcher, Dr. Johnson...
ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Stanley Chang, MD
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Shanghai, China, Stanley Chang, MD, immigrated to the United States with his family in 1949 at the age of two. He went on to earn an electrica...
ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Charles P. "Pat" Wilkinson, MD, MA
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of Retina’s true statesmen, Dr. Charles Patrick Wilkinson is Chairman Emeritus of Ophthalmology at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center and Prof...
ASRS Milestones in Retina: History of OCT
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If there is one discovery that constituted a quantum leap in the evolution of the field of retina and ophthalmology, optical coherence tomography (OCT...
ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Cynthia A. Toth, MD, FASRS
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia A. Toth, MD, FASRS, has always been ahead of the curve, from being the first female surgeon to join the faculty at Duke to becoming one of the...
ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: William F. Mieler, MD, FACS, FARVO
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The History of Retina is pleased to welcome one of retina’s most highly esteemed ambassadors to Leaders & Legends. Dr. William F. Mieler has ...
ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Lee M. Jampol, MD
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The History of Retina is pleased to welcome revered educator, surgeon, and clinician Dr. Lee Jampol to Leaders & Legends. Dr. Jampol’s remarkabl...
ASRS Milestones in Retina: History of Anti-VEGF
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an extraordinary Milestones in Retina expert panel discussion detailing the discovery and evolution of a treatment that truly revolutioniz...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Mark S. Blumenkranz, MD
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The History of Retina is pleased to share this Leaders & Legends interview featuring the extraordinary life and career of Mark Blumenkranz, MD. ...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Emily Y. Chew, MD
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Y. Chew, MD, is director of the Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications and deputy clinical director of the National Eye Institute (N...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Eugene de Juan, Jr., MD, FASRS
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlike most kids, Eugene de Juan, Jr., preferred his toys broken. Fascinated by his ophthalmologist father’s many gadgets and his grandfather’s wo...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Drs. Susan B. and Neil M. Bressler
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders & Legends is pleased to share an interview with a true dynamic duo in retina: Drs. Susan and Neil Bressler. Susan and Neil’s personal...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Yale L. Fisher, MD
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Yale Fisher has had an undeniable impact on the field of retina. He led the way in the development of new techniques and instruments in the field,...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Stuart L. Fine, MD
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stuart L. Fine is world-renowned for his leadership in ophthalmology education, research, and patient care. A pioneering investigator, Dr. Fine he...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Morton F. Goldberg, MD, FAOS, FACS
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the History of Retina welcomes retina leader and legend, Morton F. Goldberg, MD, who shares stories from his extraordinary career. Li...
ASRS Milestones in Retina: The Founding of the American Society of Retina Specialists
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since its founding in 1982, the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) has grown exponentially in size and influence, making it a powerful nati...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Daniel F. Martin, MD, FASRS
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Martin, MD, FASRS, has focused much of his extraordinary career on the design and execution of clinical trials to evaluate new drugs and therap...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Richard F. Spaide, MD
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Few people have thought as deeply about retina’s most perplexing questions as Richard Spaide, MD. He is a brilliant innovator and ‘retinal philoso...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Donald J. D'Amico, MD, FASRS
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond his operating room wizardry and passion for patient care, Donald J. D’Amico, MD, FASRS, is recognized for his gift of oratory which has made ...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Lawrence A. Yannuzzi, MD
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A recognized pioneer in retinal imaging, Lawrence A. Yannuzzi, MD, is a revered practitioner and educator who has earned an international reputation f...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Carol L. Shields, MD, FASRS
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring interview you’ll hear from the remarkable Carol L. Shields, MD, FASRS, a true pioneer in every sense of the word. Listen in as she...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Harry W. Flynn, Jr., MD, FASRS
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A fascinating conversation with Dr. Harry Flynn who recounts his stellar career. A visionary surgeon who has introduced numerous innovations and new t...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Gary W. Abrams, MD, FASRS
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Retina pioneer and innovator Gary W. Abrams, MD, FASRS, discusses his inspiring professional journey spanning numerous groundbreaking advancements in ...
ASRS Milestones in Retina: Importing Vitrectomy to Canada
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1971, Dr. Robert Machemer, Anton Banko and Jean-Marie Parel designed the vitreous infusion cutter (VISC), one of the first commercially available i...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: George A. Williams, MD, FASRS
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An extraordinary look back with George Williams, MD, FASRS, who discusses his experience during the Aaberg-Abrams era at the Medical College of Wiscon...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Audina M. Berrocal, MD, FASRS
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Audina Berrocal, MD, FASRS, is one of the world’s leading experts in the surgical management of retinopathy of prematurity and pediatric vitreoretin...
ASRS Milestones in Retina: The Artificial Retina
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since vision issues and blindness were first diagnosed and documented, scientists have sought a cure. In this video, ASRS Foundation President Timothy...
ASRS Milestones in Retina: The History of Vitrectomy
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
History of Retina Co-director Kirk H. Packo, MD, FASRS, hosts an all-star panel of retina giants, who recount the coming of age of vitrectomy surgery....
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Michael T. Trese, MD, FASRS
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview with one of retina’s true giants, Mike Trese, MD, details his remarkable 45-year career spearheading revolutionary developments in...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Thomas M. Aaberg, SR, MD, FASRS, and Thomas M. Aaberg, JR, MD
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An extraordinary conversation with Thomas Aaberg Sr., MD, FASRS, and son Thomas Aaberg Jr., MD, who share a rare look inside the early years in retina...
ASRS Milestones in Retina: Inventing the VISC
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Invention of the vitreous infusion suction cutter (VISC) for vitrectomy surgery revolutionized the field of retina in the 1970s. Now, more than 50 yea...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: María H. Berrocal, MD, FASRS
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Few stories in our field are as unique as that of the Berrocal’s, a multigenerational retina tour de force. In this Leaders & Legends segment, M...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Steve T. Charles, MD, FACS, FICS, FASRS
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It would be hard to imagine retina surgery today without the contributions of Steve Charles, MD, FACS, FICS, FASRS . Over the course of his amazing ca...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Julia A. Haller, MD, FASRS
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Haller, MD, FASRS is a world-renowned retina surgeon and scientist who has innovated significant translational advances against blindness. She d...
ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Kirk H. Packo, MD, FACS, FASRS
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A truly fascinating discussion with Kirk H. Packo, MD, FACS, FASRS, an internationally renowned vitreoretinal surgeon whose unique creativity, intelle...
ASRS Milestones in Retina: Scleral Buckle
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling panel discussion, host Timothy G. Murray, MD, MBA, FASRS, explores the history of scleral buckling through the first-hand accounts ...