On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, Drs. Neil M. Bressler and Kristen E. Schratz discuss 'Adult-Onset Presentations of Retinopathy Associated With Short Telomere Syndromes,' published in the May/June 2025 issue of JVRD.In this compelling episode, Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Drs. Bressler and Schratz of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine explore adult-onset retinal findings linked to short telomere syndromes—conditions more commonly associated with pediatric presentations. Learn how unexplained retinal vasculopathy in two adult patients led to a deeper understanding of systemic, life-threatening disorders, and why cross-specialty collaboration is key to early diagnosis. This episode underscores the critical role of retina specialists in identifying subtle ocular signs of complex genetic diseases. 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.

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