Authors
Lucia Gambuzza is Senior Content Producer for Ophthalmology Times, Modern Retina, and Ophthalmology Times Europe, where she creates reputable, engaging, multimedia content. Before transitioning to healthcare media, she covered the business and entertainment side of horse racing for a tabloid newspaper.
Matt Hoffman is the editorial director for the Eye Care Network (Ophthalmology Times, Modern Retina, Ophthalmology Times Europe, and Optometry Times) as well as NeurologyLive, Contagion, IJMSC, and CGTLive. He has covered medical news for MJH Life Sciences, the parent company, since 2017.
He executive produces the Optometry Times podcast, From Paper to Clinic, and previously hosted the Medical World News shows Deep Dive and Second Opinion.
You can follow him on X @byMattHoffman and on LinkedIn, or email him at [email protected].
Ophthalmologist at Orange County Retina
Kristen Nwanyanwu, MD, MBA, MHS, is an associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at Yale University.
Tania Tai, MD, is the vice chair of clinical operations and director of the glaucoma clinic and wet lab at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Sheryl brings a wealth of editorial experience to MJH Life Sciences’ Eye Care Network, having engaged with the readers and the greater ophthalmic community of Ophthalmology Times for more than 20 years. As Group Editorial Director, Sheryl’s purview extends across the print and digital network of Ophthalmology Times, Ophthalmology Times Europe, Modern Retina and Optometry Times. Prior to ophthalmology, Sheryl previously covered the fields of audiology and confectionery science/technology/manufacturing.
Sheryl is also passionate about the mission, vision and values of Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL) and recently completed her term on its Board of Directors. She continues to volunteer as Editor-in-Chief of the organization’s EMPOWER Magazine. In 2013, she received the group’s inaugural Rising Star Award. Most recently, Sheryl was honored with the OWL President’s Award in 2026. The award is granted to those who go above and beyond to support the mission and vision of OWL, which is to promote and develop diverse leadership to advance ophthalmic innovation and patient care, provide professional and personal development, and create opportunities for collaboration in eye care.
In addition, she has served as a judge for Crain's Cleveland Business Health Care Heroes Awards program as well as the Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards.