
In this latest EyePod episode, John H. Merey, MD, possibly one of the last Holocaust survivors still in the practice of ophthalmology, shares his experience.

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.

In this latest EyePod episode, John H. Merey, MD, possibly one of the last Holocaust survivors still in the practice of ophthalmology, shares his experience.

Ted Leng, MD, MS, Byers Eye Institute at Stanford, and medical advisor for Verana Health, talks about data insights for retinal surgeons. Steven D. Schwartz, MD, Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, highlights his AAO presentation, “New Insight into Real-World U.S. Injection Data."

Chris Brittain, MBBS, BSc, MBA, MRCOphth, vice president and global head of ophthalmology product development for Genentech, provides an overview of the company’s podium presentations from the PDS with ranibizumab to faricimab.

John J. Grande, CFP, and John S. Grande, CFP, discuss why ophthalmologists should be focusing on having a financial plan ahead of a second wave in the ongoing pandemic.

Ranya Habash, MD, discusses telemedicine in ophthalmology amid the ongoing pandemic.

Susan Coultas, PhD, and Preeya Gupta, MD, discuss Kala Pharmaceuticals’ dry eye product candidate in a poster presentation during the 2020 Women in Ophthalmology virtual summer symposium.

Retina specialists Caesar Luo, MD, of Bay Area Retina Associates (Walnut Creek, CA) and S.K. Steven Houston III, MD, of Florida Retina Institute, share their outlooks on retina innovation in the "year of the eye" amid a global pandemic.

S.K. Steven Houston III, MD, discusses retina innovations in use in his practice, including the NGENUITY 1.4 upgrade from Alcon, and adapting to ever-changing operating room spacing and set-up in the COVID-19 environment

Theresa Heah, MD, provides an update on AsclepiX’s AXT107, which is derived from a cryptic peptide within collagen IV that works by activating naturally existing, homeostatic mechanisms of angiogenesis.

ASRS 2020: Josh Anderson speaks on the highlights from Alcon, including new data on the performance benefits of the Hypervit dual blade 20,000 cpm probe and the launch of the NGENUITY 1.4 upgrade.






Philadelphia-In an uncertain economic climate, the ophthalmic market can take stock in knowing it is alive and well, according to Kenneth P. Taylor, an independent industry consultant.