Authors


Darren Gregory, MD

Latest:

Pediatric ocular surface reconstruction: Managing lesion excision challenges

This population requires careful attention from diagnosis through the entire postoperative process.


Guillermo Amescua, MD

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Surgical innovation in dry eye disease: Salivary gland transplant

A novel use of minor salivary glands offers lasting relief and visual improvement.


Zaiba Malik, MD

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Beyond mentoring: The power of sponsorship and advocacy in ophthalmology

To create lasting change, ophthalmology must embrace the impact of sponsorship and advocacy—empowering the next generation of leaders with not just knowledge, but the opportunities to excel.


Jason R. Chin, OD, FAAO

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Increasing your practice’s reach, relevance, and revenue with clinical trials

Working as an investigator can prove to be a positive experience for physicians


J. Fernando Arevalo, MD, PhD, FACS, FASRS

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Q&A: The ELEVATUM Study with J. Fernando Arevalo

The ELEVATUM study explored faricimab's effectiveness in treating diabetic macular edema among underrepresented minorities, showcasing significant visual acuity improvements.


Carol Nelson, MD

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Treating traumatic brain injury neuro-optometrically

Physicians note the impact of prism lenses can be life-changing for patients.


Matt Hoffman

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Ravi Patel, MD, shares ASCRS 2025 insights on enVista ASPIRE IOL user experience

Discover how real-world evidence shapes cataract surgery practices, highlighting user satisfaction with enhanced monofocal IOLs at the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting.


Talia R. Kaden, MD​

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A Case of Neovascular AMD With Recurrent Subretinal Fluid

A retina specialist analyzes a case of neovascular age-related macular degeneration characterized by recurring subretinal fluid.



Sophie J. Bakri, MD

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Seeing the unseen: Improving early detection for patients with MacTel

Advanced imaging and awareness of systemic risk factors are essential.


Angelo P. Tanna, MD

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Glaucoma-focused session with Angelo P. Tanna, MD, launches Northwestern University’s “Dinner with the Experts” series

Dr. Tanna will kick off the new monthly subspecialty education series with a virtual session on September 9, 2025, focused on using OCT imaging and perimetry to track glaucoma progression.


Imane Tarib, MD

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Tackling negotiations for contracts

On the 'Negotiations' episode of RWO: The Podcast, Dr. Lisa Nijm joins Drs. Nicole Bajic and Grayson Armstrong to discuss personal experiences with contract negotiation.


Randolph Young

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Tear film imager may shift paradigm in the treatment of dry eye disease

TFI employs spectral interference technology to image and map the corneal surface.


Steven Greenstein, MD

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Bridging disciplines and elevating care: A Q&A with John Gelles, OD, and Steven Greenstein, MD

In this Q&A, John D. Gelles, OD, and Steven Greenstein, MD, chat about what inspired them to launch the symposium, what makes this year’s agenda especially exciting, and why the future of refractive care depends on stronger collaboration between ODs and MDs.


Shehzad Batliwala, DO

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ASCRS 2025: Pinpointing your "why" and brushing up on clinical skills are vital to humanitarian ophthalmology

Shehzad Batliwala, DO, known to his patients as Dr. Shehz, appeared on the ASCRS Foundation Symposium, where he discussed performing refractive surgery in low-resource, high-risk areas.


Mike Farkas, PhD

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Envision Summit 2025: Beyond the status quo in gene therapy

At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mike Farkas, MD, discussed gene therapy research for retinal degenerations that sidetracks the current "status quo" therapies of AAV-based replacement and CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing.


Emma Lessieur-Contreras, MD, PhD

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ARVO 2025: Retina extracellular vesicles in diabetic retinopathy

At ARVO 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Emma Lessieur-Contreras, MD, PhD, talked about her poster on retina extracellular vesicles, and the role that they play on diabetic retinopathy.


Malvina Eydelman, MD

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Q&A: Malvina Eydelman, MD, on leading CCOI and catalyzing global ophthalmic innovation

Shifting from a regulatory role to driving innovation directly, Eydelman discusses how the Collaborative Community on Ophthalmic Innovation is reshaping the field, streamlining outdated processes, and advancing patient-centered solutions worldwide.



Yassine Daoud, MD, FACS

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Presbyopia treatment success begins with patient-centered care

Personalizing treatment options and setting realistic expectations are crucial.


Rachel Simpson, MD

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Envision Summit 2025: New developments in glaucoma treatment and tailoring them to the patient

At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Rachel Simpson, MD, talked about new developments in glaucoma treatment and really how to tailor glaucoma treatment to the patient.



Patti Barkey, COE, OCS

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Pass-through provides vehicle to drive innovation

As more novel ophthalmic drugs and devices become available under the CMS “pass-through”designation, practices should be proactive in embracing these products.


Nitish Mehta, MD

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The Residency Report: Study provides new insights into USH2A target end points

Researchers evaluate key measures for tracking disease progression in Usher syndrome type 2–related retinal degeneration


Nathan Congdon

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Children’s mental health and the impact of vision impairment

Two studies conducted in collaboration with Orbis International explore how providing free glasses to children improves their ability to learn in school and that addressing visual impairment in children can alleviate depression and anxiety.


Douglas Katsev, MD

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Payment models for imaging: Procedures not covered by insurance policies

Tips to help eye care providers navigate the maze of insurance issues.


Anoud Al Saati, MD

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Posterior corneal elevation: Is there a role for premium IOLs?

Trifocal IOLs can, if implanted with caution, be suitable for patients with keratoconus.


Adrienne Scott, MD

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Case 3: Treating nAMD in the Presence of Geographic Atrophy

Retina experts deliberate on the role of fluorescein angiography in AMD and discuss initiation of anticomplement therapy for geographic atrophy in conjunction with anti-VEGF therapy for neovascular AMD.


Arla Genstler, MD

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Cryopreserved amniotic membrane an option treatment of mechanical dry eye

Reservoir restoration can re establish the normal anatomy and function of the conjunctiva.


Cecan Mihaela

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Study examines efficiency of physiotherapy in treating, preventing uncomplicated acquired myopia

Research explores innovative physiotherapeutic approaches to managing myopia progression, showing promising results in slowing its advancement over two years.

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