Authors


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Eydelman discusses how the Collaborative Community on Ophthalmic Innovation is reshaping the field, streamlining outdated processes, and advancing patient-centered solutions worldwide.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.


Richard D. Najac, MD, FACS

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New molecule for allergic conjunctivitis makes debut

First new therapy in nearly a decade offers another option for physicians, patients




William Segal, MD

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Good nutrition optimizes ocular surface in premium cataract patients

Improvements gained prior to surgery can result in positive outcomes.


Junsang Cho, BA

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Froin syndrome: Eyes are the window to the spine

Papilledema with back pain suggests spine lesion.


Ian C. Han, MD

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Blog: In honor of those who lift us

It’s been a minute, as the Baltimorean’s say, but I still remember my first day of residency. I knew next to nothing about ophthalmology but showed up smiling and eager to learn. I felt incredibly fortunate to be training at such a prestigious institution. I was awed by the distinguished faculty, and my co-residents couldn’t be any more impressive. In short, I wasn’t sure I belonged.


Ethan Pritikin

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More to keratoconus than meets the cornea: Be sure to flip the lids

Equally important is that any symptoms of ocular allergies should be addressed to reduce the frequency of eye rubbing.


Geeta Lalwani, MD

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Envision Summit 2025: Deep learning models of neovascular AMD

At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, retina program chairs Geeta Lalwani, MD, and Majda Hadziahmetovic, MD, discussed Hadziahmetovic's presentation on deep learning models of neovascular AMD as well as their time at the conference.


Arghavan Almony, 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.


Leo P. Semes, OD, FAAO

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ACHIEVING IMPROVED OUTCOMES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN OPTOMETRISTS AND RETINA SPECIALISTS

Considerations in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.


Pouya Dayani, MD

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Tackling the challenge of noninfectious uveitis

Chronic cases can be difficult for retinal specialists, but treatment is satisfying.


Christina N. Grupcheva, MD, PhD

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Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic with ophthalmic patients in the hospital setting

New operating procedures ensure eye clinics can operate safely amid virus.


Cameron Cummings

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ARVO 2025: Sex-specific biomarkers for Parkinson's disease in retinal microvascular imaging

At the ARVO 2025 meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, Cameron Cummings presented a poster on how retinal microvascular imaging metrics may show sex-specific biomarkers for Parkinson's disease.


Joseph Colcombe, 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


Steven J. Gedde, MD

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BLOG: The PTVT Trial and Clinical Applications

Joseph F. Panarelli MD, Steven J. Gedde, MD, and Vikram Paranjpe MD, MPH discuss the Primary Tube Versus Trabeculectomy (PTVT) study.


Sheri Rowen, MD, FACS

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The Impressions and Takeaways from Patient Case No. 2

An expert underscores the importance of a comprehensive dry eye examination and offers insights on distinguishing it from neurotrophic keratitis.

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