Clinical Diagnosis

The year introduced shifts in residency education, and program directors reflect on changes, challenges, and what’s next.

Sezen Karakus, MD, highlights options including compounded cyclosporine, autologous serum drops, recombinant human nerve growth factor, and newer topical agents to manage refractory or neurotrophic dry eye.

Looking back on 2025, Neda Shamie shares how a challenging monocular patient reinforced the importance of patience, presence, and psychological support in ophthalmic care.

From artificial intelligence to home monitoring, Joel Schuman, MD, of Wills Eye Hospital, explores the innovations that could change how clinicians detect and treat glaucoma in the new year.

As artificial intelligence tools become more common in research, students must navigate issues including plagiarism, data consent, and equitable application.

Alternative management may avoid current concerns found with antibiotics.

A phase IV study in China found that 22 of 26 patients achieved complete healing of a persistent corneal epithelial defect or corneal ulcer after 8 weeks.

A study from a tertiary eye hospital suggests that effective keratitis management may have the potential to restore vision.

The CEO of Dean McGee Eye Institute reflects on the program’s milestones, global partnerships, and the future of patient-centered eye care.

Second-year medical student Rishika Garg, from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City, shares insights from a nationwide analysis revealing inconsistencies in ophthalmology residency leave policies.

Ophthalmologists discuss how advanced imaging, MIGS, and home monitoring are reshaping decision-making in complex glaucoma cases.

Ophthalmologists weigh in on evolving diagnostic tools, emerging therapies, and practical approaches for managing today’s most challenging ocular-surface cases.

Ophthalmologists weigh in on how the extended-duration therapy may reduce treatment burden for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration.

Surgeons reflect on milestones that have redefined patient care—and share a glimpse of the advances that promise to shape the next era of eye health.

Harpal Sandhu, MD, FRCSC, discusses the preclinical performance of XPK-640 and how Optigo’s hyaluronic acid-anchoring platform may reshape dosing expectations in retinal disease.

Tsu Shan Chambers shares how the film "My Eyes" uses authentic storytelling to raise awareness of inherited eye disease and the importance of preventive vision care.

Marking 5 decades of Ophthalmology Times, clinicians share the innovations that defined their training, shaped patient outcomes, and continue to push the field ahead.

Host Deborah Ristvedt, DO, is joined by Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, FACS, to discuss her journey with pioneering contributions to ophthalmology, patient-centered care, leadership, and guidance for the next generation.

The addition comes as the company accelerates development of its long-acting anti-VEGF program and advances its HA-binding platform.

Tsu Shan Chambers, optometrist and filmmaker, blends clinical insight and storytelling to highlight preventable vision loss, retinitis pigmentosa, and the power of ability over disability in her socially conscious film.

Clinicians discuss how the treatment compares with epi-off cross-linking, what may shape adoption, and how patient outcomes could improve.

Ophthalmologists discuss topography-guided techniques, long-term corneal health, and emerging technologies set to transform refractive surgery.