Leading ophthalmology forward: two milestones, one mission
January 31st 2025As Ophthalmology Times celebrates 50 years of publication and the Wilmer Eye Institute marks 100 years of academic leadership, Peter J. McDonnell, MD, reflects on their shared commitment to helping ophthalmologists improve patient outcomes.
Dean McGee Eye Institute secures $800,000 in research and academic grants
January 25th 2025Funds from the Inasmuch Foundation and The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation will support the purchase of equipment, including computerized eye simulators, a laser injector, and a device for measuring the electrical resistance of cells.
10-year data shows progressive visual decline in myopic children and adults
January 24th 2025Chen and colleagues conducted a longitudinal study that included patients with high myopia who were followed for 10 years. Detailed ophthalmic examinations were conducted at the baseline and follow-up visits that included measurements of the BCVA and visual fields in 568 eyes of 284 patients.