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Publication|Articles|September 24, 2024
- Ophthalmology Times: September 2024
- Volume 49
- Issue 9
The impact of vision loss on aging: A glaucoma fellow’s perspective
Author(s)Sheryl Stevenson, Moon Jeong Lee, MD
Moon Jeong Lee, MD, shares how volunteering in geriatric care shaped her career path.
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Nearly a year has passed since Moon Jeong Lee, MD, was awarded the inaugural Visionary in Eye Care Resident Recognition Award for Best in Ophthalmology at the EyeCon 2023 conference. Ophthalmology Times caught up with Lee to see where her journey has taken her since that milestone. Now embarking on a glaucoma fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lee reflects on her path, her passion for ophthalmology, and the next steps in her career.
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