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We often focus on clinical excellence, but spend less time developing broader skills that could help us better lead with purpose and build more fulfilling, impactful careers.
In this episode, part of a mini-series in partnership with LEADderm, Dr Jennifer Soung and Denise Mann explore how clinicians can engage with the media to educate, empower and extend their impact beyond the clinic.
In this Expert Pearl, Dr Ashwini Kini shares practical expertise to guide healthcare providers in identifying common neuro-ophthalmic emergencies, recognising key red flag symptoms and signs, and understanding when and to whom to refer, as well as the urgency of referral. With a clear overview of the expected work-up required to diagnose and treat underlying causes in a timely manner, this short article aims to support first-line clinicians, including primary care physicians and optometrists, in preventing irreversible visual loss and long-term disability, as well as serious systemic complications.
In this Q&A, Dr Rabiolo reflects on what first drew him to ophthalmology, the mentors who shaped his career, and why advances in bioinformatics are opening up exciting possibilities for the future of the field.
Your clinical career is shaped not only by what you know, but by who helps you navigate what comes next. Join us for the final episode in our mini-series exploring non-clinical skills that can help you thrive in your clinical career. Today we explore how to develop the right team around you to support your work, and what building that bench can mean for your career, and the life you build alongside it.
Corneal ectatic disorders, such as keratoconus, progressively weaken corneal integrity, leading to thinning, irregular astigmatism and visual deterioration.1 Typically progressive in nature, these ectasias result in increasingly thinner corneas, causing the cornea to protrude forward into a cone shape. This ...
We often focus on clinical excellence, but spend less time developing broader skills that could help us better lead with purpose and build more fulfilling, impactful careers. In this episode, part of a mini-series in partnership with LEADderm, Dr Jennifer Soung and Denise Mann explore how clinicians can engage with the media to educate, empower and extend their impact beyond the clinic.
Conjunctival nevi are common benign lesions of the conjunctiva. Occasionally, they can transform into, or be confused with, aggressive malignancies such as melanomas. They can present at any age, including in children and adolescents. While usually asymptomatic, they can cause ...
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Whether you’re working in an agency, in a clinical role, or in academia, many healthcare professionals wonder what lies behind the doors of the pharmaceutical industry. In this episode, Gina is joined by Sian Kneller, Director of Global Content Design at GSK and Founder of The Agency Advantage, to unpack exactly what it takes to make the leap. With over 20 years’ experience, from medical writer to leading global medical affairs strategy, Sian now helps others make a successful move into pharma. In this episode she shares what the transition really looks like, which transferable skills matter most, and how you can stand out in a competitive field.
In this episode, Nicky speaks with Prof. Georgina Ellison-Hughes from King’s College London about the groundbreaking field of senolytics and their potential to advance the treatment of age-related diseases. From understanding the science behind cellular senescence to how senolytic drugs work and what early clinical trials reveal, this episode explores an exciting frontier in longevity medicine.
In this episode of Visionary Voices, we welcome Associate Professor Grace Vincent from CQUniversity’s Appleton Institute. A leading expert on sleep and shift work, Grace explores how disrupted sleep affects physician health in both the short and long term, as well as its impact on safety and performance. We also discuss what this means for patient outcomes and share practical strategies to manage sleep loss.
Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.
We are delighted to share the latest issue of touchREVIEWS in Ophthalmology, showcasing a diverse range of articles that highlight the innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and continued advances driving progress in eye care today. We begin this issue with an important ...
In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.
Breast carcinoma is the most common cancer in females. An estimated 2.3 million new cases of breast carcinoma are diagnosed annually worldwide.1 These patients have potential risks of ocular complications not only from the secondaries in the eye but also due ...
This episode explores the inspiring work of Orbis International, a nonprofit preventing blindness and restoring sight in underserved communities. Dr Maria Berrocal, Associate Professor and Orbis Volunteer Faculty, shares her experience aboard the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a fully equipped surgical and teaching hospital on an aircraft, and discusses the importance of global collaboration in building sustainable, high-quality eye care systems around the world.
On 28 May 2024, enrolment in phase III clinical trials for sozinibercept in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) was completed.1 These trials include two large multicentre, double-masked, randomized controlled trials (RCTs): COAST (OPT-302 with aflibercept in neovascular age-related macular degeneration; ClinicalTrials.gov ...
Since its inception in November 2022, ChatGPT-3.5 has gained increasing popularity.1,2 ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) language application that performs online tasks and mimics human conversations using a question-and-answer format.3 The interface has found widespread use in several industries, with ...
The uvea is a vascular stratum that includes the iris, ciliary body and choroid. Uveitis is defined as inflammation of a part of the uvea or its entirety, but it is also used to describe inflammatory processes of any part ...
Thermoreceptors on the ocular surface play a critical role in the development of dry eye disease (DED). An experimental eye drop called AR-15512, which activates cooling receptors, has been found to provide fast and continuous relief from dry eye symptoms, ...
Watch this short, engaging animation to learn more about how the formulations of artificial tears can help relieve dry eye symptoms.
This year, we are celebrating our inaugural touchOPHTHALMOLOGY Future Leaders to recognize the outstanding talent that has entered our field in recent years. These individuals are set to innovate and transform ophthalmology in the years to come.
Selected by our expert Editorial Board and contributing faculty, we are proud to highlight their achievements so far and explore what the future holds for them. We had the pleasure of learning about their unique journeys, career motivations, and the inspirations that have shaped their paths. They also shared their perspectives on the most exciting advancements in ophthalmology today and their hopes for the future of the field.
Dr Emilio Torres-Netto is an ophthalmologist and researcher at the ELZA Institute, Switzerland. His work focuses on corneal diseases, refractive surgery, and the development of advanced corneal cross-linking techniques to enhance treatment outcomes. Dr Torres-Netto has been at the forefront of translational research, bridging laboratory innovations with clinical practice to improve patient care.
“The blend of cutting-edge technology in diagnostics and treatment captivated me, and I realized that restoring vision could significantly enhance patients’ lives.”
As one of the up-and-coming leading figures in modern ophthalmology, Dr Jorge Alió del Barrio is a pioneer whose contributions have already shaped the field on a global scale. Based in Spain, Dr. Alió del Barriois a renowned ophthalmologist specializing in Cornea, Cataract, Refractive Surgery and Ocular Surface. He also serves as a professor of Ophthalmology, dedicating his career to advancing research, clinical practice and education.
“It is surprising how such a small organ can justify one of the widest specialties in every single hospital, and each subspecialty it’s very different from the others, so there is a field to every taste.”
Following her medical degree, ophthalmology residency and professional masters degree at Federal University of São Paulo, Dr Roizenblatt became the first participant in a program funded by the Lemann Foundation and Vision Institute-IPEPO to train at Johns Hopkins University, a testament to her dedication to advancing ophthalmology on a both a national and global scale.
“Aspiring ophthalmologists in Brazil find themselves making meaningful contributions from the outset, whether through community outreach, patient education, or surgical interventions, even in resource-limited settings.”
Dr Cicinelli, a distinguished clinician and researcher, is an Assistant Professor at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, Italy. Renowned for her contributions to advancing the field of ophthalmology, her work bridges innovative research and compassionate patient care.
Dr Cicinelli’s expertise spans key areas such as retinal diseases and vitreoretinal surgery, and research has been widely recognized, reflecting her passion for exploring innovative solutions in vision science.
“Stay open-minded and adaptable; it’s the key to growth and making a difference.”
Introducing the Editorial Board of touchREVIEWS in Ophthalmology, who support our mission to advance medical knowledge and practice by ensuring the integrity, relevance, and impact of the content we publish. Together, we strive to foster a vibrant academic community and contribute to the continuous improvement of healthcare worldwide.

Cataract

Ophthalmologist, Miami, FL, USA
Jennifer Loh, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist practising in Miami, Florida with a focus on cataract-refractive surgery and dry eye disease. She is founder and medical director of her practice, Loh Ophthalmology Associates, which she started in 2016. Dr Loh also spends her time as a clinical and surgical attending for the Larkin Hospital Ophthalmology Residency program. She is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine, where she completed both medical school and ophthalmology residency. On a personal note, Dr Loh enjoys skiing and travelling the world with her husband and son.

Retina

Professor and Chairman Department of Ophthalmology , University Vita-Salute, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
Francesco Bandello is Professor and Chairman at the Department of Ophthalmology University Vita-Salute, Scientific Institute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy. He is Past President Academic Dean of “Corso di Laurea Specialistica/Magistrale in Medicina e Chirurgia” at the same University. Professor Bandello is President of the Association of Italian University Professors of Ophthalmology (CONPROSO), President of ESASO Foundation (European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology), President of Academia Ophthalmologica Europea, Vice President of EuroLam and Past President of EURETINA.
Prof. Bandello is Editor-in Chief of the European Journal of Ophthalmology, Active Member of The American Ophthalmological Society (AOS), Board Member of the Commission of prevention of blindness and low vision (Italian Ministry of Health), Executive Board Member of SISO (Società Italiana Scienze Oftalmologiche), Member of the Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis and Member of the “Academia Nazionale di Medicina”.
Prof. Bandello is former Member of the Board of Directors of Club Jules Gonin and former Executive Committee Member of the Macula Society.
Prof. Bandello is co-author of 14 books and he served as a peer reviewer for grant applications for the NEI. He has authored or co-authored 1.087 Pub-Med articles and he served as trained Principal Investigator in several clinical trials performed following ICH/GCP and mainly concerning retinal diseases.

Anterior segment

Clinical Professor, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
David F Chang, MD is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of California, San Francisco where he is now a clinical professor Dr Chang is clinical professor at the University of California, San Francisco and in private practice in Los Altos, CA. He previously chaired the ASCRS Cataract Clinical Committee and served on the ASCRS executive committee from 2009-2023. Dr Chang was the ASCRS president from 2012-2013, EyeWorld Chief Medical Editor from 2011-2015, and ASCRS Foundation chair from 2015-2023. With a strong interest in global cataract blindness, he received the 2019 AAO Humanitarian Service Award and the 2020 Aravind Venkataswamy Award. Dr Chang is co-founder and the advisory board chair of EyeSustain, a global consortium of eye societies advancing sustainability in ophthalmology. He is a past chair of the AAO Cataract Preferred Practice Pattern Panel and the AAO Annual Meeting Program Committee.
Dr Chang has been honored by the following international societies: AAO (Kelman Lecture), ASCRS (Binkhorst Medal), ESCRS (Ridley Medal), APACRS (Lim Medal), United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (Rayner Medal), Canadian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (Award of Excellence/Stein Lecture), All India Ophthalmology Society (President’s Lecture), Italian Ophthalmological Society (Strampelli Medal), International Intraocular Implant Club (IIIC Medal), AECOS (Visionary Award), DOC-German Ophthalmic Surgeons (DOC Innovator Lecture), International Society of Refractive Surgery (Presidential Award), RANZCO (Gregg Medal), APAO (Jose Rizal International Medal), MEACO (El-Maghraby International Award), and the ICO (T. Krwawicz Gold Medal).

Ocular Surface Disease

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Director of Cornea, Refractive & Cataract Surgery at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California-Irvine, CA, USA
Dr Marjan Farid is Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Director of Cornea, Refractive & Cataract Surgery at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California-Irvine. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCLA with a degree in Biology and earned her medical degree at UC San Diego. Her clinical practice is divided between patient care, teaching and research. Her research interests focus on corneal surgery, specifically the use of the femtosecond laser for corneal transplantation. She is also the founder of the Severe Ocular Surface Disease Center at UCI and is a centre of excellence as part of the Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration. She performs Limbal Stem Cell transplants as well as artificial corneal transplantation for the treatment of patients with severe ocular surface disease. She currently serves as the Chair of the Cornea Clinical Committee of ASCRS. Her work is published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. She has authored multiple textbook chapters and travels extensively to present her work at national and international meetings.
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