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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 leads to increasing amounts of myopia and astigmatism – both regular and irregular – as the disease […]

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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 ...

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    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.

    Emilio A Torres-Netto

    ELZA Institute, Zurich, Switzerland

    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.

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    “The blend of cutting-edge technology in diagnostics and treatment captivated me, and I realized that restoring vision could significantly enhance patients’ lives.”

    Jorge L Alió del Barrio

    Vissum (Miranza Group)/Universidad Miguel Hernández Medical School, Alicante, Spain

    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.

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    “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.”

    Marina Roizenblatt

    Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil

    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.

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    “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.”

    Maria Vittoria Cicinelli

    Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy

    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.

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    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.

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    Jennifer Loh

    Miami, FL, USA

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    Jennifer Loh

    Editor-in-Chief

    Ophthalmologist, Miami, FL, USA

    Miami, FL, USA

    Biography

    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.

    Francesco Bandello

    Editorial Board member

    Francesco Bandello

    Milan, Italy

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    Francesco Bandello

    Editorial Board member

    Professor and Chairman Department of Ophthalmology , University Vita-Salute, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy

    Milan, Italy

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    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. 

    Jennifer Loh

    Editor-in-Chief

    David Chang

    Editorial Board member

    David Chang

    San Francisco, CA, USA

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    David Chang

    Editorial Board member

    Clinical Professor, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA

    San Francisco, CA, USA

    Biography

    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).

    Francesco Bandello

    Editorial Board member

    Marjan Farid

    Editorial Board member

    Marjan Farid

    Irvine, CA, USA

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    Marjan Farid

    Editorial Board member

    Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Director of Cornea, Refractive & Cataract Surgery at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California-Irvine, CA, USA

    Irvine, CA, USA

    Biography

    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. 

    David Chang

    Editorial Board member

    Jennifer Loh

    Editor-in-Chief
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