As 2025 draws to a close, we’re celebrating another remarkable year of growth, collaboration and innovation at touchOPHTHALMOLOGY.
From thought-provoking expert interviews and peer-reviewed research, to dynamic conference coverage and an expanding portfolio of medical education, this year has been defined by meaningful conversations and impactful learning. We’ve had the privilege of engaging with leading clinicians, researchers and partner societies across the globe – bringing together diverse voices to support the ophthalmology community with timely, accessible and authoritative content.
As we reflect on the past 12 months, we’re proud to highlight the moments, milestones and stories that shaped our year.
Here are just some of the standout highlights from 2025.
Expert insights and updates
We were delighted to work with lots of up-and-coming and established experts in the field to produce a variety of thoughtful articles relevant to clinical practice. From expert round-ups to rapid-fire news blasts, we’ve made staying informed about the latest in ophthalmology quicker and easier than ever.
Top viewed content
- 5 Expert perspectives on AI in ophthalmology
- Voices in vision: Prof. Noel Alpins on improving patient satisfaction in refractive laser surgery
- Progress in corneal cross-linking: Insights from Prof. Farhad Hafezi at ESCRS 2025
- Expert pearls for optimising cataract surgery in keratoconus
- Expert pearls on selecting the optimal IOL
Launch of the ‘Future Leaders’ initiative
Introducing the touchOPHTHALMOLOGY Future Leaders 2025
This year, we launched 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 future years to come. Congratulations to all our touchOPHTHALMOLOGY Future Leaders, and thank you for sharing your stories, insights and ambitions with us!
Nominate a rising star for touchOPHTHALMOLOGY Future Leaders 2026
Following the successful introduction of touchOPHTHALMOLOGY Future Leaders 2025, we are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 edition. Join us in recognizing the future leaders of ophthalmology.
Submit your nomination today using the form below and help recognize the innovators shaping the future of the field.
Highlighting society partnerships
Our collaborations with leading professional societies continue to be a cornerstone of our work. This year, we strengthened these partnerships to amplify expert voices, support emerging leaders and bring forward the latest developments shaping ophthalmology. Below are some of our society collaborations in 2025.
- A day of ideas, expertise and connection: WSPOS Subspecialty Day 2025 in Copenhagen
- SOE 2025: A message from the President
- Help shape the global picture of paediatric IOL implantation – WSPOS survey still open
- A Guide for Young Ophthalmologists (YO) at SOE 2025: A Q&A with Dr Jelena Potic
Journal highlights
The 2025 edition of touchREVIEWS in Ophthalmology is now online here.
Top 5 most viewed articles
- Utility of ChatGPT in Answering Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Cataract Surgery
- AR-15512, a Novel Topical Drug Candidate for Dry Eye Disease
- Association of Breast Carcinoma with Glaucoma: A Review
- Sozinibercept: Is the Tide Turning for Better Visual Outcomes in Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration?
- Noninfectious Uveitis: A Review of Ophthalmic Management and Clinical Pearls
Visionary Voices podcast
At Touch, we understand that healthcare professionals learn in different ways. Visionary Voices expands our content variety, ensuring we offer educational resources that cater to all learning preferences. Season 2 recently wrapped, with series 3 on the way…
Top 5 most viewed episodes
- Flight for Sight: How Orbis International is tackling preventable blindness on a global scale
- What impact does sleep have on physicians and their patients?
- Why are so many physicians burning out, and how can we break the cycle?
- Could senolytics change the treatment landscape of age-related diseases?
- Is pharma for me? Navigating the move from agency, clinic or academia
As we wrap up an exciting year of growth, new content formats and meaningful collaborations, we’re immensely proud of the progress made across touchOPHTHALMOLOGY. With even more innovations, insights and educational initiatives on the horizon, we look forward to bringing you an even stronger year of ophthalmology content in 2026.
Cite: touchWRAPPED 2025: Your top reads, watches and listens. touchOPHTHALMOLOGY. 16th December 2025.
Editor: Nicola Cartridge
Disclosures: This article was created by the touchOPHTHALMOLOGY team utilizing AI as an editorial tool (ChatGPT (GPT-4o) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat.) The content was developed and edited by human editors. No funding was received in the publication of this article.
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