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Welcome to the June issue of The Ophthalmologist! Our Upfront section features the latest industry and research, from what a color-blind octopus have in common with treating age-related macular degeneration to the life and times of pioneering researcher, Koji Nakanishi.
In our opinion column, In My View, legendary ocular oncologist Carol Shields explains why passing knowledge and good practices to new generations of ophthalmologists is vital –
spoiler: it gives teachers a real sense of achievement and improves patient care.
For our cover feature, “Dry Eye Debate: The Progressive Practice,” four experts Elizabeth Yeu, Laura Periman, Stefano Barabino, and William Trattler explore the issues affecting ocular surface disease treatment. The issue’s In Practice articles take on what all ophthalmologists need to know about two conditions they will probably never see: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis; four common misconceptions about later-stage cross-linking for progressive keratoconus; and the European Glaucoma Society Guidelines Committee latest recommendations for the initial open angle glaucoma treatment. In NextGen, Stylianos Michalakis looks at novel gene vectors delivered by intravitreal rather than subretinal injection and why they represent a lower-risk option for retinal dystrophy patients. We also look at the VISION LINKS 2020 program, building long-term and long-distance ophthalmic partnerships to share knowledge, enhance education, and improve patient care worldwide; share a tale of the twin sisters breaking barriers to save sight in rural India; and learn the secrets to a successful contract negotiation – as according to doctor, lawyer, and founder of MDNegotiation, Lisa Nijm. Finally, we sit down with Erin Shriver, Clinical Professor, Oculoplastic, Orbital and Oncology Service, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA. I hope you enjoy reading this issue!

Articles featured in this issue

Business & Profession Comprehensive

To Pour From an Empty Cup

05/14/2021 | Phoebe Harkin

When it comes to mental health, physician well-being often comes last on the list

Subspecialties Glaucoma

Easy Does It?

05/27/2021 | Phoebe Harkin

Not all patients with elevated eye pressure need treatment to prevent vision loss, according to landmark study

Subspecialties Basic & Translational Research

Remembering Koji Nakanishi

05/21/2021 | Phoebe Harkin

The magical life of Japan’s pioneering AMD researcher

Subspecialties Cornea / Ocular Surface

Coming Up Dry

05/06/2021 | Aleksandra Jones

Dry eye disease affects not only quality of life and productivity, but also mental health

Subspecialties Basic & Translational Research

Lessons from the Octopus Teacher

05/20/2021 | Aleksandra Jones

What does a colorblind octopus have to do with treating age-related macular degeneration?

Subspecialties Cataract

Image of the Month: Tiny Foreign Body

05/04/2021 | Aleksandra Jones

This month’s image shows a large self-healed corneal wound, iris laceration, and traumatic cataract – but what was the cause?

Subspecialties Retina

Telling the MacTel Tale

05/07/2021 | Aleksandra Jones

Newly-discovered DNA mutations can help identify genetic predisposition to developing MacTel early

Business & Profession Education and Training

Continuing Education

05/05/2021 | Carol Shields

Passing knowledge and good practices to new generations of ophthalmologists is vital for improving patient care

Subspecialties Cornea / Ocular Surface

The Dry Eye Debate: The Progressive Practice

01/11/2021 | Aleksandra Jones

Live roundtable, featuring Elizabeth Yeu, Laura Periman, Stefano Barabino and William Trattler, explored ocular surface disease, including blepharitis