The Ophthalmologist

Welcome to the May/June edition of The Ophthalmologist, bringing you the regular selection of some of the best news, opinions, interviews and expert insight you’ve come to expect from The Ophthalmologist. Our upfront section highlights the worsening disparities in pediatric ophthalmology and some of the possible connections between retinal health and psychiatric illnesses. In our “In My View” section, we hear from Brandon Kennedy, who shares his concerns about the potential changes to veteran healthcare brought about by the Federal Supremacy Project – it seems concerns around scope of practice aren’t going anywhere soon. This month’s feature brings together some of the leading European figures in myopia research to discuss how ophthalmologists – and governments – across the continent are responding. We also want to hear from our readers in the USA so please get in touch and share your view on the ever growing myopia problem. To close out this months’ issue, we sit down with Professor of Ophthalmic Epidemiology, Jugnoo Rahi, who discusses the importance of policy making and challenges ophthalmologists to take a wider view of eye care beyond just one patient at a time.

Let’s Get Physical

June 7, 2023

New study proposes positive correlation between physical exercise and macular thickness in adults living with glaucoma

2 min read

Shutting Down Short-Sightedness

June 2, 2023

Experts from across Europe weigh in on the continent’s response to increasing rates of myopia

25 min read

Taking the Wider View

May 26, 2023

Sitting Down With… Jugnoo Rahi, Professor of Ophthalmic Epidemiology at UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

7 min read