Ophthalmology Journal

Dr. Edmund Tsui is joined by Dr. Shu Feng, author of Ophthalmology's Assessing the Efficacy of Ophthalmic Transfers to an Academic Level 1 Trauma Hospital, to discuss her study of ophthalmic transfers to an academic level 1 trauma center and the accuracy of transferring diagnoses and rate of intervention after transfer.
Assessing the Efficacy of Ophthalmic Transfers to an Academic Level 1 Trauma Hospital. Hopkin, Blake et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 133, Issue 1, 24 – 30.

We're celebrating the American Glaucoma Society's 40th Anniversary! Dr. Emily Schehlein interviews three glaucoma luminaries, previous AGS Presidents, and guest editors for Ophthalmology Glaucoma's AGS 40th Anniversary special issue: Dr. Steven Gedde, Dr. Carla Siegfried, and Dr. Greg Skuta. Together they discuss the past, present, and future of the AGS, advancements in the treatment of glaucoma, and share their personal stories of mentorship and community within the society.
Read Ophthalmology Glaucoma's American Glaucoma Society 40th Anniversary supplement issue here:
https://www.ophthalmologyglaucoma.org/issue/S2589-4196(25)X0006-5
To find out more about the AGS, how to join, and get involved visit:
https://www.americanglaucomasociety.net/home
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It's our 100th episode! Dr. Rukhsana Mirza sits down with Drs. Aleksandra V. Rachitskaya and Kevin C. Allan to discuss their retrospective study using the TriNetX network to investigate the risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in patients taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs). From their Ophthalmology Retina article, "Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Risk of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in a National Cohort Study."
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Risk of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in a National Cohort Study. Allan, Kevin C. et al. Ophthalmology Retina. In press
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Dr. Edmund Tsui and author Dr. Douglas A. Jabs discuss the results of the ADVISE Trial, designed to compare adalimumab to conventional immunosuppressive drugs for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitides. From Dr. Jab's Ophthalmology article, "Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis (ADVISE) Trial."
Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis (ADVISE) Trial. Jabs, Douglas A. et al. Ophthalmology. In press.
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Our newest host and Social Media Editor, Dr. Rukhsana Mirza, interviews Dr. Phoebe Lin. Together, they discuss Dr. Lin's study on whether an intestinal microbial signature is associated with advanced age-related macular degeneration and the relationship between the microbiota and AMD genetic risk. From her Ophthalmology Science article, "Age-related Eye Disease Studies Supplements and Genetic Risk Score Are Crucial Determinants of Intestinal Microbial Alterations in Advanced Age-Related Macular Degeneration."
Dr. Phoebe Lin is an editor for Ophthalmology Science.
Age-related Eye Disease Studies Supplements and Genetic Risk Score Are Crucial Determinants of Intestinal Microbial Alterations in Advanced Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dadgar, Neda et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 6, Issue 1.