What are the risk factors and frequency of recurrence in patients with acute anterior uveitis? Dr. Edmund Tsui and Dr. Rachael L. Niederer delve into the findings of her recent Ophthalmology study, “Risk of Recurrence in Acute Anterior Uveitis.”

Risk of Recurrence in Acute Anterior Uveitis. Brodie, James T. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 131, Issue 11, 1281 – 1289.

People regularly deal with seasonal allergies, but how much do these environmental factors affect our corneas? Dr. Matt Feng sits down with Dr. Laura Downie to discuss her recent Ophthalmology article, “Intravital Imaging of the Human Cornea Reveals the Differential Effects of Season on Innate and Adaptive Immune Cell Morphodynamics.”

Intravital Imaging of the Human Cornea Reveals the Differential Effects of Season on Innate and Adaptive Immune Cell Morphodynamics. Wu, Mengliang et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 131, Issue 10, 1185 – 1195

Why is peer review important? Is AI changing peer review? How can you become a better peer reviewer? Find out in this special episode, with our newest host and Social Media Editor, Dr. Emily Schehlein, and Dr. Matilda F. Chan. Dr. Chan, in collaboration with editors of several ophthalmic and optometric journals and the National Eye Institute, administers the new Council of Vision Editors Fellow Program designed to train early career vision scientists on the peer-review process. The Academy’s family of journals is a proud participant in the mentoring program.

For more, read Dr. Chan’s editorial in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, “Peer Review in Ophthalmology: A Collaborative Approach to Training the Next Generation of Reviewers.”

Dr. Drew Carey interviews Dr. John J. Chen on the trends and use patterns of plasma exchange therapy for optic neuritis, from his Ophthalmology article, “Trends in Plasma Exchange Use in Optic Neuritis Hospitalizations in the United States.”

Trends in Plasma Exchange Use in Optic Neuritis Hospitalizations in the United States. Akosman, Sinan et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 131, Issue 10, 1207 – 1214.

Dr. Rajesh Rao speaks with Dr. Jasmine H. Francis on whether sequencing of plasma-derived ctDNA can noninvasively diagnose ocular-involving histiocytosis. From her Ophthalmology Science article, “Plasma-Derived Cell-Free DNA for the Diagnosis of Ocular-Involving Histiocytosis.”

Plasma-Derived Cell-Free DNA for the Diagnosis of Ocular-Involving Histiocytosis. Francis, Jasmine H. et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 4, Issue 5.

Can artificial intelligence distinguish between pseudopapilledema and true papilledema in children? Dr. Drew Carey interviews author Dr. Melinda Y. Chang on whether AI can be used to improve the diagnostic process in children with abnormal optic nerves and concern for elevated intracranial pressure. From her Ophthalmology Science article, “Artificial Intelligence to Differentiate Pediatric Pseudopapilledema and True Papilledema on Fundus Photographs”

Artificial Intelligence to Differentiate Pediatric Pseudopapilledema and True Papilledema on Fundus Photographs. Chang, Melinda Y. et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 4, Issue 4.

Does primary trabeculectomy or medical treatment produce better outcomes in terms of quality of life, clinical effectiveness, and safety in patients with advanced glaucoma? Dr. Drew Carey interviews Dr. Anthony J. King on the results of his recent study asking this question published in Ophthalmology, “Evaluating Primary Treatment for People with Advanced Glaucoma: Five-Year Results of the Treatment of Advanced Glaucoma Study.”

Evaluating Primary Treatment for People with Advanced Glaucoma. King, Anthony J. King, Anthony et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 131, Issue 7, 759 – 770.

Join Ophthalmology’s Editor-in-Chief, Russell Van Gelder, as he presents “The Year in Literature: Editor’s Choice Highlights From the Ophthalmology Journal Family” in Chicago at AAO 2024 on Sunday October 20, 2024, at 2pm local time in McCormick Place South Building Room S406A. Search “SYM48” in the Mobile Meeting Guide for more information.

How has ophthalmology medical education changed over time in medical school curriculums? Dr. Edmund Tsui speaks with Drs. Ashish Agar and Sascha Spencer on their review of global trends in medical school ophthalmology education from their Ophthalmology article, “A Systematic Review of Ophthalmology Education in Medical Schools: The Global Decline.”

A Systematic Review of Ophthalmology Education in Medical Schools. Spencer, Sascha K.R. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 131, Issue 7, 855 – 863.

Join Ophthalmology’s Editor-in-Chief, Russell Van Gelder, as he presents “The Year in Literature: Editor’s Choice Highlights From the Ophthalmology Journal Family” in Chicago at AAO 2024 on Sunday October 20, 2024, at 2pm local time in McCormick Place South Building Room S406A. Search “SYM48” in the Mobile Meeting Guide for more information.