Sheryl brings a wealth of editorial experience to MJH Life Sciences’ Eye Care Network, having engaged with the readers and the greater ophthalmic community of Ophthalmology Times for more than 20 years. As Group Editorial Director, Sheryl’s purview extends across the print and digital network of Ophthalmology Times, Ophthalmology Times Europe, Modern Retina and Optometry Times. Prior to ophthalmology, Sheryl previously covered the fields of audiology and confectionery science/technology/manufacturing.
Sheryl is also passionate about the mission, vision and values of Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL) and recently completed her term on its Board of Directors. She continues to volunteer as Editor-in-Chief of the organization’s EMPOWER Magazine. In 2013, she was honored with the group’s inaugural Rising Star Award.
In addition, she has served as a judge for Crain's Cleveland Business Health Care Heroes Awards program as well as the Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards.
A new era for MacTel: Clinicians react to FDA approval of revakinagene taroretcel-lwey
Insights shed light on what the approval means for providers and their patients affected by this neurodegenerative retinal disease
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Women’s eye health: The Fred Hollows Foundation's call for change this International Women’s Day
March 5th 2025To tackle systemic barriers to eye care, the organization is co-hosting an event titled “No Woman Left Behind – Advancing Eye Health Equity for Women and Girls” on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women in New York.
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AGS 2025: Achieving success as an academic ophthalmologist with Thomas V. Johnson III, MD, PhD
March 4th 2025Clinician-scientists play a vital role in advancing ophthalmology by balancing patient care with research, leveraging clinical insights to drive impactful discoveries, and collaborating across disciplines to stay at the forefront of innovation.
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AGS 2025: Constance Okeke, MD, highlights 1-year Streamline canaloplasty outcomes
March 1st 2025The research analyzed the 1-year outcomes of 132 eyes, evaluating mean IOP, baseline changes, medication reduction, and stratifying the results by race (African American vs Caucasian) and glaucoma severity (mild, moderate, severe).
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AGS 2025: Telemedicine and genetics for resource-efficient care with Louis R. Pasquale, MD
February 28th 2025Emerging technologies, such as remote tonometry and genetic risk scoring, are revolutionizing glaucoma care by enabling earlier detection, personalized management, and more efficient use of resources.
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AGS 2025: Long-term efficacy and safety of standalone and phaco ELT with Marc Toeteberg-Harms, MD
February 27th 2025A systematic review and meta-analysis highlights the safety and efficacy of excimer laser trabeculostomy as an implant-free MIGS procedure for managing open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, either alone or in combination with cataract surgery.
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Thomas W. Samuelson, MD, shares clinical perspectives on DSLT, SLT, and glaucoma management
February 21st 2025Direct selective laser trabeculoplasty enhances the experience for both patients and physicians, he notes, while also mitigating issues related to poor adherence and ocular surface disease from topical therapy.
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DMEI resident Ashley Ooms, MD, explores gray area strabismus surgery complications in AUPO poster
February 10th 2025Ooms' poster at the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology annual meeting highlighted a study on gray area complications in strabismus surgery, showing that trainees are more likely than attendings to disclose these complications despite having similar baseline anxiety levels. Ooms is a PGY-4 ophthalmology resident at the Dean McGee Eye Institute.
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Sonia H. Yoo, MD, a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery specialist and a member of the planning committee for the EnVision Summit, highlights a session focused on the latest advancements in lens implant technologies, refractive procedures, and imaging innovations. The summit will be held from February 14 to 17, 2025, at the Caribe Hilton San Juan in Puerto Rico.
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Colby highlights the strides made and challenges that remain for women in ophthalmology, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, individualized professional growth, and resilience in a competitive field, drawing from her experience as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
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Dean McGee Eye Institute secures $800,000 in research and academic grants
January 25th 2025Funds from the Inasmuch Foundation and The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation will support the purchase of equipment, including computerized eye simulators, a laser injector, and a device for measuring the electrical resistance of cells.
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Wendy Lee, MD, an oculoplastics specialist and member of the program committee at EnVision Summit, shares an agenda that will include a mix of functional oculoplastics, aesthetics, and live facial rejuvenation demonstrations at the upcoming event, which will be held from February 14 to 17, 2025, at the Caribe Hilton San Juan in Puerto Rico.
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EnVision Summit 2025: Lana Rifkin, MD, on the unique role of uveitis specialists
January 3rd 2025Lana Rifkin, MD, a uveitis specialist at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, shared insights into her work and her role as committee chair of the uveitis section for the upcoming EnVision Summit, which will be held from February 14 to 17, 2025, at the Caribe Hilton San Juan in Puerto Rico.
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