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.
AA0 2023: Study on internationally collected cohorts and the consistency of outcomes
November 11th 2023Clara Chan, MD, FRSCS, FACS, DABO, from the University of Toronto spoke with Ophthalmology Times about their study on the consistency of outcomes across 3 different cohorts of patients that were internationally collected at this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
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AAO 2023: TECNIS Symfony lens or TECNIS Symfony OptiBlue lens?
November 10th 2023Daniel Chang, MD, spoke with Ophthalmology Times about his poster "Clinical performance of a diffractive, extended depth-of-focus IOL, with violet light filtering and high-resolution lathing" at this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
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AAO 2023: Paul Runge and his ROP treatments in the Ukraine
November 8th 2023Paul Runge, MD, FACS, spoke with Ophthalmology Times about his time in Ukraine treating retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and implementing the Norlase Lion laser at this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
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Caroline Baumal, Chief Medical Officer at Apellis, spoke with Ophthalmology Times on the GALE extension study of pegcetacoplan for geographic atrophy, and shared insights on her career transition, emphasizing the significance of mentorship and a passion for one’s work at this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in San Francisco.
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AAO 2023: Bausch + Lomb vice president gives update on 3 new technologies
November 7th 2023Anthony Wallace, BS, MBA, vice president and general manager of the surgical business at Bausch + Lomb North America spoke with Ophthalmology Times about 3 new technologies the company launched at this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
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AAO 2023: Unpacking the diverse approaches in dry AMD research
November 6th 2023Peter K. Kaiser, MD, shares a promising outlook for patients with dry age-related macular degeneration, with innovative therapies in development that have the potential not only to prevent vision loss but also improve visual acuity.
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AAO 2023: OTT166 progress: OcuTerra's diabetic retinopathy treatment
November 3rd 2023Kerrie Brady, president and chief executive officer of OcuTerra Therapeutics, shares progress in their Phase 2 DR:EAM Diabetic Retinopathy study, with promising results expected in Q1 2024 for their innovative eye drop treatment, OTT166.
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EyeCon 2023: Pearls for monitoring intraocular pressure at home and in the office
October 18th 2023Thomas V. Johnson, MD, PhD, notes the value of home monitoring lies in its ability to provide real-time insights into IOP fluctuations, enabling more precise glaucoma care and a deeper understanding of the patient's risk for vision loss.
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CRU 2023: Charting the path to optimal eye emergency care
October 5th 2023Steven A. Greenstein, MD, emphasizes the importance of identifying and assessing eye emergencies, highlighting the need to determine when to escalate care from primary to subspecialty settings. He discusses various types of anterior segment emergencies, while stressing the significance of maintaining a calm demeanor in these critical situations.
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EyePod: Transforming the MIGS pipeline into clinical reality
September 26th 2023Peter J. McDonnell, MD, and Neda Shamie, MD, discuss the transformative impact of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) on glaucoma care and its integration with cataract surgery, sharing insights and practical tips for ophthalmologists.
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(Podcast) Confronting Demodex blepharitis: From rude awakening to FDA-approved solution
August 30th 2023In this podcast episode, Ophthalmology Times' co-chief medical editors Peter J. McDonnell, MD, and Neda Shamie, MD, delve into the clinical nuances of Demodex blepharitis. Through personal anecdotes, they stress its underrecognized gravity and discuss diagnostic cues like collarettes. The experts share their enthusiasm for improved treatments, echoing the transformative impact seen in dry eye care.
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ASRS 2023: 'MacGyver-Inspired' endolaser option for chandelier-assisted scleral buckles
July 31st 2023Richard B Rosen, MD, who is presenting New 'MacGyver-Inspired' Endolaser Option for Chandelier-Assisted Scleral Buckles at the 2023 ASRS meeting in Seattle, Washington spoke with our team about this research.
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ASCRS 2023: Safety and effectiveness of the Dexamethasone Hydrogel-Based insert
May 12th 2023Patrick Spencer, DO, discussed the safety and effectiveness comparison of hydrogel-based intracanalicular dexamethasone insert placement in the lower versus the upper punctum at the 2023 ASCRS annual meeting in San Diego.
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