We are excited to announce the selection of Allen C. Ho, MD, as Chief Medical Editor of Retina Today, effective with the January 2008 issue of the publication.

Dr. Ho is a very experienced and well-respected retinal specialist who has spent significant time in academics, research, and private practice environments. By virtue of his background, skills, and experience in the field, he will certainly bring great vision and value to Retina Today. We are excited about the ways in which he will enhance the excellence and relevance of the editorial content within the publication.

Dr. Ho is Professor of Ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University and an Attending Surgeon of the Retina Service of Wills Eye Institute. He has a special interest in age-related maculopathy, diabetic retinopathy, surgical retinal diseases, and clinical trials investigating new treatments for vitreoretinal diseases. He is Principal Investigator at Wills of several collaborative national clinical trials investigating new treatments for age-related macular degeneration, photodynamic therapy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, and surgical vitrectomy innovations. He is an active member in several ophthalmologic societies including: American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, The American Society of Retina Specialists, The Macula Society, The Retina Society, The Society of Heed Fellows, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ho has received the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Achievement Award and has been named to “Best Doctors in America,” “Top Ophthalmologists in America” and a “Top Doctor of Philadelphia” in Philadelphia Magazine.

Also beginning in 2008, Retina Today will have a worldwide circulation. The publication will continue to deliver the latest research and clinical developments from areas such as medical retina, retinal surgery, vitreous, diabetes, retinal imaging, pediatric retina, posterior segment oncology, and ocular trauma. Each issue will provide insight from well-respected specialists on cutting-edge therapies and surgical techniques that are currently in use and on the horizon. Retina Today will introduce new features in 2008, including a Retina Fellows section.

Currently published via an educational grant from Genentech, the journal launched in March of 2006 via an educational grant from Eli Lilly. In 2008, the journal will offer advertising and special project opportunities to the entire ophthalmic industry.