March 2025

Discrimination Within Ophthalmology: Implications for Practice

Combatting the high rates of discrimination experienced by US ophthalmologists who are underrepresented in medicine.

Samantha Madala, MD; Victoria Y. Wang, MD; Melinda Y. Chang, MD; Jesse L. Berry, MD; and Angeline M. Nguyen, MD

A Strong Fellowship Finish

Here’s some advice for soon-to-be attendings.

Nikhil Bommakanti, MD; Meera D. Sivalingam, MD; Jordan D. Deaner, MD; Yoshihiro Yonekawa, MD; Sonia Mehta, MD; and Allen C. Ho, MD

Acute Retinopathy Following Weightlifting Supplement

An unusual case demonstrates the value of inquiring about a patient’s lifestyle and nutrition in relation to their visual symptoms.

Sayena Jabbehdari, MD, MPH, MBA; Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny, MD, MSc; William A. Henry, MD; and Velimir Petrovic, MD

DEI Literature Review

Retina specialists continue to focus on identifying and reducing disparities in eye care.

Alex Brodin, MA, Senior Editor

Be Seen

Avni P. Finn, MD, MBA, and Courtney Crawford, MD, FACS

The 25th Annual AVTT and Fellows’ Course: A Summary

Fellows and faculty gathered in Chicago for 3 days of education and hands-on learning.

Frank Ma, MD, and Nancy Faux, MD

Surgical Procedure for a Metallic Intraocular Foreign Body

Pearls for handling these intense cases of ocular trauma.

Jelena Potic, MD, PhD, FEBO

Introducing MORR

Multizonal outer retinopathy and retinal pigment epitheliopathy—a newly recognized ocular condition—has distinct features that set it apart from other retinal diseases.

Prithvi Ramtohul, MD

You Belong: The Value of Mentorship in Retina

These programs are dedicated to boosting diversity and inclusion in the field.

Rebecca Hepp, MA, Editor-in-Chief

The Reality of Women in Retina

Five female ophthalmologists share their struggles and successes in the field.

Laxmi Devisetty, MD; Avni P. Finn, MD, MBA; Kristen Nwanyanwu, MD, MBA, MHS; Ashvini K. Reddy, MD; and Catherine Manthorp, BA, Senior Editor

LGBTQIA+ Inclusion and Care in Ophthalmology

Identifying diversity among patients and providers is only the first step toward a more inclusive ophthalmology community.

Meghan Smith, MPH, BA; Duncan Fuller, BS; Ogul E. Uner, MD; Carlos Torres Quinones, MD; and Merina Thomas, MD

Clinical Trial Enrollment: Future Diversity Opportunities

New data suggest targeting specific geographies in the United States could improve diversity efforts in retina trials.

M. Ali Khan, MD, FACS, FASRS

Managing Uveitis in the OR

When cataract surgery or vitrectomy is indicated, keep these tips in mind.

Natasha Kesav, MD, and Danny A. Mammo, MD

OCT: What to Know for 2025

Here are the changes and updates you should be prepared for as we head further into the year.

Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR

Neoplastic Masqueraders of Uveitis

Remember these various ocular malignancies as you prepare your differential diagnosis.

Ioanna Ploumi, MSc; Konstantina Riri, MD, MSc; and Sofia Androudi, MD, PhD

Identifying KIF11-Associated Retinopathy

Genetic testing helped elucidate the cause of lifelong low vision.

Francisca Bragança, MD; Célia Azevedo Soares, MD, PhD; and Ana Marta, MD