Ophthalmology Reviews: A New Frontier in the Ophthalmology Family of Journals
Release Date: 02/27/2025
GLP-1RA Use and Risk of Neovascular AMD
Ophthalmology Journal
It’s our 100th episode! Dr. Rukhsana Mirza sits down with Drs. Aleksandra V. Rachitskaya and Kevin C. Allan to discuss their retrospective study using the TriNetX network to investigate the risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in patients taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs). From their Ophthalmology Retina article, “.” Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Risk of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in a National Cohort Study. Allan, Kevin C. et al. Ophthalmology Retina. In press Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal...
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Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis
Ophthalmology Journal
Dr. Edmund Tsui and author Dr. Douglas A. Jabs discuss the results of the ADVISE Trial, designed to compare adalimumab to conventional immunosuppressive drugs for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitides. From Dr. Jab’s Ophthalmology article, “.” Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis (ADVISE) Trial. Jabs, Douglas A. et al. Ophthalmology. In press. Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on February 25, 2026, at
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration and the Gut Microbiome
Ophthalmology Journal
Our newest host and Social Media Editor, Dr. Rukhsana Mirza, interviews Dr. Phoebe Lin. Together, they discuss Dr. Lin’s study on whether an intestinal microbial signature is associated with advanced age-related macular degeneration and the relationship between the microbiota and AMD genetic risk. From her Ophthalmology Science article, “.” Dr. Phoebe Lin is an editor for Ophthalmology Science. Age-related Eye Disease Studies Supplements and Genetic Risk Score Are Crucial Determinants of Intestinal Microbial Alterations in Advanced Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dadgar, Neda et al....
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Elevated Intraocular Pressure after Cataract Surgery and Risk of Glaucoma
Ophthalmology Journal
Dr. Emily Schehlein is joined by Dr. Cecilia S. Lee and Dr Parisa Taravati, authors of “.” Together they discuss the associations between postoperative intraocular pressure after cataract surgery and the future risk of developing primary open-angle glaucoma in patients without prior glaucoma, glaucoma suspect, or ocular hypertension diagnoses. Elevated Intraocular Pressure Immediately after Cataract Surgery and Future Risk of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma in the IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight). Gim, Nayoon et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 5, Issue 6.
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Outpatient Oral Doxycycline vs. IV Penicillin for Syphilitic Uveitis
Ophthalmology Journal
Dr. Edmund Tsui interviews Dr. Brian C. Toy on his retrospective cohort study which shows that oral doxycycline clinical and serologic outcomes are comparable to IV penicillin for syphilitic uveitis, published in Ophthalmology. From “.” Outpatient Oral Doxycycline versus Intravenous Penicillin for Syphilitic Uveitis. Bao, Yicheng K. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 132, Issue 12, 1457 - 1459.
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The CorNeat Everpatch and the Process of FDA Authorization
Ophthalmology Journal
On September 5, 2025, the FDA issued a recall for the CorNeat EverPatch. Dr. Emily Schehlein is joined by Dr. Thomas V. Johnson to discuss his study on the early exposure and surgical revision rates of the CorNeat EverPatch. Later, Dr. Henry Jampel explains the difference between FDA clearance and FDA approval for medical devices. Dr. Johnson coauthored the Ophthalmology article, “.” Dr. Jampel cowrite the accompanying Commentary, “.” Dr. Henry Jampel is an Associate Editor for Ophthalmology and the Editor-in-Chief for Ophthalmology Glaucoma. Dr. Thomas V. Johnson is an Associate...
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Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Open-Angle Glaucoma
Ophthalmology Journal
Dr. Emily Schehlein sits down with author Dr. Nathan Congdon to break down the results of the GLAUrious Study on comparing automated, gonioscopy-free, noncontact, image-guided direct selective laser trabeculoplasty with conventional SLT in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension to reduce intraocular pressure. From the Ophthalmology article, “.” Randomized Noninferiority Trial of Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Open-Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension. Gazzard, Gus; Traverso, Carlo Enrico; et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 132, Issue 10, 1091 – 1104.
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Epiretinal Membrane in Diabetic Patients
Ophthalmology Journal
Dr. Rajesh Rao discusses the risk factors for epiretinal membrane formation in patients with diabetes mellitus with Dr. Shinji Kakihara, first author of the Ophthalmology Science article, “.” Epiretinal Membrane Is Associated with Diabetic Retinopathy Severity and Cumulative Anti-VEGF Injections. Kakihara, Shinji et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 5, Issue 3. If you are unable to travel to AAO 2025, you can still enjoy the unparalleled program by registering for AAO 2025 Virtual. Get access to the annual meeting course and sessions recorded in Orlando, on-demand-only content specifically...
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Pediatric Noninfectious Uveitis in the US
Ophthalmology Journal
Dr. Edmund Tsui sits down with Drs. Akshay S. Thomas and Ogul E. Uner to discuss their IRIS Registry study of the prevalence, characteristics, and treatment patterns of pediatric noninfectious uveitis in the United States. From their Ophthalmology Retina article, “” Prevalence, Treatment Patterns, and Outcomes of Pediatric Noninfectious Uveitis in the United States: An IRIS Registry Analysis. Uner, Ogul E. et al. Ophthalmology Retina. In press. You love learning, which is why you listen to this podcast. Get live pearls and even more insights from top speakers from around the world at AAO...
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Real-Time Adverse Events in Pediatric Fluorescein Angiography
Ophthalmology Journal
Previous research on the safety of fluorescein angiography in adults has indicated that severe complications are rare, but due to few studies in the pediatric population, the true rates of complications are unknown. Dr. Edmund Tsui sits down with Dr. Nimesh A. Patel to discuss his study examining fluorescein angiography adverse events in pediatric patients. From his Ophthalmology Retina article, “” Real-Time Adverse Events in Pediatric Fluorescein Angiography: IV vs Oral. Sorour, Osama et al. Ophthalmology Retina. In press. Don’t miss the savings! Ophthalmology Journal Podcast listeners,...
info_outlineOphthalmology Editor-in-Chief, Russell Van Gelder, MD, PhD, and our new Associate Editor, Laura Downie, BOptom, PhD, guest host this special episode introducing “Ophthalmology Reviews.” Ophthalmology Reviews is a new section in our flagship journal for structured systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The two editors discuss the importance of these reviews in our field and what our journal is looking for from authors in these types of submissions.
For more information, read their recent editorial in Ophthalmology, “Gargantua, The Scholarship of Synthesis and the Evolution of the Ophthalmology Family Journals” and review our Guide for Authors section on Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis.
If you have any questions about submissions, please contact the editorial staff at aaojournal@aao.org.
Gargantua, The Scholarship of Synthesis and the Evolution of the Ophthalmology Family Journals. Van Gelder, Russell N. Downie, Laura E. Ophthalmology, Volume 132, Issue 1, 12 – 13.