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At touchOPHTHALMOLOGY, we push the boundaries of online medical education to bring you innovative formats and valuable insights into learning behaviours. Our educational content enhances your ability to provide better patient care and drive positive change in clinical practice. With patients at the heart of everything we do, we aim to help you significantly improve health outcomes. This information is intended for use by licensed Healthcare Professionals (HCPs). It should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.

📢 Dr Alessandro Rabiolo: Advancing personalised care with bioinformatics 👁️We’re delighted to welcome Dr Alessandro Rabi...
10/04/2026

📢 Dr Alessandro Rabiolo: Advancing personalised care with bioinformatics 👁️

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Alessandro Rabiolo as a touchOPHTHALMOLOGY Future Leader 2026, recognised for his contributions to glaucoma care, research, and clinical innovation.

As Associate Professor and Glaucoma Clinical Lead in Italy, Dr Rabiolo is helping to bridge clinical practice and large-scale data, exploring how bioinformatics can transform decision-making in ophthalmology.

In this Q&A, he reflects on the mentors who shaped his journey and why data-driven insights are key to the future of patient care.

🔗 Read the full interview: https://touchophthalmology.com/insight/flb-alessandro-rabiolo-advancing-personalized-care-bioinformatics/

📢 What makes an effective mentor in ophthalmology?Behind every confident clinician and emerging leader is a mentor who h...
09/04/2026

📢 What makes an effective mentor in ophthalmology?

Behind every confident clinician and emerging leader is a mentor who has shaped thinking, encouraged growth and provided guidance at critical moments.

Technical expertise matters, but exceptional mentorship goes further. The most impactful mentors help people develop not only knowledge, but mindset, judgement and professional resilience.

Read more: https://touchophthalmology.com/insight/what-makes-an-effective-mentor/

08/04/2026

Your expertise shouldn’t stop at the clinic door.

In collaboration with LEADderm, we’re introducing a new mini-series from the LEADderm 2025 Congress, exploring how clinicians can grow their careers, strengthen leadership skills and protect their wellbeing.

🎙️ In this episode, Dr Jennifer Soung joins journalist Denise Mann to break down how engaging with the media can help you extend your reach, shape public understanding and amplify patient education.

In this conversation:
• The real value of media engagement for clinicians
• How to navigate common barriers with confidence
• Simple, practical ways to get started

If you’re looking to broaden your influence and communicate beyond the consultation room, this episode is for you.

👉 Tune in now and take your impact further: https://touchophthalmology.com/podcast/building-media-relationships/

In case you missed it...Is lowering intraocular pressure enough to optimise outcomes in open-angle glaucoma?Hear from Dr...
08/04/2026

In case you missed it...

Is lowering intraocular pressure enough to optimise outcomes in open-angle glaucoma?

Hear from Dr Maria João Menéres as she explores the growing importance of neuroprotection in glaucoma management, including in steroid-induced cases.

This expert-led activity covers:
• How neuroprotective strategies may help preserve vision
• Considerations around diabetic macular oedema and associated glaucoma risk
• The role of adjunctive therapies alongside IOP reduction

Enhance your clinical perspective with the latest thinking in glaucoma care.

Watch now to learn more and claim your CME: https://touchophthalmologyime.org/neuroprotective-strategies-in-open-angle-glaucoma/

This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Alimera Sciences Europe Limited.

This activity is jointly provided by touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.

Dr Danson Muttuvelu: Building scalable, data-driven eye care systems 👁️We’re delighted to welcome Dr Danson Muttuvelu as...
08/04/2026

Dr Danson Muttuvelu: Building scalable, data-driven eye care systems 👁️

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Danson Muttuvelu as a touchOPHTHALMOLOGY Future Leader 2026, recognised for his leadership in advancing technology-enabled, high-quality eye care at scale.

As the driving force behind innovative models such as tele-ophthalmology and structured care pathways, Dr Muttuvelu is redefining how patients access and move through eye care systems - combining clinical precision with system-level innovation.

In this Q&A, he reflects on how international training shaped his perspective, the mentors who influenced his approach, and why the future of ophthalmology lies in integrating digital and clinical care.

🔗 Read the full interview: https://touchophthalmology.com/insight/flb-danson-muttuvelu-building-scalable-data-driven-eye-care-systems/

📢 Accommodative miosis and visuomotor responses linked to myopiaA study in Cell Reports suggests myopia may involve abno...
07/04/2026

📢 Accommodative miosis and visuomotor responses linked to myopia

A study in Cell Reports suggests myopia may involve abnormal accommodation and pupil responses, not just sensory retinal changes.

Myopic participants showed excessive eye vergence and greater pupil constriction during accommodation, potentially reducing retinal illumination and weakening ON pathway signalling. This mechanism may help explain associations between sustained near work in dim light and myopia progression — and the protective role of outdoor exposure and interventions that reduce accommodative miosis.

Read more: https://touchophthalmology.com/insight/accommodative-miosis-and-on-pathway-deficits-linked-to-myopia/

📢 Dr Sashwanthi Mohan: Driving innovation in retinal care 👁️We’re delighted to welcome Dr Sashwanthi Mohan as a touchOPH...
06/04/2026

📢 Dr Sashwanthi Mohan: Driving innovation in retinal care 👁️

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Sashwanthi Mohan as a touchOPHTHALMOLOGY Future Leader 2026, recognised for her contributions to advancing medical and surgical retina.

With expertise spanning vitreoretinal disease, uveitis, and complex retinal conditions, Dr Mohan is at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field - where imaging, therapeutics, and technology are transforming patient care.

In this interview, she reflects on the inspirations behind her career, the mentors who shaped her journey, and the innovations redefining ophthalmology today.

🔗 Read the full interview: https://touchophthalmology.com/insight/flb-sashwanthi-mohan-technological-therapeutic-innovation-retina/

Dr Germán Mejía-Salgado: Advancing vision care through AI 👁️🤖We’re delighted to welcome Dr Germán Mejía-Salgado as a tou...
03/04/2026

Dr Germán Mejía-Salgado: Advancing vision care through AI 👁️🤖

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Germán Mejía-Salgado as a touchOPHTHALMOLOGY Future Leader 2026, recognised for his work at the intersection of ophthalmology, data science, and clinical innovation.

With expertise in machine learning, predictive analytics, and real-world evidence, Dr Mejía-Salgado is exploring how AI can enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes in eye care.

In this Q&A, he reflects on the inspirations behind his career, the mentors who shaped his journey, and the technologies transforming the future of ophthalmology.

🔗 Read the full interview: https://touchophthalmology.com/insight/flb-german-mejia-salgado-advancing-vision-care-through-ai/

In case you missed it...Are your presbyopia-correcting IOL outcomes as predictable as you’d like?In this accredited, int...
02/04/2026

In case you missed it...

Are your presbyopia-correcting IOL outcomes as predictable as you’d like?

In this accredited, interactive activity, Prof. Sumit (Sam) Garg shares practical strategies to help eye care professionals refine lens selection and improve patient satisfaction.

🔍 Key insights include:
• How AI-supported biometric analysis can help refine targeting and improve accuracy, particularly in non-standard eyes
• Why comprehensive preoperative assessment, including ocular surface optimization, corneal topography and macular evaluation, is critical for success
• How to structure clear, realistic patient counselling to reduce dissatisfaction and manage dysphotopsias

💡 “Machine learning can analyse multiple variables to help us refine our targeting and avoid pitfalls when using these lenses.”
— Prof. Sumit (Sam) Garg

Enhance your approach to presbyopia-correcting IOLs and work towards more predictable outcomes and satisfied patients.

👉 Access the activity now: https://touchophthalmologyime.org/optimizing-presbyopia-correcting-iol-selection-and-patient-expectations/

This educational activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.

This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.

touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.

👁️ Voices in Vision: Dr Alessandro Arrigo on the pursuit of true precision medicineAs part of our Voices in Vision serie...
02/04/2026

👁️ Voices in Vision: Dr Alessandro Arrigo on the pursuit of true precision medicine

As part of our Voices in Vision series, we spoke with Dr Alessandro Arrigo, Medical Retina Specialist at IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute — about how innovation, honesty, and curiosity drive progress in retinal research and care.

From the promise of next-generation anti-VEGF therapies to the cautious integration of artificial intelligence, Dr Arrigo shares his perspective on how ophthalmology can move closer to genuine precision medicine — where science, ethics and patient-centred care align.

🔗 Read the Q&A:
https://touchophthalmology.com/insight/voices-in-vision-arrigo-precision/

Are we doing enough to protect vision in open-angle glaucoma beyond lowering IOP?Join Dr Maria João Menéres as she share...
01/04/2026

Are we doing enough to protect vision in open-angle glaucoma beyond lowering IOP?

Join Dr Maria João Menéres as she shares expert insights on the evolving role of neuroprotective therapies in both primary and steroid-induced open-angle glaucoma.

In this educational activity, explore:
• The mechanisms of retinal ganglion cell injury in glaucoma
• The importance of neuroprotection to prevent or mitigate the risk of vision loss
• The potential of neuroprotective strategies as adjuncts to IOP-lowering treatments

Gain practical, clinically relevant perspectives to support your approach to glaucoma management.

Watch now and claim your CME: https://touchophthalmologyime.org/neuroprotective-strategies-in-open-angle-glaucoma/

This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Alimera Sciences Europe Limited.

This activity is jointly provided by touchIME.

touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.

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The information posted on this channel is intended for use by licensed Healthcare Professionals (HCPs). It should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment recommendations.

touchOPHTHALMOLOGY.com is an independent source of peer-reviewed content from our biannual journals – European Ophthalmic Review and US Ophthalmic Review. Free to access, it is designed to support busy physicians, clinicians and leading industry professionals in continuously developing their knowledge, effectiveness and productivity. Concise and balanced articles authored by leading voices, are complemented by carefully curated video and podcasts.