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- Emily Chew, MD, Named NIH Distinguished Investigatorhttps://modernod.com/news/emily-chew-md-named-nih-distinguished-investigator/2481980/Emily, Chew, MD, has been promoted to the title of NIH Distinguished Investigator for her work as a care provider and clinical trialist. Dr. Chew directs National Eye Institute's Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications (DECA). An ophthalmologist, she specializes in c
- Julia A. Haller, MD, Elected to National Academy of Medicinehttps://modernod.com/news/julia-a-haller-md-elected-to-national-academy-of-medicine/2477033/Wills Eye Hospital announced its Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Julia A. Haller, MD, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement
- Pioneering Ophthalmologist Patricia Bath, MD, Dies at 76https://modernod.com/news/pioneering-ophthalmologist-patricia-bath-md-dies-at-76/2476632/Patricia E. Bath, MD, an ophthalmologist who took a special interest in combating preventable blindness in underserved populations and became the first black female doctor to patent a medical invention, a laser device for treating cataracts, died at the age of 76, acc
- Alimera Sciences Appoints David Dyer, MD, as Chief Retina Specialisthttps://modernod.com/news/alimera-sciences-appoints-david-dyer-md-as-chief-retina-specialist/2479222/Alimera Sciences has announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of David Dyer, MD, as chief retina specialist, effective today. Dr. Dyer brings his extensive medical knowledge and business exp
- UK’s First TransForm Inlay Procedure Performed by Sheraz Daya, MDhttps://modernod.com/news/uks-first-transform-inlay-procedure-performed-by-sheraz-daya-md/2476668/The first patients in the UK have undergone the TransForm Corneal Allograft (TCA) procedure, which was performed by Sheraz Daya, MD, FACP, FACS, FRCS(Ed), FRCOphth. TCA is a new procedur
- Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL) Names First MD President and Other Leadership Changes for 2026https://modernod.com/news/ophthalmic-world-leaders-owl-names-first-md-president-and-other-leadership-changes-for-2026/2484293/Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL) announces the appointment of Renee Bovelle, MD, as its new President. OWL also welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors: Kevin M. Douglas, MD (Medical Director, Eye Care – Retina, AbbVie), Maáza Martin (S
- Geoff Tabin, MD, Co-Founder of Global NGO HCP Cureblindness, Steps Into New Rolehttps://modernod.com/news/geoff-tabin-md-co-founder-of-global-ngo-hcp-cureblindness-steps-into-new-role/2482314/Effective immediately, Geoff Tabin, MD, will step down as Board Chair of the global nonprofit HCP Cureblindness (Himalayan Cataract Project), but will maintain an active role on the Board as Medical Director. Long-time HCP volunteer and Board Member, Matt Oliva, MD, will lead HCP into its excitin
- Azura Ophthalmics Enrolls First Patient in Phase 3 Clinical Trial for AZR-MD-001 in Patients with MGDhttps://modernod.com/news/azura-ophthalmics-enrolls-first-patient-in-phase-3-clinical-trial-for-azr-md-001-in-patients-with-mgd/2482307/Azura Ophthalmics announced that the first patient has been enrolled in the ASTRO study—a phase 3 clinical trial assessing the efficacy and safety of AZR-MD-001 in patients with clinical signs and symptoms of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). "AZR-MD-001 has already dem
- Julia Haller, MD, Named CEO of Wills Eye Hospitalhttps://modernod.com/news/julia-haller-md-named-ceo-of-wills-eye-hospital/2482897/Julia A. Haller, MD, Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at Wills Eye Hospital, will also become the hospital's next Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Haller assumed the expanded leadership post on July 18, succeeding longtime CEO Joseph P. Bilson, who reti
- Topcon Healthcare Appoints Daniela Ferrara, MD, PhD, as Chief Medical Officerhttps://modernod.com/news/topcon-healthcare-appoints-daniela-ferrara-md-phd-as-chief-medical-officer/2482764/Topcon Healthcare announced the appointment of Daniela Ferrara, MD, PhD, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). In her new role, Dr. Ferrara will lead Topcon Healthcare’s global medical strategy, overseeing clinical r