Sheryl brings a wealth of editorial experience to MJH Life Sciences’ Eye Care Network, having engaged with the readers and the greater ophthalmic community of Ophthalmology Times for more than 20 years. As Group Editorial Director, Sheryl’s purview extends across the print and digital network of Ophthalmology Times, Ophthalmology Times Europe, Modern Retina and Optometry Times. Prior to ophthalmology, Sheryl previously covered the fields of audiology and confectionery science/technology/manufacturing.
Sheryl is also passionate about the mission, vision and values of Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL) and recently completed her term on its Board of Directors. She continues to volunteer as Editor-in-Chief of the organization’s EMPOWER Magazine. In 2013, she was honored with the group’s inaugural Rising Star Award.
In addition, she has served as a judge for Crain's Cleveland Business Health Care Heroes Awards program as well as the Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards.
AAO 2023: Latest diagnostic and therapeutic advancements in ocular infections
November 18th 2023Penny Asbell, MD, FACS, spoke with Ophthalmology Times about her poster on results from the ARMOR Study and latest diagnostic and therapeutic advancements in ocular infections at this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
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AAO 2023: Paul Runge and his ROP treatments in the Ukraine
November 10th 2023Paul Runge, MD, FACS, spoke with Ophthalmology Times about his time in Ukraine treating retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and implementing the Norlase Lion laser at this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
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Caroline Baumal, Chief Medical Officer at Apellis, spoke with Modern Retina about the pegcetacoplan GALE extension study for geographic atrophy. She also shared insights regarding her career transition, underscoring the significance of mentorship and a passion for one's work during this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in San Francisco.
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AAO 2023: The bright prospects for patients with dry macular degeneration
November 6th 2023Peter K. Kaiser, MD, highlights approaches in development for patients with dry age-related macular degeneration that have the potential not only to prevent vision loss but also to improve visual acuity.
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AAO 2023: Tackling the physician burnout challenge – ophthalmologists’ options
November 6th 2023Ophthalmology experiences lower burnout rates than other medical specialties, but some may consider the exploration of alternative paths to maintain their professional fulfillment, explains Peter J. McDonnell, MD.
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AAO 2023: OcuTerra's CEO shares update on diabetic retinopathy treatment study
November 3rd 2023Kerrie Brady, president and chief executive officer of OcuTerra Therapeutics, shares progress in their Phase 2 DR:EAM Diabetic Retinopathy study, with promising results expected in Q1 2024 for their innovative eye drop treatment, OTT166.
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ASRS 2023: New "MacGyver-Inspired" Endolaser Option for Chandelier-Assisted Scleral Buckles
July 31st 2023Richard B. Rosen, MD, shared insights from his presentation from ASRS 2023 on "New 'MacGyver-inspired' endolaser option for chandelier-assisted scleral buckles" with Sheryl Stevenson, our Group Editorial Director.
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ARVO 2023: Using machine learning to identify visual field loss in optic neuritis
April 23rd 2023David Szanto, a medical student at Stony Brook, and working with the Department of Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, describes how an algorithm finds recurring patterns in the visual fields and the ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer thicknesses, and helps clinicians understand how prevalent those patterns are throughout the entire data.
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Considering retinal detachments and predictors of poor visual outcomes after repair
April 15th 2023Sally S. Ong, MD, shares the key takeaways from her presentation, Predictors of Poor Visual Outcome After Repair of Uncomplicated Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments, at the 11th Annual Vit-Buckle Society meeting.
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Findings from the Persimmon Study for macula-off retinal detachments
April 15th 2023Sean D. Adrean MD, FAAO, discusses the key takeaways from his presentation, Purposeful Pneumatic Induced Resorption of Submacular Fluid in Macula-off Retinal Detachments, at the 11th Annual Vit-Buckle Society meeting, April 13 to 15, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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COPHy 2023: Debating the value of home monitoring as a management option for AMD
March 25th 2023The various aspects of home monitoring for patients with age-related macular degeneration are discussed in this point/counterpoint by Prof. Rufino Silva, University of Coimbra / Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, Portugal, and Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Robert P. Finger, PhD, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Bonn, Germany, during the 14th annual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology in Lisbon, Portugal.
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COPHy 2023: Weighing the merits of offering teprotumumab for all patients with thyroid eye disease
March 25th 2023Pedro Fonseca, MD, Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, Portugal, and Andrew G. Lee, MD, Blanton Eye Institute, Houston Methodist, Texas, USA, discuss the various pros and cons of offering teprotumumab for all patients with thyroid eye disease.
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Angiogenesis 2023: Talon Phase 3b study results: brolucizumab vs aflibercept
February 10th 2023Carl D. Regillo, MD, highlights the Talon Phase 3b results for brolucizumab vs aflibercept in a matched treat-and-extend superiority study for neovascular AMD at the virtual 2023 Angiogenesis conference.
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