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 2024: Elevating patient care through progress in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
October 29th 2024Vikas Chopra, MD, focused on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and its significance in enhancing glaucoma treatment. He highlighted how MIGS allows ophthalmologists to perform interventions at an earlier stage and with increased safety, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
AAO 2024: Detail outlined for Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center at Wilmer Eye Institute
October 24th 2024During a conversation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Chicago, T.Y. Alvin Liu, MD, discussed plans for the James P. Gills Jr, MD, & Heather Gills Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
AAO 2024: Chloroprocaine ophthalmic gel as anesthesia for intravitreal injections
October 24th 2024Michael Singer, MD, shared insights from on his experience using a preservative-free, chloroprocaine ophthalmic gel as anesthesia for intravitreal injections and the results of research on the effectiveness of gel versus traditional drops.
AAO 2024: Therapies offering hope for patients diagnosed with TED
October 23rd 2024Fatemeh Rajaii, MD, PhD, an associate professor at Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins, discussed emerging therapies in thyroid eye disease (TED) from her presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting in Chicago.
AAO 2024: Myopic LASIK performed using a novel excimer laser
October 22nd 2024George O. Waring, IV, MD provides insights from an on-demand poster as part of the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology taking place in Chicago, Illinois. This poster shared data on the the 9-month FDA data of the recently approved excimer laser, the TENEO laser, by Bausch + Lomb.
AAO 2024: Transient vision loss with Alexander Fein, MD
October 21st 2024Alexander Fein, MD, spoke with the Eye Care Network to share how to approach a patient presenting with transient vision loss, what this type of vision loss can mean, and what additional testing might be needed to determine the best plan for care.
AAO 2024: Optimal pupil size reduction percentage for near vision improvement in presbyopia
October 21st 2024Jennifer Loh, MD, shared insights from on her presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in Chicago on the effects of CSF-1, which is the lowest effective concentration of pilocarpine approved in the United States.