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: The optical density of subretinal fluid can estimate the chronicity of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD), according to a poster presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists meeting, held in Stockholm, July 17 to July 20, 2024.

A research team led by Michael Yu MD, conducted a consecutive series of patients diagnosed with first-onset macula-off primary RRD who were seen at the Retina Service at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia between July 2023 and December 2023.

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For the 34th consecutive year, Wills Eye Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top choice for eye care.

Through its “Best Hospitals” survey, the publication annually asks ophthalmologists across the nation to choose their recommendation for patients with the most challenging ophthalmic conditions.

Philadelphia’s specialty eye hospital once again received a top tier ranking in 2024.

Members of the Wills Eye team were able to help this individual and ensure his vision was able to improve following the incident.

Man suffers bee sting that leaves stinger lodged in eye Ophthalmologists were able to remove the stinger after identifying its location during a slit lamp examination.

Dr. Carol Shields, Chief of our Ocular Oncology Service, spoke with PhillyVoice about the treatment for two young siblings whose family relocated to Philadelphia specifically for care at Wills Eye Hospital.

To save their young children's vision – and lives – a Tennessee couple quit their jobs and headed to Philly Vivian Kneller and her brother, Thomas, who have a rare form of eye cancer, received specialized treatments developed by Wills Eye Hospital and CHOP.

Last month we had the pleasure of hosting Malik Kahook, MD for the David M. Paton, MD Visiting Professor Lecture in Academic Global Ophthalmology.

? Eye drops are often the first line of defense against vision loss from glaucoma.

Join us tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. ET as guest expert Dr. Natasha Nayak Kolomeyer of Wills Eye Hospital explains the various eye drops available, their mechanisms, potential side effects, and more.

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Dr. Carl Regillo, Chief of the Retina Service at Wills Eye, spoke with MD/Alert about three programs using gene therapy to create an anti-VEGF protein.

Conversations in AMD and DR Conversations in AMD and DR provides an in-depth look at novel treatments and new studies. Check in frequently for exclusive video interviews, Q&A’s and expert commentary on key issues facing clinicians today.

Tune in Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET with BrightFocus Foundation and for a live, interactive Glaucoma Chat with Dr. Natasha Nayak Kolomeyer of Wills Eye Hospitalabout the various types of glaucoma eye drops, tips to overcome common challenges, and new developments that could make treatment easier.

Learn more: www.brightfocus.org/live-chat

The Spring/Summer 2024 edition of our Eye Level newsletter is now available! Inside you can read about the remarkable career of Dr. Peter Laibson, learn about the incredible work of our physicians, and hear from a donor about why they support Wills Eye.

Take a look: https://www.willseye.org/eye-level/

Stay safe while you celebrate! Let the professionals handle the fireworks this 4th of July.

Latest Updates on Glaucoma Eye Drops | BrightFocus Foundation Dr. Natasha Nayak Kolomeyer, glaucoma specialist and ophthalmologist at Wills Eye Hospital, discusses various types of eye drops used in glaucoma treatment, how they work, potential side effects, and tips for managing challenges associated with their use.

Graduation spotlight: Sanika Udyaver

Sanika's next chapter will be at Wills Eye as a Global Ophthalmology Fellow! Her favorite memory as a resident has been spending time with her class in the Wills Eye ER.

Best of luck, Sanika.

Graduation spotlight: Talia Shoshany

After graduation, Talia is headed to the Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island for a Cornea Fellowship!

When we asked her what we'll miss most about Wills Eye, she shared "My co-residents, the number of faculty members we get to work with and learn from, the amazing resources."

Congrats, Talia.

Graduation spotlight: Collin Rozanski

Collin's favorite memory from Wills Eye is "spending time in the ER with my coresidents and editing Review of Ophthalmology!"

After graduation, Collin is headed to Bellevue, WA.

Join us in wishing him well in his next chapter.

Graduation spotlight: Mark S. Pyfer, Co-Chief Resident

Mark is headed to Northern Ophthalmic Associates in Jenkintown, PA to serve as a comprehensive ophthalmologist.

Here's what he had to say when we asked what his favorite memory from Wills Eye has been:

"I have so many wonderful memories from my time at Wills! For my favorite, I would have to say time spent with my co-residents in the ER the summer between first and second year. Don’t get me wrong, this is a grueling and stressful time as you learn to run the ER. However, you also spend so much time working alongside your classmates. It’s amazing to see how fast everyone grows into an independent ophthalmologist. Somehow, the long nights in the ER become fun when spent with friends."

Best wishes, Mark!

Graduation Spotlight: Retina Fellows

Saagar Pandit and Linnet Rodriguez are two of our graduating Retina Fellows! Please join us in congratulating them both.

Graduation spotlight: Marius Heersink

What's Marius's favorite Wills Eye memory? "Summer interim when our class took over the ER and we problem-solved everything together as a team."

Join us in wishing him well as he heads to Eye Center South in Dothan, AL.

Graduation Spotlight: Laurel Lam

Laurel just finished her Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship! Join us in wishing her well.

Graduation spotlight: Pauline Dmitriev

Pauline is headed to complete a Cornea and External Disease Fellowship at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center after graduation! She says she will miss "the collegial and fun environment in the OR" at Wills Eye most of all.

Congratulations, Pauline!

Graduation Spotlight: Karine Shebaclo

Congratulations on completing your Oculoplastics Fellowship, Karine!

Graduation spotlight: Kaylene Carter

When asked what she'll miss most about Wills Eye, Kaylene share: "The people! Hanging out with my co-residents, learning from world class attendings, and the supporting staff who made clinic and OR days cheerful and colorful."

Join us in wishing Kaylene well as she heads to Pocono Eye Associates to serve as a comprehensive ophthalmologist.

Graduation Spotlight: Oncology Fellows

Join us in congratulating Hidayet Sener, Rolika Bansal, Athar Shadmani, and Yu-Bai Chou on the completion of their oncology fellowships.

Graduation Spotlight: Theo Bowe, Co-Chief Resident

We asked all our graduating residents to share their favorite memory from Wills Eye and Theo has "too many memorable times in the Wills ER with my co-residents to pick just one"!

Theo will be staying at Wills Eye after graduation for a Retina Surgical Fellowship with Mid Atlantic Retina.

Graduation Spotlight: Glaucoma Fellows

Pictured here are some of our graduating Glaucoma Fellows! Join us in wishing them well on their post-grad journey.

Wesam Shamseldin Shalaby
Teresa Horan
Leangelo Nicholas Hall
Rohit Reddy
Justin Daniel Shortell

Graduation Spotlight: Cornea Fellows

Please join us in congratulating Megan Haghnegahdar, Violet Lin, Matthew Santos, and Ozge Sarac!

Graduation Spotlight: Su Mae Ang

Su Mae Ang is one of our Academic Global Ophthalmology fellows graduating this month. She attended medical school at Sidney Kimmel Medical College and did her residency at the University of South Carolina.

Where is she headed next? Staying right here at Wills Eye Hospital, and we are lucky to have her!

Congrats, Su Mae.

SAVE THE DATE! The 77th annual Wills Eye Conference will take place in Philadelphia March 6 - 8, 2025.

🗓️This week at Wills Eye! Click the link in our bio to learn more.

Congratulations to the Wills Eye Attendings/Faculty and Trainees who delivered 25 presentations (2 papers and 23 posters) and are coauthors on a total of 71 presentations (13 papers and 58 posters) at this year’s ARVO Annual meeting last month.