Objective:
To highlight the contributions and roles of female ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma.
Key Findings:
- Marlene R. Moster, MD, is a professor of ophthalmology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and practices at South Florida Eye Health in Miami.
- Aakriti G. Shukla, MD, MSc, is the Leonard A. Lauder associate professor of ophthalmology at Columbia University, a glaucoma specialist and cataract surgeon, and directs the glaucoma fellowship program.
- Rebecca F. Neustein, MD, is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Emory University School of Medicine and serves as the associate residency program director and incoming fellowship program director for the glaucoma fellowship.
- Wendy Liu, MD, PhD, is an assistant professor at Stanford University and a glaucoma clinician-scientist who directs a translational research lab.
- Ariana Levin, MD, is a glaucoma specialist and cataract surgeon at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where she is the glaucoma fellowship program director.
Interpretation:
The panelists represent a diverse group of accomplished women in the field of glaucoma, significantly contributing to clinical practice, research, and education.
Limitations:
Conclusion:
The article emphasizes the significant roles of women in advancing glaucoma care and education.
