January 3, 2024
We’re thrilled to share some exceptional updates from Review of Presbyopia and the Aging Eye. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our editorial board and authors, recognized as leading Optometrists in their respective fields across the nation. Our publication spans nine critical areas of eye care: optical, contact lenses, dry eye, glaucoma, retina, pharmacology, surgery, aesthetics, and nutrition. Each author has been chosen for their unique contributions, ensuring our publication serves as a comprehensive archival resource without redundancy, offering in-depth knowledge on the latest advancements in each category.
We have maintained a philosophy of keeping all our publications consistent and archival without repetitive articles. To do so we developed the EYE TEAM, an esteemed group of the same clinical editors to either write or review each article. We are truly unique from most other educational sources in that respect. I am proud and honored to have the EYE TEAM as our leaders. They have the knowledge and connections to keep up with all new developments in each of our nine areas, which we share with each of you in every article of Review of Presbyopia and the Aging Eye.
Pharmacology has consistently been at the forefront, paralleling the rapid pace of new medication approvals. For the past eight months, Dr. Ben Gaddie has expertly chaired this segment. His leadership in pharmacology and glaucoma, coupled with his advocacy for our profession’s advancement, including the adoption of laser technologies and anterior segment procedures, has been invaluable. We extend our deepest gratitude to Ben for his pivotal role in our journey toward excellence and for sharing his profound clinical insights in pharmacology.
Now, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Blair Lonsberry, stepping into the role of pharmacology editor. Blair, renowned for his engaging lectures and mentorship, brings a wealth of knowledge and a clear vision for the future of Optometry. His expertise will undoubtedly enrich our understanding of the field and guide us toward new horizons in eye care.
Joining an illustrious team of Optometrists — Drs. Fingeret, Dunbar, Smick, McGee, Barnett, Garlich, Bloomenstein, Schmidt, Poteet, and including my own children, Drs. Kaplan, Schaeffer, and Schaeffer — we celebrate the collective wisdom and dedication these professionals bring to the education of our discipline.
Welcome, Blair, to this distinguished panel of clinical editors. Your contributions are eagerly anticipated, and we look forward to the wisdom and learning your articles will bring to our community.
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Blair Lonsberry to the EYE TEAM and in thanking Ben for setting such a high bar for Blair and for all of Optometry.
(I know Optometry should not be capitalized, but I Love Optometry and all it has meant to my family, my friends, and my patients, so capital O is what will be in my editorials. I also want to be clear that this publication is for ALL eye care providers: Optometry, Ophthalmology, and Opticianry. We as providers of eye care have an obligation to our colleagues and our patients to have a mutual respect for each other, especially in the field of education.)
Jack
Jack L. Schaeffer, OD, FAAO
