The Ophthalmologist Hosts a Roundtable Featuring the Top Experts in Ophthalmology

New York, USA, May 12, 2021 – After an incredibly successful unveiling of its 2021 Power List featuring the top 100 women in ophthalmology, The Ophthalmologist invited those ranked highest by the independent Power List judging panel to join a roundtable discussion so they could share their inspirational career stories, strategies for success, and lessons learned along the way.

Aleksandra Jones, Editor of The Ophthalmologist, says, “These powerful women hold some of the most important positions at leading eye hospitals and institutes, have won multiple awards, and are universally known and respected across the field. I’m very proud to share this brilliant and engaging discussion with our readers!”

The panel of five leading ophthalmic experts provided insights into the experiences that have led them to the key positions they now hold, from the early years of their lives, through university, medical school, and residency, to later stages of their successful careers. They spoke about the ups and downs of their professional journeys, as well as lessons learned as they progressed to the top, including childhood inspirations and important teachers, mentors, colleagues, and family. They also offered advice to ophthalmologists at the start of their workplace journeys, encouraging them to take full advantage of any opportunities presented to them. All ophthalmology and vision science professionals will have something to learn from these leading experts.

Recorded in April 2021, the roundtable discussion “The Ophthalmologist Power List: The Path to Success” is available for free to watch here. 

Featured roundtable experts include this all-star group: 

• Julia Haller, Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at Wills Eye Hospital and Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Soosan Jacob, Director and Chief of Dr. Agarwal’s Refractive and Cornea Foundation, Senior Consultant of Cataract and Glaucoma Services at Dr. Agarwal’s Group of Eye Hospitals, based in Chennai, India
• Anat Loewenstein, Chair of the Division of Ophthalmology at the Tel Aviv Medical Center and Vice Dean, Sackler Faculty of Medicine at the Tel Aviv University, Israel
• Cynthia Roberts, Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, and Chair for Research in Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, USA
• Louisa Wickham, Clinical Director at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, UK 

See The Ophthalmologist’s first-ever Top 100 Women in Ophthalmology Power List here.