April 1, 2025
By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, Dipl AAO, FBCLA, FIACLE
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
After six incredibly rewarding years as the founding Chief Medical Editor of Review of Myopia Management, I am excited to share that I will be transitioning to a new role on April 1, 2025. Beginning on this date, I will assume the position of Chief Medical Editor Emeritus.
During my tenure, I had the privilege of writing and editing more than 150 editions of the journal, hosting over 20 live educational summits and contributing to the advancement of myopia management as the standard of care. Since its inception in March 2019, Review of Myopia Management has become the most widely-subscribed myopia journal in the world.
I am grateful for the opportunities that Review of Myopia Management has provided me over the past six years. I am proud of our achievements together and the impact we’ve made on eye care professionals and the lives of myopic children. I am thankful for the brilliant team that has supported me throughout these years, as well as the partners I have collaborated with in the eye care and health care industries. As I prepare to embark on a new chapter in my career and life, I look forward to continuing to drive positive change and innovation in the field of myopia management.
Thank you once again to my colleagues and partners at Review of Myopia Management for their support and collaboration. I am excited about the future and the opportunities that lie ahead.
I am thrilled to announce that Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, and Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, will serve as Medical Co-Editors of Review of Myopia Management starting April 1st. Dr. Chan is the Senior Clinical Director of Treehouse Eyes in Vienna, VA, while Dr. Wallace-Tucker is a partner at Bellaire Family Eye Care and The Contact Lens Institute of Houston. Together, they will elevate the journal to new heights.
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Chan and Dr. Tucker as the new Medical Co-Editors of Review of Myopia Management!
Best professional regards,
Dwight H. Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, Dipl AAO, FBCLA, FIACLE
Chief Medical Editor Emeritus
dwight.akerman@gmail.com
Read the full announcement of Review of Myopia Management’s new medical co-editors here.
