In this special episode filmed at the 2026 Joint Vision Academy Steering Committee and Barometer Leadership Coalition meeting in Hong Kong, I am joined by Prof. David Wong, Professor at the University of Toronto and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at St. Michael's Hospital in Canada.
Tune in as we discuss the interim findings from the HCP Barometer Survey – the first comprehensive and holistic analysis to explore healthcare professional (HCP) well-being in ophthalmology. We dive into the complexities of HCP well-being, including professional fulfilment, burnout, clinic capacity and coping strategies, and mental well-being. Finally, we delve into the roles and responsibilities of healthcare systems, at a policy and structural level, as well as clinic leadership, in preserving ophthalmology as a sustainable profession for current and future generations.
If you need support with your mental health, click here to find a free, anonymous, confidential helpline or hotline near you. To contribute to meaningful initiatives, click here to take part in the HCP Barometer Survey and share your experiences. For more information about patient-focused care, visit the nAMD Barometer and DR Barometer websites.
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Speaker disclosures:
Professor Anat Loewenstein
Consultant: 4DMT, AbbVie, Astellas, Bayer, Beyeonics, Eyepoint, Notal Vision, Ocular Therapeutix, Ocuphire, Oculis, Opthea, Roche, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Aviceda, Voiant
Professor David Wong
Research grants: Bayer, DRCR, Novartis, and Roche; Consulting: 4DMT, Alcon, AbbVie, Apellis, Astellas, Bayer, Biogen, Novartis, Ripple Therapeutics, Roche, and Zeiss. Member of data safety monitoring board: Ripple Therapeutics
June 2026 | PP-PF-OPHT-ALL-0304-1
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