Biometric Predictors for Laser Peripheral Iridotomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Andrew Mihalache, Patrick Ji, Michael Balas, David Mathew
Quantifying Ocular Surface Disease with Preserved vs. Preservative-Free Prostaglandin Analogue Drops Xiang (Patrick) Ji, Xiaole Li, Andrew Mihalache, Michael Balas, David Mathew
Dr. Stephan Ong Tone
Principal Investigator – Stem Cell Network Early Career Researcher JumpStart Award (2025-2028) Investigating the innate regenerative potential of the corneal endothelium as a treatment for Fuchs dystrophy Funding: $350,000 CAD Co-Investigators: Dr. Chao Wang, Dr. Gary Yam Collaborators: Dr. David Andrews, Dr. Carol Shuurmanns
Principal Investigator – Ontario Early Researcher Award (Round 18) (2025–2030) Improving Corneal Transplant Outcomes and Developing Next-Generation Therapeutics for Ontarians Funding: $100,000 grant + $50,000 matching funds + $40,000 indirect costs CAD
LMP Richard G. Hegele Award for Excellence in Research & Innovation (2025) Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology
American Glaucoma Society 2025 – Innovator Award (March 2025)
The Ophthalmologist Power List 2025 – Glaucoma (April 2025)
American Academy of Ophthalmology 2025 – Life Achievement Honor Award (October 2025)
Dr. Francesco Pichi
Best Paper Award in Uveitis American Academy of Ophthalmology – October 20, 2025 Dr. Pichi was honoured with the Best Paper Award in Uveitis at this year’s AAO meeting, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field.
Dr. Mahmoud Alizadeh-Ebadi
Excellence in Teaching of Medical Ophthalmology Award St. Michael’s Hospital Dr. Alizadeh-Ebadi received this award in recognition of his exceptional dedication to teaching and mentoring in medical ophthalmology.
