James Bradley Randleman, MD, named Chief Medical Editor of the Journal of Refractive Surgery
THOROFARE, N.J. — SLACK Incorporated, a premier medical publishing company, is pleased to announce James Bradley Randleman, MD, has been named the Chief Medical Editor of the Journal of Refractive Surgery. Dr. Randleman will be responsible for the overall quality, integrity and content of the journal to ensure it continues to be considered a high-quality and respected source of current, relevant and innovative content in the fields of refractive, cornea and lens-based surgery by ophthalmologists in the field worldwide.
Dr. Randleman is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Emory University. His areas of expertise include a variety of refractive surgery procedures, the management of corneal and external eye diseases, corneal transplantation and cataract surgery. Recognized as an authority on the diagnosis and management of corneal surgery diseases, Dr. Randleman has given more than 50 hours of lectures and has authored more than 30 publications in leading ophthalmic journals.
"I am honored and humbled to take on the role of Editor in Chief for the Journal of Refractive Surgery," Dr. Randleman said. "I am particularly excited by the possibilities that lie ahead. As I begin my tenure and assume this position, my goal will be to seek out the best, most informative, practice-changing articles in our field and usher them to publication and dissemination expeditiously. I am looking forward to applying my energies to facilitate that process."
The Journal of Refractive Surgery is the official journal of the International Society of Refractive Surgery, a partner of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. It is a monthly peer-reviewed forum for original research, review and evaluation of refractive and lens-based surgical procedures. Practical, clinically valuable articles provide readers with the most up-to-date information regarding advances in the field of refractive surgery. The Journal of Refractive Surgery is also available online at JournalofRefractiveSurgery.com.
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