Help:MonthlyMessage
This page is intended to assist admins with editing the contents of the monthly message. Each part of the message is edited using a different method, as explained below.
Introduction
The current introduction is:
Dear EyeWiki Editors,
Since January 1, 2026 we have added 15 new articles. We have also collectively edited 635 articles since the start of the year out of our current 1729 articles.
It can be modified by editing this page.
Global monthly message
The global monthly message should be changed every month. The current message was last modified on March 17. It is:
Tip of the Month: How do I know when changes have been made to an article?
- When you edit or make changes to an article, including sign off for articles you are reviewing, the article page is automatically added to your Watchlist
- When an article on your Watchlist is modified, you will receive an email notification from eyewiki@aao.org
- This email contains links for you to
- See the changes to the article page
- Contact the person who edited the page (if they have enabled email on EyeWiki)
- Make changes to your own email and watchlist settings
- Alternatively, use the "View History" link on any article menu bar to compare selected revisions
- Find other great tips and FAQs on the Getting Started page
Section Statistics: All EyeWiki Sections should be at least 60% up to date. We will be gathering section statistics at the end of each month to share here and at the annual all Editors Meeting. Please regularly review and maintain your articles to keep your section up to date.
- Special thanks and appreciation to those sections that were at or above 80% at the end of February: Oculoplastics 88%
Find Your Article Assignments: Please visit your own section Portal to review the status of your section and your assigned articles
- Log in and go to the My Portal link at the top of the page next to "Recent Changes"
- To find your own article assignments, sort the article table by “Assigned Editor (portal member)” or use the filter
- Also, find your article assignments on your Talk page between your Name (after logging in) and Preferences
- Review the Quick-Start Guide for Editors for helpful tips. For easy reference, this guide is also linked to each section Portal page
Sign Off When You Have Finished an Article Review: When you complete an article review go to Edit with Form at the top of the article and change:
- The date to be current
- The status to Up to Date
- The reviewer's name to your own (This is how we know which editor last reviewed an article)
Other EyeWiki Contests Currently Open
- 2026 International Contest enter through May 31, 2026
- 2026 U.S. Residents and Fellow Contest enter through November 30, 2026
Our Top 3 Most Viewed Articles for March 2026
It can be modified by editing this page.
Portal statistics message
The Portal statistics message is not intended for editing. However, advanced users may be able to make modifications on this page.
Customizable portal message
Within the statistics message, there is a text-style message that can be modified. The default message is:
As editors, you are responsible for assigning status to articles and updating articles. We are asking you to access your portal and address these outstanding issues ASAP.
It can be modified by editing this page.
However, individual portals can override the default message. Below is a list of each portal with its current message. Click the corresponding edit link in order to edit a particular portal's message.
- Cataract/Anterior Segment
- As editors, you are responsible for assigning status to articles and updating articles. We are asking you to access your portal and address these outstanding issues ASAP. [edit]
- Cornea/External Disease
- As editors, you are responsible for assigning status to articles and updating articles. We are asking you to access your portal and address these outstanding issues ASAP. [edit]
- Glaucoma
- As editors, you are responsible for assigning status to articles and updating articles. We are asking you to access your portal and address these outstanding issues ASAP. [edit]
- Miscellaneous
- As editors, you are responsible for assigning status to articles and updating articles. We are asking you to access your portal and address these outstanding issues ASAP. [edit]
- Neuro-ophthalmology/Orbit
- As editors, you are responsible for assigning status to articles and updating articles. We are asking you to access your portal and address these outstanding issues ASAP. [edit]
- Ocular Trauma
- As editors, you are responsible for assigning status to articles and updating articles. We are asking you to access your portal and address these outstanding issues ASAP. [edit]
- Oculoplastics/Orbit
- As editors, you are responsible for assigning status to articles and updating articles. We are asking you to access your portal and address these outstanding issues ASAP. [edit]
- Oncology/Pathology
- As editors, you are responsible for assigning status to articles and updating articles. We are asking you to access your portal and address these outstanding issues ASAP. [edit]
- Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus
- As editors, you are responsible for assigning status to articles and updating articles. We are asking you to access your portal and address these outstanding issues ASAP. [edit]
- Refractive Management/Intervention
- As editors, you are responsible for assigning status to articles and updating articles. We are asking you to access your portal and address these outstanding issues ASAP. [edit]
- Retina/Vitreous
- As editors, you are responsible for assigning status to articles and updating articles. We are asking you to access your portal and address these outstanding issues ASAP. [edit]
- Uveitis
- As editors, you are responsible for assigning status to articles and updating articles. We are asking you to access your portal and address these outstanding issues ASAP. [edit]
Each portal's footer message varies slightly to reflect the appropriate Section Lead Editor. As an example, the current footer for the Cataract/Anterior Segment section is:
If you have questions about editing EyeWiki, your role, or suggestions for the site, please contact your section lead editor, Derek W DelMonte, MD, or the EyeWiki editors Cat Nguyen Burkat, MD FACS and Jennifer I Lim MD.
Thank you again for your dedication to the spread of ophthalmic knowledge via EyeWiki.
Sincerely,
- Jennifer I. Lim, MD
- Editor-in-Chief
- Nagham Al-Zubidi, MD
- Deputy Editor-in-Chief
- Dan Mummert
- Director, Online Education
It can be modified by editing this page.
Viewing each portal's full message
The full message for each portal (as it would appear if the message was sent out today) can be viewed by navigating to this page.
Master recipients
Certain users receive the monthly message for all portals. The list of these users can be changed here.
