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 35 new articles. We have also collectively edited 1738 articles since the start of the year out of our current 1746 articles.
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Global monthly message
The global monthly message should be changed every month. The current message was last modified on August 14. It is:
New Email Notificaiton System for Editors
- EyeWiki has transitioned to personalized emails to notify editors when their assigned articles are due for a 6-month review
- Now each editor receives their own targeted email with links to access all their articles pending review
- You will no longer see links to articles for other editors in this email
- Please review and sign off these articles at your earliest convenience to ensure that EyeWiki content is accurate
Tip of the Month: How can I add or update references in articles?
- If you follow this method, EyeWiki will automatically number or renumber the references and capture all the places where a reference is cited within the article
- Use the visual editor (Edit link)
- Place your cursor where you want to cite a reference. Click "Cite" in the edit menu and then select "Basic" to add a new reference
- To place a reference you've already cited within the article choose "Re-Use"
- If the article is new or without any existing references place your cursor at the end of the article, where you want the reference list to appear. Click "Insert" in the edit menu and then select "reference list"
- More detailed instructions
- 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.
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)
EyeWiki Contests Currently Open
- 2026 U.S. Residents and Fellow Contest enter through November 30, 2026
Our Top 3 Most Viewed Articles for August 2026
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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.
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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
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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.
