Talk:New Article Requests

Before You Submit a Proposal

• GENERAL GUIDELINES: Your proposal should be concise, accurate, and well written. It will be reviewed by EyeWiki editors, who are practicing ophthalmologists. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation matter — your proposal reflects the quality you will bring to EyeWiki as a contributor.
  • The EyeWiki policy on AI use applies to new article proposals as well as to published content. AI tools may be used solely to improve the readability and language of your work. They may not be used to replace essential research or writing tasks, including ideation, literature review, or drafting.
• EVALUATION CRITERIA: Review these to be sure your proposal is eligible. The current acceptance rate for new articles is approximately 41%-43%.
• EXISTING ARTICLES: Review these to see if your proposed topic is already included or could be included in an existing EyeWiki article. You can do this by performing a thorough search using various related key terms.
  • If you find a pre-existing stand-alone article that addresses your topic or an article that includes your topic please edit the article to include your own input. You will be automatically recognized as a contributor to that article.
  • Of those proposals that are not accepted, 85% are rejected because the topic is already covered or could be covered in an existing EyeWiki article.
• PROPOSALS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED: Review these and please do not resubmit these topics. If there is substantial new evidence that has to come to light since the last proposal was rejected, you may resubmit a topic citing the new evidence to support a stand-alone EyeWiki article.
• PREAPPROVED TOPICS and ARTICLES NEEDING REVISION: Can't think of a topic for a new article? Consider revising topics on this list of articles flagged by the editorial board for revisions. Visit the discussion pages of these articles to find out what is needed. No approval is necessary to revise these articles. Currently, there are some new suggested topics that have been preapproved for stand-alone articles. Contact eyewiki@aao.org if you would like to work on one of the pre-approved new articles and can complete it within 30 days.

Instructions

• IMPORTANT: Review the section above "Before You Submit a Proposal"
• Click the "Add topic" link to create a new proposal on this page not in your own talk page.
• Then add the relevant list items as shown
  • Title: Enter this in the Subject field
  • Summary: Please provide some details about what will be covered and why you think the article would benefit EyeWiki. Do not submit a complete article. Very rarely EyeWiki editors may request additional information beyond your proposal; in most cases this is not necessary.
  • Section: Indicate what subspecialty section the article should be added to. You may indicate up to 2 sections.
  • Submitted by: Name of the ophthalmologist submitting the proposal. Sign and date your request by entering 4 tilde ~ characters only. This will automatically add your username, a time stamp and a link to your profile. You will see this after you save the page.
    • SAMPLE: Rayna.Ungersma.AAO (talk) 10:01, April 30, 2024 (PDT)
• Click: SAVE at the bottom of the page

Sample Proposal

Biosimilars in Ophthalmology
Summary: Patents for original biologics used to treat nAMD and DME are approaching expiration. Numerous companies are striving to replicate these biologics as biosimilars, which are drugs that mimic the effects of the original biologic, but do not have the same active ingredients. This article will summarize the current literature about biosimilars and their safety, efficacy, and quality and provide an in-depth review of approved biosimilars as well as those that are in development. This article will provide EyeWiki readers with information about numerous alternatives for treatment nAMD and DME.
Section: Retina/Vitreous
Submitted by: Rayna.Ungersma.AAO (talk) 15:04, May 1, 2024 (PDT)

Sports-related ocular injuries, prevention, and return-to-play considerations

Summary: Sports-related ocular injuries are common, often preventable, and range from minor anterior segment trauma to vision-threatening emergencies. A dedicated article would provide a comprehensive review of sports-related ocular and orbital conditions, including blunt and penetrating/open-globe trauma, projectile injuries, retinal injuries, orbital trauma, neuro-ophthalmic trauma, contact lens–related problems, and ocular exposures. The article will follow a core clinical framework with the following sections: introduction/epidemiology, mechanisms of injury, clinical evaluation and management by injury type, sport-specific injury patterns, prevention and protective eyewear, return-to-play considerations, and key takeaways/patient counseling. Several tables would summarize characteristic injuries and mechanisms by sport, protective eyewear recommendations, and other clinically relevant considerations. With the incorporation of sports-specific ocular risks, protection/prevention information, and return-to-play considerations, this new article will provide important information for clinicians when counseling and providing resources to their patients. This article will fill a gap in existing ophthalmic resources by integrating the clinical evaluation and management of sports-related ocular injuries with sport-specific patterns of injury, prevention, protection, and return-to-play guidance in a single comprehensive resource.

Section: Trauma

Submitted by: Safa.Ibrahim (talk) 17:38, September 10, 2026 (PDT)

Transorbital Neuroendoscopic Surgery (TONES)

Summary: Transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery (TONES) is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses the orbit as a natural corridor to access the brain, skull base, and paranasal sinuses. TONES involves the passage of endoscopic instruments through or alongside the orbital contents to allow for coplanar visualization of structures above and below the skull base as a less invasive alternative to more traditional craniotomy. The technique includes several variations in approach corresponding to the orbital quadrants, including the superior eyelid crease, lateral retrocanthal, precaruncular, and preseptal lower eyelid approaches, each providing access to distinct anatomical targets. This article will provide an ophthalmology-focused review of TONES including relevant orbital and periorbital anatomy, indications, limitations and case considerations, preoperative evaluation, surgical approaches, complications, and clinical outcomes. It will also review the role of multidisciplinary care involving neurosurgery, ophthalmology, oculoplastics, and otolaryngology in appropriately selected patients.

Section: Oculoplastics/Orbit

Submitted by: Anne.Barmettler (talk) 01:56, September 17, 2026 (PDT)

Gliding Brow Lift

Summary: The gliding brow lift (GBL) is a minimally invasive method for treating brow ptosis which differs from conventional brow-lifting operations in terms of the plane in which it is dissected and the way in which the tissues are fixed. It was first described by Viterbo et al. in 2019 (PMID: 31511923); the technique involves making small incisions in the scalp and carrying out a broad subcutaneous dissection of the forehead, so that the released brow and the tissues above it can "glide" into a new position. Instead of removing tissue or fixing the tissues deeply, the repositioned tissues are temporarily held in place by a transcutaneous hemostatic net during the healing process. This enables modification of brow height, shape, and symmetry without having to make the larger incisions associated with open techniques or carry out the subperiosteal dissection that is used in many endoscopic methods. More recent variations of the procedure have included internal suspension and have made use of expanded or dual-plane dissection (PMIDs: 39542541, 41217905), and recent objective results regarding the use of GBL for the treatment of brow ptosis have been published in the oculoplastic literature (PMID: 42535924).

The article will examine the principles and surgical procedure involved in the gliding brow lift, covering the relevant anatomy of the forehead and temporal regions, the indications and choice of patients, the preoperative assessment of the brow, the position of the incisions, the subcutaneous release, repositioning of the brow, the construction and removal of the hemostatic net, and postoperative care. It will also look at the reported results, durability, and complications, as well as any modifications to the original technique. Furthermore, the article will place the gliding brow lift in the context of other established treatments for brow ptosis such as the direct brow lift, internal browpexy, temporal brow lift, and endoscopic brow lift. Emphasis will be placed on the different surgical planes, methods of fixation, locations of the scars, the advantages and limitations, and the various factors that should be taken into account when selecting an appropriate surgical method.

Section: Oculoplastics/Orbit

Submitted by: Bruce.B.Becker (talk) 02:16, September 17, 2026 (PDT)

Proper Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms

Summary: Proper ophthalmic artery aneurysms arise from the ophthalmic artery itself and are distinct from ophthalmic-segment internal carotid artery aneurysms. These rare lesions may cause visual loss, optic nerve compression, or ocular ischemia. The existing Ophthalmic Artery Pseudoaneurysm article addresses false aneurysms associated with arterial wall disruption. The proposed article would focus on true aneurysms of the ophthalmic artery, including intracanalicular and intraorbital lesions, with emphasis on anatomy, clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, differential diagnosis, management considerations, and visual outcomes relevant to ophthalmic practice.

Section: Neuro-ophthalmology/Orbit

Submitted by: Agni.Kakouri (talk) 11:38, September 21, 2026 (PDT)