What's In a Word?

Ophthalmologists Are More Than Eye Doctors—In Memoriam Li Wenliang

“…In a recent editorial, ''What's in a word?,'' the authors state that ''The suggestion that banning, or in any way discouraging the use of, the linguistic bedrock of evidentiary support for new ideas that spawn improvement of our diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities is paradoxical to the notion of sound science and human progress.'' 5 The American Journal of Ophthalmology wishes to posthumously recognize Dr Li for his prescient and heroic post and hopes that lessons from this ongoing crisis can be learned at all levels, from physicians on the ground to the highest levels of government. FUNDING/SUPPORT: NO FUNDING OR GRANT SUPPORT.…”