Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD is a globally recognized ophthalmic educator and innovator shaping the future of clinical practice and physician education. Drawing on her unique training as a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon and licensed attorney, she founded Real World Ophthalmology (RWO) to deliver practical, experience-based education for the next generation of ophthalmologists. Dr. Nijm has educated thousands of ophthalmologists worldwide and serves as a trusted advisor to medical device and pharmaceutical companies on innovations shaping the future of eye care.

Real World Ophthalmology was created to close the gap between training and real-world practice. RWO delivers concise, high-impact education—spanning clinical innovation, professional development, and career strategy—designed for trainees and early-career attendings navigating an increasingly complex ophthalmic landscape. Through high-impact programs and candid discussion—By Physicians, For Physicians—RWO equips ophthalmologists with the insight, confidence, and perspective needed to succeed in contemporary practice.