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For healthy long-term multifocal wearers

Intermediate Addition Multifocals Provide Good Gait Safety

Similar effects for intermediate addition progression-addition lenses, distance single-vision spectacles

December 2015 Briefing – Ophthalmology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
There is considerable geographic variation in patient age at initial cataract surgery across the United States

Patient Age at Initial Cataract Surgery Varies by Location

Five-fold variation for highest versus lowest age-standardized cataract surgery rate
Physician burnout is the top issue for physicians in 2015

AMA: Burnout Is Top Issue for Physicians in 2015

More than half of docs report at least one symptom of burnout; efforts being undertaken to address burnout
Prices at hospitals in monopoly markets are 15 percent higher than those at hospitals in areas with at least four providers

Higher Hospital Prices in U.S. ‘Monopoly Markets’

Hospital prices positively associated with indicators of hospital market power
Factors that are associated with patients' intention to use marijuana for glaucoma include perceptions of legality of marijuana use and satisfaction with current glaucoma care

Patient Factors ID’d for Intention to Use Marijuana for Glaucoma

Factors include perceptions of legality of marijuana use, satisfaction with current glaucoma care
In order to prevent denials

Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments

Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has improved access to care and affordability of care for many adults

Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability

However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
Digital imaging-based retinopathy of prematurity detection strategies can reduce the number of ROP examinations per infant

Digital Imaging-Based Screening Can Cut ROP Exams

Reduction in number of ROP examinations, but increase in total number of interventions
Implantable collamer lens implantation is effective for correcting myopia

Implantable Collamer Lens Effective for Correcting Myopia

Long-term benefits with high predictability and stability; cataracts developed in 2.1 percent of eyes