Significantly Higher Serum Melatonin in Human Myopes
Positive correlation for melatonin concentration with more negative spherical equivalent refraction
Switching to Generic Eye Meds Could Save Medicare Millions
Medicare is billed more than $1 billion annually for glaucoma treatments alone, researchers say
2016 Saw Increase in Number of Physicians Since 2010 Census
Increase in actively licensed U.S. physician-to-population ratio from 2010 to 2016
Health Benefits of Healthy Lifestyle Quantified in U.S.
At age 50, individuals with healthy lifestyle had seven years longer life expectancy, delay in disability
Greater Engagement for Patients Who Read Visit Notes
Patients value confirming and remembering next steps, quicker access and results, sharing information
Lasting Damage After Monolateral Acute Primary Angle Closure
More than half of fellow eyes develop chronic angle closure glaucoma after acute primary angle closure
Average Increase in Physician Compensation 2.9% in 2016
Overall, 77 percent of physician specialties experienced increases in compensation
Educational Intervention Doesn’t Up Hand, Stethoscope Hygiene
No significant increase in hand hygiene; stethoscope hygiene remained at zero after intervention
YAG Laser Vitreolysis Can Help Reduce Eye Floaters
Procedure demonstrates good efficacy compared to sham treatment
Multi-Luminance Mobility Test Identifies Visual Impairment
MLMT differentiates normal-sighted from visually-impaired subjects
