Screening, Treatment of ROP Varies Across NICUs
Retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatment mainly performed by pediatric/retina specialists
Self-Care Tools Cut Depression in AMD, Diabetic Retinopathy
Reduced depressive symptoms in patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy
Preeclampsia Linked to Risk of Maternal Retinal Disease
Risk was higher for severe and early-onset preeclampsia versus mild or late-onset disease
Age-Related Cataract Linked to Depressive Symptoms
Greatest odds of depressive symptoms for adults with nuclear cataract and those with less education
Regular Cannabis Use May Affect Retinal Ganglion Cell Function
May disrupt, delay signal transmitted along the visual pathway via the optic nerve
Prevalence of Disability 2.7 Percent at U.S. Medical Schools
Most common disability is ADHD followed by learning disabilities and psychological disabilities
Learning Interventions Can Improve Med Student Well-Being
Environmental interventions such as pass/fail grading system, mental health programs beneficial
Depression, Suicide Ideation Prevalent in Medical Students
Prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms is 27.2 percent; suicide ideation, 11.1 percent
New Visual Symptoms Not Uncommon After LASIK Surgery
But most patients report satisfaction with the procedure
Ultraviolet B Radiation Exposure Tied to Decreased Risk of Myopia
More exposure to sun's UVB rays between ages 14 and 29 linked to lower risk
