Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Varies Across Minority Groups
African-American patients screened 50 percent less often than Hispanic patients in last year
Prevalence of Diabetic Macular Edema Varies by Test
Many eyes diagnosed with DME on monocular fundus photographs have no DME on OCT
Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact
Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many
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...
Patient Age at Initial Cataract Surgery Varies by Location
Five-fold variation for highest versus lowest age-standardized cataract surgery rate
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
Higher Hospital Prices in U.S. ‘Monopoly Markets’
Hospital prices positively associated with indicators of hospital market power
Patient Factors ID’d for Intention to Use Marijuana for Glaucoma
Factors include perceptions of legality of marijuana use, satisfaction with current glaucoma care
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
