Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
Parental Astigmatism Increases Risk for Child Astigmatism
Astigmatism ≥1.0 D in both parents associated with greater odds of refractive and corneal astigmatism in the child
Inequities Identified in Ophthalmologic Care, Research
Lower-income patients more likely to have vision impairment, less use of eye care services, lower adherence to eye exams
Utilization of Telehealth Low in Ophthalmology
However, asynchronous testing may augment teleophthalmology
LASIK Should Carry Warnings of Possible Complications, FDA Says
New guidance says complications can include dry eyes, double vision, difficulty with night driving, chronic eye pain
Headaches Tied to Higher Risk for Dry Eye Disease
Findings consistent across headache types -- migraine, tension, and cluster
Ophthalmologists Underrepresented in Google Searches
Google search for 'eye doctor near me' underrepresented ophthalmologists compared with optometrists
Use of Anesthesia Care for Cataract Surgery Examined
Systemic complications less frequent following cataract surgery compared with other low-risk procedures in Medicare beneficiaries
AI-Enabled Retinal Vasculometry May Help Assess Vascular Health
Simpler RV model performed equally to or better than Framingham risk score for predicting circulatory mortality, MI, stroke
Parental Leave Does Not Negatively Impact Ophthalmologic Residents
No negative impact seen across performance measures
