Ophthalmology

Economic Burden in Late-Stage AMD High in Patients and Caregivers in US

November 12th 2024

Polygenic risk score was valuable in enhancing risk prediction models for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG.

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Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma Predicted Through Machine-Learning Model

November 6th 2024

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Survival Differences Seen Among Children With Retinoblastoma in European Countries

October 24th 2024

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Evidence Suggests Association Between Eye Disease, Dementia

October 14th 2024

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October 8th 2024

Continuing Medical Education

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2.0 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry

Navigating the Advances in the Treatment of Geographic Atrophy: Updates and Strategies for Managed Care

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Application of Recent Data in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema: Managed Care Insights and Strategies

1.5 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry

Patient-Centered Treatment Plans for Management of Neovascular (Wet) AMD and Diabetic Macular Edema: Insights on Recent Efficacy, Safety, and Real-World Data to Improve Adherence and Outcomes

Integrating Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests Into Clinical Practice: The Health Economics Perspective for Managed Care Professionals

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The Evolving Strategies for Managing nAMD and DME: Empowering Managed Care Decisions for Improved Patient Outcomes

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September 26th 2022

Telemedicine, Innovations in Ophthalmology, Inclusive Leadership Among Topics to Be Covered at AAO 2022

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) will hold its conference in person in Chicago and online from September 30 to October 3, 2022.

September 25th 2022

Students in Urban Areas More Likely to Have Myopia, Anisometropia

A study conducted in Dalian, China, found that children aged 6 to 18 years in urban areas had a higher likelihood of myopia and anisometropia compared with students in rural areas.

September 20th 2022

Teleophthalmology Reduces Rates of Vision Loss, Improves Access to Care

Teleophthalmology not only improves access to care and lowers the cost of care, but it can reduce rates of vision loss for patients with type 2 diabetes, said Parisa Emami-Naeni, MD, MPH, assistant professor of ophthalmology at University of California, Davis, and vitreoretinal surgeon and uveitis specialist at UC Davis Eye Center.

September 19th 2022

Black, Mexican-American Adolescents More Likely to Have Poor Visual Function

Adolescents who identified as Black, Mexican-American, or low-income and/or were not US citizens were more likely to report worse subjective visual function.

September 12th 2022

Patients Using SCS Triamcinolone Acetonide Had Lower Corticosteroid-Related IOP Elevation

A study found that patients who had no need of rescue therapy had a reduced risk of corticosteroid-related intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation when using SCS triamcinolone acetonide.

September 9th 2022

Fluorescein Angiography Predominantly Peripheral Lesions Associated With Worsening of Diabetic Retinopathy

A prospective, multicenter, longitudinal observational study found that diabetic retinopathy worsening could be associated with fluorescein angiography predominantly peripheral lesions over 4 years.

September 6th 2022

Dr Vivienne Hau: Without Representation, Clinical Trials Cannot Adequately Judge Drug Effectiveness

Different populations respond differently to drugs and treatments, but without adequate representation in clinical trials, it will be hard to judge the effectiveness of a new treatment, explained Vivienne Hau, MD, clinical assistant professor with the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine.

August 30th 2022

Wearing Glasses Inversely Associated With COVID-19 in Unadjusted Analysis

A cohort study found that there was an inverse association between COVID-19 infection and wearing glasses in an unadjusted analysis, although this association was not identified when adjusting for confounders.

August 23rd 2022

Dr Vivienne Hau on the Role of Physicians, Researchers to Address Needs of Racial/Ethnic Minorities

Adequate training will help physicians and researchers better address the needs of the communities they’re targeting, explained Vivienne Hau, MD, clinical assistant professor with the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine.

August 22nd 2022

Links Found Between Cataract, Asthma Development

After examining national survey data, researchers found a bidirectional association in patients with cataracts and with asthma.

August 17th 2022

Teleophthalmology Is Here Today, but Insurance Coverage, Reimbursement Will Change

Insurance reimbursement for teleophthalmology services is not consistent among populations and only recently received a boost due to flexibilities allowed during the pandemic, said Parisa Emami-Naeini, MD, MPH, assistant professor of ophthalmology at University of California, Davis, and vitreoretinal surgeon and uveitis specialist at UC Davis Eye Center.

August 10th 2022

Eye Problems Started or Worsened During Remote School for Some Children, Review Says

A systematic review found that children who engaged in remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic had induced or exacerbated visual disturbances.

August 2nd 2022

Dr Vivienne Hau Highlights the Need for Better Trial Design for Patient Diversity

Getting a more diverse patient population in clinical trials may be as simple as including paperwork in more languages, but good training among investigators and study coordinators can help identify unconscious biases that may also have an impact, explained Vivienne Hau, MD, clinical assistant professor with the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine.

July 31st 2022

Vitreoretinal Surgery Has Higher Costs in Europe, Postoperative Complications in US

Research presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists conference found that vitreoretinal surgery had cost and health implications in both Europe and the United States.

July 25th 2022

Dr Sabin Dang Discusses the Impact of Delayed Treatment in Retina Diseases

In retina surgery, obtaining prior authorization is an extra burden, and a delay in treatment for some of these patients could mean loss of vision, said Sabin Dang, MD, ophthalmologist with The Retina Institute.

July 18th 2022

Using AI to Screen for Preventable Infant Blindness in Underresourced Countries

A recent study examined whether an artificial intelligence (AI) trained risk model could screen for retinopathy of prematurity, a leading cause of preventable blindness in infants in low- and middle-income countries, via telehealth.

July 15th 2022

Ganglion Cell Complex Thinning Associated With Vision-Related Quality of Life

Faster and sectoral central location of ganglion cell complex thinning could be used to determine the risk of vision-related quality of life in patients with glaucoma.

July 11th 2022

Diabetic Retinopathy Associated With Increased Risk of Stroke

A recent review found a likely association between diabetic retinopathy and increased risk of stroke with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

July 3rd 2022

Study Finds Association Between Migraines, Ocular Motor Cranial Nerve Palsy

A population-based, observational, retrospective cohort study found that there was an association between migraines and ocular motor cranial nerve palsy.

July 1st 2022

Aetna to Halt Prior Authorization Requirement for Cataract Surgeries

Aetna announced it they would no longer be requiring prior approval for cataract surgeries starting in July.

June 28th 2022

Chart-Based Visual Function Tests Limited in Detecting Intermediate AMD

A noninterventional study found that chart-based assessments of visual function had adequate repeatability but were limited in discriminating between no age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and intermediate AMD.

June 22nd 2022

Analysis Finds Ranibizumab PDS Cost-Saving in Long-term Scenarios

A recent study found that the ranibizumab port delivery system (PDS) has cost-saving potential compared with regular ranibizumab or aflibercept injections for age-related macular degeneration if used in the long term.

June 21st 2022

Acute Primary Angle Closure Resolved After Medical Treatment in a Quarter of Eyes, Study Finds

A retrospective study found that 26% of eyes with acute primary angle closure (APAC) were resolved after initial medical treatment.

June 15th 2022

Study Finds HMGCR Variants Associated With Increased Risk of Cataracts

A rare genetic variation of 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme A Reductase (HMGCR) is significantly association with an increased risk of cataracts.

June 14th 2022

New Genetic Eye Disease Found by NIH Researchers

National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers found a new form of macular dystrophy, which is a cause of central vision loss.

June 10th 2022

Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning Associated With Poorer Visual Acuity, Study Finds

A prospective observational study found that retinal nerve fiber layer thinning in the papillomacular bundle was associated with poorer 9-month visual acuity in preterm infants.

June 6th 2022

Study Finds Economic Hardship, Race Associated With Correctable Visual Impairment in Women

A cross-sectional study of women found that race, economic hardship, and education were associated with visual impairment that could be improved with optical correction.

June 3rd 2022

Study Finds Relative Telomere Length Associated With AMD in Women

Vision Impairment Associated With Pediatric Depression and Anxiety, Review Finds

May 31st 2022