Latest Ophthalmology News
U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The United States spends substantially more than any other wealthy nation on health care, yet it has a lower life expectancy and a higher suicide rate than other wealthy nations, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.
ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in access to health care among black, Hispanic, and white adults, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.
Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Older adults commonly use online ratings to choose a doctor, according to a report published online Jan. 6 based on the results of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
At Least 2.2 Billion People Have Vision Impairment Worldwide
by modernClinician Editorial Team
At least 2.2 billion people worldwide have vision impairment or blindness, according to a report published by the World Health Organization.
Virtual Reality-Based Digital Defocus Vision Training May Aid Myopia in Children
Highly Aspherical Lenslets Effective for Reducing Myopia Progression in Children
Randomized Trial of Early Vitrectomy Feasible for Postoperative Endophthalmitis
Plasmapheresis Linked to Improved Outcomes for MOGAD Attacks
Retinal Imaging Can ID Atrial Fibrillation Years Before Diagnosis
Stem Cell Treatment Feasible for Aniridia-Related Keratopathy
Dexamethasone Eye Drops Can Reduce Progression to ROP Requiring Treatment