Latest Ophthalmology News
At Least 2.2 Billion People Have Vision Impairment Worldwide
posted October 10th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
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.
EPA to Phase Out Chemical Testing on Mammals
posted September 11th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The eventual elimination of chemical testing on mammals was announced Tuesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Retinal Vein Occlusion Linked to Higher Risk for CV Events
posted September 10th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Retinal vein occlusion is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, according to a review published in the September issue of Retina.
One-Third of Physicians Will Take 10+ Years to Pay Off Debt
posted August 12th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Nearly two-thirds of actively practicing physicians are still carrying medical school debt, according to the Medical School Debt Report 2019, published by the staffing firm Weatherby Healthcare.
More Than 1 in 4 Americans Misrepresent Symptoms to Get Antibiotics
Hospital Outcomes Better When Patients Treated by Female Physicians
2013 to 2024 Saw Decrease in Benzodiazepine Prescribing
Socioeconomic Status Linked to Mortality After Acute Hip Fracture Surgery
Recurrent Visual Field Progression Happens for 1 in 4 With Glaucoma
Active Smoking Linked to Progression of Sickle Cell Retinopathy
Statin Use Linked to Lower Risk for Glaucoma Incidence
Ambient Temperature Linked to Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma