Latest Ophthalmology News
Americans Concerned About Clinician Burnout
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Nearly three-quarters of Americans are concerned about burnout among their clinicians, according to a survey released June 17 by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Longer Duration of Statin Use Linked to Lower Risk for Glaucoma
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Statin use may lower the risk for primary open-angle glaucoma, according to a study published online May 2 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Implementing Surgical Safety Checklist Reduces Mortality
by modernClinician Editorial Team
There has been a significant reduction in surgical mortality during the last decade in Scotland that is partially attributable to the implementation of the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist, according to a study published online April 16 in the British Journal of Surgery.
Patients Satisfied With Oral Sedation for Cataract Surgery
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Using oral sedation during cataract surgery does not negatively impact patient satisfaction compared with using an intravenous sedative, according to a study published online April 16 in Ophthalmology.
Adoption of Emergency General Surgery Verification Program Is Beneficial
Local Recurrence Rate Low After R0 Resection of Soft Tissue Sarcoma Tumors
Postoperative Complications Elevated for Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Implant, Patient Survival Do Not Differ for Robotic and Conventional Total Joint Replacement
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