Latest Ophthalmology News
Preoperative Phone Visits for Cataract Patients Safe, Efficient
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Phone visits can safely substitute for a standard, in-person history and physical in patients undergoing cataract surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
2014 to 2017 Saw Improvement in Burnout for U.S. Physicians
by modernClinician Editorial Team
From 2014 to 2017, there was an improvement in burnout and satisfaction with work-life integration among U.S. physicians, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Vertical Integration Has Little Impact on Quality Measures
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Vertical integration between hospitals and physicians has little impact on quality measures, while increased hospital market concentration is strongly associated with reduced quality in measures of patient satisfaction, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in Medical Care Research and Review.
Deep Learning-Enhanced Device Detects Diabetic Retinopathy
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A deep learning-enhanced device can accurately detect diabetic retinopathy, according to a study published online Feb. 14 in Diabetes Care.
EHR-Enabled QI Intervention Improves Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Screening in Teens
Genetic Screening Can ID Hemoglobinopathy Prevalence
Weight-Loss Surgery Produces Lasting Diabetes Remission
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
Nearly 1 in 5 Patients Report Exposure to Ophthalmic Treatments Perceived as Bogus