Latest Ophthalmology News
Patient Experiences Shed Light on Diagnostic Errors
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Data from patient- and family-reported error narratives indicate that problems related to patient-physician interactions are major contributors to diagnostic errors, according to a study published in the November issue of Health Affairs.
Calcified Nodules in Drusen May Signal Progression of AMD
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Calcified nodules in retinal drusen are linked to disease progression in patients with age-related macular degeneration, according to a study published in the Nov. 7 issue of Science Translational Medicine.
EMR Data Can Predict Myopia Development
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Big data and machine learning approaches can improve prediction of myopia in Chinese children, according to a study published online Nov. 6 in PLOS Medicine.
Study IDs Early Life Factors Predictive of Myopia
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Early life factors associated with myopia include maternal education, fertility treatment, summer birth, and hours spent playing computer games, according to a study published online Nov. 6 in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Virtual Reality-Based Digital Defocus Vision Training May Aid Myopia in Children
Highly Aspherical Lenslets Effective for Reducing Myopia Progression in Children
Atropine Eye Drops Reduce Myopia Progression in Children
Omega-3 PUFA Intake May Be Protective Against Myopia
Retinal Imaging Can ID Atrial Fibrillation Years Before Diagnosis
Stem Cell Treatment Feasible for Aniridia-Related Keratopathy
Safety Intervention Reduces Incidence of Postoperative Endophthalmitis
Dexamethasone Eye Drops Can Reduce Progression to ROP Requiring Treatment