Several hundred genes are associated with congenital forms.
Clear communication, on-call services, and listening to your patients may keep them from expensive and often unnecessary emergency room visits.
Accreditation programs demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in patient safety, standardized quality, fiscal responsibility, and collaboration between patients and health care workers.
While the number of female physicians is on the rise, including in ophthalmology, more needs to be done in areas of leadership and subspecialties.
Results reported in JAMA Ophthalmology show that about 20% of those with diabetic retinopathy have a case that could threaten their vision.
Early diagnosis of NMOSD is key to preventing disability, improving survival.
Anushka M. Raj, BS, second year medical student at the University of Oklahoma’s Dean McGee Eye Institute, presents "Inter-Device Measurement Reliability of Angle Kappa and Angle Alpha, Devices and Instruments" during ASCRS.
Researchers find a strong link between Alzheimer's disease and retinal thinning
Study highlights extracellular matrix-related proteins expressed in PVR.
Sophisticated programs require an evolving mindset.
Seth Pantanelli, MD discusses the landscape of monofocal aspheric intraocular lenses (IOLs) and how he caters treatment options to each patient.
Cutting-edge solutions are emerging in healthcare that streamline data capture through a user-friendly interface, leading to an increase in quality and accuracy of data collection while freeing physicians to spend more time with patients.
Denise Visco, MD, MBA, discusses takeaway points from patient case #2 for post-operative inflammation management for routine cataract surgery.
Early diagnosis of NMOSD is key to preventing disability, improving survival.
Research can drive opportunities for patients with rare diseases
Dr. Frenkel highlights a comprehensive program that covers the latest breakthroughs in glaucoma and cataract surgery to in-depth discussions on AI, retinal treatments, and new drug-delivery platforms, all set against the backdrop of Snowmass, Colorado.
Robert T. Chang, MD, from Stanford University discusses how large language models are transforming ophthalmology by enhancing patient communication, documentation, and education, while also addressing ethical considerations and potential future applications in glaucoma care.
Blake K Williamson MD, MPH, MS, discussed initial impressions of a female patient with high myopia and astigmatism who is an ideal candidate for phakic IOL implant.
Two trials examine factors affecting the risk of disease.
Community-based eye care is one of Orbis’s top priorities in the country.
Retinal specialists conclude their discussion with key highlights from each patient case of retinal vascular disease and pearls the audience can apply in their practice.
One practice’s experience with office-based surgery validates peer-reviewed study.
Clear communication, transparent priceing, options are key to positive experience
Novel treatments are now shifting paradigm in care of retinal diseases.
Balancing motherhood & ophthalmology: Prioritize family planning, set boundaries, integrate work & personal life. Insights from ophthalmologist-moms.
Panelists discuss how novel intravitreal agents faricimab and high-dose aflibercept 8mg offer potential advantages in treating retinal diseases through their extended durability and dual mechanism of action.
Minimizing clinic visits, maximizing use of imaging modalities are key.