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April 16th 2024
Poor mental health was worse in adults with strabismus compared with adults without strabismus.
Addressing Unmet Needs and Treatment Gaps in the Clinical Management of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Practical Strategies for Pharmacists in Specialty and Man...
1.5 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry
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Management of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Expert Insights and Updates for Pharmacists, featuring a Patient Perspective
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The Promising Role of Novel Targeted Therapies in Addressing Clinical and Economic Burdens in Diabetic Macular Edema
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Improving Outcomes and Quality of Care in Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema: Patient-Centered Strategies in Managed Care
3.0 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry
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Maximizing Patient Outcomes in Ophthalmologic Diseases: How Managed Care Professionals Play a Key Role in Facilitating Uptake of Biosimilars
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Dr Michael Chiang Speaks About the NEI's Involvement in AMD, Addressing Health Disparities
January 26th 2023Michael Chiang, MD, director of the National Eye Institute, spoke about efforts to address age-related macular degeneration (AMD) as well as health disparities in clinical trials and access to treatment.
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Gene Variants That Protect Against Alzheimer Disease Could Increase Risk of AMD
December 1st 2022The risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) could be linked to structural variations in the APOE gene that were previously found to be associated with protection against Alzheimer disease.
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A report from the World Health Organization highlights the global burden of oral diseases; study shows the predictive value of a “good” cholesterol level varies between Black and White patients; CDC report suggests people with impaired vision are not receiving proper health care.
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Dr Michel Michaelides Speaks About Implications of Gene Therapy Study Results in Ophthalmology
October 27th 2022The results of a study showing improved functional vision and retinal sensitivity have implications for gene therapy in ophthalmological conditions, explained Michel Michaelides, MD, FACP, a consultant ophthalmologist and a professor of ophthalmology at the University College London Institute of Ophthalmology's Genetics Department.
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Dr Steven Yeh: Xipere’s New Delivery Method Requires Patient, Physician Education
October 18th 2022Patients with uveitis and their physicians may be very familiar with intravitreal injections, but triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension (Xipere) has a novel delivery method, said Steven Yeh, MD, professor and the Stanley Truhlsen Jr. Chair in Ophthalmology at the Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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Dr Parisa Emami-Naeni on the Lack of Racial Diversity in Ophthalmology Residency Programs
October 11th 2022Different factors have contributed to the lack of racial diversity in ophthalmology residency programs, and these programs build the future of the workforce, said Parisa Emami-Naeni, MD, MPH, assistant professor of ophthalmology at University of California, Davis, and vitreoretinal surgeon and uveitis specialist at UC Davis Eye Center.
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Implementing Clinical Informatics Tools for Primary Care–Based Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
The authors describe a primary care–based diabetic retinopathy screening program incorporating telemedicine, strong health information technology engagement, and development of clinical informatics tools.
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Family Medicine Doctors, AI Could Be Effective in DR Screening
October 3rd 2022Posters presented at AAO 2022 found that family medicine doctors and artificial intelligence (AI) were able to screen patients for diabetic retinopathy (DR) effectively, although false negatives in AI need to be improved.
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Dr Paul Hahn Highlights Shifting Trends Among Retina Specialists
September 27th 2022There has been a sea change in how retina specialists treat retinal diseases, with a progressive shift toward more utilization of anti–vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), said Paul Hahn, MD, vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina.
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