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April 22nd 2024
Findings from a study with a limited sample size suggest that patching is both effective and does not impede development in children who patch for at least 120 minutes each day.
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
1.5 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry
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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 Leon Herndon Outlines Ophthalmic Treatment Considerations for Older Patients
December 13th 2021Leon Herndon Jr, MD, a glaucoma specialist, ophthalmologist, and professor of ophthalmology at the Duke University Eye Center, explains certain considerations ophthalmologists may need to take into account when treating older patients and the need for more specialists to meet clinical demand.
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Researchers: More Studies Needed on Long-term Impact of Virtual Learning on Children's Eye Health
November 27th 2021Judith Lavrich, MD, and Jordan Hamburger discuss what additional studies need to be carried out in order to better understand the effects of virtual learning on children's long-term eye health.
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Pain, Anxiety Represent Barriers to Anti-VEGF Therapies for Costly Eye Conditions
November 17th 2021Pain and fear/anxiety were the most common barriers to anti–vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. Another study found that those conditions had a significant impact on patients’ quality of life and Medicare costs.
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Study Identifies Alcohol Use as Potential Risk Factor for AMD Subtype
November 15th 2021A new study provides genetic evidence that increased alcohol intake may be a causal risk factor for geographic atrophy, a type of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but doctors caution it may be too soon to advise patients about the risk.
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Dr William Katowitz Discusses Pediatric Ophthalmic Surgical Decisions
November 13th 2021Surgical decisions with children who have ophthalmic conditions need buy in from parents, but also the children as they get older, said William Katowitz, MD, attending surgeon in the Division of Ophthalmology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Uveitic Macular Edema Increases Costs Among Patients With Noninfectious Uveitis
November 12th 2021Uveitic macular edema is common in patients with noninfectious uveitis, and its significant burden on patients and payers warrants more specific treatment guidelines to minimize quality-of-life and economic effects.
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Study Finds Significant Price Transparency Concerns for Ophthalmologic Procedures
October 11th 2021An evaluation of price transparency tools for ophthalmologic procedures found significant usability, availability, and variability issues, which may disproportionately impact vulnerable populations.
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Insulin Pump Use Linked With Decreased Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy in Young Patients With T1D
September 28th 2021Risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) was found to be decreased in young patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who were treated with insulin pumps, with findings also indicating a 2.1-fold greater risk of DR in Black participants compared with White individuals.
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Dr Rajesh Rajpal on the Future of Eye Lens Technology, Cataract Surgery
September 24th 2021Rajesh Rajpal, MD, chief medical officer, global head of clinical medical affairs, Johnson & Johnson Vision, addresses ongoing and future innovations in eye lens technology and instruments for cataract surgery.
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Comorbid Ophthalmic, Systemic Conditions Linked With Higher Risk of Dementia
September 15th 2021People with both ophthalmic and systemic conditions were found to be at higher risk of dementia compared with those with only 1 such condition. Some ophthalmic conditions—age-related macular degeneration, cataract, and diabetes-related eye disease—also increased risk on their own.
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School-Based Vision Program Shown to Improve Short-term Academic Performance in Adolescents
September 10th 2021Students in grades 3 to 7 who were given eyeglasses as part of a school-based vision program were found to achieve better reading scores and exhibit improved academic achievement over 1 year.
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