Burnout Can Have Acute Personal, Professional Consequences
Physician burnout can contribute to failed relationships, substance abuse, suicidal ideation
Three-Year Delays Seen in First Referral for Diabetic Retinopathy
Findings from study of general practitioners in Victoria, Australia
Growth in U.S. Health Spending Set to Average 5.8 Percent
By 2025, health spending is expected to account for 20.1 percent of the economy
Male→Female Corneal Transplants at Greater Risk of Failure
Study suggests incompatibility with the Y chromosome, poor outcomes
Intraocular Pressure Down With Anesthesia in Children
Lowest IOP measured immediately after anesthesia induction; increases during deep anesthesia, reversal
Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Med School Admissions
AMA says diverse workforce is a key strategy to combatting health disparities
ICD-9 Codes Not Accurate Enough for Ocular Disease
Positive predictive value of 61 percent for uveitis; 11 codes had PPVs exceeding 80 percent
Differences in Salary for Male, Female Faculty Physicians
Significant differences seen even after accounting for age, experience, specialty, faculty rank
Gene Therapy, Visual Stimulation Aids Vision Restoration
Combo of gene therapy, visual stimulation helped part of crushed optic nerve grow back into the brain
FDA Approves Xiidra Eye Drops to Treat Dry Eye Disease
First approved lymphocyte function-associated antigen agonist