Parents More Likely to Use Abx for ‘Pink Eye’ vs ‘Eye Infection’
Use of label 'pink eye' linked to increased intent to use antibiotics despite their ineffectiveness
Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians
Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed
Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
Low Vitamin D Tied to Dry Eye Syndromes
Vitamin D appears to play a protective role against the development of dry eye
Patient, Family Advisors Can Play Key Role in Practices
Advisors can help practices focus on patient-centered care, rather than assumptions about patient needs
CDC: Most Contact Lens Wearers Admit Risky Eye Care Behaviors
Old cases, contaminated solution, and sleeping in lenses boost infection risk
Report Highlights Ways to Improve Physician Resilience
Recommendations include keeping a gratitude journal, enlisting peer support, learning new things
Mandatory Eyewear Cuts Injuries in Girls’ Field Hockey
National mandate for protective eyewear linked to reduced injuries in girls' high school field hockey
Study: No Higher Eye Infection Risk With Bevacizumab
Rates of endophthalmitis were 0.017 percent for bevacizumab and 0.025 percent for ranibizumab
More Physicians Reporting Dissatisfaction With EHR Systems
Compared with survey five years earlier, fewer physicians report being satisfied or very satisfied
