AAO: Wastage Seen With Artificial Expiration of Eye Drops in Ophthalmic Clinics
Artificial expiration dates of 14 and 28 days lead to $1,328, 207 g plastic, 11,881 drops wasted per year
1.5 Million U.S. Adults Have Vision-Affecting Glaucoma
Black adults are disproportionately affected
Retinal Neuroaxonal Loss Detectable With Epilepsy
People with a high number of antiseizure medications seem to be at risk for accelerated neuroaxonal loss
Industry Payments Common for Physician Peer Reviewers of Top Journals
Peer reviewers in this study received $64.18 million in general payments between 2020 and 2022
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Tied to Heightened Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings seen after adjusting for lifestyle factors and comorbidities
Female Residents Underrepresented in High-Compensation Specialties
High-compensation surgical specialties experienced increase in the proportion of female applicants and matriculants from 2008 to 2022
Global Prevalence of Child Myopia Is Increasing
Higher proportion of myopia exhibited in those living in East Asia or urban area and in females, adolescents, and high school students
Socioeconomic Factors Increase Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
However, a healthy lifestyle can mitigate some of the risks associated with low socioeconomic status
Diabetes Complications Tied to Higher Risk for Gum Disease
The presence of dyslipidemia further increases the odds of having gum disease in those with neuropathy, retinopathy
Social Determinants of Health Affect Monitoring for Diabetic Retinopathy
Lower odds of eye-care visits seen for Black and White patients with diabetes living in rural communities with preexisting DR
