Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Oct. 18-21
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay Reporter
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was held from Oct. 18 to 21 in Chicago and attracted participants from...
1.5 Million U.S. Adults Have Vision-Affecting Glaucoma
Black adults are disproportionately affected
Gaps Identified in Medicaid Provision of Routine Vision Care
Most fee-for-service Medicaid programs cover routine eye exams, but many do not cover glasses or low vision aids
AI Model Has Strong Performance for Identifying Pediatric Eye Disease
Strong performance demonstrated for identifying myopia, strabismus, and ptosis using mobile photographs
Ophthalmologic Manifestations of Acute Leukemia Are Heterogeneous
Most common ocular manifestations are retinal hemorrhage and Roth spots
Study Identifies Factors Associated With Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy
Increased risk seen in association with female sex, older age, CKD stage 3 or greater, tamoxifen use
Eye Ointments Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled Due to Infection Risk
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Eye ointment products made in India and sold in the United States at...
Prevalence of Uncorrected Refractive Error 14.6 Percent in Black Americans
In cohort of self-identified African Americans aged 40 years and older, prevalence of unmet refractive need was 5.4 percent
Vision Impairment Linked to Several Psychosocial Outcomes in Seniors
Odds of depression and anxiety symptoms rose in association with objectively measured vision impairment
Fungal Keratitis Prevalence Twice as High in Rural Versus Nonrural Areas
Many patients with fungal keratitis prescribed antibiotics, steroids
