Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
February 2019 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for February 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Heavy Smoking Linked to Damaged Spatial, Color Vision
Heavy smokers have reduced sensitivity for all spatial frequencies, color discrimination impairments
Deep Learning-Enhanced Device Detects Diabetic Retinopathy
Device sensitivity/specificity 100/97.8 percent for vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy
Primary Care Providers Can Improve Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Most adults with diabetes, including high-risk patients, seen by a primary care doc in previous year
Simulation Captures Performance With Multifocal Intraocular Lens
Visual simulation captures individual optical, visual performance obtained with real M-IOLs
January 2019 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for January 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Most Students Receiving Spectacles Wear Them at Follow-Up
Poorer presenting visual acuity and improvement in visual acuity with correction predict spectacle wear
Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Eye Infections in Newborns Advised
USPSTF reaffirms use of antibiotic ointment to prevent gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum
Americans Used Less Eye Care in 2014 Versus 2008
Americans also less likely to report difficulty affording eyeglasses from 2014 on versus 2008
Statin Therapy Reduces Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy in T2DM
Reduced risk, slowed progression of retinopathy for Taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia
