Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
Young Children in Highest Risk Group for Chemical Eye Injuries
Chemical eye injuries most often occur in residential locations, among those in lower income quartiles
Good Vision and Eye Health Rated High Priority by U.S. Adults
However, many adults are unaware about important eye diseases and risk factors for losing vision
Handheld Probe Allows In Vivo Retinal Imaging in Children
Able to quantify packing densities of parafoveal cone photoreceptors, visualize photoreceptor substructure
Sedentary Behavior Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy
60 minute/day increase in sedentary behavior increases odds of mild or worse diabetic retinopathy
July 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for July 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Even Midrange Vision Impairment Can Negatively Affect QOL
Findings for midrange vision category (at legal threshold for driving)
Three-Year Delays Seen in First Referral for Diabetic Retinopathy
Findings from study of general practitioners in Victoria, Australia
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
ICD-9 Codes Not Accurate Enough for Ocular Disease
Positive predictive value of 61 percent for uveitis; 11 codes had PPVs exceeding 80 percent
