Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.

CDC says infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa have led to two additional deaths

Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy increased over time since diagnosis, reaching 28.14 percent at more than five years since diagnosis

Anatomic improvement, but no improvement in visual acuity, reported with aflibercept given for four years versus sham

However, authors say preoperative factors may explain this disparity

Disparities seen in geographic distribution tied to socioeconomic status

Cumulative incidence of retinopathy was higher with increasing dose of hydroxychloroquine

Older age, less education, and lower income associated with all types of vision impairment

Astigmatism ≥1.0 D in both parents associated with greater odds of refractive and corneal astigmatism in the child

Lower-income patients more likely to have vision impairment, less use of eye care services, lower adherence to eye exams

However, asynchronous testing may augment teleophthalmology