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May 13th 2024
At the end of ARVO 2024, Srinivas R. Sadda, MD, became the organization's president for the 2024-2025 year. He spoke to HCPLive about his expectations for the next year in eye care.
Optic Disc Features Associated with Grey Crescent Risk in Glaucoma
February 18th 2023Investigators from the University of Pennsylvania suggest the associations, particularly beta peripapillary atrophy, and tilted optic discs, should be accounted for when investigating glaucoma in high-risk black populations.
Stress-Induced Burnout Observed Among Cataract Surgeons
February 15th 2023A nationwide study from the United Kingdom identified a low overall prevalence of stress-induced burnout by cataract surgery but reported a reduction in the feelings of personal achievement and a significant proportion willing to give up surgical responsibilities.
Mental Health Measures Varied by Glaucoma Status During COVID-19 Pandemic
February 15th 2023An analysis of the NIH All of Us Research Program suggests patients with glaucoma did not fare worse during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, but still endured stress, social isolation, and probable depression.
Anti-VEGF Use for Diabetic Eye Diseases Increased 200% in Last Decade
January 16th 2023An analysis of a commercial claims database offers insight into the increase in vision-threatening eye disease among people with diabetes aged younger than 65 years from 2009-2018, with results also detailing trends in anti-VEGF therapy during the same period.