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AMA Delegates Dive Into Water Bead Injuries; Patients' 'Scanxiety' Over Test Results

Members also debate alternative ways states can safely license foreign med-school graduates

Nov 10, 2024
AMA over a photo of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
Impaired Neurodevelopment in Preemies Screened for Retinopathy: Nature or Nurture?

Study highlights role of insurance type/socioeconomic factors in neurodevelopmental outcomes

Nov 18, 2023
A photo of a female physician examining the eye of a premature infant.
Heart Injuries Suggest Reconsideration of Holding BP Meds for Surgery

Pause on ACE inhibitors, ARBs yields more acute hypertension with no prevention of hypotension

Nov 06, 2023
A photo of a senior woman sitting on an operating table prior to surgery.
Woman Develops Chorioretinal Anastomosis at Site of Photocoagulation Scar

A serendipitous iatrogenic effect following laser surgery in a patient with NF1

Oct 02, 2023
A photo of a female ophthalmologist taking a retinography of her female patient’s fundus.
Combo Anesthesia During Retinal Laser Treatment Reduced Pain Perception

Topical and subconjunctival technique also reduced treatment interruptions

Sep 08, 2023
A fundus photo showing scatter laser surgery for diabetic retinopathy
Study Throws Shade on Cost, Benefits of Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery

Higher cost, less quality-adjusted benefit with FLACS versus standard phacoemulsification

May 19, 2023
A photo of male surgeons performing laser-assisted cataract surgery on a female patient.
Limited Effect of Laser Treatment on Eye Floaters

No improvement in IOP or distance vision, but patients reported change in floater burden

May 08, 2023
ASCRS over a photo of the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA.
Artificial Intelligence Creates Inroads to Ophthalmology Clinical Practice

Expanding opportunities to hone precision care, reduce burnout, improve patient satisfaction

May 07, 2023
ASCRS over a photo of the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA.
Opinion
The Eye Surgery Turf War Isn't Serving Veterans

The VA should hold strong to its updated care guidelines

Dec 28, 2022
A photo of a male ophthalmologist standing in his office.
Opinion
FDA's Proposed LASIK Warning May Leave Patients Less Informed

The agency's recommendations should balance risk with benefit

Dec 21, 2022
A photo of ophthalmologists performing LASIK surgery on a female client.
Opinion
Keep Eye Surgery in the Hands of Ophthalmologists

The VA's updated eye care guidelines will lower the standard of care for veterans

Dec 04, 2022
A photo of a surgeon performing eye surgery on a female patient.
Outpatient Centers Cautiously Open Doors to Surgery for People With Cardiac Devices

Will those with CIEDs become regular patients at ambulatory surgery centers within a decade?

Oct 25, 2022
ASA over a photo of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
More Intense Pain Tied to Failed Appendicitis Treatment in Kids

Study showed higher pain levels led to early failure in antibiotic treatment

May 02, 2022
A photo of a pre-teen male laying in a hospital bed being wheeled out of an elevator after appendix removal.
Long-Term LASIK Outcomes in Myopia Beat Out Rival SMILE Procedure

Results point to effectiveness of LASIK in more challenging cases, researcher says

Nov 16, 2021
AAO over a photo of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.
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