At this year's AAO meeting held in Chicago, Illinois, experts advised current residents in the field and offered insight into how residents can make the most of their time and experience. Video Transcript:Editor's note: The below transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.John Berdhal, MD:Oh, man, I love giving advice, especially to residents. So if I could give a piece of … [Read more...] about Advice from the experts: Helpful information for current residents
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Early vision screening is key to slowing myopia progression in children
More than one-third of the world’s children were myopic in 2023, with that number expected to rise to nearly 40% by 2050, according to a new report.The study, by a group of researchers in China, showed that there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of myopia among children and adolescents in the past 3 decades—from 24% in 1990 to almost 36% in 2023—according to … [Read more...] about Early vision screening is key to slowing myopia progression in children
BMI, tobacco, and alcohol: Roles in glaucoma progression examined in new study
A newly published study1 found that use of tobacco and alcohol did not significantly affect the rate of change of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), while a high body mass index (BMI) was associated with slower structural changes in the visual fields, according to Asmaa A. Youssif, MD, from the Duke Eye Center, Duke University, Durham, NC, and the Department of … [Read more...] about BMI, tobacco, and alcohol: Roles in glaucoma progression examined in new study
Strabismus in animation: study highlights harmful stereotypes in children’s films
Strabismus, a misalignment of the eyes that is most often diagnosed in pediatric patients, does not impact an individual’s personality or intelligence, but a study has found that animated movies often tend to use the condition to signify a clumsy, dopey or villainous character, according to a study by researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.1Michael Puente, … [Read more...] about Strabismus in animation: study highlights harmful stereotypes in children’s films
Thelaziasis in an urban woman in Beijing: a case report and literature review
Thelaziasis is a zoonotic disease mainly caused by Thelazia callipaeda (Spirurida, Thelaziidae, Thelazia), which can cause mild to severe signs and lesions, such as foreign body sensation, itching, tearing, eye p... … [Read more...] about Thelaziasis in an urban woman in Beijing: a case report and literature review
Evaluating anterior corneal surface using Placido ring mires for irregular astigmatism in refractory corneal subepithelial infiltrates after adenoviral conjunctivitis
Corneal subepithelial infiltrates (SEIs) are characteristic clinical findings of adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis (AKC). In eyes with SEIs, both corneal opacity and irregular astigmatism may interfere with visi... … [Read more...] about Evaluating anterior corneal surface using Placido ring mires for irregular astigmatism in refractory corneal subepithelial infiltrates after adenoviral conjunctivitis
Diabetes Awareness Month: Top diabetic retinopathy items in ophthalmology
November 27, 2024 1 min read Catch up on Healio’s news in diabetic retinopathy for Diabetes Awareness Month. Topics include AI screening software, benefits of teleretinal screening and study results. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Image: Adobe Stock. Q&A: AI software offers cost-effective DR screening without internet access Divya Rao, MS, chief … [Read more...] about Diabetes Awareness Month: Top diabetic retinopathy items in ophthalmology
Johnson & Johnson appoints Shawn Millerick as president of vision care, Americas
November 27, 2024 1 min read Shawn Millerick has been appointed as president of vision care, Americas, at Johnson & Johnson, according to a press release. “I am honored to step into the role of president, vision care, Americas, and lead our organization into its next phase of growth and innovation,” Millerick told Healio. “With a deep commitment to advancing patient … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson appoints Shawn Millerick as president of vision care, Americas
Control over clinical work linked to physician burnout, intent to leave practice
November 27, 2024 2 min read Key takeaways: About 60% of physicians feel like they have adequate control over various aspects of their clinical work. Team composition, schedule setting, patient load and workload were independently linked to burnout. Less perceived control over clinical work was associated with increased physician burnout and intent to reduce … [Read more...] about Control over clinical work linked to physician burnout, intent to leave practice
From eye care to cancer care: Expanding role of OCT imaging
Since its inception in 1996, optical coherence tomography (OCT) has become a staple in eye care imaging technology. It has transformed how clinicians are able to diagnose and treat blinding diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Millions of OCT scans are performed yearly, and recently, the technology has started to see usage outside of eye … [Read more...] about From eye care to cancer care: Expanding role of OCT imaging