This study assesses the geographic distribution of the ophthalmic subspecialist surgeon workforce and evaluates factors associated with practicing in rural areas. … [Read more...] about Geographic Distribution of US Ophthalmic Surgical Subspecialists
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The Rural Shortage of Ophthalmic Subspecialists
Although 20% of the US population resides in rural areas, less than 10% of US physicians practice in rural areas. This disparity is even more stark among specialists compared with primary care physicians. In 2022, there were nearly 7 times as many cardiologists and 8 times as many dermatologists in urban areas as in rural areas. A shortage of specialists may result in increased … [Read more...] about The Rural Shortage of Ophthalmic Subspecialists
Pediatric Patient Referred for an Optic Nerve Mass
A 13-year-old male patient was referred for evaluation of an optic nerve mass with decreased central vision and occasional pain. Examination revealed an afferent pupillary defect, a few vitreous cells, and an optic nerve lesion associated with a small peripapillary hemorrhage, peripapillary subretinal fluid, and scattered white lesions in the inferior retinal periphery. What … [Read more...] about Pediatric Patient Referred for an Optic Nerve Mass
Emerging insights into ocular immune-related diseases and treatment options
The eye's status as an “immune-privileged” organ is pivotal in maintaining its delicate balance. This privilege allows the ocular immune system to prevent and resolve inflammation while preserving homeostasis. However, when this balance is disrupted, it can lead to a spectrum of immune-mediated ocular diseases that are among the leading causes of blindness globally.A study led … [Read more...] about Emerging insights into ocular immune-related diseases and treatment options
VIDEO: AI’s role in geographic atrophy treatment continues to grow
December 31, 2024 3 min watch CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Eyecelerator@AAO, Sharon Bakalash, MD, PhD, CBA, of Astellas Ophthalmics, discusses the company’s pipeline for geographic atrophy as well as AI’s growing role in treating the condition. At the meeting, Astellas organized a panel of ophthalmic companies to discuss … [Read more...] about VIDEO: AI’s role in geographic atrophy treatment continues to grow
2024 in the rearview: Top stories from this year in optometry
As is tradition in popular culture, it's time to wrap up the year with a list of what happened here at Optometry Times. We traversed many topics together, from great strides in artificial intelligence (AI) to a renewed sense of urgency in myopia management research, and the editors and staff appreciate your readership this year and look forward to learning together in 2025.But … [Read more...] about 2024 in the rearview: Top stories from this year in optometry
VIDEO: Menopause can contribute to loss of natural tears, dry eye symptoms
December 31, 2024 6 min watch CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from the AAO meeting, Sheri Rowen, MD, of NVISION Eye Centers, discusses the link between dry eye disease and menopause. “Menopause can contribute to women losing the ability to make their own natural tears,” she said. According to Rowen, women who have never shown signs or symptoms of dry eye … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Menopause can contribute to loss of natural tears, dry eye symptoms
Pearls for diagnosing lagophthalmos with exposure keratitis
In an interview with Ophthalmology Times, Robert Latkany, MD, a New York ocular surface specialist, discusses lagophthalmos, the inability to fully close the eyelids, often leads to exposure keratitis, causing irritation and damage to the ocular surface. Common causes include individuals naturally sleeping with their eyes open, post-surgical changes from blepharoplasty or other … [Read more...] about Pearls for diagnosing lagophthalmos with exposure keratitis
What increased depth of focus can mean to your monofocal IOL patients
Historically, the goal with monofocal or monofocal toric IOLs has been to achieve the best possible distance vision—typically at the expense of intermediate and near vision.Our best monofocal IOLs have long utilized negative spherical aberration (SA) to neutralize the cornea’s positive SA and enhance quality of vision. Today’s advanced monofocal IOLs, however, employ a variety … [Read more...] about What increased depth of focus can mean to your monofocal IOL patients
Systemic adverse drug events to topical prostaglandin analogs for treating glaucoma: a retrospective focused pharmacovigilance study
Prostaglandin analogs are first-line treatments for open-angle glaucoma due to their proven efficacy in reducing intraocular pressure. Despite their topical administration, systemic adverse drug Events (ADEs) ... … [Read more...] about Systemic adverse drug events to topical prostaglandin analogs for treating glaucoma: a retrospective focused pharmacovigilance study