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Posts Tagged ‘Ophthalmology’

Black and Hispanic Patients Had Worse Vision Results After the Same Eye Surgery as White Patients

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A new study from Boston Medical Center on surgery for retinal detachment underscores the importance of understanding how demographic data can shape health outcomes.

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New Vision Service Developed to Improve the Cataract Surgery Experience for Neurodiverse Patients

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Exceptional Vision Service (EVS) is a new visual program that includes post-op protocols that help make cataract surgery at BMC more inclusive

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Looking at Pupil Size for Effective Opioid Agonist Therapy

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New research shows that pupillometry using an automated camera could improve treatment for opioid withdrawal symptoms and outcomes.

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Phone Consultations Save Time, Money for Minor Surgery Pre-Ops

preoperative phone consultations for cataract surgery could replace standard H&Ps

Phone consultations offered a safe and efficient method of delivering preoperative evaluations, a highly relevant finding for healthcare providers focused on value-based care.

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Vitreous Fluid May Hold Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

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Research finds that biomarkers of Alzheimer’s are detectable in the vitreous fluid of the eye and may help predict the disease before symptom onset.

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