Correlation of internet search enquiries, incidence of ophthalmological diseases and corneal, cataract and refractive surgical procedures [PDF]
AbstractAnalysis of internet search queries (ISQ) could be useful to study public interest and medical need for corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery. To date, there are preliminary data on seasonal trends in ophthalmic conditions, but only few studies correlate these data with real data from healthcare systems.
Mohamed Ghaly +7 more
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The Canadian Ophthalmology Society’s adaptation of the Medically Necessary Time-sensitive Surgical Procedures triage and prioritization tool [PDF]
At the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, hospitals and ambulatory surgical centres significantly decreased elective surgical procedures to facilitate capacity for in-hospital beds, preserve personal protective equipment (PPE), preserve anesthetic medications and limit spread of infection. Non-COVID-19–related ophthalmic disease
Teja, Salina +4 more
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Anaesthesia for ophthalmologic surgical procedures in a patient with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a case report [PDF]
Anaesthesia procedures for surgical interventions in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are not commonly found in clinical practice, and often have special considerations that must be taken into account in treatment planning.
Kowalik, Maciej M +7 more
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A scoping review investigating the effects of simulation based training on surgical skills and confidence of Ophthalmology trainees in performing Glaucoma, Oculoplastic and Orbital surgical procedures. [PDF]
Abstract Background: Reduced clinical training opportunities and ethical concerns of trainees newly learning surgical procedures on patients have necessitated consideration of the role of simulation. Simulation allows a standardised training format which is reproducible, but it is not known if it has translational downstream improvements in ...
Sarah Hignett +2 more
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Precis: A cross-sectional sample of the US ophthalmology residency graduating class of 2018 revealed that 18.4% of residents logged <5 traditional glaucoma surgeries, and 63.4% logged at least 1 microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).
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Evolution of cataract surgery: Smaller incision - less complications [PDF]
Background/Aim. Cataract surgery has become one of the safest procedures in medicine thanks to advances in technology and surgical techniques. Although minimal, we still witness different complications.
Draganić Vladimir +4 more
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Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures and Ophthalmology: A Growing Concern
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Laser peripheral iridotomy in patients with acute primary angle closure [PDF]
Background/Aim. Since glaucoma has a very high prevalence worldwide, it is important to examine additional treatment modalities, especially the prevention of its progression.
Paunović Svetlana +6 more
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