Clinical Challenge: Painful Red Eye
A man in his early 30s presents to the emergency department for evaluation of a painful red eye that has been present for the past 10 days. Can you make the diagnosis?
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Study Evaluates Rise in US Astigmatism Rates
Researchers found a significant increase between 1999 and 2008 compared with astigmatism rates between 1971 and 1975.
Smartphone-Based Test May Help Detect Macula Abnormalities Early
The at-home test measures the response of the macula regarding recovery time after photostress.
The Characteristics of Patients Who Develop Long-COVID Symptoms
Researchers sought to examine the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients who were infected with COVID-19 and developed PASC.
Previous Myocardial Injury Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients with preexisting myocardial injury have a substantially greater risk for six adverse COVID-19 outcomes, including death and severe disease.
CDC: Overdose Deaths Up 15 Percent in 2021
Provisional data from the National Center for Health Statistics at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that US overdose deaths in 2021 increased at half the pace of 2020 but are still up 15%.
FDA Moves to Ease Nationwide Shortage of Baby Formula
The US Food & Drug Administration announced that it is continuing its efforts to boost the country’s supply of infant formula.
Glaucoma at Any Stage Can Create Barriers to Driving
Patients with mild and moderate glaucoma have negative emotions around driving and self-perceived difficulties, according to survey results.
Ocular Lubricant Linked With Lower Rates of Exposure Keratopathy
For patients on mechanical ventilation, ocular surface lubrication can prevent the development of corneal damage.
Risk for Myopericarditis Minimal Following COVID-19 Vaccination
A study was conducted to determine the incidence of myopericarditis following COVID-19 vaccination compared with non-COVID-19 vaccination.
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