A5085792126- Corneal surgery and disorders
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Corneal Surgery and Treatments
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Radiology practices and education
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Restraint-Related Deaths
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Surgical Simulation and Training
Johns Hopkins University
2015-2024
Johns Hopkins Medicine
2012-2024
Outcomes Research Consortium
2024
Johns Hopkins Hospital
2007-2024
Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute
2019-2024
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
2024
National Eye Institute
2009-2023
Prescott College
2023
Heidelberg University
2023
NYU Langone Health
2023
<h3>Importance</h3> Open globe injuries can lead to substantial visual morbidity and lifelong sequelae. Interventions reduce the burden of open in United States require a better understanding these through well-designed epidemiologic investigations. <h3>Objective</h3> To examine incidence, common injury mechanisms, economic States. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> This retrospective, cross-sectional study US nationwide emergency department (ED) data assessed all ED visits patients with...
The proportion of women in the field ophthalmology US trails general population. Sex diversity trends have been studied other specialties, but there is a dearth such literature ophthalmology.
Racial injustice and disparities have been at the forefront of discussions in United States during recent months. The tragic incidents police brutality ravishing effects COVID-19 on underrepresented minorities (URMs)—Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American—have highlighted consequences systemic racism that embedded our country's history.1Smedley B.D. Stith A.Y. Nelson A.R. Institute Medicine (US) Committee Understanding Eliminating Ethnic Disparities Health CareUnequal...
Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe recent trends in corneal transplants and patient surgeon characteristics for that occurred the Medicare population. Methods: This a retrospective, cross-sectional using Current Procedural Terminology codes. We identified Fee-For-Service (FFS) claims different types transplant procedures performed on beneficiaries aged 65 years or older from 2011 2020. Number each year demographics were analyzed. Results: analyzed 148,981 by 2972 surgeons within...
PurposeDiabetic macular edema (DME), a leading cause of visual impairment, can occur regardless diabetic retinopathy (DR) stage. Poor metabolic control is hypothesized to contribute DME development though large-scale studies have yet identify such an association. This study aims determine whether measurable markers dysmetabolism associate with in persons diabetes.DesignRetrospective cohort studyParticipantsUsing data from the Sight Outcomes Research Collaborative (SOURCE) repository,...
Convenient outpatient access for ophthalmology patients seeking urgent care could offer savings compared with an emergency department (ED) visit.To evaluate the costs and visit durations of same-day (SDA) in at academic medical center vs ED care.This single-center study was a retrospective quality improvement analysis institutional electronic record system Wilmer Eye Institute clinics Johns Hopkins Hospital ED. On June 1, 2015, initiated official policy providing SDA to calling appointments...
Purpose: The aim of this study was to report trends in keratoplasty techniques and indications the United States from 2015 2020. Methods: This retrospective review annual reports Eye Bank Association America assessed domestic corneal graft distribution surgical indication data for various types keratoplasty. Trends procedure volume 2020 were analyzed using Cochran–Armitage test. Results: total number transplants increased 47,903 49,143 2019, with a decline 42,257 2020, most likely due...
Aims To determine endophthalmitis rates and risk factors following intraocular surgeries in the Medicare population. Methods Retrospective, cross-sectional study from 2016 to 2019 fee-for-service Advantage beneficiaries. 100% claims were used identify eyes that underwent surgery. Exclusion criteria included had surgery 42 days before or after patients with a history of within 12 months. Results 9 744 400 performed among beneficiaries 2019. A 42-day postoperative rate was 0.09%....
Purpose: To examine barriers and facilitators to adoption of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) for treatment dysfunction. Methods: Anonymous electronic surveys were emailed surgeons ordering corneal transplant tissue in the past 18 months from 2 eye banks United States (US). Results: Of 365 emailed, 118 (32%) completed survey. Most respondents located at an urban site (59%), private practice (64%), had been >10 years (53%). Participants performing DMEK (n = 70) more likely...
Introduction: COVID-19 led to rapid policy changes expand telemedicine adoption. We examined rates of early adoption among surgical departments at a large academic institution and compared provider characteristics associated with teleophthalmology.
Abstract Purpose To determine the prevalence and reasons for delays in diagnosis patients with Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) presenting to Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, Maryland. Methods This retrospective study analysed all culture‐positive AK seen between 2012 2019 at a tertiary referral centre. Patient demographic information, clinical history, risk factors, symptom duration, patterns, slit lamp examination findings, visual acuity need surgery were collected. Results The included 45 eyes...
Purpose To evaluate the refractive accuracy of current intraocular lens (IOL) formulas and propose a modification in calculation corneal power eyes undergoing combined cataract extraction Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). Design Retrospective cohort study. Methods Patients with Fuchs dystrophy uncomplicated surgery DMEK at single institution were included. The Hoffer Q, SRK/T, Holladay I, Barrett Universal II Haigis compared. A modified was calculated using thick equation...