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Celebrating National Women Physicians Day - Part 3 | Ophthalmology Times - Clinical Insights for Eye Specialists
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (48+ words) Celebrating National Women Physicians Day - Part 3Ophthalmology Times Trending on Ophthalmology Times - Clinical Insights for Eye Specialists Looking back at the 2025 EnVision Summit NeuroOp Guru: Understanding optic disc cupping after optic neuritis Sandoz Canada launches aflibercept biosimilar, Enzeevum EnVision Summit 2026: Ultimate…...
Celebrating National Women Physicians Day | Ophthalmology Times - Clinical Insights for Eye Specialists
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (55+ words) Celebrating National Women Physicians Day'Ophthalmology Times Trending on Ophthalmology Times - Clinical Insights for Eye Specialists Inner plexiform layer substrata: Possible biomarker of retinal health Ocumetics reports first-in-human data investigational accommodating IOL in severe vision loss MacTel Decoded: Rethinking Conventional Approaches…...
Surgeon reflection: What patient case stayed with you in 2025?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (301+ words) Looking back on 2025, Neda Shamie shares how a challenging monocular patient reinforced the importance of patience, presence, and psychological support in ophthalmic care. Note: Transcript edited for clarity and length. Her appointments were often emotional, and she struggled to get…...
How AI is reshaping ophthalmology in 2025 and beyond | Ophthalmology Times - Clinical Insights for Eye Specialists
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (464+ words) AI currently is at the forefront of ophthalmologists" minds. When asked about technologic advances in 2025, a recent survey found that ophthalmologists identified AI as by far the "most transformative trend in ophthalmology.1 The survey found AI to be the clear…...
UnitedHealthcare updates Glaucoma Surgical Treatments policy
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (152+ words) According to a press release from Sight Sciences, this update from UHC includes procedures enabled with its OMNI Surgical System technology. The updated coverage policy takes effect on October 1, 2025, and applies to UHC's commercial and individual exchange benefit plans. UHC…...
ASRS 2025: Racial and ethnic disparities in retinoblastoma treatment options
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (406+ words) Ophthalmology Times connects eye care professionals with surgery, imaging, gene therapy, & diagnostic advances to enhance clinical and patient care. Vivienne S. Hau, MD, PhD, a vitreoretinal surgeon and faculty member at the Bernard J Tyson School of Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Med…...
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ranked as top ophthalmology hospital in US for 22nd year in a row
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (384+ words) The annual Best Hospitals report from US News & World Report compares more than 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 22 procedures and conditions. US News & World Report has released its annual list of the "Best Hospitals," and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has once…...
Most Americans avoid eye exams due to perceived non-urgency, confusion about benefits
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (203+ words) A recent study reveals that many Americans neglect eye care due to cost and urgency misconceptions, despite the significant impact on daily life. "A vision benefit isn't just an add-on " it can be a cornerstone of comprehensive care," said Neelam…...
Ontario Health Coalition files formal complaints over illegal private clinic fees
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (180+ words) Patients in Ontario expose illegal user fees for cataract surgeries in private clinics, urging government action to uphold the Canada Health Act. "These represent only a small fraction of the number of patients who are facing charges of hundreds to…...
Resident surgeons perform ISBCS with similar safety and accuracy as consultants
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (167+ words) The rationale for the study under discussion is that the experience level of the operating surgeon is a potential factor affecting the outcomes of all ophthalmic procedures, including ISBCS The advantages of performing a patient's cataract surgeries simultaneously are faster…...