Ophthalmology
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Review
Intense Pulsed Light for Meibomian Gland Disease: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
To review the literature on the efficacy of intense pulsed light (IPL) on the eyelids in the management of meibomian gland disease (MGD) and meibomian gland-related ocular surface disease. ⋯ Although methodological limitations and potential conflicts of interest in some studies raised concern, the existing body of literature demonstrates improvements in the signs and symptoms of MGD after IPL therapy.
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Multicenter Study
Receipt of Eye Care Services among Medicare Beneficiaries with and without Dementia.
To examine the relationship between dementia status and receipt of eye care among US Medicare beneficiaries. ⋯ US Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with dementia are less likely to receive eye care than those without diagnosed dementia. Depending on visual acuity and functional status, this may have implications for injury prevention, physical and cognitive function, and quality of life. Further work is needed to identify barriers to receiving eye care, determine eye care services and settings that provide greatest value to patients with dementia, and implement measures to improve access to appropriate eye care.