Can J Ophthalmol
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This study was undertaken to determine whether a difference exists in treatment outcome between patients treated with tranexamic acid (TEA) plus topical steroids and those treated with topical steroids alone. ⋯ Patients with traumatic hyphema treated with TEA plus topical steroids did not have a significantly lower incidence of rebleed than those treated with topical steroids alone.
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Effective communication is essential in the delivery of health care. The purpose of the present study was to determine whether formal communication skills training in breaking bad news should be incorporated into the training of ophthalmologists. ⋯ Survey respondents strongly support the inclusion during ophthalmology residency of formal communication skills training in breaking bad news. This would be a logical choice of content for ophthalmology residency programs striving to meet the mandated "interpersonal and communication skills" core competency requirements.