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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 25 of 37 Research Studies DisplayedSleath B, Beznos B, Carpenter DM
African American patient-provider communication about glaucoma vision quality-of-life.
A study was conducted to examine African American patient-provider communication about glaucoma-related quality-of-life. Patients completed a vision quality-of-life assessment to examine patient-provider characteristics, patient demographics, and socio-demographics. The study determined that patients with worse literacy, more severe glaucoma, or depression are likely to have a lower vision quality-of-life.
AHRQ-funded; HS025370.
Citation: Sleath B, Beznos B, Carpenter DM .
African American patient-provider communication about glaucoma vision quality-of-life.
Eye 2024 Feb; 38(2):343-48. doi: 10.1038/s41433-023-02693-8..
Keywords: Eye Disease and Health, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Clinician-Patient Communication, Communication, Quality of Life
Beznos B, Sayner R, Carpenter DM
Do African American patients with glaucoma ask their eye providers the questions they have?
The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to test the effectiveness of a pre-visit video/glaucoma question prompt-list to increase question-asking during medical visits. Participants were adult African American patients with glaucoma and a history of non-adherence to glaucoma medications, The questions that patients checked on the question prompt list were described, and how often the same checked questions were asked during medical visits noted. The findings indicated that although patients with glaucoma had questions about glaucoma and their medications, few asked all their questions during visits. The researchers concluded that future research should focus on ways to improve question asking using a question prompt list.
AHRQ-funded; HS025370.
Citation: Beznos B, Sayner R, Carpenter DM .
Do African American patients with glaucoma ask their eye providers the questions they have?
Eye 2024 Feb; 38(2):279-83. doi: 10.1038/s41433-023-02674-x..
Keywords: Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Eye Disease and Health, Clinician-Patient Communication, Communication
Oke I, Slopen N, Hunter DG
Vision testing for adolescents in the US.
The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to characterize patterns in vision testing as a function of age among United States adolescents and identify sociodemographic factors related with vision testing. The researchers utilized data from 24,752 adolescent children (aged 12 to <18 years) from the 2018-2019 National Survey of Children's Health, a nationally representative survey of the noninstitutionalized United States pediatric population. The primary outcome of the study was the caregiver report of vision testing within the last 12 months. Vision testing in any setting within the previous year was reported by caregivers of 18,621 adolescents. Vision testing was reported to have occurred at an eye clinic in 13,323 participants, at a primary care clinic in 5,230 participants, at a school in 2,594 participants, and at a health center in 635 participants. The rate of adolescents reported to have vision tested decreased with age due to a decrease in testing in primary care and school settings. After adjusting for age and sex, there were lower odds of vision testing reported for adolescents who were uninsured vs insured, had caregivers with less than vs greater than high school education, and were from a family born outside vs inside the United States.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Oke I, Slopen N, Hunter DG .
Vision testing for adolescents in the US.
JAMA Ophthalmol 2023 Nov; 141(11):1068-72. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2023.4475..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Eye Disease and Health, Screening
Oke I, Nihalani BR, VanderVeen DK
Axial length and corneal curvature of normal eyes in the first decade of life.
The study aimed to establish normative curves for axial length and corneal curvature in children aged 0 to 10 years without ocular pathology. Measurements from 100 children revealed median axial length increasing from 20.6 mm at age one to 23.1 mm at age ten, while median average keratometry decreased from 44.1 D to 43.5 D over the same period. Normative charts were developed to aid in identifying abnormal eye measurements and managing conditions like glaucoma or cataract.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Oke I, Nihalani BR, VanderVeen DK .
Axial length and corneal curvature of normal eyes in the first decade of life.
Eur J Ophthalmol 2023 Nov; 33(6):2217-21. doi: 10.1177/11206721231167643.
Keywords: Eye Disease and Health, Children/Adolescents
Oke I, Gaier ED, Repka MX
Factors associated with visual acuity improvement with a binocular digital therapeutic for amblyopia.
Researchers combined data from amblyopic children enrolled in two prospective open-label pilot studies and a randomized trial of a binocular digital therapeutic to identify factors associated with positive response to amblyopia treatment. Treatment response was not found to be associated with age, severity of amblyopia, or prior treatment status. The researchers noted that although their findings may suggest broad efficacy for this treatment approach, further investigation in larger cohorts is needed to identify factors associated with treatment response.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Oke I, Gaier ED, Repka MX .
Factors associated with visual acuity improvement with a binocular digital therapeutic for amblyopia.
J AAPOS 2023 Oct; 27(5):300-03. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2023.06.007..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Eye Disease and Health
Oke I, Gaier ED, Mantagos IS
Periodic trends in internet searches for ocular symptoms in the US.
This cross-sectional study examined publicly available Google Trends data on searching ocular symptoms from the United States from 2015 to 2019. The authors compiled a list of common ocular symptoms from the American Academy of Ophthalmology Eye Health website and Wills Eye Manual, with symptoms stratified into categories involving vision change, eye pain, or eye redness. Seasonal trends were demonstrated by 45% of the ocular symptoms included in this investigation. Search terms with best fit to the periodic model included stye, pink eye, dry eye, blurry vision, and swollen eye. Periodic search terms were more likely to involve eye redness (21% vs. 11%) and less likely to involve vision change (11% vs. 36%). Queries involving eye redness most often peaked in the spring and those involving eye pain peaked in the summer.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Oke I, Gaier ED, Mantagos IS .
Periodic trends in internet searches for ocular symptoms in the US.
Ophthalmic Epidemiol 2023 Aug; 30(4):352-57. doi: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2119260..
Keywords: Eye Disease and Health
Oke I, Lutz SM, Hunter DG
Use and costs of instrument-based vision screening for US children aged 12 to 36 months.
This research letter describes a cohort study that examined patterns and out-of-pocket costs of instrument-based vision screening among US children 12 to 36 months. The authors used 2018 MarketScan Commerical Claims and Encounters data as of January 1, 2018 and excluded those with fewer than 12 months of continuous insurance coverage, enrollment in capitated insurance plans, no preventive care encounters, or missing data on residents. The study included 246,077 children. Instrument-based vision screening was received by 19.5% (n = 48,101) of children during 2018. Median (IQR) practitioner payment for instrument-based vision screening claims was $13. Screening incurred out-of-pocket expenses for 7% of children; 30% of these children had expenses related to co-payment, 20.2% to coinsurance, and 50.7% to deductibles. Median (IQR) out-of-pocket expense was $11. Increased odds of vision screening were associated with older age, high-deductible plan enrollment, having more than 1 preventative visit, and receiving care within an area in the highest quartile of practitioner payment. This study was limited by use of commercial claims data, which excluded 45% of children with public or no coverage. Nationwide prevalence of vision screening therefore may differ for the general population.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Oke I, Lutz SM, Hunter DG .
Use and costs of instrument-based vision screening for US children aged 12 to 36 months.
JAMA Pediatr 2023 Jul; 177(7):728-30. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.0808..
Keywords: Newborns/Infants, Eye Disease and Health, Screening, Prevention, Healthcare Costs
Oke I, Reshef ER, Elze T
Smoking is associated with a higher risk of surgical intervention for thyroid eye disease in the IRIS registry.
This study’s purpose was to describe the association of smoking status with surgical intervention for thyroid eye disease (TED) at the population-level. This retrospective cohort study included all adults (aged ≥18 years) with Graves disease (87,774 total) in the Intelligent Research in Sight (IRIS) Registry (January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2020). Primary outcomes were surgical intervention for TED, stratified into orbital decompression, strabismus surgery, and eyelid recession surgery. The median age was 59 years, and 81% were female. Current smokers had a greater 5-year cumulative probability of orbital decompression (3.7% vs 1.9%), strabismus surgery (4.6% vs 2.2%), and eyelid recession (4.1% vs 2.6%) compared to never smokers. After adjusting for demographic factors, current smokers were at greater risk for orbital decompression, strabismus surgery, and eyelid recession than never smokers. Former smokers were at higher risk for each type of surgery for TED, although at lower levels than current smokers.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Oke I, Reshef ER, Elze T .
Smoking is associated with a higher risk of surgical intervention for thyroid eye disease in the IRIS registry.
Am J Ophthalmol 2023 May; 249:174-82. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2023.01.020..
Keywords: Tobacco Use, Eye Disease and Health
Lock LJ, Channa R, Brennan MB
Effect of health system on the association of rurality and level of disadvantage with receipt of diabetic eye screening.
The goal of this retrospective cohort study was to determine the role of level of disadvantage in diabetic eye screening to explain the effect of health systems on rural and urban disparities. Researchers used an all-payer, statewide claims database to include adult Wisconsin residents with diabetes who had claims billed throughout the baseline and measurement years. Results indicated that patients from urban underserved clinics were more likely to receive screening than those from rural underserved clinics; similar findings emerged for both Medicare and non-Medicare subgroups. The researchers concluded that health systems, especially those that serve urban underserved populations, have an opportunity to increase screening rates by leveraging health system-level interventions and supporting patients in overcoming barriers.
AHRQ-funded; HS026279.
Citation: Lock LJ, Channa R, Brennan MB .
Effect of health system on the association of rurality and level of disadvantage with receipt of diabetic eye screening.
BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2022 Dec;10(6):e003174. doi: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2022-003174..
Keywords: Rural Health, Access to Care, Screening, Diabetes, Eye Disease and Health, Disparities, Chronic Conditions, Health Systems
VanderVeen DK, Oke I, Nihalani BR
Deviations from age-adjusted normative biometry measures in children undergoing cataract surgery: implications for postoperative target refraction and IOL power selection.
The purpose of this longitudinal cohort study was to assess whether children’s eyes that deviate from age-adjusted normative biometry measures are predictive of variations in target refraction and IOL power selection after cataract surgery. The researchers prospectively collected biometry data from the normal eyes of children under 10 years of age (100 eyes) with biometry data from eyes undergoing cataract surgery (162 eyes). The study analysis found greater myopic shift associated with younger age and male gender and concluded that adjustments can be made for cataract surgery for children’s eyes whose measures deviate from the norm for their age.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: VanderVeen DK, Oke I, Nihalani BR .
Deviations from age-adjusted normative biometry measures in children undergoing cataract surgery: implications for postoperative target refraction and IOL power selection.
Am J Ophthalmol 2022 Jul;239:190-201. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2022.02.022..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Eye Disease and Health, Surgery
Chou R, Selph S, Blazina I
Screening for glaucoma in adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
This evidence report and systematic review updated the 2013 USPSTF final recommendation to assess benefits and harms of screening for primary open-angle glaucoma (OAG) in adults. After an extensive literature review, 83 studies were included (30 trials and 53 diagnostic accuracy studies). One randomized clinical trial (RCT) found screening of frail elderly persons associated with no difference in vision outcomes vs no screening but with significantly greater falls risk. There was limited direct evidence on glaucoma screening, with no association of benefits.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500011I.
Citation: Chou R, Selph S, Blazina I .
Screening for glaucoma in adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2022 May 24;327(20):1998-2012. doi: 10.1001/jama.2022.6290..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Screening, Eye Disease and Health, Prevention, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice
Maloney MH, Payne SR, Herrin J
Risk of systemic adverse events after intravitreal bevacizumab, ranibizumab, and aflibercept in routine clinical practice.
Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pharmacotherapy plays a central role in the management of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), diabetic retinal disease (DRD), and retinal venous occlusive disease (RVO). The goal of this study was to compare the systemic safety of intravitreal bevacizumab, ranibizumab, and aflibercept in real-world practice. The investigators observed no differences in the risk of acute MI, CVD, major bleeding, or all-cause hospitalization after treatment initiation with intravitreal bevacizumab, ranibizumab, or aflibercept during routine clinical practice.
AHRQ-funded; HS024075; HS025164; HS025402; HS025517; HS026379.
Citation: Maloney MH, Payne SR, Herrin J .
Risk of systemic adverse events after intravitreal bevacizumab, ranibizumab, and aflibercept in routine clinical practice.
Ophthalmology 2021 Mar;128(3):417-24. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2020.07.062..
Keywords: Eye Disease and Health, Medication, Risk, Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Adverse Events
Gopal AD, Wallach JD, Shah SA
On-label and off-label clinical studies of FDA-approved ophthalmic therapeutics.
The authors characterized the frequency, accrual, and quality of on-label and off-label prospective studies of novel FDA-approved ophthalmic therapeutics. They concluded that ophthalmologists should recognize that, for some therapeutics, prospective data guiding off-label use may be limited; expanding post-approval evaluation of FDA-approved and off-label indications may mitigate uncertainties and aid ophthalmologists in optimally assessing the decision to adopt approved therapeutics for off-label use.
AHRQ-funded; HS025164; HS022882.
Citation: Gopal AD, Wallach JD, Shah SA .
On-label and off-label clinical studies of FDA-approved ophthalmic therapeutics.
Ophthalmology 2021 Feb;128(2):332-34. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2020.07.028..
Keywords: Medication, Eye Disease and Health
Jiramongkolchai P, Lander DP, Kallogjeri D
Trend of surgery for orbital cellulitis: an analysis of state inpatient databases.
This study examined trends in surgery for orbital cellulitis from 2008 to 2015. Retrospective data was extracted from AHRQ’s State Inpatient Databases (SIDs) and patients with an ICD9-CM diagnosis code for orbital cellulitis were identified from Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, New York and Wisconsin. The number of hospitalizations declined from a high of 1,574 down to 865 in 2014. The number of surgeries ranged from 103 to 154 from 2008 to 2015. For children, surgery was associated with age, ophthalmologic cormobidity, and conjunctival edema. For adults - male gender, private insurance, optic neuritis, and cranial nervs III/VI/VI palsy were associated with surgery.
AHRQ-funded; HS019455.
Citation: Jiramongkolchai P, Lander DP, Kallogjeri D .
Trend of surgery for orbital cellulitis: an analysis of state inpatient databases.
Laryngoscope 2020 Mar;130(3):567-74. doi: 10.1002/lary.28050..
Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Eye Disease and Health, Surgery, Hospitalization
French DD, Wang A, Prager AJ
Association of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundations' social determinants of health and Medicare ocular hospitalizations: a cross sectional data analysis.
The purpose of this paper was to determine whether social determinants of health are associated with ocular hospitalizations. Results showed that, compared to an all-condition hospitalized population, ocular hospitalizations tended to have small, yet statistically significant, associations with health behaviors, socioeconomic, and physical environment factors. Further research is recommended on how these variables affect ocular health relative to all-cause hospitalizations.
AHRQ-funded; HS000078; HS000084.
Citation: French DD, Wang A, Prager AJ .
Association of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundations' social determinants of health and Medicare ocular hospitalizations: a cross sectional data analysis.
Ophthalmol Ther 2019 Dec;8(4):611-22. doi: 10.1007/s40123-019-00220-1..
Keywords: Social Determinants of Health, Eye Disease and Health, Hospitalization, Medicare
Mafi JN, Godoy-Travieso P, Wei E
Evaluation of an intervention to reduce low-value preoperative care for patients undergoing cataract surgery at a safety-net health system.
This study analyzed the effects of an intervention program to reduce preoperative costs for care in patients undergoing cataract surgery. Most surgery centers require a battery of tests before surgery is approved. All patients must undergo primary care visits with chest x-rays, laboratory tests, and electrocardiograms required for many of them depending on age and presence of other conditions. This case-control study was conducted at 2 academic safety-net medical centers, Los Angeles County and University of Southern California (LAC-USC) (intervention, n = 469) and Harbor-UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) (control, n = 585), from April 13, 2015, through April 12, 2016, with 12 additional months (April 13, 2016, through April 13, 2017) to assess sustainability (intervention, n = 1002; control, n = 511). All preoperative care decreased in the intervention group and mostly decreased in the control group. Financial losses occurred at these centers, but there was an overall savings for patients and society. These findings suggest that this may be a barrier to eliminating low-value care.
AHRQ-funded; HS024067.
Citation: Mafi JN, Godoy-Travieso P, Wei E .
Evaluation of an intervention to reduce low-value preoperative care for patients undergoing cataract surgery at a safety-net health system.
JAMA Intern Med 2019 May;179(5):648-57. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.8358..
Keywords: Healthcare Costs, Surgery, Eye Disease and Health, Quality Improvement, Quality of Care
Guirguis-Blake JM, Evans CV, Rushkin M
Ocular prophylaxis for gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
This evidence report and systematic review was commissioned for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to update the evidence of using prophylactic ocular topic medication for all newborns to prevent gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum (GON) which can cause blindness if not treated immediately. Many articles were screened for inclusion, and of those included the recommendations remained an “A” grade recommendation, which is to apply the topical medication on all newborns due to an increase in syphilis prevalence.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500007I.
Citation: Guirguis-Blake JM, Evans CV, Rushkin M .
Ocular prophylaxis for gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2019 Jan 29;321(4):404-06. doi: 10.1001/jama.2018.17847..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Eye Disease and Health, Guidelines, Newborns/Infants, Prevention, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Sterling MR, Jannat-Khah D, Vitale S
Can your patients with heart failure see? The prevalence of visual impairment among adults with heart failure.
This study used data from the 2005-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to determine the prevalence of visual impairment among adults with heart failure. There is a higher prevalence of visual impairment with that cohort, even with wearing glasses. This finding warrants more collaboration between general internists, cardiologists, ophthalmologists, and other caregivers.
AHRQ-funded; HS000066.
Citation: Sterling MR, Jannat-Khah D, Vitale S .
Can your patients with heart failure see? The prevalence of visual impairment among adults with heart failure.
J Gen Intern Med 2018 May;33(5):605-07. doi: 10.1007/s11606-018-4366-1..
Keywords: Eye Disease and Health, Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions
Roberto SA, Bayes J, Karner PE
Patient harm in cataract surgery: a series of adverse events in Massachusetts.
This study examined the reported adverse events (AEs) involving cataract surgery in Massachusetts from 2011 to 2015. There were 37 AEs reported, with 15 anesthesia related, 5 were wrong eye blocks, 3 cases of hemodynamic instability, 2 retrobulbar hematoma/hemorrhages, and 5 globe perforations resulting in permanent loss of vision. However, the authors believe the numbers reported to Massachusetts state agencies are lower than the true number of AEs.
AHRQ-funded; HS024764.
Citation: Roberto SA, Bayes J, Karner PE .
Patient harm in cataract surgery: a series of adverse events in Massachusetts.
Anesth Analg 2018 May;126(5):1548-50. doi: 10.1213/ane.0000000000002526..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Eye Disease and Health, Patient Safety, Risk, Surgery
Nanji KC, Roberto SA, Morley MG
Preventing adverse events in cataract surgery: recommendations from a Massachusetts expert panel.
The purpose of this article is to identify contributing factors to the adverse events (AEs) reported in Massachusetts and present the panel's recommended strategies to prevent them. The panel identified 2 principal categories of contributing factors to the state's cataract surgery-related AEs: systems failures and choice of anesthesia technique. The panel recommended several strategies to prevent AEs during cataract surgery, including performing a distinct time-out with at least 2 care-team members before block administration.
AHRQ-funded; HS024764.
Citation: Nanji KC, Roberto SA, Morley MG .
Preventing adverse events in cataract surgery: recommendations from a Massachusetts expert panel.
Anesth Analg 2018 May;126(5):1537-47. doi: 10.1213/ane.0000000000002529.
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Keywords: Adverse Events, Evidence-Based Practice, Eye Disease and Health, Patient Safety, Surgery
Slota C, Davis SA, Blalock SJ
Patient-physician communication on medication cost during glaucoma visits.
The aim of this secondary analysis was to describe the frequency and nature of patient-physician communication regarding medication cost during glaucoma office visits. Most participants did not discuss medication cost during their glaucoma office visit. The majority of the subjects who discussed cost had mild disease severity (51 percent), took one glaucoma medication (63 percent), and had Medicare (49 percent) as well as a form of prescription insurance (78 percent).
AHRQ-funded; HS023054.
Citation: Slota C, Davis SA, Blalock SJ .
Patient-physician communication on medication cost during glaucoma visits.
Optom Vis Sci 2017 Dec;94(12):1095-101. doi: 10.1097/opx.0000000000001139.
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Keywords: Eye Disease and Health, Healthcare Costs, Medication, Patient and Family Engagement, Clinician-Patient Communication
Jonas DE, Amick HR, Wallace IF
Vision screening in children aged 6 months to 5 years: Evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The researchers reviewed the evidence on screening for and treatment of amblyopia, its risk factors, and refractive error in children aged 6 months to 5 years to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. They concluded that studies directly evaluating the effectiveness of screening were limited and do not establish whether vision screening in preschool children is better than no screening.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200015I.
Citation: Jonas DE, Amick HR, Wallace IF .
Vision screening in children aged 6 months to 5 years: Evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2017 Sep 5;318(9):845-58. doi: 10.1001/jama.2017.9900.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Eye Disease and Health, Children/Adolescents, Screening, Newborns/Infants
Chandakkar PS, Venkatesan R, Li B
MIRank-KNN: multiple-instance retrieval of clinically relevant diabetic retinopathy images.
Computer-aided diagnosis has the potential of improving diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening or diagnosis. The researchers developed a feature space of a modified color correlogram appended with statistics of steerable Gaussian filter responses selected by fast radial symmetric transform points. Experiments with real DR images collected from five different datasets demonstrate that the proposed approach is able to outperform existing methods.
AHRQ-funded; HS019792.
Citation: Chandakkar PS, Venkatesan R, Li B .
MIRank-KNN: multiple-instance retrieval of clinically relevant diabetic retinopathy images.
J Med Imaging 2017 Jul;4(3):034003. doi: 10.1117/1.jmi.4.3.034003.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Imaging, Eye Disease and Health, Health Information Technology (HIT), Diagnostic Safety and Quality
Coyle CE, Steinman BA, Chen J
Visual acuity and self-reported vision status.
This study examined the associations of two measures of vision impairment (i.e., a clinical measure of visual acuity and self-reported vision status) and social isolation in a nationally representative sample of Americans aged 60 and older. Effects of both measures of vision impairment in predicting social isolation were substantially reduced or eliminated in adjusted models.
AHRQ-funded; HS017589.
Citation: Coyle CE, Steinman BA, Chen J .
Visual acuity and self-reported vision status.
J Aging Health 2017 Feb;29(1):128-48. doi: 10.1177/0898264315624909.
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Keywords: Elderly, Eye Disease and Health, Health Status
Pershing S, Morrison DE, Hernandez-Boussard T
Cataract surgery complications and revisit rates among three states.
The authors studied cataract procedures from California, Florida, and New York, to characterize population-based 30-day procedure-related readmissions following surgery. Their results highlight the importance of age as a risk factor for cataract surgery readmissions, and suggest a relationship between black or Hispanic race, Medicaid insurance, and diabetes associated with higher risk for cataract surgery complications.
AHRQ-funded; HS018558.
Citation: Pershing S, Morrison DE, Hernandez-Boussard T .
Cataract surgery complications and revisit rates among three states.
Am J Ophthalmol 2016 Nov;171:130-38. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2016.08.036.
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Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Eye Disease and Health, Surgery, Hospital Readmissions, Adverse Events