COUNTY-LEVEL ANALYSIS OF EYE EXAM ACCESS AND UTILIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES.

Purpose: The eye exam is a critical tool for the prevention, screening, and diagnosis of ocular and systemic conditions. In this study, we characterize county-level variation in eye exam access and utilization for Medicare patients in the United States.

Methods: This nationwide study uses the Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service dataset.

Predicting visual function after an ocular bee sting.

Purpose: To report a case of toxic optic neuropathy caused by an ocular bee sting.

Methods: Case report and literature review.

Results: A 44-year-old female presented with no light perception vision 2 days after a corneal bee sting in her right eye.

Apremilast Use in a Case of Cicatricial Ectropion Secondary to Severe Lamellar Ichthyosis.

Ichthyosis is a cutaneous disorder characterized by excessive amounts of dry thickened skin surface scales. Ocular manifestations of ichthyosis include cicatricial ectropion, which may cause exposure keratoconjunctivitis and rarely corneal perforation. Topical emollients, anti-inflammatory ointments, and systemic retinoids have been used to control the disease process, while surgical correction with donor graft has been reserved for severe cases involving corneal exposure.

Quantifying and qualifying the use of topical anesthetics in retinopathy of prematurity examinations.

The American Academy of Pediatrics advocates efforts to minimize discomfort and systemic effect of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) examinations. Although many ophthalmologists use topical anesthetics, many do not believe them necessary. We present the results of the first survey to quantify the use of topical anesthetics in ROP examinations by clinicians who screen for ROP.