Assessment of Emergency Department Intraocular Pressure and Visual Acuity Assessment as a Screening Exam.

Purpose: To evaluate the utility of Emergency Department (ED) assessment of intraocular pressure (IOP) and visual acuity (VA) measurements as a screening tool for abnormal IOP and VA on ophthalmology exams.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study reviewed eye-related ED visits between February 1, 2022, and January 31, 2023, at Harborview and University of Washington Medical Centers (Seattle, WA) with same-day ophthalmology consultation. Electronic medical records were reviewed for right eye and left eye IOP and VA obtained by ED and ophthalmology services.

The skinny on skin: The role of skin-aware professionals in skin cancer surveillance.

Licensed nonmedical, skin-aware professionals (e.g., hairdressers, massage therapists, etc.