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Have you noticed your child squinting to see people or objects in the distance? They may have myopia, also known as nearsightedness. Did you know that myopia is on the rise among both children and adults? In 1971, 25 percent of Americans were nearsighted; now, that number has increased to nearly 42 percent. According to the World Health Organization, if current trends continue, approximately half the world’s population could be nearsighted by 2050. "Myopia affects quality of life and can increase the risk of developing eye diseases in adulthood that may lead to blindness," shares Nate Biancardi, OD, a board-certified optometrist at MultiCare Rockwood Eye & Optical Center – Downtown. While we can't necessarily prevent myopia, there are measures we can take to slow its progression. Learn more about why myopia is increasing and the latest treatments in the article below: https://lnkd.in/gP27ptRG

Wondering what's on the rise for presbyopia management and how to choose the best option for patients? Check out our latest article to find out! https://lnkd.in/gGkC_ec3

While hysterectomy may help significantly reduce pain from #endometriosis, a new study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology found that patients under 30 who underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign disease experienced much higher rates of regret, particularly due to loss of fertility (39% vs 13.4% in older patients). Younger patients were also more likely to face postoperative complications and need further surgery. Learn more in this article from MedPage Today: https://bit.ly/3TE6QNu Visit Heranova.com to learn more about endometriosis, infertility, and how we are developing innovative, non-invasive, blood-based diagnostic tools like #HerResolve, for detection of endometriosis. #Heranova #WomensHealth

For Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, of Smart Eye Care in Augusta, Maine, talking with patients about their signs and symptoms of dry eye is important. #womeninoptometry #womeninmedicine #optometry #dryeye

Prevent Blindness has once again designated August as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. This initiative aims to raise awareness among parents, caregivers, educators, and policymakers about the critical importance of vision and eye health in a child's overall development, learning capabilities, and social interactions. Read more about on www.modernretina.com/ #ophthalmology #modernretina #ophthalmologist #eyehealth #professionaleyecare

Very interesting look into RVU-based compensation and the inequality of insurance reimbursement in women’s healthcare compared to other surgical subspecialties.

As many of you know, my primary research and advocacy interest is what I’ve coined #gyneconomics, the ways in which policy-level reimbursement and cash-flow inequities have rigged the system against prioritizing women’s healthcare. The Relative Value Unit is one of the most tangible touch points for how appalling these financial incentives really are and how women patients are ultimately are paying the price. Inequitable pay and billing for women’s healthcare services, driven by discrimination in the budget neutrality clause of the social security act, is shuttering Obstetrics and Gynecologic surgery services across the US because they can’t drive hospital revenue like men’s health services in Urology or Orthopedic services, for example. Why would a hospital provide women’s health services when sports medicine can generate more money in 30 minutes scoping a knee than Gynecologic surgery makes in four hours resecting endometriosis? If you don’t work in a protected, symbiotic model that centers the needs of women (like Magee Women’s Hospital where I practice) you’ll see Gyn services start to be discontinued and resources be limited. This needs to be changed before it is too late. I am happy to chat about this more with any interested parties!

6% is not enough. Although 19% of the U.S. population identifies as Latino, only 6% of physicians share that background. National Latino Physician Day aims to change this disparity and promote the health of our communities. As Norma Poll-Hunter, PhD, shares, the impact of Latino physicians extends beyond care. They foster connection, provide culturally responsive care, and are more likely to serve underserved communities. Join us in raising awareness about the urgent need to increase the number of Latino physicians. https://ow.ly/ExSi50Tzw9g #NationalLatinoPhysicianDay #NLPD #DiversityInMedicine

Check out this summary and perspective on our lastest analysis of the NSCH 2021! 🤍 Let’s work together to increase pediatric vision screening. 🤓

The shortage of Latino physicians is more than just a gap in numbers—it’s a gap in care and understanding for Latino patients. This article highlights just how urgently we need a more representative healthcare workforce. Let’s keep pushing for more diversity in medicine! #NationalLatinoPhysicianDay #HealthcareDiversity #LatinoPhysicians #HealthEquity