Wills Eye Researchers Target Best Practices in Ophthalmology for Health Care Delivery and Outcomes
Summary
Carefully examining ophthalmic side effects of checkpoint inhibitors Developing a greater understanding of ocular tumor growth Analyzing visual and refractive outcomes in intraocular lens implantation Setting the protocol for innovative surgical techniques Determining additional benefits of earlier detection and treatment of eye diseases Studying safer pharmacological delivery methods Expanding a telemedicine program for a wider range of benefits to patients"In our two-year study, we were looking at one of the most commonly performed procedures in ophthalmology, the intravitreal injection, and investigating whats best for the patient in terms of lowering risk of infection through either pre-filled syringes or conventional preparation of medication," Storey added.Based on Storeys research, the pre-filled syringe has the potential of decreasing infection for patients with diabetes in this commonly performed procedure."Wills Eye research improves vision and empowers patients with our vast medical experience and our innovative, collaborative work that may lead to new insights in care," said Allen C. Ho, M.D., Retina Surgeon and Director of Retina Research at Wills Eye Hospital.U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Wills Eye as one of Americas top ophthalmology centers since the survey began.