Vision and Public Health: Framing a Purpose for Our Work

Lee, Paul P.

doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2016.11.003

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“…There’s also the cornea, which is technically a mucous membrane [ 7 ], but the cornea itself is a unique organ. And of course, changes or deviations in that natural homeostasis have a huge impact on vision and on quality of life [ 8 , 9 ].…”

Section: What Are Osd and Why Do They Matter For Dermatology Providers?mentioning

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Podcast on Cross-speciality Perspectives on Practical Management of Atopic Dermatitis-Associated Ocular Surface Diseases

Aldredge,

Chamberlain,

Shi

2024

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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There is a growing awareness among dermatology providers of ocular comorbidities in patients with the chronic inflammatory skin disease atopic dermatitis (AD). For example, the prevalence of ocular surface diseases (OSD) such as conjunctivitis is higher in patients with AD than in the general population, and the use of some AD treatments may be associated with OSD. In a recent review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, dermatologists and ophthalmologists provided an overview of the different types, etiology, pathophysiology, and practical management of OSD associated with AD. This review included a suggested treatment algorithm that champions a partnership between dermatology providers and eye care providers for optimal screening, diagnosis, and care. In this podcast article, a dermatologist and ophthalmologist who were authors on this review are joined by a nurse practitioner moderator to discuss how these concepts can be adapted to clinical practice, inclusive of dermatologists, eye care providers, and relevant advanced practice providers. This podcast focuses on the authors’ clinical experiences and highlights the key aspects of optimal care, including exploring additional questions to answer with future research. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13555-023-01093-w.

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Section: What Are Osd and Why Do They Matter For Dermatology Providers?mentioning

confidence: 99%

Podcast on Cross-speciality Perspectives on Practical Management of Atopic Dermatitis-Associated Ocular Surface Diseases

Aldredge,

Chamberlain,

Shi

2024

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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“…2 Among other recommendations, this report calls for expanding access to clinical care, enhancing public health capabilities in the field of vision, and promoting greater community engagement. 3 In this manuscript, we describe and analyze our experience with a public health vision outreach initiative that aims to deliver regular vision care to populations in need. The Guerrilla Eye Service (GES), a program established by the Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, is a medical student-run organization that provides free eye care to underserved patients in the greater Pittsburgh area.…”

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<p>Delivering mobile eye care to underserved communities while providing training in ophthalmology to medical students: experience of the Guerrilla Eye Service</p>

Williams

Botsford

Mortensen

et al. 2019

OPTH

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The objective of the study was to characterize the population served by the student-led Guerrilla Eye Service (GES), a mobile outreach program that delivers comprehensive ophthalmic care to underserved communities in the greater Pittsburgh area. Patients and methods: Patients attending GES missions at a single urban free clinic from 2012 through 2017 were included in this retrospective case series. All patients underwent a comprehensive eye examination at no cost, with referral to a university eye clinic if necessary. Demographic characteristics, past ocular history, reasons for attendance, and ophthalmic diagnoses were recorded. Attendance rates and treatment outcomes of patients referred to the university eye clinic were also reviewed. Results: We reviewed records of 360 GES patients (mean age 43 years, age range 1-79 years; 56% [200] male; 37% [133] non-English speakers). The most common reasons for attending were blurry vision (28% [101]), need for new glasses (22% [80]), and referral for a diabetic eye exam (18% [63]). The most common diagnosis made was refractive error (59% [214]), and vouchers for free spectacles were provided. One-third of diabetic patients had retinopathy (32% [38]). Glaucoma suspect (11% [40]), narrow angles (4% [13]), treatment-requiring diabetic eye disease (4% [14]), and visually-significant cataract (3% [11]) were diagnoses that most often prompted referral to the university clinic. In all, 114 patients were referred (32%), of whom 82 (72%) attended the follow-up visit. Other patients continued to receive longitudinal care through GES. Conclusion: Medical student-led outreach programs under the supervision of an attending ophthalmologist can deliver regular eye care to underserved communities while providing referrals to a university clinic for those with advanced disease.

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Practical management of ocular surface disease in patients with atopic dermatitis, with a focus on conjunctivitis: A review

Shi¹,

Chamberlain²,

Siegfried³

et al. 2023

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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Vision and Public Health: Framing a Purpose for Our Work

Cited by 3 publications

References 4 publications

Podcast on Cross-speciality Perspectives on Practical Management of Atopic Dermatitis-Associated Ocular Surface Diseases

Podcast on Cross-speciality Perspectives on Practical Management of Atopic Dermatitis-Associated Ocular Surface Diseases

<p>Delivering mobile eye care to underserved communities while providing training in ophthalmology to medical students: experience of the Guerrilla Eye Service</p>

Practical management of ocular surface disease in patients with atopic dermatitis, with a focus on conjunctivitis: A review

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