Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists)
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Ophthalmic Physiol Opt · Jan 2018
Multicenter StudyIris colour in relation to myopia among Chinese school-aged children.
Understanding the association of iris colour and myopia may provide further insights into the role of the wavelength of lights in the pathophysiology of myopia. We aim to assess the association of iris colour and myopia in a school-based sample of Chinese students. ⋯ Darker iris colour was associated with more myopic refractive errors and longer ALs among Chinese school-aged children and this association was independent of other known myopia-related risk factors.
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Ophthalmic Physiol Opt · Jul 2017
Multicenter StudyOphthalmology patients' interest in online access to clinic notes at three US clinics.
This study aimed to understand patients' perceptions about potential benefits and harms of accessing their own ophthalmology clinic notes via an electronic patient portal as part of the OpenNotes initiative. ⋯ Patients at three US eye clinics were strongly in favour of online access to ophthalmology notes and were optimistic this access would improve their understanding and self-care. Ophthalmologists should consider offering online access to their notes to enhance doctor-patient communication and improve clinical outcomes.