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While coverage of maternal healthcare is on the rise in many low- and middle-income countries, studies conducted by colleagues including the evaluation of the JSY program in India and a meta-analysis of place of delivery in sub-Saharan Africa, illustrate that facility births are not always...

We found that 1 in 7 women were mistreated during their last outpatient visit, and that this mistreatment increased when the visit was for urgent care, such as a sick child. The Basic Accountability to Stop Ill-treatment (BASI!) study was designed to test a monitoring mechanism for improving patient...

Patients who are, or may become, limited by their vision loss can benefit from vision rehabilitation. Individuals with acquired or genetic diagnoses that render them mildly, moderately, or severely visually impaired. Even those who are totally blind can benefit from vision rehabilitation. Rachel...

IIH (also known as pseudotumor cerebri) is a disorder of idiopathic raised intracranial pressure primarily affecting overweight women of childbearing age, with an incidence of 3-4 per 100,000. Patients typically present with headaches (90%) that have nonspecific features of migraine or tension-type...

A recent update to the modified Dandy Criteria for IIH is used for diagnosis. Diagnosis relies on accurately identifying papilledema and excluding secondary forms of intracranial hypertension with neuroimaging. A lumbar puncture to ensure normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) constituents and confirm an...

In this issue of e ye Insights, we discuss new diagnostic, medical, and surgical innovations that are advancing treatments for glaucoma. We also include guidelines for comprehensive eye exams and links to patient handouts. In this issue: New Tools for Managing Glaucoma: From the Editor-in-Chief...

The Problem Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide that is significantly under-diagnosed. The Solution Early detection and monitoring of glaucoma progression is critical to prevent damage to the optic nerve and minimize vision loss. The Way Forward 1. Educate patients about risk factors...

As vision loss affects many areas of one's life, rehabilitative strategies focus on the whole person, including reading, activities of daily living, safety, continued participation in community, and well-being. What help is available for my patients? Amy Watts, OD DirectorVision Rehabilitation...