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S02E09 Impressed with a 50% success rate?

S02E09 Impressed with a 50% success rate?

FromWomen in Ophthalmology - 10 Minutes of Science


S02E09 Impressed with a 50% success rate?

FromWomen in Ophthalmology - 10 Minutes of Science

ratings:
Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

 Impressed with a 50% success rate?Witnessing blinding acute angle attacks motivated Dr Judy Ku’s passion for primary angle closure disease. She explores how a 50% success rate sounds impressive, but its real-world outcomes are less, especially when factoring in the economic costs of large population screening and proactive treatment. So, while laser peripheral iridotomy is effective in reducing the risk progression to primary angle closure and acute angle closure attacks – what are the caveats? Listen in to find out.View Article here
Released:
Sep 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (20)

10 minutes of science is a new podcast series from The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Women in Ophthalmology. Each edition features an expert in their field discussing an article of their choosing. These articles have been selected due to their impact on the real-world practice of ophthalmology. The series is aimed at the general comprehensive ophthalmologists and includes topics across a range of subspecialties. Hosted by Women in Ophthalmology Deputy Chair Dr Robyn Troutbeck, we welcome you to listen to 10 minutes of science.