By identifying patients with glaucoma who are socially vulnerable, clinicians might intervene sooner and prevent the worsening of visual impairment, he said.
In this video, Swarup S.Swaminathan, M.D., assistant professor of clinical ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami in Florida, discusses his research into the relationship of the risk of visual impairment from glaucoma and social vulnerability.
By identifying patients with glaucoma who are socially vulnerable, clinicians might intervene sooner and prevent the worsening of visual impairment, he said.
Swaminathan presented the research findings at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in early November 2023 in San Francisco.
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Briana Contreras, editor of Managed Healthcare Executive, spoke with Nancy Lurker, CEO and president of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals. Nancy shared a bit about EyePoint and how the organization’s innovative therapies are addressing patient needs through eye care, and most importantly, she addressed C-Suite positions like the CEO role. Nancy shared advice for those seeking to reach the CEO level, especially toward women in healthcare and other roles, and what it takes to run a biopharma company.
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