Woreta Fasika

Chen Ariel, Dun Chen, Schein Oliver D, Srikumaran Divya, Zafar Sidra, Makary Martin et al.

This study found endophthalmitis occurred in 0.09% of Medicare intraocular surgeries (2016-2019). Corneal transplants and secondary IOLs had the highest rates, while cataract surgery had the lowest, impacting patient counseling and surgical risk assessment.

Sabharwal Jasdeep, Dai Xi, Dun Chen, Chen Ariel, Ali Muhammad, Schein Oliver D et al.

This study found early endophthalmitis incidence is higher after glaucoma surgeries, especially tube shunts, compared to cataract surgery, informing surgical risk assessment.

Cai Cindy X, Wang Jiangxia, Ahmad Sumayya, Klawe Janek, Woreta Fasika, Srikumaran Divya et al.

US ophthalmology shows a strong trend towards subspecialization, with most subspecialists rarely performing core procedures like cataract surgery, impacting general surgical access.

Malwankar Jui, Son Hyeck-Soo, Chang David F, Dun Chen, Woreta Fasika, Prescott Christina et al.

This study found immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS) is rare in Medicare patients, but complication rates are similar to delayed surgery. Race, geography, and systemic/ocular comorbidities influence ISBCS use, suggesting it could improve access.

Zafar Sidra, Dun Chen, Srikumaran Divya, Wang Peiqi, Schein Oliver D, Makary Martin et al.

This study found endophthalmitis after cataract surgery occurred in 1.36 per 1000 Medicare patients, with rates decreasing over time. Age, race, comorbidities, and prior glaucoma/retinal surgery were key risk factors.