Srikumaran Divya

Endophthalmitis Rates among Medicare Beneficiaries Undergoing Cataract Surgery between 2011 and 2019.

The overall 90-day postoperative endophthalmitis rate after cataract surgery was 1.36 per 1000 cataract surgeries between 2011 and 2019. Patient age, gender, race, and CCI were associated with risk of endophthalmitis.

Risk Factors for Repeat Keratoplasty after Endothelial Keratoplasty in the Medicare Population.

Blacks or Asians, comorbid glaucoma, concurrent or prior glaucoma surgery, and lower volumes of surgery are associated with increased risk of repeated keratoplasty. Racial disparities identified in this study warrant further investigation.

Trends, Factors, and Outcomes Associated with Immediate Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery among Medicare Beneficiaries.

Overall use of ISBCS among Medicare beneficiaries remained low over the past decade, although rates of endophthalmitis and CME were comparable to DSBCS.

Corneal Edema and Keratoplasty: Risk Factors in Eyes With Previous Glaucoma Drainage Devices.

The risk of postoperative corneal decompensation is persistent over time. Patients receiving GDDs, particularly those with advanced age, preexisting corneal pathology, and postoperative complications, should be counseled regarding their increased risk for corneal decompensation.

Postoperative Complications in Medicare Beneficiaries Following Endothelial Keratoplasty Surgery.

The incidence of major postoperative complications including endophthalmitis, retinal detachment, and choroidal hemorrhage following EK procedures is low.

Predictors of Receiving Keratoplasty for Keratoconus.

This analysis of a large sample of patients with KCN reveals previously unidentified risk factors associated with receiving keratoplasty including Leber congenital amaurosis, depression, and diabetes.

Risk Factors for Repeat Keratoplasty After Endothelial Keratoplasty-An IRIS Registry Analysis.

Black race, government-based insurance plans, and smoking were identified as independent factors associated with repeat keratoplasty in addition to history of glaucoma, glaucoma surgery, and prior graft failure or bullous keratopathy as surgical indication.

Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty and Penetrating Keratoplasty for Keratoconus: A Claims-Based Analysis.

There are regional differences between DALK and PK utilization rates.

Applicant Characteristics Associated with Glaucoma Fellowship Match from 2010 to 2017.

The number of applicants who matched in glaucoma fellowship increased from 2010 to 2019. Factors associated with matching in glaucoma were graduating from a U.S. residency program and completing more interviews.

Endophthalmitis rates and risk factors following intraocular surgeries in the medicare population from 2016 to 2019.

Postoperative endophthalmitis rate after intraocular surgeries was 0.09% between 2016 and 2019 for Medicare beneficiaries.

Characteristics that Predict Ophthalmic Knowledge among Ophthalmology Residents.