Tech news

30 April 2020
Spring 2020

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

/COO/media/Media/Acuity/Spring 2020/p81rhegmatogenous-retinal-detachment-cSubhadra-Jalal_1.jpg

RRD treatment suffers from ‘weekend effect’

Poorer outcomes for patients requiring emergency treatment at weekends – the so-called “weekend effect” – have been described in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).

US scientists have found that pneumatic retinopexy (PR) for RRD was disproportionately likely to be performed if the patient received a diagnosis or underwent surgery on Friday to Sunday, compared with other days of the week.

Sign in to continue

Forgotten password?
Register

Not already a member of the College?

Start enjoying the benefits of College membership today. Take a look at what the College can offer you and view our membership categories and rates.

Related further reading

This position statement outlines cross-sector support for safe, ethical and evidence-based adoption of AI.

The College of Optometrists and the Optical Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC) call on the government to make a long-term commitment to primary eye care in its NHS 10-Year Health Plan as part of the shift from hospital to community.

This OiP article looks at fitting contact lenses to treat children with a variety of conditions.