How does the big data concept impact ophthalmology?

Today's data crunching systems breathe new life into old data. In this video, HealthMaker David Parke, II, MD, CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology explains how new ideas and conclusions can be formed using old information.

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  • What are the challenges in treating glaucoma?

  • Do you encourage patients to do internet research?

  • How eye health is influenced by overall health

  • Are medical sensors creating too much data for consumers?

  • How do physicians manage all the data produced by biomedical sensors?

  • How common is age-related macular degeneration?

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Up Next

  • How does personalized medicine play into ophthalmology?

  • Is eye disease more prevalent for those with diabetes?

  • What are the symptoms of macular degeneration?

  • What are the challenges in treating glaucoma?

  • Do you encourage patients to do internet research?

  • How eye health is influenced by overall health

  • Are medical sensors creating too much data for consumers?

  • How do physicians manage all the data produced by biomedical sensors?

  • How common is age-related macular degeneration?

  • What are the benefits of cataract surgery?

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