MENA 2024 Recordings-Opthalmological in Patients with Acromegaly: Physician Awareness and Access to Medical Care

Opthalmological in Patients with Acromegaly: Physician Awareness and Access to Medical Care

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The study presented focuses on physician awareness and patient access to ophthalmologic care regarding acromegaly, a severe neuroendocrine disorder. Acromegaly can lead to ocular complications, requiring early diagnosis and specialist referrals. A national survey of 171 physicians revealed that while most are aware of visual complications, many do not refer patients to ophthalmologists, often due to lack of apparent symptoms or availability of specialists. The study underscores challenges in accessing specialized eye care, particularly in regions lacking ophthalmologists, and suggests the need for improved referral processes and patient management.

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Dr. Maria Berlovich

Keywords

acromegaly

ophthalmologic care

physician awareness

ocular complications

specialist referrals