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Papers: 2 Nov 2019 - 8 Nov 2019


Human Studies


2020 Jan 01


JAMA Ophthalmol


138


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Association of Limiting Opioid Prescriptions With Use of Opioids After Corneal Surgery.

Authors

Woodward MA, Zhang Y, Tannen B, Behunin N, Niziol LM, Waljee J
JAMA Ophthalmol. 2020 Jan 01; 138(1):76-80.
PMID: 31670751.

Abstract

Opioids, which carry a high risk for addiction and overdose, are commonly prescribed after corneal surgery. Data are lacking describing opioid prescribing practices and opioid needs by patients after ophthalmic surgery.