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Ophthalmology’s Role in the Opioid Crisis

Retrospective cohort study investigates how ophthalmologists can provide potentially life-saving care to substance use disorder patients

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    Opioids remain a leading cause of overdose deaths.

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    IDU-EE is linked to substance misuse.

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    Fentanyl users often experience worse visual outcomes.

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    Diagnosis requires specialized equipment.

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    Addiction consults improve treatment outcomes.

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    Timely intervention can lower overdose risk.

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    Ophthalmologists can play a crucial role in addiction care.

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Ophthalmology’s Role in the Opioid Crisis

  • by Alun Evans

  • March 19, 2026

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