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Closing Communication Gaps in Eye Care

Study findings highlight communication barriers in ophthalmology and outline a structured framework designed to support understanding, expectation-setting, and adherence.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • April 20, 2026

  • 4 min

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Top Institutions in Ophthalmology

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami

    Miami, FL

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Patient Communication
    • Clinical Research

  • #2

    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School

    Boston, MA

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Communication Science
    • Clinical Trials

  • #3

    Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute
    Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute

    Baltimore, MD

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Patient Education
    • Health Communication

  • #4

    Duke Eye Center, Duke University
    Duke Eye Center, Duke University

    Durham, NC

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Health Communication
    • Patient Adherence

  • #5

    University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Ophthalmology
    University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Ophthalmology

    San Francisco, CA

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Patient Communication
    • Clinical Outcomes

Original Source(s)

Closing Communication Gaps in Eye Care

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • April 20, 2026

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