There are patient characteristics that trigger bias in all physicians; ophthalmologists are no different.
According to a Medscape "Ophthalmology Lifestyle Report 2016: Bias and Burnout" report, here are the top characteristics in ophthalmologist bias:
1. Emotional problems: 65 percent
2. Intelligence: 49 percent
3. Language differences: 40 percent
4. Weight: 40 percent
5. Insurance coverage: 31 percent
6. Income level: 24 percent
7. Age: 20 percent
8. Race: 20 percent
9. Level of attractiveness: 17 percent
10. Gender: 10 percent