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Today, there are nearly 6,000 Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) nationwide, outnumbering hospitals. The majority of these ASCs are physician-owned, but as ASC care systems evolve, there are more and more hospital and larger healthcare systems getting involved. In fact, both physician and hospital interest in ASCs is at an all-time high in 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the early shutdown of non-essential medical visits propelled innovation on the front of home monitoring, diagnostics, and treatment. Some systems are available now, some in the works, and some still on ophthalmologists’ wish list.
Slit lamp photo of persistent epithelial defect (PED) in a patient with a history of zoster ophthalmicus; PED persisted despite placement of three amniotic membranes and autologous serum tears and eventually healed with Oxervate
Source: Anat Galor, MD
There are a number of treatment strategies for neurotrophic keratopathy. Physicians discuss the different disease stages, management, and the FDA-approved medication available.
EyeWorld spoke with several experts for a comprehensive overview of three novel glaucoma medications.
Hooks and expansion rings can be an ophthalmologist’s partner when performing phacoemulsification.
All surgical specialties, particularly ophthalmology, are facing steep across-the-board cuts to reimbursement—through a reduction in the conversion factor—if the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2021 policies for evaluation and management (E/M) go into effect without modification.
Dense white cataracts and mature brunescent cataracts can make surgery particularly challenging, yet the reward comes once patients can see again. EyeWorld spoke with several seasoned surgeons to find out how they manage these types of cataracts.
Monovision is a proven and trustworthy option to attain spectacle independence in patients undergoing cataract surgery. According to Ehud Assia, MD, the best results are attained by waiting for the outcomes of the first-eye surgery before moving on the create monovision.
Many ophthalmologists have fielded questions about marijuana use and eye health, particularly if they are in a state where medical marijuana is legal.
Experts agree that manual small incision cataract surgery has a role in regular practice and training programs, even in developed countries.
