The IOLAB, Inc pediatric intraocular lens study. The reduction in the incidence of endophthalmitis following ICC was 0.017 % and that after ICM was 0.049 %. Monofocal IOLs have a fixed focal length and provide clear vision at a single, distance (near, intermediate or far) only. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Current evidence on the procedures efficacy shows that it can provide good near and distance vision without the need for spectacles, but this is at the risk of a variety of potential visual disturbances.". text-decoration: line-through; The Panel found inadequate scientific evidence to support the use of most pre-operative tests in deciding whether cataract surgery is medically appropriate. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;28(8):540-544. How much is cataract surgery with insurance? padding: 10px; The member's decision is based on: The loss of vision mimicking the member's complaints should be verified before the member is considered a candidate for cataract surgery. Jacksonville, FL: First Coast; revised October 1, 2015. At 6 months there was a standardized mean difference of -0.04 standard deviations (95 % CI: -0.37 to 0.30, 2 studies, 106 people, 136 eyes, low quality evidence). 2001;27(3):437-444. J Cataract Refract Surg. San Francisco, CA: AAO;modified March 21, 2019. These investigators included RCTs that compared trifocal and bifocal IOLs among subjects 30 years or older with presbyopia undergoing cataract surgery. The underlying problem that led to vitrectomy may limit the benefit from removal of the cataractous lens. Therefore, the presbyopia-correcting functionality of an IOL does not fall into the benefit category and is not covered. 2020;6(6):CD012648. Medicare coverage of Nd:YAG capsulotomy would be restricted. The authors concluded that in this study, eyes with acrylic hydrophilic IOLs were more likely to develop PCO than those with acrylic hydrophobic IOLs. The number of eyes with free-floating capsulotomies was 35 (17.5 %). Phacoemulsification and modern cataract surgery. CMS Rulings. The authors concluded that intra-operative wavefront aberrometry with the ORA system provided post-operative refractive results comparable to conventional biometry with the IOLMaster for mono-focal IOL selection. J Refract Surg. OL LI { A total of 201 eyes underwent cataract surgery between April 2012 and July 2012. In a Cochrane review, these investigators defined. There were no date or language restrictions in the electronic searches for trials. color:#eee; Interventional Procedure Guidance 209. All of these studies found a statistically significant greater decrease in mean IOP post-operatively in the combined surgery group compared with cataract surgery alone; the MD was -1.62 mmHg (95 % CI: -2.61 to -0.64; 489 eyes) among 6 studies with data at 1 year follow-up. Footnote1*B-scan ultrasound is considered medically necessary in place of A-scan ultrasound where direct visualization of the retina is difficult or impossible including lid problems (e.g., severe edema, partial or total tarsorrhaphy), keratoprosthesis, corneal opacities (e.g., scars, severe edema), hyphema, hypopyon, miosis, dense cataract, pupillary membranes, or vitreous opacities (e.g., hemorrhage, inflammatory debris). Effect of intraocular lens size on posterior capsule opacification after phaecoemulsification. Typically, insurance will cover the majority of the costs associated with cataract surgery. To be covered under insurance, the cataract will generally need to be advanced enough to be impairing your vision to a specific degree outlined by the policy or carrier. The surgeons with prior experience with femtosecond lasers had fewer complications in the first 100 cases (p < 0.001). Data were collected about patient demographics, pre-operative investigations and intra-operative complications. Hsuan JD, Brown NA, Bron AJ, et al. Refractive eye surgeries (eg, LASIK, laser eye surgery, etc.) Report 1: Intracameral cefuroxime and moxifloxacin prophylaxis for the prevention of postcataract endophthalmitis in rural India. 2014;121(1):56-60. The lens may also progress to develop cataract, affecting VA and CS. Accuracy of intraocular lens power calculations using the Zeiss IOL master. Standard IOLs meet an individuals basic functional needs by replacing the native lens. .strikeThrough { Accommodative IOLs have been designed to overcome loss of accommodation after cataract surgery. This condition usually occurs as a part of the aging process, developing on a continuum extending from minimal changes in the crystalline lens to the extreme stage of total opacification. The member's best correctable Snellen visual acuity is 20/40 Snellen or better in the affected eye, There is a significant loss of visual acuity in bright ambient light thatisconfirmed bythe use of (but not limited to) procedures such as glare testing, brightness acuity testing (BAT), or contrast sensitivity testing, or, Complaints of monocular diplopia or polyopia, or, Visual disparity existing between the two eyes (anisometropia),and. The authors concluded that additional studies are needed to assess the visual outcomes of the Crystalens in a larger number of patients. Contrast sensitivity testing is a measure of the contrast level required for detection of a specified size of a test object. The mean age of patients included was 69.2 9.8 years. At 6 months, no difference was found in distance-corrected visual acuity between the2 IOLs. However, the clinical benefits must be put into perspective due to the subsequent surgical manipulation of the incisions (during lens emulsification, aspiration and IOL injection), the lacking possibility to visualize the crystalline lens equator as the reference for correct capsulotomy centration and the relativity of US energy consumption on the corneal endothelial trauma. 2020;46(8):1075-1085. This Clinical Policy Bulletin may be updated and therefore is subject to change. March 2013. Cataract Surgery Comprehensive Ophthalmology Lenses Lifestyle Lenses Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) Vivity Extended Vision IOL Keratoconus Treatments Cross-Linking INTACS Corneal Implants Oculoplastic Cosmetic Treatments Cosmetic Treatments Blepharoplasty Dry Eye Treatments Dry Eye Treatments TearCare Glaucoma Surgery They did not use any date or language restrictions in the electronic searches for trials. A meta-analysis by Takakura et al (2010) found no clear evidence of near visual acuity improvement with accommodating IOLs compared to monofocal IOLs. Routine pre-operative medical testing did not reduce the risk of intra-operative (OR 1.02, 95 % CI: 0.85 to 1.22) or post-operative medical adverse events (OR 0.96, 95 % CI: 0.74 to 1.24) when compared to selective-testing or no-testing. These researchers carried out a review of all patients undergoing cataract surgery with insertion of a CTR between 2010 and 2013 at their tertiary teaching ophthalmology department. After laser pre-treatment, the anterior chamber was stabilized with balanced salt solution during lens and cortex aspiration. Neubauer AS, Priglinger S, Ullrich S, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. WebAetna considers Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA) not medically necessary for cataract surgery. OL OL OL OL LI { Vitrectomy timing for retained lens fragments after surgery for age-related cataracts: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Comparison of postoperative visual performance between bifocal and trifocal intraocular Lens based on randomized controlled trails: A meta-analysis. These researchers included 215 patients undergoing cataract surgery with a history of myopic LASIK or photorefractive keratectomy. Standardized surgery included a 4.0to5.0 mm capsulorhexis and phacoemulsification. The comparison of interest was combined cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) and any type of glaucoma surgery versus cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) alone. This test reveals and quantifies decreased perception of low-contrast objects. The main outcome measure was the occurrence of acute clinical endophthalmitis within 6 weeks of the surgery. Stevens G Jr, Long B, Hamann JM, Allen RC. The following are considered medically Complications were reported at 12 months (2 studies), 12 to 18 months (1 study), and 2 years (4 studies) after surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg. McClellan MB. # color: white; The authors concluded that supplementing IC antibiotic with topical antibiotic post-operatively did not impact the occurrence of acute post cataract surgery endophthalmitis in rural India. To evaluate for heterogeneity, these researchers carried out meta-regression on co-variates including PCR incidence, use of topical antibiotics and study design. Doane JF. Most health insurance plans cover cataract surgery. Two review authors screened the search results and for included studies, assessed the risk of bias and extracted data independently. Language services can be provided by calling the number on your member ID card. When useful vision is lost, lens extraction is necessary. The metaanalysis comprised 12 randomized controlled studies of 727 eyes. The refractive surgery patient may benefit from the correction of higher order aberrations by improving best spectacle corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), night vision, contrast sensitivity, and reducing glare and halos. CrystaLens, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Devices and Radiologic Health (CDRH). Comparison of immersion ultrasound biometry and partial coherence interferometry for intraocular lens calculation according to Haigis. background-position: right 65%; Since the intent of the multifocal and accommodating IOLs, is to preclude the need for reading glasses or contact lenses post- surgery, those types of IOLs are considered not medically necessary. #backTop:hover { Phakic intraocular lenses. 2002;28(2):239-242. 2022;11(2):551-559. In the future, additional studies to optimize these variables may be needed to determine the best conditions for intra-operative biometry. Surgical outcomes and safety of femtosecond laser cataract surgery: A prospective study of 1500 consecutive cases. Verhulst E, Vrijghem JC. The only way a patient can be billed extra is if he or she is receiving an additional service, such as a premium refractive IOL, and in this case, a doctor must first discuss the extra out-of-pocket costs with the patient and gain consent in advance. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. They searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Trials Register) (2019, Issue 9); Ovid Medline; Embase.com; PubMed; ClinicalTrials.gov; and the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP). The member is medically unfit (e.g., conditions such as comatose patients, organic brain syndrome, end stage Alzheimer's disease, persons with no light perception, etc. However, the terms and conditions around the coverage and the amount you can claim may vary for each patient. 2010;36(3):380-388. .headerBar { Better DCNVA was seen in the accommodative lens group at 12 to 18 months in the 3 trials that reported this time-point but considerable heterogeneity of effect was seen, ranging from 1.3 (95 % CI: 0.98 to 1.68; 20 people, 40 eyes) to 6 (95 % CI: 4.15 to 7.85; 51 people, 51 eyes) Jaeger units and 0.12 (95 % CI: 0.05 to 0.19; 40 people, binocular) logMAR improvement (low quality evidence). hr.separator { There were no date or language restrictions in the electronic searches for trials. 2020a;68(5):819-824. American Academy of Ophthalmologys EyeWiki (Patel and Sahu, 2019) lists B-scan ultrasound study for posterior segment evaluation to rule out complicated co-existing intra-ocular diseases for pre-operative work-up of patients with Morgagnian cataract. The best correctable Snellen visual acuity in the affected eye is 20/50 or worse, The eye examination confirms that the cataract is the limiting factor for improving visual function when other factors do not preclude improvement following surgery, and. With modern optical biometry for the majority of patients, informed formula choice and IOL constant optimization outcomes of more than 90 % within 1 D and more than 60 % within 0.5 D of target are achievable. Cataract in Adults: Management of Functional Impairment. This study did not compare the predictive errors of each individual prediction formula (i.e., Haigis versus Holladay 1 versus Hoffer Q, etc. Waldron (2012) stated that B-scan ultrasound is most useful when direct visualization of intra-ocular structures is difficult or impossible. Moreover, these researchers stated that in order to achieve more significant findings, RCTs with larger sample size are needed. Alternate Guidelines for Cataract Surgery. October 2016. Unfortunately, the answer to this question is not They stated that further research is needed to improve the understanding of how accommodative IOLs may affect near visual function, and whether they provide any durable gains. Another drawback of this study centered arounds the cases when ORA recommended several different IOL powers during aphakic measurements. Accessed May 3, 2013. J Cataract Refract Surg. 15,00035,000, and are given in sublimity. 2014;111(7):624-637. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The eyes in both the groups underwent standard phacoemulsification and were implanted with a toric IOL. The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)'s evaluation of a ccomodative IOLs for age-related cataracts (Scott, 2006) stated that limited evidence suggests that accomodative IOLs provide better near vision than mono-focal IOLs, but not better than multi-focal IOLs. Cataract in the adult eye. 2013;120(2):227-233. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The assessment stated that publication of long-term efficacy outcomes of the procedure will be useful, particularly on the effects on accommodation. Posterior subcapsular cataracts are located beneath the posterior lens capsule, and affect vision out of proportion to the degree of cloudiness that is seen, because the cataract is located at the crossing point of the light rays from the viewed object. Mamalis N, Crandall AS, Linebarger E, et al. They identified 5 studies conducted in Europe with a total of 175 subjects. The studies summarized in this review should assist recommendations for the standard of care of cataract surgery, at least in developed settings. Centers Near You Enter A New Address Procedures Custom LASIK Cataract Surgery Other Procedures The absolute error was statistically smaller in those eyes where the ORA and IOLMaster recommended the same IOL power based on pre-operative target refraction compared to instances in which IOL selection was based on ORA or IOLMaster alone. In a meta-analysis, Jin and associates (2019) compared the clinical performance of bifocal and trifocal IOLs in cataract surgery. Preoperative evaluation for elective cataract surgery - systematic review. ReZoom provided better distance BSCVA than the TwinSet diffractive model. Further studies to evaluate long-term results of the accommodative capacity of the Crystalens IOL and to help sort out the effects of pseudoaccommodation are warranted". Biconvex posterior chamber accommodating intraocular lens implantation after cataract surgery: Long-term outcomes. 1993;19(6):675-680. Zamora-de La Cruz D, Zuniga-Posselt K, Bartlett J, et al. Yes, cataract surgery is covered by health insurance. The degree of loss depends on the location of the cataract, its size, and its density. In a systematic review and meta-analysis, these researchers examined the effectiveness of prophylactic IC antibiotics in reducing the rates of post-operative endophthalmitis following MSICS. AAPOS Research Committee. A computer analysis determines the relative displacement of each spot image. In a prospective, interventional case-series study, Roberts and co-workers (2013) reported the surgical outcomes and safety of FLACS with greater surgeon experience, modified techniques, and improved technology. 2000;238(9):765-773. } Patel AS, Sahu S. Morgagnian cataract. background-color: #663399; J Clin Diagn Res. People in the accommodative lens group were more likely to require laser capsulotomy (Peto OR 7.96; 95 % CI: 2.49 to 25.45, 2 studies, 60 people, 80 eyes, low quality evidence). color: #FFF; The time for surgery and the amount of fluid that went into the eye were similar to those of a standard procedure. These higher order optical aberrations can have significant impact on vision. } Refractive Correction of Near and Intermediate Vision with Less Dependency on Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses" concluded that 1 pair of conventional eyeglasses or contact lenses furnished subsequent to each cataract surgery with insertion of an IOL is covered. Patients with a pre-operative reduction of their endothelial cell density are unusually sensitive to the trauma of surgery and may not maintain adequate visual functions following surgery. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. Requirements for determining coverage of presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses that provide two distinct services for the patient: (1) Restoration of distance vision following cataract surgery, and (2) Refractive correction of near and intermediate vision with less dependency on eyeglasses or contact lenses. They checked the reference lists of the included trials to identify further relevant trials. American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern Cataract/Anterior Segment Panel: Olson RJ, Braga-Mele R, Chen SH, et al. The AAOs Preferred Practice Pattern on Cataract in the adult eye (2016) stated that Capsular tension rings can be useful adjunctive devices when weak zonules are present, reducing the likelihood of intraoperative zonular separation and capsular complication, and they may improve postoperative IOL centration. The Panel also concluded that the following tests are not indicated as part of the pre-operative work-up for cataract surgery unless specific circumstances justify them: The Panel found inadequate evidence that these tests can predict the benefits a patient may experience from cataract surgery or predict the negative outcomes of the surgery. Due to the small number of events reported across studies and treatment groups, the difference between groups was uncertain for all reported adverse events. Menapace and Dick (2014) noted that the use of femto-second lasers (FSL) surgery improves the precision and reproducibility of corneal incisions and the capsular opening and reduces the amount of ultrasound (US) energy needed for lens nucleus work-up. background-color: #cc0066; CTR was implanted in cases where zonular dialysis of greater than 3 clock hours was present or capsular bag instability was detected during capsulorhexis or subsequent intra-operative maneuvers. The mean follow-up time was 84 months for all of the IOL groups. One of the ring coils was then temporarily sutured to the limbal area with 10-0 polypropylene. Such trials should stratify participants by their age, the retinal disorder leading to vitrectomy, and the status of the underlying disease process in the contralateral eye. list-style-type: upper-roman; Insurance makes it easier for patients to cover the overall expense of cataract surgery. 93-0544. However, due to small sample sizes and heterogeneity in outcome reporting, the authors found insufficient information to assess these and other types of IOL materials for cataract surgery for eyes with uveitis. There are a number of strategies available to surgeons wishing to exceed these outcomes, the most promising of which are the use of strict-tolerance IOLs and second eye prediction refinement. 4, Cataract in Adults: Management of Functional Impairment of the Cataract Management Guideline Panel of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR, 1993). Such instances include differentiating iris or ciliary body lesions; ruling out ciliary body detachments; and differentiating intra-ocular tumors, serous versus hemorrhagic choroidal detachments, rhegmatogenous versus exudative retinal detachments, and disc drusen versus papilledema. For near distances, patients with the Tecnis Symfony IOL were able to read two additional, progressively smaller lines on a standard eye chart than those with the monofocal IOL. Will vision insurance cover cataract surgery? 2013;120(5):942-948. Bellevue, WA: McIntyre Eye Clinic and Surgical Center; February 1993. } The authors stated that further randomized controlled studies with standardized methods evaluating adverse effects (e.g., posterior capsular opacification) are needed to clarify the trade-offs. The demographic details of patients, indications and clinical outcomes of CTR implantation were evaluated. #backTop { Celik et al (2015) reviewed the indications, clinical outcomes and complications of CTR implantation in a series of consecutive phacoemulsification surgeries during a 3-year period. Aetna launched a troubling new prior authorization policy on July 1, that applies to all cataracts surgeries even when patients face emergency situations. This review does not mention the Optiwave refractive analysis system/intra-operative refractive biometry. The AHCPR Cataract Management Guideline Panel (the Panel, 1993) sought to determine what pre-operative tests are needed in most cases to determine the need for cataract surgery. The study was carried out in 42,466 eyes. Pre-operative data were obtained with the IOLMaster. Retina. Nuclear cataracts are located in the central substance of the lens. Young TL, Bloom JN, Ruttum M, et al. 2022 Feb 13 [Online ahead of print]. Eyeonics, Inc. The authors concluded that as per the results CTR was used very infrequently (0.75 %); however, it remained useful in cataract surgeries with difficult pre- and intra-operative conditions. Decision of CTR implant was intra-operative in 42 patients. A total of 114 patients were included in the study. Dick HB, Schultz T. Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. Whether youre insured, underinsured, or totally without coverage, the costs of LASIK surgery will likely end up being paid out-of-pocket . 2019;19(1):78. Slit-lamp examination provides more details about the character, location, and extent of the opacity. Abell RG, Kerr NM, Vote BJ. There is a need to visualize the fundus (retina) in an eye that has the potential for sight in any of the following conditions: Diabetes with significant risk of reduced visual acuity (diabetic retinopathy) requiring photocoagulation management through clear media to monitor glaucoma; To prepare for surgical repair of retinal detachment; When other special investigations demonstrate intra-ocular pathology where further attention is important and requires clear media. They also contacted investigators and experts in the field to identify additional trials. 2002;28(2):230-234. Macsai et al (2006) evaluated and compared the visual outcomes and accommodative amplitude in cataract patients after implantation of the Crystalens versus standard monofocal IOLs. Several instruments such as the VF-14, the activities of daily vision scale and the visual activities questionnaire are available for assessing functional impairment related to cataract. The evidence was uncertain in terms of complications from the surgeries. Of the 200 eyes, 74.5 % underwent a complete procedure of laser capsulotomy, lens fragmentation, and corneal incisions; 5 eyes had suction breaks during the laser procedure that led to the remainder of the laser procedure being aborted; 21 (10.5 %) eyes showed the presence of small anterior capsular tags. }. Waldron RG. The authors concluded that the monofocal IOL showed better visual function and lesser photic phenomena than multi-focal IOLs; however patients were spectacle-dependent. One trial had an additional arm with the AT-45 Crystalens accommodative IOL (Eyeonics Vision). They searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Trials Register) (2017, Issue 5), Medline Ovid (1946 to May 17, 2017), Embase.com (1947 to May 17, 2017), PubMed (1946 to May 17, 2017), Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature database (LILACS) (January 1982 to May 17, 2017), the metaRegister of Controlled Trials (mRCT) (www.controlled-trials.com); last searched May 2013, ClinicalTrials.gov (www.clinicaltrials.gov); searched May 17, 2017, and the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) (www.who.int/ictrp/search/en); searched May 17, 2017. 2014;121(1):10-16. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The authors concluded that laser refractive cataract surgery with a femtosecond laser resulted in a significantly better predictability of IOL power calculation than conventional phacoemulsification surgery. Cataracts in Adults: Management of functional impairment. The lens design (1-piece versus 3-piece and varying haptic angles) did not affect the PCO rate. In these 9 patients, the mean difference in the amplitude of accommodation between the2 eyes was 0.71 diopters. In cases of more profound zonulopathy, other options include capsular retractors, a modified capsular tension ring, or a capsular tension segment for scleral suture fixation. In cases with capsulorrhexis extension, CTR was not implanted. One RCT with 60 participants with visually significant cataract and ARMD was included in this review. Accessed April 3, 2019. The short answer is "Yes." J Fr Ophtalmol. Masket S. Preoperative evaluation of the patient with visually significant cataract. 2001;(281):61-65. Waltham, MA: UpToDate;reviewed May 2016. 2008;19(1):1-4. At 6 months, 4 participants were lost to follow-up; 2 participants from each group. MDDI Reports. At least 6 weeks after surgery, MAE was significantly lower in the laser group (0.38 0.28 diopters [D]) than in the conventional group (0.50 0.38 D) (p = 0.04). Clinical comparison of the optical performance of aspheric and spherical intraocular lenses. In a Cochrane review, these investigators evaluated the safety and effectiveness of surgery versus no surgery for post-vitrectomy cataract with respect to VA, quality of life (QOL), and other outcomes. Copyright Aetna Inc. All rights reserved. Li A, He Q, Wei L, et al. Zhang ML, Hirunyachote P, Jampel H. Combined surgery versus cataract surgery alone for eyes with cataract and glaucoma. } These investigators performed a separate analysis comparing 1CU and AT-45 IOL. 2006;17(1):99-104. Rastogi A, Khanam S, Goel Y, et al. Pediatric cataract surgery. Frequent changes in eyeglass prescription help maintain vision during cataract development. Both groups were comparable for baseline demographic parameters. An IOL is used to improve vision after the native lens is removed by helping to focus light directly onto the retina. The mean area of the capsule disks was 18.85 2.69 mm2 in the manual and 19.03 0.26 mm2 in the femtosecond group (p = 0.64). Accessed February 6, 2004. Accommodative intraocular lenses for age-related cataracts. Accommodating intraocular lenses. Visual acuity (best corrected Snellen chart); Visual acuity during glare or contrast sensitivity testing when the best corrected Snellen chart visual acuity is 20/40 or better; Symptomatology; directly related to the presence of the cataract; Physical evidence of the existence of a cataract (e.g., slit lamp examination) and no evidence of other ocular disease (e.g., retinal disease) that would prevent an improvement of vision when the cataract is removed; There is a reasonable expectation that removal of the cataract will improve the patients visual acuity; The use of conservative treatment including current refraction is no longer satisfactory; Degree of functional impairment (This can be in any form; e.g., narrative or assessment tool as long as it supports how the cataract affects the patients ADLs.). In this series, CTR implant was done in 45 cases. However, the technology may not yet be cost-effective, and the overall risk profile has not yet been shown to be superior to that of standard phacoemulsification. 2010;36(1):34-43. Cataract in the adult eye PPP 2016. Surgery for postvitrectomy cataract. Silver Spring, MD: FDA; July 15, 2016. Medscape, February 16, 2012. Second, several studies in this meta-analysis did not report sufficient data on risk assessment, especially random sequence generation, allocation concealment and setting blinding, which may have led to bias. color: red!important; Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Surv Ophthalmol. 2010;36(7):1167-1172. 2018;66(3):411-415. 2020b;68(11):2451-2455. bottom: 20px; In a prospective, randomized controlled study, Marshall and associates (2005) verified the safety and effectiveness of the new AcrySof Natural blue-light filtering IOL, which was designed to achieve a light-transmission spectrum similar to that of the natural human crystalline lens. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH); August 2006. Femtosecond laser in cataract surgery. 2001;54(1):23-29. Abell and Vote (2014) performed a comparative cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) of FLACS and conventional phacoemulsification cataract surgery (PCS). Presently, objective techniques exist for a comprehensive measurement of the optics of the eye. J Clin Epidemiol. Keay L, Lindsley K, Tielsch J, et al. The Panel concluded that posterior capsulotomy should never be scheduled at the time cataract surgery is performed because one can not predict whether a cataract surgery patient will develop posterior capsular opacification or predict the time at which opacification will occur. the member's own assessment of visual disability (e.g., impact on driving, viewing television, and special occupational or avocational needs) and, in particular, disability at near sight (e.g., reading, occupational activities requiring near vision); the member's perception of the impact of the disability on lifestyle (e.g., loss of independence, loss of income); the member's complaints of glare disabling eyesight in daylight conditions is inconsistent with the visual acuity measured in a darkened room; however, it must be confirmed by the documented assessment of visual functions under conditions of bright ambient light. 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