However, early screening and affordable treatments like bevacizumab (Avastin) can significantly reduce blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration and lower the cost of long-term care [26]. Financial pressure is also an important factor, as many residents cannot afford the high costs of ...
29 We evaluated a multicomponent quality improvement (QI) initiative to reduce low-value preoperative care for patients undergoing cataract surgery at LAC-DHS. To understand the financial consequences on the health system associated with reductions in the use of low-value care, we performed a cost ...
99. Meltzer ME, Congdon N, Kymes SM, Yan X, Lansingh VC, Sisay A et al (2017) Cost and expected visual effect of interventions to improve follow-up after cataract surgery prospective review of early cataract outcomes and grading (precog) study. JAMA Ophthalmol...
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness and low vision worldwide. This study examines the global burden and trends in AMD-related low vision and blindness from 1990 to 2021, with projections through 2050. Data were obtained
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There are multiple treatment approaches for presbyopia, and the options may vary depending on the progression of the condition, cost, and visual needs.1,3The most common nonsurgical options for presbyopia correction are spectacles (reading, bifocal, progressive) and monovision or multifocal contact len...
Fortunately, there has never been a better time for our patients with glaucoma – there are an ever-increasing number of advanced technology and treatment options. Not only do the latest OCT machines reveal incredible details of the retinal nerve fiber layer and macular ganglion cell layer, we ...
In parallel, the more comprehensive T-HOPE framework allows for comparisons across a wider range of program types, and may be used to describe tradeoffs between quality, cost, and accessibility. Thus, the approaches are complementary: IRIS metrics may be used to scan for promising activities ...
In particular, in low-income countries, the burden of disease as well as its direct and indirect economic cost are a major challenge for the population and economy. In many cases, it would be possible to prevent or cure blindness with a comparably simple cataract surgery, but many countries ...