Clinical Statements address topics of relevance to ophthalmologists and policy makers and state the Academy's position to educate and provide guidance on issues of concern. The Academy's clinical statements are developed without any external financial support.
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Use of Multidose Eyedrop Bottles for Multiple Patients
A set of references is provided for information about the use of multidose eyedrop bottles for multiple patients in offices, clinics and surgical facilities.
Date: March 2009
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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Limited Availability of Phospholine Iodine
Wyeth has announced a program for limited availability of Phospholine Iodide through direct ordering by the pharmacy or physician's office, after a shortage period in 2008.
Date: January 2009
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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Red Reflex Examination in Neonates, Infants, and Children
A joint Academy, AAP, AAPOS, and AACO paper describes how to perform an examination of the red reflex of the eyes in children and recommends a red reflex examination in all newborns and during all subsequent routine health supervision visits.
Date: December 2008
Source: AAO, AAP, AAPOS, and AACO
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Intravitreal Injections
This statement describes the risks and complications associated with intravitreal injections,
which may necessitate medical and/or surgical intervention, and why intravitreal injections
should be performed by Eye MDs.
Date: November 2008
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) Associated with Systemic Alpha-1 Blockers
This statement is intended to help inform primary care physicians about the use of tamsulosin or alpha adrenergic blocker treatment, and associated complications with cataract surgery.
Date: October 2008
Source: Academy Quality of Care Secretariat
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“Flash Sterilization”—Avoid Confusion in Sterilization Terms
Summarizes the Academy recommendation to not use the term, "flash," but instead describe the sterilization technique in detail in order to avoid confusion.
Date: April 2008
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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TASS Resources
Provides information and resources from the Academy, OMIC and other sources about TASS to help in its diagnosis and patient management. There are instructions and a link to the FDA to report occurrences of TASS.
Date: February 2008
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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Shaken Baby Syndrome
This is an excerpt from the Basic and Clinical Science Course Section on Shaken Baby Syndrome that reviews diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management by ophthalmologists.
Date: February 2008
Source: AAO Basic and Clinical Science Course, 2007-2008
Compendium Level: Clinical Statement
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Extended Wear of Contact Lenses
Describes risks of extended wear contact lenses and recommends patient education about good hygiene
Date: January 2008
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
Compendium Level: III
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Appropriate Management of the Refractive Surgery Patient
Reviews the informed consent of a patient who wishes to have refractive surgery, the performance of surgery, perioperative care, and the appropriate roles of other health care providers following surgery.
Date: January 2008
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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