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Clinical Statements

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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Summary Recommendations for LASIK

This provides recommendations, based on expert opinion and consensus, for practices that promote the patient's best interests and safety in performing LASIK.
Date: January 2008
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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Summary Recommendations for Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Surgery

This provides summary recommendations, based on expert opinion and consensus, for practices that promote the patient's best interests and safety in performing Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) surgery.
Date: January 2008
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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Glasses as a Medical Necessity

Examines the role of glasses in preventing visual loss.
Date: May 2007
Source: AAO and AAPOS
Compendium Level: III
Subspecialty:
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Vision Screening for Infants and Children

Discusses the necessity of timely screening for the early detection and treatment of eye and vision problems in America’s children.
Date: March 2007
Source: AAO and AAPOS
Compendium Level: III
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Cataract Surgery in the Second Eye

Briefly reviews the indications for cataract surgery in the second eye, the benefits of surgery, the timing of surgery, and simultaneous bilateral cataract surgery.
Date: February 2007
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
Compendium Level: II
Subspecialty:
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AHRQ Letter on Glaucoma Screening Measure

A letter from the Academy requests re-evaluation of the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation on glaucoma screening, based on new evidence.
Date: January 2007
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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Adult Strabismus Surgery

Reviews the indications for surgical intervention in adult strabismus.
Date: January 2007
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
Compendium Level: III
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Amblyopia is a Medical Condition

Evaluates the nature of amblyopia and the importance of proper medical treatment.
Date: December 2006
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
Compendium Level: III
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An Ophthalmologist's Duties Concerning Postoperative Care

Summarizes the Academy's policy outlining the opthalmologist's duties to a patient with respect to postoperative care.
Date: December 2006
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy

Addresses the use of digital imaging technology in screening for diabetic retinopathy.
Date: November 2006
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat
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