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Ophthalmic Technology Assessments

Ophthalmic Technology Assessments (OTAs), written and reviewed by the Ophthalmic Technology Assessment Committee of the Quality of Care and Knowledge Base Development Secretariat, evaluate new and existing procedures, drugs and diagnostic and screening tests for safety and clinical effectiveness. OTAs are available through our Academy Store and are published in Ophthalmology, the Academy's clinical journal. Guidelines and Assessments are developed by the Academy without any external financial support.
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Wavefront-Guided LASIK for the Correction of Primary Myopia and Astigmatism

Evidence-based review of the literature to support safety and outcomes of wavefront-guided LASIK compared with conventional LASIK.
Date: July 2008
Source: OTAC Refractive Management/Intervention Panel
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Aqueous Shunts in Glaucoma

Evidence-based review of the literature summarizes pathophysiology and current clinical concepts and answers clinically relevant questions about aqueous shunts.
Date: June 2008
Source: OTAC Glaucoma Panel
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Orbital Radiation for Graves Ophthalmopathy

Evidence-based analysis of treatment of Graves ophthalmopathy.
Date: February 2008
Source: OTAC Oculoplastics/Orbit Panel
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Optic Nerve Head and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Analysis

Evaluates the use of optic nerve head and retinal nerve fiber layer imaging devices in the management of glaucoma to provide quantitative structural assessment of these structures.
Date: October 2007
Source: OTAC Glaucoma Panel
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Corneal Thickness Measurement in the Management of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Reviews the evidence about CCT as a risk factor for progression of ocular hypertension and for the presence and progression of existing POAG
Date: September 2007
Source: OTAC Glaucoma Panel
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Laser Scanning Imaging for Macular Disease

Reviews the evidence regarding laser scanning imaging in the management of macular hole and diabetic macular edema.
Date: June 2007
Source: OTAC Retina Panel
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Capsule Staining as an Adjunct to Cataract Surgery

Evaluates the safety and effectiveness of the use of dye such as indocyanine green or trypan blue to improve visualization during cataract surgery.
Date: April 2006
Source: OTAC Anterior Segment Panel
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Cosmetic Oculofacial Applications of Botulinum Toxin

Reviews the evidence for safety and effectiveness of botulinum toxin for glabellar, frontal, and lateral canthal rhytids (wrinkles) and the potential functional complications of botulinum toxin cosmetic rejuvenation of the periocular and facial region.
Date: June 2005
Source: OTAC Oculoplastics Panel
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LASIK for Hyperopia, Hyperopic Astigmatism, and Mixed Astigmatism

Describes LASIK for hyperopia and astigmatism and examines the evidence of safety and efficacy.
Date: August 2004
Source: OTAC Refractive Surgery Panel
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Strabismus Surgery for Adults

Evaluates the clinical benefits and complications of strabismus surgery for adults.
Date: June 2004
Source: OTAC Pediatric Ophthalmology Panel
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