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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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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; Maintain 2009
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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Single-Field Fundus Photography for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

Describes single-field fundus photography and evaluates its use in screening for diabetic retinopathy.
Date: May 2004
Source: OTAC Retina Panel
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Confocal Microscopy

Describes confocal microscopy and evaluates its use in diagnosing infectious keratitis and examining corneal dystrophies, corneal edema, and corneal changes from contact-lenses and refractive surgery.
Date: February 2004; Maintain 2009
Source: OTAC Cornea Panel
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Orbital Implants in Enucleation Surgery

Compares prosthetic and implant motility and the incidence of complications associated with porous and nonporous enucleation implants.
Date: October 2003; Maintain 2008
Source: OTAC Oculoplastics Panel
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Intraocular Lens Implantation in the Absence of Capsular Support

Reviews the evidence for safety and effectiveness of IOL insertion in eyes with inadequate capsular support for posterior chamber implantation in the capsular bag or ciliary sulcus.
Date: April 2003; Maintain 2008
Source: OTAC Anterior Segment Panel
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Automated Perimetry

Reviews the evidence for effectiveness of new automated perimetry tests (SWAP, FDT, HPRP, MAP) and algorithms (SITA, SITA fast) in diagnosing glaucoma and detecting disease progression.
Date: December 2002
Source: OTAC Glaucoma Panel
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Laser In Situ Keratomileusis for Myopia and Astigmatism: Safety and Efficacy

Describes LASIK for myopia and astigmatism and examines the evidence of safety and efficacy.
Date: January 2002; Maintain 2009
Source: OTAC Refractive Surgery Panel
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