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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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Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy

Reviews the indications, techniques, and complications of endonasal DCR and compares the evidence for effectiveness to external DCR.
Date: December 2001
Source: OTAC Oculoplastics Panel
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Cyclophotocoagulation

Reviews the indications for cyclophotocoagulation and compares the available evidence of effectiveness for transscleral and endoscopic procedures.
Date: November 2001; Maintain 2009
Source: OTAC Glaucoma Panel
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Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments for Low Myopia

Describes intrastromal corneal ring segment inserts and examines the evidence for safety and efficacy for correcting low myopia.
Date: October 2001; Maintain 2009
Source: OTAC Refractive Surgery Panel
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Intracameral Anesthesia

Describes the technique of intracameral anesthesia and examines the available evidence to address questions about its effectiveness, possible endothelial and retinal toxicity, and the optimal and maximal dose.
Date: September 2001; Maintain 2006
Source: OTAC Anterior Segment Panel
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Surgical Management of Macular Holes

Describes macular hole surgery and examines the available evidence for efficacy, complications, and modifications to the technique.
Date: July 2001; Maintain 2006
Source: OTAC Retina Panel
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Nonpenetrating Glaucoma Surgery

Describes nonpenetrating glaucoma surgery and examines the available evidence to assess the efficacy and complications of the procedures.
Date: February 2001
Source: OTAC Glaucoma Panel
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Photodynamic Therapy with Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Describes the technique and examines the evidence of effectiveness and safety in reducing visual loss from age-related macular degeneration.
Date: December 2000; Maintain 2006
Source: OTAC Retina Panel
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Corneal Topography

Evaluates the ability of topography instruments to measure corneal curvature and topography and their clinical effectiveness and appropriate use.
Date: August 1999; Maintain 2008
Source: OTAC Cornea Panel
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Excimer Laser Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) for Myopia and Astigmatism

Reviews the evidence for safety and effectiveness of PRK for myopia and astigmatism and lists important issues to be addressed by further research.
Date: February 1999
Source: OTAC Refractive Surgery Panel
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Laser Blepharoplasty and Skin Resurfacing

Reviews the techniques, risks, and complications of laser blepharoplasty and skin resurfacing.
Date: November 1998; Maintain 2008
Source: OTAC Oculoplastics Panel
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