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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 Secretariat and of the Hoskins Center, 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 Hoskins Center and Academy-approved without any external financial support.
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Indocyanine Green Angiography

Reviews the technique, advantages, and disadvantages of ICG angiography and compares efficacy to standard fluorescein angiography.
Date: August 1998; Maintain 2003
Source: OTAC Retina Panel, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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Corneal Endothelial Photography

Describes corneal endothelial photography and examines available evidence for indications, safety, reliability, and effectiveness.
Date: August 1997; Maintain 2008
Source: OTAC Cornea Panel, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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Laser Trabeculoplasty for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Reviews the indications, technique, complications, and effectiveness of laser trabeculoplasty.
Date: October 1996; Maintain 1999
Source: Ophthalmic Technology Assessment Committee, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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The Repair of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments

Describes the indications for treatment, preoperative evaluation, techniques, complications, postoperative care, and results of retinal detachment repair.
Date: August 1996; Maintain 2006
Source: Ophthalmic Technology Assessment Committee, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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Functional Indications for Upper and Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Reviews the techniques of blepharoplasty and the indications for functional or reconstructive surgery.
Date: April 1995; Maintain 2003
Source: Ophthalmic Technology Assessment Committee, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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Laser Peripheral Iridotomy for Pupillary-block Glaucoma

Reviews the indications, technique, and complications of laser iridotomy and compares it to incisional iridectomy.
Date: October 1994; Maintain 2009
Source: Ophthalmic Technology Assessment Committee, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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