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Practice guidelines and assessments are based on clinical evidence and expert consensus to assist the clinician in decision-making about treating specific diseases. The goal of the Academy guidelines and assessments is to improve quality of care (PDF 50k). Additional statements provide guidance on topic of interest to the clinician. 

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Bacterial Keratitis - September 2008

An evidence-based update on the diagnosis and management of bacterial keratitis. It contains detailed recommendations for the initial evaluation of a patient with presumed bacterial keratitis, and for diagnostic tests and treatment.
Type: Preferred Practice Pattern
Date: September 2008
Source: AAO Cornea/External Disease PPP Panel
Compendium Level: I
Subspecialty:
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Blepharitis - September 2008

Detailed recommendations for the initial evaluation of a patient with presumed blepharitis, and for diagnostic tests and treatment.
Type: Preferred Practice Pattern
Date: September 2008
Source: AAO Cornea/External Disease PPP Panel
Compendium Level: I
Subspecialty:
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Idiopathic Macular Hole - September 2008

Detailed recommendations for the initial evaluation and treatment of a patient with macular hole and a discussion of surgical techniques, outcomes and complications of surgery, and predictors of visual results. Treatment recommendations are provided specifically at each stage of macular hole.
Type: Preferred Practice Pattern
Date: September 2008
Source: AAO Retina/Vitreous PPP Panel
Compendium Level: I
Subspecialty:
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