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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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Amblyopia PPP

Evidence-based update on the diagnosis and management of amblyopia with detailed recommendations for the initial amblyopia evaluation and management options of optical correction, occlusion, penalization, and surgery.
Type: Preferred Practice Pattern
Date: September 2007
Source: AAO Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus PPP Panel
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Esotropia and Exotropia PPP

Detailed recommendations for the initial strabismus evaluation and management options for esotropia and exotropia. Treatments discussed include correcting refractive errors, bifocals, prism therapy, amblyopia treatment, convergence exercises, and extraocular muscle surgery.
Type: Preferred Practice Pattern
Date: September 2007
Source: AAO Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus PPP Panel
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Vision Rehabilitation for Adults PPP

Discusses evaluation of visual function, functional implications of vision impairment, and psychological status plus a comprehensive resource section and the SmartSight™ materials.
Type: Preferred Practice Pattern
Date: October 2007
Source: AAO Vision Rehabilitation Committee
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