In 2009, AAO established the H. Dunbar Hoskins, Jr., M.D. Center for Quality Eye Care (Hoskins Center). The Hoskins Center is leading in defining quality eye care. 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 Hoskins Center's and Academy-approved 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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Marijuana in the Treatment of Glaucoma CTA - May 2013
Describes the published evidence for the use of marijuana for the treatment of primary open angle glaucoma.
Type: Practice Guideline
Date: May 2013
Source: AAO Complementary Therapy Task Force, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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Vision Rehabilitation PPP - Updated May 2013
Discusses evaluation of visual function, functional implications of vision impairment, and psychological status plus a comprehensive resource section and the SmartSight™ materials.
Copyright © 2012 American Academy of Ophthalmology. All rights reserved.
Type: Practice Guideline
Date: May 2013
Source: AAO Vision Rehabilitation Committee, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
Compendium Level: I
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Amblyopia is a Medical Condition - April 2013
A joint statement of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and the AAO that describes amblyopia and the importance of proper medical treatment.
Type: Practice Guideline
Date: April 2013
Source: AAPOS, AAO Quality of Care Secretariat, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
Compendium Level: III
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Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Summary Benchmark - October 2012
Recommendations distilled from the PPP for the diagnosis and management of primary open-angle glaucoma.
Type: Summary Benchmark
Date: October 2012
Source: AAO Glaucoma PPP Panel, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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Arabic, French, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
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Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Suspect Summary Benchmark - October 2012
Recommendations distilled from the PPP for the diagnosis and management of primary open-angle glaucoma suspect.
Type: Summary Benchmark
Date: October 2012
Source: AAO Glaucoma PPP Panel, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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Primary Angle Closure Summary Benchmark - October 2012
Recommendations distilled from the PPP for the diagnosis and management of primary angle closure.
Type: Summary Benchmark
Date: October 2012
Source: AAO Glaucoma PPP Panel, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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Perioperative Visual Loss Associated with Spine Surgery - February 2012
A practice advisory from the American Society of Anesthesiologists recommends perioperative interventions for patients undergoing spine surgery to prevent visual loss. A free download of the practice advisory is available online. Type: Practice Guideline
Date: February 2012
Source: American Society of Anesthesiologists
Compendium Level: II
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Laser Trabeculoplasty for Open-Angle Glaucoma OTA
Evidence-based review of the literature for the effectiveness and safety of laser trabeculoplasty
Type: OTA
Date: November 2011
Source: OTAC Glaucoma Panel, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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Primary Angle Closure PPP - October 2010
Evidence-based update of the diagnosis and management of primary angle closure with detailed recommendations for the initial evaluation and treatment options. Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmology. All rights reserved.
Type: Practice Guideline
Date: October 2010
Source: AAO PPP Glaucoma Panel, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
Compendium Level: I
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Aqueous Shunts in Glaucoma OTA
Evidence-based review of the literature summarizes pathophysiology and current clinical concepts and answers clinically relevant questions about aqueous shunts.
Type: OTA
Date: June 2008
Source: OTAC Glaucoma Panel, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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