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UrduNew study finds people treated with anti-VEGF eye injections for retinal conditions are at higher risk of complications following cataract surgery.
Tag: Cataract Surgery
New Grants for Big Data Research to Improve Vision Care
The American Academy of Ophthalmology and Research to Prevent Blindness announce recipients of this year’s RPB / AAO Award for IRIS Registry Research.
Doctor Shares Benefits Of Cataract Surgery
David Winter, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, answers the most common patient questions and reacts to the latest medical research. Winter, you recently had cataract surgery. How are you doing, and has your vision improved? (SOT@ :14, TRT…
Georgia’s Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Get Relief from Abusive Prior Authorization Policy
The American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology applaud Humana for rolling back its prior authorization requirement for cataract surgery for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in Georgia.
ARVO Foundation Names 2022 Recipient of Kreissig Award for Excellence in Retinal Surgery
Rockville, Md.—The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Foundation congratulates Demetrios G. Vavvas, MD, PhD, the 2022 recipient of the Kreissig Award for Excellence in Retinal Surgery. Established by Ingrid Kreissig, MD, through the ARVO Foundation, the $30,000 award recognizes excellence in the understanding of the mechanisms of retinal disease requiring surgical management, innovative approaches to management, and/or outcomes of surgical treatment.
Big Data Research into Leading Cause of Childhood Blindness Gets Boost from FDA Grant
The FDA awarded the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Verana Health funding to support research into pediatric cataract surgery.
Big Win for Patients: Aetna Drops Prior Authorization for Most Cataract Surgeries
After a year of sustained advocacy from the ophthalmology community, Aetna announced this week that it will no longer require pre-approval for cataract surgeries starting July 1, 2022.
Updated Cataract PPP Raises Questions About Same-Day Bilateral Cataract Surgery and Office-based Cataract Surgery
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recognizes that immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS) has the potential for some positive implications for patients.
Want to Ditch Your Glasses After Cataract Surgery? This New Artificial Lens May Help
A new study released at AAO 2021 showed that a new kind of artificial lens allowed over 90 percent of patients to see well enough that they no longer needed glasses.
It’s Medicare Open Enrollment Time: Beware of Plan Restrictions That Limit Access to Sight-Saving Care
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) are urging consumers to be aware of insurance policies that can limit their access to sight-saving procedures and treatments.
Statement: American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS Urge Aetna to Reverse Disruptive New Policy on Cataract Surgery
Aetna, the country’s third-largest provider of health insurance and services, is requiring pre-approval for all cataract surgeries starting July 1, 2021.
Experts Come Together to Save 3-year-old Gorilla’s Eyesight at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
San Diego Zoo Safari Park and UC San Diego Health experts performed cataract surgery to restore a 3-year-old gorilla’s eyesight.
Research to Prevent Blindness and American Academy of Ophthalmology Award Grants for Big Data Research to Improve Patient Care
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (the Academy) and Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) today announced this year’s recipients of the Research to Prevent Blindness/American Academy of Ophthalmology Award for IRIS® Registry Research. The grant supports researchers who want to conduct big data research in ophthalmology and blindness prevention.