Concerns about myopia, proposed fee reduction lead AAO news
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Here are some of Healio/OSN’s top articles from the virtual American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.
Increasing myopia a growing public health concern
The increasing prevalence of myopia is a significant public health concern internationally, according to speakers at a Task Force on Myopia press conference. Read more.
Proposed 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes 6% reduction for ophthalmology
The Surgical Care Coalition plans to oppose the CMS proposal of a 10.6% decrease to its 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule’s conversion factor, which includes a 6% decrease to ophthalmology payments in 2021. Read more.
Alzheimer’s disease may be detectable from changes in the foveal avascular zone
Evaluating changes in the foveal avascular zone using OCT angiography to identify Alzheimer’s disease may be a quicker, easier and less invasive diagnostic strategy than traditional methods. Read more.
COVID-19 changes uveitis treatment management
The pandemic has changed the way ophthalmologists treat and manage patients with uveitis, according to a panel discussion. Read more.
One-year outcomes show ‘excellent’ performance of fluid-optic IOL at all distances
One-year results show that the Juvene fluid-optic IOL succeeds in providing stable, full range of vision from distance through near. Read more.
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