Eye Disorders

Journal Article

Jan 1, 1998

Visual Function Impairments in Relation to Gender, Age, and Visual Acuity in Patients Who Undergo Cataract Surgery

Relationship between visual function impairment in patients had extracapsular cataract extraction with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation

Journal Article

Jan 1, 1997

Do We Understand the Effects of 'Managed Care' in Ophthalmology? A Review and Analysis

Notable gaps exist in the knowledge of critical elements of the influence of managed care on providing eye care and on patient outcomes.

Journal Article

Jan 1, 1997

Variations in Cataract Extraction Rates in Medicare Prepaid and Fee-for-Service Settings

Examines variation in the use of procedures e.g. cataract extraction in Medicare prepaid and fee-for-service (FFS) settings.

Journal Article

Jan 1, 1997

Functional Associations of "Trouble Seeing"

Determines how vision problems affect health status.

Journal Article

Jan 1, 1996

Use of Eye Care Services Among the 1991 Medicare Population

The authors examine the use of eye care services among the 1991 Medicare population based on claims from a representative 5% sample of Medicare beneficiaries.

Journal Article

Jan 1, 1996

Glaucoma Care and Conformance with Preferred Practice Patterns

The authors look at glaucoma care in conformance with preferred practice patterns, and address the question of conformance within the private community-based setting of health care.

Journal Article

Jan 1, 1996

Documentation Patterns Before Cataract Surgery at Ten Academic Centers

The purpose of this study was to determine the adequacy of documenting the preoperative evaluation for cataract surgery using criteria derived from published practice guidelines.

Journal Article

Jan 1, 1994

The Potential Role of Ophthalmology as an Entry Point to the Healthcare System

Presents the results of a survey given to 214 patients at a tertiary eye care institute about their non-ophthalmologist physicians.

Journal Article

Jan 1, 1994

Conformance with Preferred Practice Patterns in Caring for Patients with Glaucoma

Presents the results of a study conducted at the glaucoma clinic of a Los Angeles County hospital.

Journal Article

Jan 1, 1994

The Efficacy of a Multimedia Educational Campaign to Increase the Use of Eye Care Services

This study demonstrates that the use of at-home tests and a multimedia education campaign can increase the use of eye services.

Journal Article

Jan 1, 1994

Time Parameters for Glaucoma Procedures

Changes in physician reimbursement have emphasized the importance of determining physician time for procedures and services. This article gives the results of a survey given to members of the American Glaucoma Society concerning work times for preoperative, operative, and 90-day postoperative care for six common glaucoma procedures.

Journal Article

Jan 1, 1993

Would Eliminating Differences in Physician Practice Style Reduce Geographic Variations in Cataract Surgery Rates?

Medicare physician-claims data to examine patient and physician contributions to variations in cataract surgery rates across U.S. metropolitan areas.

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Visual Function Impairments in Relation to Gender, Age, and Visual Acuity in Patients Who Undergo Cataract Surgery

Do We Understand the Effects of 'Managed Care' in Ophthalmology? A Review and Analysis

Variations in Cataract Extraction Rates in Medicare Prepaid and Fee-for-Service Settings

Functional Associations of "Trouble Seeing"

Use of Eye Care Services Among the 1991 Medicare Population

Glaucoma Care and Conformance with Preferred Practice Patterns

Documentation Patterns Before Cataract Surgery at Ten Academic Centers

The Potential Role of Ophthalmology as an Entry Point to the Healthcare System

Conformance with Preferred Practice Patterns in Caring for Patients with Glaucoma

The Efficacy of a Multimedia Educational Campaign to Increase the Use of Eye Care Services

Time Parameters for Glaucoma Procedures

Would Eliminating Differences in Physician Practice Style Reduce Geographic Variations in Cataract Surgery Rates?

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