Differences in Characteristics of Medicare Patients Treated by Ophthalmologists and Optometrists

Miller, Darby D.; Stewart, Michael W.; Gagne, Joshua J.; Wagner, Alan; Lee, Aaron

doi:10.1101/2019.12.31.891606

Search citation statements

Order By: Relevance

Paper Sections

Select...

Discussion1

Citation Types

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Year Published

2021

Publication Types

Select...

Article1

Relationship

Self Cite0

Independent1

Authors

Journals

Cited by 1 publication

(1 citation statement)

References 8 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“… 30 Moreover, patients who are more medically complex tend to be treated by an ophthalmologist as opposed to an optometrist which should be controlled for when making comparisons between group outcomes. 31 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) performed by optometrists for patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension: a scoping review

Konstantakopoulou

2021

BMJ Open Ophth

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) has been established as an effective treatment to lower intraocular pressure in people with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The procedure is typically within the remit of ophthalmologists; however, there is potential to upskill optometrists and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) to deliver the treatment. We conducted a scoping review to identify the current global landscape of HCP-delivered SLT and describe training features, clinical effectiveness and safety. Relevant articles were identified through online database searches and grey literature sources. Four articles were selected for full inclusion. This review identified training programmes for optometrist-delivered SLT in the UK and the USA. The findings indicate that more research is needed to clarify training requirements and clinical effectiveness.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) performed by optometrists for patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension: a scoping review

Konstantakopoulou

2021

BMJ Open Ophth

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Differences in Characteristics of Medicare Patients Treated by Ophthalmologists and Optometrists

Abstract: Purpose: To quantify differences in the age, gender, race, and clinical complexity of Medicare beneficiaries treated by ophthalmologists and optometrists in each of the United States.

Cited by 1 publication

References 8 publications

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) performed by optometrists for patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension: a scoping review

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) performed by optometrists for patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension: a scoping review

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About