} J Fr Ophtalmol. 1993;5(3):1-5. The difference was the greatest in short (axial length less than 22.0 mm, 0.43 0.41 versus 0.63 0.48) and long (axial length greater than 26.0 mm, 0.33 0.24 versus 0.63 0.42) eyes. Unfortunately, in developing country settings, medical history questionnaires would be useless to screen for risk since few people have ever been to a physician, let alone been diagnosed with any chronic disease. They also noted that "[g]iven our study limitations, we found successful distance and near vision results with the implantation of Crystalens IOL. 2022;11(2):551-559. Cataracts may be seen on ophthalmoscopy as gray opacities in the lens. WebAetna considers the Hydrus Microstent medically necessary for the treatment of adults with mild or moderate open-angle glaucoma and a cataract when the individual is currently Ophthalmology. background: #5e9732; list-style-type: decimal; cursor: pointer; Aetna does not provide health care services and, therefore, cannot guarantee any results or outcomes. You can also call our customer service number at 1-800-123-4567 for more information about 1998;29(3):185-189. bottom: 20px; Cataract in Adults: Management of Functional Impairment. People in the accommodative lens group were more likely to require laser capsulotomy (Peto OR 7.96; 95 % CI: 2.49 to 25.45, 2 studies, 60 people, 80 eyes, low quality evidence). In a prospective, non-randomized, study, these researchers compared the effectiveness of IC cefuroxime and moxifloxacin prophylaxis in reducing the incidence of acute endophthalmitis following cataract surgery in rural India. These researchers did not use any date or language restrictions in the electronic searches for trials. Near vision, however, still requires additional refractive power, usually in the form of reading glasses. One RCT with 60 participants with visually significant cataract and ARMD was included in this review. The effect of the lenses on posterior synechiae was uncertain at 6 months' follow-up (RR 0.50, 95 % CI: 0.05 to 5.22). Ophthalmologe. Accommodative intraocular lenses: Current status. 2009;(2):CD007293. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005;16(1):8-26. Mean contrast sensitivity was better for the monofocal IOL group than for the multi-focal IOLs. J Refract Surg. Another drawback was only 121 patients out of 289 patients had recorded anterior chamber lengths in chart review. Ruling No: 05-01, May 3, 2005. However, cataract surgery may independently lower intra-ocular pressure (IOP), which may allow for greater IOP control among patients with co-existing cataract and glaucoma. Interventional Procedure Guidance 209. Two review authors independently assessed abstracts to identify possible trials for inclusion. Patients with monofocal IOLs had more frequently recommended near addition (74 %) than those with multi-focal IOLs. J Cataract Refract Surg. The refractive outcome was analyzed using the mean absolute error (MAE; difference between predicted and achieved post-operative spherical equivalent refraction), and multi-variable regression analysis was performed to compare the 2 groups. } Accessed February 6, 2004. Accuracy of intraocular lens power calculations using the Zeiss IOL master. Third, given the number of patients in each study was relatively small, these investigators could not draw explicit conclusion on the difference in post-operative visual performance. } At least 6 weeks after surgery, MAE was significantly lower in the laser group (0.38 0.28 diopters [D]) than in the conventional group (0.50 0.38 D) (p = 0.04). Physical disability prevents satisfactory immediate post-operative care. According to Finder, the average price for patients without insurance at private hospitals is around $2500 per eye. Mean EPT was reduced by 83.6 % in the femtosecond pre-treatment group (p < 0.0001) when compared with controls, with 30 % having 0 EPT (p < 0.0001). They last searched the electronic databases on September 26, 2019. Rai et al (2015) noted that surgery in the presence of zonular weakness or subluxated lens was a great surgical challenge and included intra-capsular cataract extraction with anterior chamber IOL implantation or pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy with a sutured IOL. Ophthalmology. Most IOLs are made using special materials (chromophores) that absorb ultraviolet light. Aliso Viejo, CA; Eyeonics; 2003. A critical appraisal. J Cataract Refract Surg. Preoperative evaluation for elective cataract surgery - systematic review. Bellevue, WA: McIntyre Eye Clinic and Surgical Center; February 1993. In a prospective, randomized controlled trial, Heatley and colleagues (2005) examined the near visual clinical performance of an accommodative IOL when compared with a standard monofocal IOL in a fellow eye comparison. The Panel also concluded that the following tests are not indicated as part of the pre-operative work-up for cataract surgery unless specific circumstances justify them: The Panel found inadequate evidence that these tests can predict the benefits a patient may experience from cataract surgery or predict the negative outcomes of the surgery. American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern Cataract/Anterior Segment Panel: Olson RJ, Braga-Mele R, Chen SH, et al. McCreery KM. Links to various non-Aetna sites are provided for your convenience only. In the study, 17,932 (42 %) eyes received ICC and 24,534 (58 %) eyes received ICM. It gave good post-operative result and created satisfied patients. Several instruments such as the VF-14, the activities of daily vision scale and the visual activities questionnaire are available for assessing functional impairment related to cataract. A cost-effectiveness decision tree model was constructed to analyze the cost-effectiveness of FLACS compared with PCS. Eyes with corneal pathology, lens subluxation, and a specular endothelial cell count less than 2,000/mm2 were excluded from the study. WebIs cataract surgery covered by health insurance? Accommodating intraocular lenses. The assessment stated that publication of long-term efficacy outcomes of the procedure will be useful, particularly on the effects on accommodation. Stodola E. An update on billing policy for femtosecond laser use. #backTop { U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. OL OL OL OL LI { Requests for Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy performed within 6 months of cataract extraction should be forwarded for medical review; Combined glaucoma and cataract surgery for persons with a visually significant cataract with uncontrolled glaucoma despite maximal medical therapy and/or laser trabeculoplasty; Standard posterior chamber IOL for hyperopia (e.g., Clariflex, Sensar AR40e, Advanced Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA); Standard anterior chamber IOLs (e.g., ALcon MTA2UO, MTA3UO, MTA4UO, MTA5UO, MTA6UO, and MTA7UO); Standard fixed monofocal posterior chamber IOLs (e.g., Akreos posterior fixed monofocal IOL (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY), Akreos AO Micro Incision Lens (Model MI60L), AcrySof SA60AT monofocal IOL (Alcon Surgical, Fort Worth, TX), AcrySof MA60AC, AcrySof MA60MA, AcrySof SN60AT, Alcon MZ30BD, CeeOn Edge (Pharmacia Corp., Peepack, NJ), Tecnis monofocal IOL (Model PCB00), and the Hydroview hydrogel foldable posterior IOL (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY)); Aspheric monofocal posterior chamber IOLs (e.g., AcrySof IQ IOL (Alcon Surgical, Fort Worth, TX), Alcon CZ70BD, Alcon SA60WF, SN6CWS, Tecnis (Z9000, Z9001, Z9002, ZA9003, Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA), SofPort AO IOL (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY), Sofport LI61AO, Staar Model CC4204A, Akreos AO Aspheric IOL (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY), Akreos SA 060, Hoya PY-60AD (Hoya Surgical Optics GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany), Abbott ZCB00, Tecnis AMO Aspheric IOL ZCB00 (Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA), and Acrysof IQ SN60WS (Alcon Surgical, Fort Worth, TX)); Standard fixed monofocal posterior chamber ultraviolet absorbing IOLs for aphakia (e.g., AcrySof Natural blue-light filtering IOL including the AcrySof MN60MA (Alcon Surgical, Fort Worth, TX), AcrySof SN60WF, SofPort AO IOL with Violet Shield Technology (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY), C-flex IOL model 570C (Rayner Surgical Inc., Los Angeles, CA), EC-3 PAL (Aaren Scientific, Ontario, CA), iSpheric Model YA-60BB IOL (Hoya Surgical Optics, Chino Hills, CA), Softec HD (Lenstec Inc., St. Petersburg, FL); and XACT Foldable Hydrophobic Acrylic Ultraviolet Light-Absorbing Posterior Chamber IOLs (Bausch & Lomb); Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery is considered an equally effective alternative to standard methods of cataract removal. are generally excluded by contract; therefore, any IOL implant done for refractive purposes or in conjunction with this type of procedure would not be covered if the surgery itself is not a covered benefit. .strikeThrough { } While they are a top choice, they are a bit more expensive than some of the insurers on our list. In a prospective, consecutive cohort study, Bali and colleagues (2012) described the intra-operative complications and evaluated the learning curve with femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS). The total QALY gain for LCS over PCS was 0.06 units. Menapace RM, Dick HB. Next, the temporary suture was released, a capsular hook(s) was placed to support the lens, and the lens was emulsified. In a retrospective consecutive case-series study, Fram and colleagues (2015) compared the accuracy of intra-operative aberrometry technology and the Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT)-based intra-ocular lens (IOL) formula for IOL power calculation in eyes undergoing cataract surgery after previous laser vision correction (LVC) compared with established methods. A B-scan is used in place of the A-scan when the patient has a dense cataract. 1993;5(3):5-6. With either IC antibiotics, the reduction in incidence was statistically significant (p < 0.001), but not between the molecules; ICC showed 66.67 % reduction and ICM showed 74.74 % reduction. Visual and refractive outcomes were similar to those of conventional cataract surgery. This condition usually occurs as a part of the aging process, developing on a continuum extending from minimal changes in the crystalline lens to the extreme stage of total opacification. In this study, Healon was used in the anterior chamber for all ORA measurements, which very well may impact the predictions by ORA. The member's decision is based on: The loss of vision mimicking the member's complaints should be verified before the member is considered a candidate for cataract surgery. The MedAE was 0.21 D for the Masket regression formula, 0.22 D for the Haigis-L formula, 0.25 D for ORA, and 0.39 for Optovue. When useful vision is lost, lens extraction is necessary. This study did not compare the predictive errors of each individual prediction formula (i.e., Haigis versus Holladay 1 versus Hoffer Q, etc. Abstracts of Clinical Care Guidelines. Routine pre-operative medical testing did not reduce the risk of intra-operative (OR 1.02, 95 % CI: 0.85 to 1.22) or post-operative medical adverse events (OR 0.96, 95 % CI: 0.74 to 1.24) when compared to selective-testing or no-testing. Chen CL, Lin GA, Bardach NS, et al. There was no significant difference in the distant-corrected near VA (DCNVA) with MD of 0.04 (95 % CI: - 0.02 to 0.10). They examined whether these tests would indicate the presence or severity of a cataract, or predict the benefits or negative outcomes a patient may experience from the surgery. Cataract removal surgery is considered not medically necessary for the following indications: A 2005 CMS ruling on "Requirements for Determining Coverage of Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lenses that Provide Two Distinct Services for the Patient: A single presbyopia-correcting IOL essentially provides what is otherwise achieved by 2 separate items: Although presbyobia-correcting IOLs may serve the same function as eyeglasses or contact lenses furnished following cataract surgery, IOLs are neither eyeglasses nor contact lenses. the member's own assessment of visual disability (e.g., impact on driving, viewing television, and special occupational or avocational needs) and, in particular, disability at near sight (e.g., reading, occupational activities requiring near vision); and. Complications were reported at 12 months (2 studies), 12 to 18 months (1 study), and 2 years (4 studies) after surgery. In a prospective, comparative, non-randomized study, these investigators examined the effectiveness of IC antibiotic with and without post-operative topical antibiotic in reducing the incidence of acute endophthalmitis following cataract surgery in rural India. The studies summarized in this review should assist recommendations for the standard of care of cataract surgery, at least in developed settings. OL OL OL OL OL LI { Health Care Financing Administration. There was no statistically significant difference among the methods. Federal Register. In a Cochrane review, these investigators evaluated the visual effects of multi-focal IOLs in comparison with the current standard treatment of mono-focal lens implantation. Teichmann KD. Two authors independently screened search results, assessed risk of bias and extracted data. About 4 million people in the United States have } Indian J Ophthalmol. Intraocular lens removal patients with uveitis. Refractive outcomes of intraoperative wavefront aberrometry versus optical biometry alone for intraocular lens power calculation. Therefore, the procedure should not be used without special arrangements for consent and for audit or research." color: red!important; For members who elect non-covered new technology IOLs, cataract removal and lens implantation would be considered medically necessary if the criteria for cataract surgery outlined above are met. Comparison of postoperative visual performance between bifocal and trifocal intraocular Lens based on randomized controlled trails: A meta-analysis. In 2 studies, these researchers observed that subjects' satisfaction or spectacle independence may be higher in the trifocal group at 6 months, although another study found no evidence of a difference in subject satisfaction or spectacle independence between groups; AEs reporting varied among studies 2 studies reported information on AEs at 1 year; and 1 study reported that subjects showed no intra-operative or post-operative complications, while the other study reported that 4 eyes (11.4 %) in the bifocal and 3 eyes (7.5 %) in the trifocal group developed significant posterior capsular opacification requiring YAG capsulotomy. However, pooling onlythe 6 homogeneous trials (I(2) = 43 %) showed no difference (standardized mean difference, -0.16; 95 % CI: -0.56 to 0.25). 1993;19(6):673. Adjustment to surgical technique and prior experience with a femtosecond laser appeared to flatten the learning curve. } Mundy L, Merlin T, Parrella A. CrystaLens: An accommodating intraocular lens replacement for patients with cataracts. Haigis W, Lege B, Miller N, et al. The health insurance provider said it believes up to 20% of all cataract surgeries may be unnecessary, but ophthalmology groups disagree. However, there may be some out-of-pocket costs associated with the procedure, such as the deductible, Ancillary testing such as ocular ultrasound may be necessary in total cataracts where the posterior segment of the eye cannot be visualized. Cataract surgery. There was no difference between the long-term PCO rates when 1- and 3-piece acrylic hydrophobic IOLs were compared or when IOLs made of the same material but with different haptic angles were compared. J Cataract Refract Surg. Improved prediction of intraocular lens power using partial coherence interferometry. The authors concluded that laser cataract surgery, irrespective of potential improvements in VA outcomes and complication rates, was not cost-effective at its current cost to patient when compared with cost-effectiveness benchmarks and other medical interventions, including PCS. They searched CENTRAL (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group Trials Register) (The Cochrane Library 2013, Issue 7), Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid MEDLINE In-Process and Other Non-Indexed Citations, Ovid MEDLINE Daily, Ovid OLDMEDLINE (January 1946 to August 2013), EMBASE (January 1980 to August 2013), Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS) (January 1982 to August 2013), the metaRegister of Controlled Trials (mRCT), ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP). In the 4rth study (60 participants), the study eye of each participant was randomized to receive a hydrophobic or hydrophilic acrylic IOL. Clinical Policy Bulletins are developed by Aetna to assist in administering plan benefits and constitute neither offers of coverage nor medical advice. The post-operative refraction of bifocal group was similar to that of trifocal group (MD = -0.08, 95 % CI: - 0.19 to 0.03 for spherical equivalent; MD = -0.09, 95 % CI: - 0.21 to 0.03 for cylinder; MD = -0.09, 95 % CI: - 0.27 to 0.08 for sphere). Imagine Crystalens [website]. They used standard methodological procedures expected by The Cochrane Collaboration. In addition, in this study, several different types of IOLs were used although the majority consisted of ZCB00 or ZA9003 (Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA), or SN60WF (Alcon, Fort Worth, TX). The AAOs Preferred Practice Pattern on Cataract in the adult eye (2016) stated that Capsular tension rings can be useful adjunctive devices when weak zonules are present, reducing the likelihood of intraoperative zonular separation and capsular complication, and they may improve postoperative IOL centration. The authors concluded that in this case-series study, there was a clear learning curve associated with the use of FLACS. Medscape, February 16, 2012. CMS Rulings. The authors concluded that the IOL power estimation in challenging eyes with prior LASIK/photorefractive keratectomy was most accurately predicted by IRB/ORA. These researchers included RCTs that compared implantation of accommodative IOLs to implantation of mono-focal IOLs in cataract surgery. These researchers also performed forward and backward searching using the Science Citation Index and the reference lists of the included studies, respectively, in August 2013. Filkorn and associates (2012) compared IOL power calculation and refractive outcome between patients who underwent laser refractive cataract surgery with a femtosecond laser and those with conventional cataract surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Cataracts obscure the normal "red reflex" that is elicited by examining the dilated pupil with the ophthalmoscope held about 1 foot away. In 23 eyes undergoing surgery without the use of OVDs, no complications were observed within a 1-month follow-up period. Roach L. Intraoperative wavefront aberrometry: Wave of the future? Cochrane Database Syst Rev. However, despite the rare occurrence, adverse medical events precipitated by cataract surgery remain a concern because of the large number of elderly patients with multiple medical co-morbidities who have cataract surgery in various settings. Frequent changes in eyeglass prescription help maintain vision during cataract development. These researchers included 4 RCTs involving 216 participants (range of 2 to 140 participants with uveitic cataract per trial) and comparing up to 4 types of IOLs. Aetna is the third-largest insurer in the nation and the only one to require prior authorization for cataract surgery. Trifocal IOL implantation may improve uncorrected intermediate VA at 1 year (MD -0.16, 95 % CI: -0.22 to -0.10; I2= 0 %; 2 studies, 107 subjects; low-certainty evidence), but showed no evidence of effect on best-corrected distance VA at 1 year (MD 0.00, 95 % CI: -0.03 to 0.04; I2= 0 %; 2 studies, 107 subjects; low-certainty evidence). Vogel A, Dick HB, Krummenauer F. Reproducibility of optical biometry using partial coherence interferometry: Intraobserver and interobserver reliability. https://www.nvisioncenters.com/cataracts/insurance-coverage A total of 295 eyes were reviewed, 61 had only pre-operative IOLMaster measurements and 234 had both IOLMaster and ORA measurements. 2012;(3):CD007293. display: block; an implantable conventional IOL (one that is not presbyopia-correcting), and. Ophthalmology. Footnote2*B-scan ultrasound is considered medically necessary in place of A-scan ultrasound where direct visualization of the retina is difficult or impossible including lid problems (e.g., severe edema, partial or total tarsorrhaphy), keratoprosthesis, corneal opacities (e.g., scars, severe edema), hyphema, hypopyon, miosis, dense cataract, pupillary membranes, or vitreous opacities (e.g., hemorrhage, inflammatory debris). Am Surg. These researchers used the Science Citation Index to search for references to publications that cited the studies included in the review. Monet's cataract surgery. Chang DH, Davis EA. The demographic details of patients, indications and clinical outcomes of CTR implantation were evaluated. The study evaluated visual acuity at near, intermediate and far ranges; contrast sensitivity (the ability to distinguish small differences between light and dark); and adverse events for six months after implantation. The science of wavefront aberrometry is based upon the shape of the wavefront of light reflected from the eye. After laser pre-treatment, the anterior chamber was stabilized with balanced salt solution during lens and cortex aspiration. They did not use any date or language restrictions in the electronic searches for trials. Aetna has launched Intraoperative refractive biometry for predicting intraocular lens power calculation after prior myopic refractive surgery. 2022 Feb 13 [Online ahead of print]. Hantera MM, Hamed AM, Fekry Y, Shoheib EA. Higher rates of post-operative endophthalmitis have been reported with this technique compared with phacoemulsification. October 2016. An unexpected loss of zonules during surgery may also support the medical necessity of a CTR. In complicated cataract surgeries, CTR implantation appeared to improve clinical outcomes. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Preoperative medical testing in Medicare patients undergoing cataract surgery. The authors concluded that multi-focal IOLs were effective at improving near vision relative to mono-focal IOLs although there was uncertainty as to the size of the effect. In a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial, Martnez Palmer et al (2008) evaluated visual function of 3 types of multi-focal IOLs and 1 monofocal IOL (as the control group) after cataract surgery. In Group A, a CTR was put in the bag before IOL implantation. Immersion A-scan compared with partial coherence interferometry: Outcomes analysis. Guidelines for cataract practice. A modern surgical approach involves placement of endo-capsular flexible polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) capsular tension ring that prevents iatrogenic loss of zonular support, minimizing vitreous loss and enables placement of in the bag IOL. Medicare coverage of Nd:YAG capsulotomy would be restricted. However, in the event that your procedure is not fully covered, or if you elect to choose These researchers used standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. Most health insurance companies, which cover checkups, prescriptions, and other types of surgery, consider cataract surgery to be medically necessary, and they will cover at least part of the procedure. However, the amount of your cataract surgery that is covered can vary. The main outcome measure was the occurrence of acute clinical endophthalmitis within 6 weeks of the surgery. padding-right: 18px; Any additional provider or physician services required to insert or monitor a patient receiving a presbyopia-correcting IOL are also not covered. Multifocal versus monofocal intraocular lenses after cataract extraction. The Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA) System wavefront aberrometer was used to obtain aphakic refractive measurements intra-operatively and then calculate the IOL power with a modified vergence formula obtained before refractive surgery. Other uses for intra-operative wavefront aberrometry included the measurement of cylindrical power and axes to determine the placement of limbal relaxing incisions (LRI) for astigmatism and as well as orientation and power of toric IOL implants. Dick and Schultz (2014) stated that employing a femtosecond laser as an initial step in cataract surgery has the clear potential to provide more precise capsulotomies and full lens fragmentation in cases of pre-existing astigmatism in conjunction with relaxing corneal incisions. Pediatric cataract surgery following treatment for retinoblastoma: A case series and systematic review. color: #FFF; American Academy of Ophthalmologys EyeWiki (Patel and Sahu, 2019) lists B-scan ultrasound study for posterior segment evaluation to rule out complicated co-existing intra-ocular diseases for pre-operative work-up of patients with Morgagnian cataract. width: 100%; In comparison to a highly experienced cataract surgeon, the achieved results in size were similar. These investigators searched CENTRAL (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group Trials Register) (The Cochrane Library 2011, Issue 12), MEDLINE (January 1950 to December 2011), EMBASE (January 1980 to December 2011), Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS) (January 1982 to December 2011), the metaRegister of Controlled Trials (mRCT), ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP). 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