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Note:Aetna considers the following IOLs non-covered deluxe items: Accommodating posterior chamber IOLs (e.g., Crystalens (Eyeonics Inc., Aliso Viejo, CA); multi-focal posterior chamber IOLs (e.g., Array Model SA40 (Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA), ReZoom (Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA), Tecnis ZM900, Tecnis posterior chamber IOLs (Model ZKB00), and ZMAOO (Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA), AcrySof IQ Vivity Extended Vision Intraocular Lens (Model DFT015), AcrySof ReSTOR, (Alcon Surgical, Fort Worth, TX), Acrysof ReSTOR SA60D3 multifocal, Acrysof Natural ReSTOR SN60D3, AcrySof ReSTOR Aspheric IOL model SN6AD1, AcrySof ReSTOR Aspheric IOL model SN6AD3); astigmatism-correcting (toric) posterior chamber IOLs (e.g., Staar Toric IOL (Star Surgical, Monrovia, CA), Staar Elastic Toric Lens Model AA4203TL, Abbott Medical Optics Tecnis Toric model ZCT150, AcrySof IQ Vivity Toric Extended Vision IOLs (DFT315, DFT 415, DFT515), AcrySof Toric IOL (Alcon Surgical, Fort Worth, TX)) AcrySof Aspheric Toric IOL SN6AT3, SN6AT4 and SN6AT5, AcrySof Toric Models SA60T3, SA60T4 and SA60T5, AcrySof Toric Model SA60T, and Acrysof IQ Toric Model SN6ATT, SA6AT3, SN6AT6, SN6AT7 SN6AT8, and SN6AT9); multifocal astigmatism-correcting (toric) IOLs (ReSTOR Multifocal Toric IOL); accommodating toric IOLs (Trulign Toric IOL (Bausch & Lomb, Inc., Rochester, NY); extended depth of focus multifocal lens (Tecnis Symfony ZXR00), and trifocal IOLs (e.g., ALCON PanOptix). They also considered trials comparing multi-focal IOLs with "monovision" whereby 1 eye was corrected for distance vision and 1 eye corrected for near vision. A total of 30 patients (60 eyes) with bilateral cataracts but otherwise normal eyes were recruited from a single university hospital cataract waiting list. 2022 Feb 13 [Online ahead of print]. This Clinical Policy Bulletin addresses cataract surgery. These pre-operative tests include contrast sensitivity testing, glare testing, potential vision testing, and specular photographic microscopy (endothelial cell photography). Mean rotation of toric IOL at 3 months post-operatively was 1.85 1.72 in Group A and 4.02 2.04 in Group B. The Panel concluded that posterior capsulotomy should never be scheduled at the time cataract surgery is performed because one can not predict whether a cataract surgery patient will develop posterior capsular opacification or predict the time at which opacification will occur. Aslam TM, Devlin H, Dhillon B. 12/05/2022 The authors concluded that there is moderate-quality evidence that study participants who received accommodative IOLs had a small gain in near visual acuity after 6 months. ORA depends on several variables (e.g., IOP, hydration, and external pressure), and these data were not recorded in this retrospective study. They did not use any date or language restrictions in the electronic searches for trials. They resolved discrepancies by discussion. An A-scan ultrasound is not necessary unless an IOL is to be inserted. These images are used to calculate the patients total refractive error, from all aberrations due to the eyes optical imperfections, at any point during the surgical procedure: phakic, aphakic or pseudophakic. These researchers included randomized clinical trials (RCTs) in which routine pre-operative medical testing was compared to no pre-operative or selective pre-operative testing prior to age-related cataract surgery. padding: 10px; 2014;121(1):56-60. The new technology lens itself would be non-covered. Day care versus in-patient surgery for age-related cataract. In such cases, diagnostic B-scan ultrasound can accurately image intra-ocular structures and give valuable information on the status of the lens, vitreous, retina, choroid, and sclera. After laser pre-treatment, the anterior chamber was stabilized with balanced salt solution during lens and cortex aspiration. The other complications during the study were anterior radial tears (n = 8; 4 %), posterior capsular ruptures (n = 7; 3.5 %), and dropped nucleus (n = 4; 2 %). de Silva and colleagues (2016) stated that good unaided distance VA is now a realistic expectation following cataract surgery and (IOL implantation. They assessed the certainty of the evidence using GRADE. Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society, Society for Excellence in Eye Care, Society for Geriatric Ophthalmology, and the Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society. Rathi et al (2020a) noted that intra-cameral (IC) antibiotics are known to reduce the incidence of acute endophthalmitis. Standardized surgery included a 4.0to5.0 mm capsulorhexis and phacoemulsification. The best correctable Snellen visual acuity in the affected eye is 20/50 or worse, The eye examination confirms that the cataract is the limiting factor for improving visual function when other factors do not preclude improvement following surgery, and. The time for surgery and the amount of fluid that went into the eye were similar to those of a standard procedure. 2004;15(1):16-21. Surgeons should be cautious when using ORA on RK patients, especially for those patients who have more than 6 cuts. Rockville, MD: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR); February 1993. J Cataract Refract Surg. In a prospective, consecutive, single-surgeon, case-control study, Abell and colleagues (2013) compared effective phacoemulsification time after femtosecond laser pre-treatment with conventional phacoemulsification and the associated effect on visual outcomes and endothelial cell loss. Cataract in the adult eye. 2003;48(6):594-612. Last Review12/05/2022. Of the total, 42.2 % received IC cefuroxime (ICC) and 57.8 % received IC moxifloxacin (ICM); MSICS was carried out more often. Cataracts may result in progressive loss of vision. Medicare proposal to restrict medical necessity for cataract surgery. However, there may be some out-of-pocket costs associated with the procedure, such as the deductible, A Malyugin ring 2.0 was first positioned in the eye to expand the pupil. The mean diameter of the manual and the femtosecond laser capsule disk group were not statistically significantly different (manual 4.91 0.34; femtosecond: 4.93 0.03; p = 0.58). San Francisco, CA: AAO;modified March 21, 2019. They stated that further research is needed to improve the understanding of how accommodative IOLs may affect near visual function, and whether they provide any durable gains. 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. Keay L, Lindsley K, Tielsch J, et al. They searched CENTRAL (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group Trials Register) (The Cochrane Library 2013, Issue 9), Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid MEDLINE in-Process and Other Non-Indexed Citations, Ovid MEDLINE Daily Update, Ovid OLDMEDLINE (January 1946 to October 2013), EMBASE (January 1980 to October 2013), Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature Database (LILACS) (January 1982 to October 2013), the metaRegister of Controlled Trials (mRCT), ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP). All included trials used the 1CU accommodative IOL (HumanOptics, Erlangen, Germany) for their intervention group. Note: The use of capsular tension rings is considered integral to the ocular surgery and is not separately reimbursed. Data were collected about patient demographics, pre-operative investigations and intra-operative complications. 2021;49(1):25-37. Visual acuity (best corrected Snellen chart); Visual acuity during glare or contrast sensitivity testing when the best corrected Snellen chart visual acuity is 20/40 or better; Symptomatology; directly related to the presence of the cataract; Physical evidence of the existence of a cataract (e.g., slit lamp examination) and no evidence of other ocular disease (e.g., retinal disease) that would prevent an improvement of vision when the cataract is removed; There is a reasonable expectation that removal of the cataract will improve the patients visual acuity; The use of conservative treatment including current refraction is no longer satisfactory; Degree of functional impairment (This can be in any form; e.g., narrative or assessment tool as long as it supports how the cataract affects the patients ADLs.). Not much is known if one should also use topical antibiotics after IC injection. In cases with capsulorrhexis extension, CTR was not implanted. For members with visual disability with a Snellen Acuity of 20/40 or better, cataract surgery is considered medically necessary when all of the following subjective, objective, and educational criteria are met: The member perceives that his or her ability to carry out needed or desired activities is impaired. Cataract in Adults: Management of Functional Impairment. The histologic examination combined with prospective video analysis revealed respiratory movement of the eye during the capsulotomy as a potential risk factor for redial tears. Malyugin B, Anisimova N, Antonova O, Arbisser LB. Bower KS. A pre-loaded IOL was implanted under irrigation. position: fixed; Curr Opin Ophthalmol. There were no date or language restrictions in the electronic searches for trials. J Cataract Refract Surg. 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 Post-operative topical antibiotic prescription was left to the choice of the treating physician; however, they were encouraged not to use it in uneventful surgeries. According to Medicare.gov, cataract surgery is considered medically necessary. A cost-effectiveness decision tree model was constructed to analyze the cost-effectiveness of FLACS compared with PCS. } Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Do and colleagues (2018) stated that cataract formation or acceleration can occur after intra-ocular surgery, especially following vitrectomy, a surgical technique for removing the vitreous that is used in the treatment of many disorders that affect the posterior segment of the eye. The Panel found inadequate evidence that contrast sensitivity testing provides information, beyond that obtained through a patient's history and eye examination that is useful for determining whether a patient would benefit from cataract surgery. Patients assigned to TwinSet had less favorable contrast sensitivity scores. None of the included studies reported quality of life outcomes. You can receive basic lens replacement, paid in The authors concluded that there is no evidence from RCTs or quasi-RCTs on which to base clinical recommendations for surgery for post-vitrectomy cataract. Model eye for Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy. .newText { Modeling a best-case scenario of FLACS with excellent visual outcomes (100 %), a significant reduction in complications (0 %) and a significantly reduced cost to patient (of $300) resulted in an ICER of $20,000. However, these cases comprised a small portion of this study, and the IOL powers provided by ORA were also chosen with the patients' post-operative goals in mind . Patients with TwinSet had the worst visual function. There was no difference in cancellation of surgery between those with pre-operative medical testing and those with no or limited pre-operative testing, reported by 2 studies. Improvements in BCVA obtained from the literature were used to calculate the increase in quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) in a hypothetical cohort between 6 months and 1 year after cataract surgery. 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. 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. Main outcome measures included intra-operative complication rates and comparison between groups. The change in corneal curvature could also affect the anterior chamber depth and axial length readings, skewing multiple parameters on which ORA bases recommendations for IOL power. Standard mono-focal IOLs correct only distance vision; patients require spectacles for near vision. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)EyeWiki. Fedorowicz Z, Lawrence D, Gutierrez P, van Zuuren EJ. Medscape, February 16, 2012. Interventional Procedure Guidance 264. Only 1 study reported on gender of subjects, and they were mostly women. Clinical outcomes included visual acuity (VA), contrast sensitivity (CS), spectacle independence, post-operative refraction and surgical satisfaction. } These investigators searched CENTRAL (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group Trials Register) (2014, Issue 10), Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid MEDLINE In-Process and Other Non-Indexed Citations, Ovid MEDLINE Daily, Ovid OLDMEDLINE (January 1946 to October 2014), EMBASE (January 1980 to October 2014), PubMed (January 1948 to October 2014), Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature Database (LILACS) (January 1982 to October 2014), the metaRegister of Controlled Trials (mRCT), ClinicalTrials.gov, and the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP). Preoperative evaluation for elective cataract surgery - systematic review. 2013;120(2):227-233. Preferred Practice Pattern. Decision of CTR implant was intra-operative in 42 patients. Simultaneous pupil expansion and displacement for femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery in patients with lens ectopia. The only way a patient can be billed extra is if he or she is receiving an additional service, such as a premium refractive IOL, and in this case, a doctor must first discuss the extra out-of-pocket costs with the patient and gain consent in advance. Copyright Aetna Inc. All rights reserved. Accommodating IOLs are purported to mimic the accommodation of the natural lens, focusing both distant and near images onto the retina, Multifocal IOLs focus both distant and near images onto the retina. Data collected included patient demographics, pre-operative characteristics, femtosecond lens fragmentation method, effective phacoemulsification time (EPT), intra-operative complications, and post-operative outcomes. With modern optical biometry for the majority of patients, informed formula choice and IOL constant optimization outcomes of more than 90 % within 1 D and more than 60 % within 0.5 D of target are achievable. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 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). The guideline included findings concerning pre-operative testing, cataract removal surgery, and post-operative issues. Since cataracts cannot be treated with medication, diet or eye drops, and they will not heal on their own, surgery is the only option. Comparison of visual acuity between phacoemulsification and extracapsular cataract extraction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. These investigators evaluated the safety and effectiveness of cataract surgery in eyes with ARMD. There is inadequate evidence that other pre-operative tests are useful in determining the need for cataract surgery, nor predict the benefits or adverse outcomes from cataract surgery. The indications of CTR implantation were zonular dehiscence or weakness associated with mature cataract (29.2 %), trauma (24.3 %), pseudo-exfoliation syndrome (19.5 %), retinitis pigmentosa (14.6 %), degenerative myopia (9.7 %), and lens coloboma (2.4 %). Of the 1CU eyes, 9 patients (30 %) could read J6 or better at a reading speed of 80 words/min or better. 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). The metaanalysis comprised 12 randomized controlled studies of 727 eyes. Given that the intent of the multi-focal IOL, accommodating IOL and the toric IOL is to obviate the need for reading glasses post-surgery, these IOLs are considered not medically necessary. Li A, He Q, Wei L, et al. Kletke SN, Mallipatna A, Mireskandari K, et al. However ethical considerations need to be addressed when delaying a potentially beneficial treatment and it may not be feasible to conduct a long-term study where surgery is withheld from the control group. The authors concluded that in this study, eyes with acrylic hydrophilic IOLs were more likely to develop PCO than those with acrylic hydrophobic IOLs. Outcomes assessed in such trials may include changes (both gains and losses) of VA, QOL, and adverse events (AEs) such as posterior capsular rupture and retinal detachment. This testing, however, may be useful for corroborating glare symptoms in a small percentage of cataract patients who complain of glare, yet measure good Snellen visual acuity. Comparison of postoperative visual performance between bifocal and trifocal intraocular Lens based on randomized controlled trails: A meta-analysis. Eye (Lond). In this series, CTR implant was done in 45 cases. The relative effect of the lenses on corrected distant visual acuity (CDVA) was less certain. Saiki M, Negishi K, Dogru M, et al. It will also help pay for corrective lenses following certain cataract surgeries. Better refractive outcomes based on a 360-degree optic overlap appeared to be possible, especially for less experienced surgeons. Zhang (2018) reported a case of significant hyperopic outcome (both eyes) following ORA IOL power recommendation in a cataract patient with history of 8 cut radial keratotomy (RK) in each eye. In early July, health insurer Aetna began requiring prior authorization for cataract surgeries, a policy change that has many ophthalmologists seeing red. No study reported the proportion of participants with a reduction in the number of medications used after surgery, but 2 studies found the mean number of medications used post-operatively at 1 year was about 1 less in the combined surgery group than the cataract surgery alone group (MD -0.69, 95 % CI: -1.28 to -0.10; 301 eyes); 5 studies showed that participants in the combined surgery group were about 50 % less likely compared with the cataract surgery alone group to use 1 or more IOP-lowering medications 1 year post-operatively (RR 0.47, 95 % CI: 0.28 to 0.80; 453 eyes). Konno S, Akiba J, Yoshida A. Retinal thickness measurements with optical coherence tomography and the scanning retinal thickness analyzer. Yes, cataract surgery is covered by health insurance. 2001;27(3):437-444. Aetna Inc. and its subsidiary companies are not responsible or liable for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of linked sites, or for products or services described on these sites. And yes, most health insurance plans cover cataract surgery when your doctor considers it to be medically necessary. 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. 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. Posterior chamber IOL (PCIOL) was implanted into the capsular bag in all eyes. The Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA) System (WaveTec Vision Systems Inc., Aliso Viejo, CA) wavefront aberrometer measured aphakic refractive measurements intra-operatively and calculated the IOL power with a modified vergence formula. Gierek-Ciaciura S, Cwalina L, Bednarski L, Mrukwa-Kominek E. A comparative clinical study of the visual results between three types of multifocal lenses. Ophthalmologe. In comparison to a highly experienced cataract surgeon, the achieved results in size were similar. Research is needed on control over capsular fibrosis post-implantation. Jin S, Friedman DS, Cao K, et al. The mean area of the capsule disks was 18.85 2.69 mm2 in the manual and 19.03 0.26 mm2 in the femtosecond group (p = 0.64). Clinical results of the blue-light filtering AcrySof Natural foldable acrylic intraocular lens. border-radius: 4px; Curr Opin Ophthalmol. However, 6 studies reported no significant differences in visual acuity and 2 studies reported no significant differences in visual fields between the 2 intervention groups post-operatively (data not analyzable). However, pooling onlythe 6 homogeneous trials (I(2) = 43 %) showed no difference (standardized mean difference, -0.16; 95 % CI: -0.56 to 0.25). The certainty of the evidence was low. The authors concluded that in this case-series study, there was a clear learning curve associated with the use of FLACS. Available at: http://www.crystalens.com/. margin-top: 38px; The Panel stated that, for patients with a dense or cataract mature that interferes with ophthalmoscopic examination, a diagnostic B-mode ultrasonography (B-scan) may be appropriate to rule out retinal detachments or vitreous hemorrhages, ocular pathology which may influence the decision to perform cataract surgery. Of the 200 eyes, 74.5 % underwent a complete procedure of laser capsulotomy, lens fragmentation, and corneal incisions; 5 eyes had suction breaks during the laser procedure that led to the remainder of the laser procedure being aborted; 21 (10.5 %) eyes showed the presence of small anterior capsular tags. ul.ur li{ Multi-variate sensitivity analyses revealed that FLACS would need to significantly improve visual outcomes and complications rates over PCS, along with a reduction in cost to patient, to improve cost effectiveness. Cataract in the adult eye. Vision Insurance is generally for routine eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses. WebFind the best Ophthalmologists covered by Aetna specialised in cataract surgery in Guildford. The secondary objectives included cost-analyses for different surgical techniques for co-existing cataract and glaucoma. Optom Clin. Controls underwent phacoemulsification cataract extraction plus insertion of an IOL. Patients with monofocal IOLs had more frequently recommended near addition (74 %) than those with multi-focal IOLs. 2005;31(12):2319-2323. The absolute error was statistically smaller in those eyes where the ORA and IOLMaster recommended the same IOL power based on pre-operative target refraction compared to instances in which IOL selection was based on ORA or IOLMaster alone. Two review authors independently screened the search results according to the standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. Statistical analysis was carried out using STATA software v13.1 (StataCorp, Texas); p value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Fogla R, Rao SK. The authors concluded that the frequency of CTR implantation was 0.97 % according to this study. J Refract Surg. In this unique scenario, the corneal curvature readings from ORA could be quite different from pre-operative readings or from stabilized post-operative corneal measurements. Next, the temporary suture was released, a capsular hook(s) was placed to support the lens, and the lens was emulsified. Indian J Ophthalmol. Cataract removal surgery is considered medically necessary according to the members level of visual impairment as follows: For members with visual disability with a Snellen Acuity of 20/50 or worse, cataract surgery is considered medically necessary when all of the following subjective, objective, and educational criteria are met: The member perceives that his or her ability to carry out needed or desired activities is impaired. Neither prediction errors were statistically different between the ORA and IOLMaster alone. 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. 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. This was of particular relevance against the background of the significantly higher costs. San Francisco, CA: AAO; 1996. Yes, cataract surgery is covered by health insurance. 2001;27(12):1961-1968. However, due to small sample sizes and heterogeneity in outcome reporting, the authors found insufficient information to assess these and other types of IOL materials for cataract surgery for eyes with uveitis. Ruling No: 05-01, May 3, 2005. The Alcon AcrySof Natural UV and blue light filtering acrylic foldable multi-piece posterior chamber lenses are optical implants for the replacement of the human crystalline lens in the visual correction of aphakia in adult patients following cataract surgery. 1995;21(4):457-460. 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