2001;67(2):196-198. 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. Compared with trifocal group, the uncorrected intermediate VA (UIVA) [MD = 0.09, 95 % CI: 0.01 to 0.17) was significantly worse in the bifocal group. They assessed the certainty of the evidence using GRADE. Although cataract surgery is an effective treatment for cataract-induced visual loss, some clinicians suspect that such an intervention may increase the risk of worsening of underlying ARMD and thus have deleterious effects on vision. Comparison of immersion ultrasound biometry and partial coherence interferometry for intraocular lens calculation according to Haigis. The information obtained from wavefront technology will enable the refractive surgeon to reduce the natural and surgically induced higher order aberrations. Bali SJ, Hodge C, Lawless M, et al. 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). Therefore, the presbyopia-correcting functionality of an IOL does not fall into the benefit category and is not covered. Patients without historical data (n = 39) were compared using 3 methods (Haigis-L, ORA, and Optovue), and patients with historical data (n = 20) were compared using all methods (Masket regression formula, Haigis-L, ORA, and Optovue). 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. In a prospective, interventional case-series study, Roberts and co-workers (2013) reported the surgical outcomes and safety of FLACS with greater surgeon experience, modified techniques, and improved technology. The time for surgery and the amount of fluid that went into the eye were similar to those of a standard procedure. It may be useful in the future studies to focus on this issue as a possible limitation of ORA. The study recruited 40,006 patients (n = 42,466 eyes), who underwent cataract surgery (phacoemulsification/MSICS), and received IC antibiotic (cefuroxime/moxifloxacin). Abell RG, Vote BJ. 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. It is unclear whether this benefit outweighs the optical compromises inherent in multi-focal IOLs. Most cases relied on the Holladay 1 formula, with some preference to SRK/T for eyes with longer axial length, and Hoffer Q for eyes with shorter axial length. 2010;36(3):380-388. list-style-type: upper-roman; Accommodative IOLs have been designed to overcome loss of accommodation after cataract surgery. Ancillary testing such as ocular ultrasound may be necessary in total cataracts where the posterior segment of the eye cannot be visualized. These pre-operative tests include contrast sensitivity testing, glare testing, potential vision testing, and specular photographic microscopy (endothelial cell photography). Yes, cataract surgery is covered by health insurance. } While they are a top choice, they are a bit more expensive than some of the insurers on our list. } The mean age of patients included was 69.2 9.8 years. The authors concluded that supplementing IC antibiotic with topical antibiotic post-operatively did not impact the occurrence of acute post cataract surgery endophthalmitis in rural India. The analyzed wavefront is then used to derive a correction profile to remove the correct amount of corneal stroma in micron intervals using a guided laser. #closethis { In addition, the CADTH assessment stated that long-term follow-up is needed to confirm patient outcomes, and ascertain if the benefits justify the additional cost. Various drugs are available for IC use. For example, eye examinations performed to determine the refractive state of the eyes following insertion of a presbyopia-correcting IOL are non-covered (McClellan, 2005). Marshall J, Cionni RJ, Davison J, et al. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 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. Cataract in Adults: Management of Functional Impairment. Aetna is the third-largest insurer in the nation and the only one to require prior authorization for cataract surgery. The authors concluded that routine use of IC antibiotics may help to reduce the rates of endophthalmitis following MSICS and significantly improved the safety of this effective form of cataract surgery. In this study, Healon was used in the anterior chamber for all ORA measurements, which very well may impact the predictions by ORA. ), and this may prove beneficial in the future research by providing additional data to aid in comparison between groups. Most events were cardiovascular and occurred during the intra-operative period. 1995;8(9):6-7. Ophthalmology. Moreover, these researchers stated that future research should include the comparison of both trifocal IOL and specific bifocal IOLs that correct intermediate VA to examine important outcomes such as CS and QOL. Accessed March 12, 2018. van Gaalen KW, Koopmans SA, Jansonius NM, Kooijman AC. Extracapsular cataract surgery, retinal detachment, and YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. Comparative evaluation of rotational stability and visual outcome of toric intraocular lenses with and without a capsular tension ring. An Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy was performed in 153 (3.07 %) of the 4,970 eyes. The difference of uncorrected near VA (UNVA) between the bifocal IOLs and trifocal IOLs had no significance (MD = 0.02, 95 % CI: - 0.03 to 0.06). Phacoemulsification and modern cataract surgery. Monofocal IOLs have a fixed focal length and provide clear vision at a single, distance (near, intermediate or far) only. Glasses or visual aids provide satisfactory functional vision; The members lifestyle is not compromised; or. Ruling No: 05-01, May 3, 2005. There are a number of strategies available to surgeons wishing to exceed these outcomes, the most promising of which are the use of strict-tolerance IOLs and second eye prediction refinement. They also noted that "[g]iven our study limitations, we found successful distance and near vision results with the implantation of Crystalens IOL. 2001;27(12):1961-1968. Anterior capsule tears occurred in 4 % and 0.31 % of eyes, posterior capsule tears in 3.5 % and 0.31 % of eyes, and posterior lens dislocation in 2 % and 0 % of eyes in groups 1 group 2, respectively (p < 0.001 for all comparisons). Ophthalmology. Martnez Palmer A, Gmez Faia P, Espaa Albelda A, et al. WebCataract Surgery and Medicare Coverage Uncovered The short answer: Yes. All eyes undergoing LCS between April 2011 and March 2012 were included in the study. Fogla R, Rao SK. 2012;(3):CD007293. Surgical treatment of cataract involves replacing the patient's opacified lens with an artifical lens, which is usually of fixed power (monofocal), requiring the use of reading glasses for near vision. The authors stated that this meta-analysis had several drawbacks. Some IOLs may be a combination of more than one type (eg, light absorbing monofocal) and most IOLs are available in multiple models (eg, TECNIS monofocal, TECNIS multifocal, TECNIS toric monofocal, TECNISSymfony). Sheard (2014) stated that biometry has become one of the most important steps in modern cataract surgery and, according to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Cataract Surgery Guidelines, what matters most is achieving excellent results. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Dick and associates (2013) described a technique for performing FLACS without the use of ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs). Immersion A-scan compared with partial coherence interferometry: Outcomes analysis. Cataract surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia. BMC Ophthalmol. The underlying problem that led to vitrectomy may limit the benefit from removal of the cataractous lens. Participants were randomized to immediate cataract surgery (within 2 weeks of enrollment) (n = 29) or delayed cataract surgery (6 months after enrollment) (n = 31). Phakic intraocular lenses. Abstracts of Clinical Care Guidelines. To evaluate for heterogeneity, these researchers carried out meta-regression on co-variates including PCR incidence, use of topical antibiotics and study design. This Clinical Policy Bulletin addresses cataract surgery. When comparing hydrophobic acrylic IOLs with silicone IOLs, the risk ratio (RR) was 1.06 (95 % CI: 0.93 to 1.20). Utilization of pre-existing, standardized systems for grading cataract and ARMD and measuring outcomes (visual acuity, change in visual acuity, worsening of AMD and quality of life measures) should be encouraged. 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. 1999;3(5):295-302. Refractive eye surgeries (eg, LASIK, laser eye surgery, etc.) The reduction in the incidence of endophthalmitis following ICC was 0.017 % and that after ICM was 0.049 %. Calladine D, Evans JR, Shah S, Leyland M. Multifocal versus monofocal intraocular lenses after cataract extraction. 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. 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. These can be either multi-focal lenses, which enable both near and distance vision by virtue of the design of the lens itself, or accommodating lenses, which are intended to move within the eye in a manner similar to a natural human lens. Report 1: Intracameral cefuroxime and moxifloxacin prophylaxis for the prevention of postcataract endophthalmitis in rural India. Alternatives to routine pre-operative medical testing have been proposed, including self-administered health questionnaires, which could substitute for health provider histories and physical examinations. Accessed February 6, 2004. These researchers used the Science Citation Index to search for references to publications that cited the studies included in the review. 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. 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). Two review authors screened the search results and for included studies, assessed the risk of bias and extracted data independently. In a retrospective, consecutive, cases-series study, Ianchulev and colleagues (2014) evaluated a new method of intra-operative refractive biometry (IRB) for intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation in eyes undergoing cataract surgery after prior myopic LASIK or photorefractive keratectomy. Restoration of Distance Vision Following Cataract Surgery, and. They stated that additional high-quality RCTs measuring clinically meaningful and patient-important outcomes are needed to provide evidence to support treatment recommendations. Jin S, Friedman DS, Cao K, et al. The guideline included findings concerning pre-operative testing, cataract removal surgery, and post-operative issues. 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. They included RCTs comparing hydrophobic or hydrophilic acrylic, silicone, or poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) IOLs with or without heparin-surface modification (HSM), with each other, or with no treatment in adults with uveitis, for any indication, undergoing cataract surgery. On July 1st, Aetna implemented a new policy requiring prior authorization for cataract surgery. 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 . color: red The difference in occurrence of endophthalmitis with/without topical antibiotics in each group (ICC: 0.016 % and 0.017 %; p = 0.958; ICM: 0.040 % and 0.058 %; p = 0.538) was not significant (p = 0.376). This test is used to measure and record the evaluation of corneal endothelial cells. Both sets of patients had comparable results for good distance vision. Kolb CM, Shajari M, Mathys L, et al. Zhang F. Optiwave refractive analysis may not work well in patients with previous history of radial keratotomy. However, inpatient surgery may be considered medically necessary for any of the following members: This assessment of cataract surgery issupported bythe Clinical Practice Guideline No. Available at: http://www.crystalens.com/. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Keay L, Lindsley K, Tielsch J, et al. The followingare considered medically necessary: Capsular tension rings (e.g., StabilEyes) for stabilization of the lens capsule during IOL placement in conditions associated with weak or partially absent zonules (including primary zonular weakness (e.g., Marfan syndrome), and secondary zonular weakness (e.g., trauma or vitrectomy)); Other medically necessary indications may be cases of zonulysis, pseudo-exfoliation and Marchesanis syndrome. Indian J Ophthalmol. A total of 150 patients received the AcrySof Natural IOL and 147 patients received the AcrySof single-piece IOL as a control. San Francisco, CA: American Academy of Ophthalmology; 1991. The authors concluded that in the authors' experience, the surgical outcomes and safety of LCS improved significantly with greater surgeon experience, development of modified techniques, and improved technology. None of the included studies reported quality of life outcomes. 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. For near distances, patients with the Tecnis Symfony IOL were able to read two additional, progressively smaller lines on a standard eye chart than those with the monofocal IOL. Not much is known if one should also use topical antibiotics after IC injection. Paris, France: ANAES; 2000. Does Aetna Cover Laser Cataract Surgery You would need to check with your Aetna plan directly to confirm whether coverage of cataract surgery extends to list-style-type : square !important; Mean binocular distance best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) (logMAR) was 0.05 for controls, 0.08 for ZM900, 0.07 for ReZoom, and 0.11 for TwinSet, with mean binocular distance BSCVA at near of 0.49, 0.06, 0.22, and 0.11, respectively. Schultz and co-workers (2015) compared histologically the size and appearance of capsule disks after FLACS and conventional cataract surgery. 2015;9(12):NC05-NCO7. Phakic IOLs are used to achieve refractive correction when the native lens is not removed, similar to the effect of LASIK or laser eye surgery. AAPOS Research Committee. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Last, the studies included used different types of bifocal and trifocal IOLs; therefore, the pooled effect might not be accurate enough. 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. background-color:#eee; A total of 12 studies entailing 1,494,307 eyes were included; IC antibiotics were used in 725,324 (48.5 %) eyes. First, this meta-analysis was not the 1st review that compared the visual performance of patients receiving bifocal or trifocal IOLs implementation; however, this systematic review was the only one that included only RCTs, providing a higher level of evidence. London, UK: NICE; 2007. in which cataract surgery will not improve the members independence). At all follow-up visits, a full assessment was made of distance, near and reading visual performance, and accommodative amplitude. J Cataract Refract Surg. Adjustment to surgical technique and prior experience with a femtosecond laser appeared to flatten the learning curve. However, the effect of the lenses on PCO was uncertain. One trial had an additional arm with the AT-45 Crystalens accommodative IOL (Eyeonics Vision). Between October 2016 and March 2018, a total of 15 eye care facilities spread over 4 Indian states were pre-selected to use either of the IC antibiotics, cefuroxime or moxifloxacin, following cataract surgery (phacoemulsification or manual small incision cataract surgery, MSICS). According to Finder, the average price for patients without insurance at private hospitals is around $2500 per eye. Horizon Scanning Prioritising Summary - Volume 6. Fellow eye comparison between the 1CU accommodative intraocular lens and the Acrysof MA30 monofocal intraocular lens. 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. The comparison of interest was combined cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) and any type of glaucoma surgery versus cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) alone. Simultaneous pupil expansion and displacement for femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery in patients with lens ectopia. Steele M, O'Leary JP. Spectacles only correct lower order aberrations such as sphere and cylinder. padding: 15px; Glaucoma surgery can accelerate cataract progression, and performing both surgeries may increase the rate of post-operative complications and compromise the success of either surgery. The authors concluded that femtosecond laser could perform a capsulotomy with high reliability. The Panel found that posterior capsular opacification rarely occurs within the first 3 months of surgery, and that it is uncommon for posterior capsular opacification to occur within the first 6 months of surgery. Packer M, Fine IH, Hoffman RS. Participating providers are independent contractors in private practice and are neither employees nor agents of Aetna or its affiliates. They last searched the electronic databases on June 13, 2016. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In 23 eyes undergoing surgery without the use of OVDs, no complications were observed within a 1-month follow-up period. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO),Cataract/Anterior Segment Panel,. One RCT with 60 participants with visually significant cataract and ARMD was included in this review. Rastogi A, Khanam S, Goel Y, et al. 2015;372(16):1530-1538. de Silva SR, Evans JR, Kirthi V, et al. Preoperative medical testing in Medicare patients undergoing cataract surgery. American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern Cataract/Anterior Segment Panel: Olson RJ, Braga-Mele R, Chen SH, et al. 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