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Managing the Diabetic Cataract Patient
The 2014 ASCRS Clinical Survey set out to determine
the
educational needs for anterior segment surgeons
pertaining to managing the diabetic cataract patient.
The data demonstrates a high patient base among
members, as well as an educational gap on treatments.
In addition to intravitreal injections, 9.4% of patients are
simultaneously actively managed for AMD, and 8.1% of
patients are simultaneously actively managed for
DME.However, 35.8% of ASCRS members do not
believe they have an in-depth understanding of these
therapies and their impact.
Advanced Glaucoma Treatments
ASCRS members see an average of 470 glaucoma pa-
tients annually. U.S. physicians see more glaucoma pa-
tients on average versus O-U.S. physicians. Overall, 53%
of cataract patients are getting a PGA for long-term
IOP management.
Overall, ASCRS members reported that 8.6% of their
cataract patients are also candidates for microincision
glaucoma surgery (MIGS). While 16.2% of members
currently offer MIGS, more than ΒΌ will be offering the
procedure within 12 months.
