Agreement between ophthalmologists and optometrists in the certification of vision impairment
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-020-0860-x
Abstract: Background/objectives The certification process to register patients as sight impaired or severely sight impaired is undertaken by consultant ophthalmologists, in the UK. We sought to assess the agreement between optometrists and a consensus panel, in… read more here.
Keywords: agreement; consensus panel; vision; ophthalmologists optometrists ... See more keywords
Differences in characteristics of Medicare patients treated by ophthalmologists and optometrists
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227783
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. Design Cross-sectional study based on publicly accessible Medicare payment… read more here.
Keywords: 2012 2017; ophthalmologists optometrists; patients treated; medicare beneficiaries ... See more keywords