Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5104538 | Value in Health | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Extending public health coverage to eye examinations by optometrists is cost-effective based on a commonly used threshold of $50,000/QALY. Findings from this study can inform the decision to expand public-insured optometric services for patients with diabetes.
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Authors
Sasha MSc, Ya-ping MD, PhD, Graham E. MB, PhD, FRCSC, Yvonne MD, FRCSC, Lisa MSc, Richard MD, John OD, PhD, Michael H. MD, FRCSC, Sherif MD, PhD, FRCSC, Hong Anh PhD, Kednapa MPharm, PhD,