Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5705430 | Ophthalmology | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Vitreoretinal practice patterns changed significantly from 2000 to 2014. Intravitreal injections increased by 89â563%. Intravitreal injections accounted for 0.55% of all vitreoretinal procedures in 2000 and increased to 87% in 2014. Scleral buckling sharply declined, and preference for retinal detachment repair shifted further toward vitrectomy with a distribution of 83% vitrectomy, 5% scleral buckling, and 12% pneumatic retinopexy in 2014. Use of laser photocoagulation significantly declined for treatment of macular edema and proliferative retinopathy. Cryotherapy procedures declined across all indications.
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Authors
Michael D. BS, John C. MD, MBA,