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Respondent
Demographics
70% of respondents reported
surgical technologies and
techniques such as premium
IOLs and laser-assisted cataract
surgery as the topics they are
most interested to learn about.
The
average cataract volume
for ASCRS member respondents
is 465, and toric and presbyopia-
correcting IOL adoption has
increased at a higher rate over 2014.
Overall, 55% of U.S. doctors'
practices are comprised of Medicare
patients and nearly half (46%) have
61% or more of their practice
comprised of Medicare patients.
65% of physicians' practice revenue
is split between Medicare and
insurance reimbursements versus
elective revenue (private pay/elective
procedures and technology).
U.S. physicians report 50% higher
reimbursement from insurance/
Medicare than international
physicians.
Presbyopia Correction
Key Findings:
Doctors report intermediate
distance as the lowest satisfaction of
the 3 distances. 62% of respondents
believe that 0.7 D or more of residual
cylinder does not have a significant
impact on visual quality.
"
As a community we appreciate
that presbyopia correction is
complex with many important
considerations to achieve successful
outcomes. We now have a variety of
new technologies available that, if
used appropriately, allow us to
significantly improve the quality
of life of our patients. As a member
of the Refractive Clinical Committee,
we want to help ASCRS surgeons
navigate treatment pathways and
ensure successful outcomes,
taking into consideration each
patient's unique visual needs
and expectations.
"
–Steve Schallhorn, MD,
member, Refractive Clinical Committee
