14 • 2017 ASCRS Clinical Survey
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Key findings
Overall, respondents reported that 8% of their cataract
patients are referred to retinal specialists. Nearly 80% of
those surveyed (78%) are confident or very confident in
their understanding of anti-VEGF treatments on cataract
patients.
I think OCT is essential in all preop
cataract patients, and a retinal
examination should be performed
using an indirect ophthalmoscope.
When it comes to anti-VEGF treatments,
clinical trials have shown not all drugs
are created equal in terms of outcomes.
What's more, real-world experience data
has shown that patients often receive
an insufficient number of anti-VEGF
injections because of prolonged
treatment intervals; clinical trials have
shown that across all diseases more
injections drive better outcomes.
Steve Charles, MD, chair,
Retina Clinical Committee
Retina
Retina
