Viscocanalostomy and Canaloplasty
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When Policy Topic is covered Canaloplasty may be considered medically necessary as a method to reduce intraocular pressure in patients with chronic primary open-angle glaucoma under the following conditions: Medical therapy has failed to adequately control intraocular pressure, AND The patient is not a candidate for any other intraocular pressure lowering procedure (e.g. trabeculectomy or glaucoma drainage implant) due to a high risk for complications.
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Canaloplasty in one eye compared with viscocanalostomy in the contralateral eye in patients with bilateral open-angle glaucoma.
PURPOSE To compare the safety and efficacy of canaloplasty with viscocanalostomy when performed in both eyes of patients with bilateral open-angle glaucoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS This comparative case series investigated 30 eyes of 15 adult patients with bilateral primary open-angle glaucoma who had canaloplasty performed in one eye and viscocanalostomy performed in the contralateral eye. Qual...
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ABOUT THIS POLICY: Arbor Health Plan has developed clinical policies to assist with making coverage determinations. Arbor Health Plan’ clinical policies are based on guidelines from established industry sources, such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), state regulatory agencies, the American Medical Association (AMA), medical specialty professional societies, and peer-reviewe...
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