Second Sight Medical Products announced that the CMS has finalized its Medicare hospital outpatient payment rate of $152,500 for the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System and the associated surgical implantation procedure for calendar year 2019. https://t.co/82PXZdbYUr
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals announced that five oral abstracts on Yutiq 0.18 mg, the company’s 3-year microinsert for chronic noninfectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye, have been accepted for presentation at the AAO 2018 Annual Meeting. https://t.co/ULO7Y5sFa7
The ASCRS convened a CyPass Withdrawal Task Force to review the data from the COMPASS-XT study and related research and develop an independent physician guidance document associated with the voluntary withdrawal of Alcon’s CyPass Micro-Stent. Read more: https://t.co/20EOVrSyk3
The wide array of #punctalplug sizes, shapes, duration, and materials offers a lot of options for effectivity and comfort. Browse 24 different types of plugs to find the right fit. https://t.co/6dV46Y4jfR
The #HydrusMicrostent received FDA approval this week, adding a new option to the #MIGS armamentarium. Learn more about this device and compare to other in teh category at https://t.co/Su701NG2WQ
In a push to reduce drug prices CMS allows Medicare Advantage plans to negotiate Part B drug prices and implement step therapy. https://t.co/YXpTU2s6cO
The #MKOMelt is a nonopioid, sublingual, compounded formulation for conscious sedation during ocular and other surgical procedures. https://t.co/5cY4puSLco
"If your overhead is 66%, that means two-thirds of the year you're working for your overhead." Compare before you buy at Beye (also check out this podcast for oodles of insight on actively evolving your practice and yourself.) https://t.co/LD1f2Ec9JR
Staar Surgical (STAA) stock value soared after Q2 financial report. "Net sales for the quarter grew nearly 55%... ICL revenue grew 67%, and other products segment, which includes IOLs and injector parts grew 18%." https://t.co/6aER7rj2kF
Looking for a slit lamp that captures images or videos? Perhaps one with 40x magnification? Browse specs for 85 different models at https://t.co/mB0Q11k9vk
Product mentions in @CRSToday, @MillennialEYE, @CollabEye, and @EyewireNews are now linked to the product listing on https://t.co/SSfSJDNNTH. Click though to find other article mentions and new stories.
What's the deal with "needles?" Do you really "need" them? Perhaps not when using #MKOMelt for conscious sedation. Find out how practices have incorporated #ivfree anesthesia at https://t.co/iQjp7jXNmG