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Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Dilated Macular Examination

CBE ID
0087
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Fall 2024
1.3 Measure Description

Type of Score: Proportion

Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or hemorrhage AND the level of macular degeneration severity during one or more office visits within 12 months

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Patients who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or hemorrhage AND the level of macular degeneration severity during one or more office visits within 12 months

        • 1.15 Denominator

          All patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration

        • Exclusions

          Documentation of medical reason(s) for not performing a dilated macular examination

          Documentation of patient reason(s) for not performing a dilated macular examination

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        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Endorsed EENT Endorsement Maintenance Project 2014
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
        • Steward
          American Academy of Ophthalmology
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