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Cataracts: Improvement in Patient’s Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery

CBE ID
1536
Project
Surgery
Endorsed
New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Endorsement and Maintenance (E&M) Cycle
Fall 2017
Is Under Review
No
Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who had cataract surgery and had improvement in visual function achieved within 90 days following the cataract surgery

  • Measure Type
    Outcome
    Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
    No
    Level Of Analysis
    Clinician: Individual
    Care Setting
    Outpatient Services
    Numerator

    Patients 18 years and older in sample who had improvement in visual function achieved within 90 days following cataract surgery, based on completing a pre-operative and post-operative visual function instrument

    Denominator

    All patients aged 18 years and older in sample who had cataract surgery

    Testing Data Sources
    Instrument-Based Data
  • Measure Structure
    Single Measure
    Target Population
    Elderly
    National Quality Strategy Priorities
    Effective Communication and Care Coordination
  • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
    Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Surgery Fall Cycle 2017
    Initial Endorsement
    Endorsement Status
    Endorsement Removed
    Last Updated
    Removal Date