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COVID-19 Crisis - Outpatient Surgery Magazine - April 2020

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8 4 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E • A P R I L 2 0 2 0 O phthalmology has a long history of innovation, and we're fortunate to have access to several cutting-edge treatments that reduce pain and inflammation after cataract procedures, thereby reducing the need for post-op eyedrop therapies. • Omidria (1 % phenylephrine and .3 % ketorolac) is an irrigating solution administered with balanced saline solution during surgery to maintain pupil dilation and reduce post-op pain. It costs about $465 per Don't Pass Up Pass-Through Payments Understanding the billing process will ensure your cataract patients have access to new and innovative medications. Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD | Warrenville, Ill. • INNOVATIVE MEDS Ophthalmic drugs improve patient care, but their pass-through funding status can be cumbersome to navigate.

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