Neubauer AS, Priglinger S, Ullrich S, et al. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA). Further studies to evaluate long-term results of the accommodative capacity of the Crystalens IOL and to help sort out the effects of pseudoaccommodation are warranted". Stodola E. An update on billing policy for femtosecond laser use. A total of 12 studies entailing 1,494,307 eyes were included; IC antibiotics were used in 725,324 (48.5 %) eyes. right: 30px; Cataracts obscure the normal "red reflex" that is elicited by examining the dilated pupil with the ophthalmoscope held about 1 foot away. Furthermore, this Cochrane review has highlighted the lack of data regarding important measures of the patient experience, such as visual field tests, quality of life measurements, and economic outcomes after surgery, and long-term outcomes (5 years or more). Ophthalmologe. Policy statement on cataract surgery in the otherwise healthy adult second eye. This scan is billed and paid for separately from the comprehensive eye examination. The Panel found inadequate evidence that potential vision testing can help the ophthalmologist in predicting the outcome of cataract surgery. 2001;(281):61-65. It is unclear whether this benefit outweighs the optical compromises inherent in multi-focal IOLs. Intraoperative refractive biometry for predicting intraocular lens power calculation after prior myopic refractive surgery. Based on 4 studies that evaluated pilocarpine-induced IOL shift, there was a significant anterior compared with the control (weighted mean difference, 95 % CI: -0.36 - 0.47 to -0.24), although the studies were heterogeneous (I(2) = 58 %). ul.ur li{ Three of 5 studies mentioning posterior capsule opacification reported increased rates in the accommodating IOL group postoperatively. Bull Soc Belge Ophtalmol. The IOL becomes a permanent part of the eye, not requiring any care and cannot be seen or felt. display: block; 2014;111(7):614-623. This Clinical Policy Bulletin addresses cataract surgery. color: red The initial 200 eyes undergoing cataract surgery between April 2011 and June 2011 by 6 surgeons were included in the study. Cataract Surgery Comprehensive Ophthalmology Lenses Lifestyle Lenses Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) Vivity Extended Vision IOL Keratoconus Treatments Cross-Linking INTACS Corneal Implants Oculoplastic Cosmetic Treatments Cosmetic Treatments Blepharoplasty Dry Eye Treatments Dry Eye Treatments TearCare Glaucoma Surgery The member's medical and mental health should permit surgery to be performed safely. border-radius: 4px; Health Care Financing Administration. In Group A, a CTR was put in the bag before IOL implantation. Results for the study were not yet available, but may be eligible for future updates of this review. display: none; However, there was no statistically significant difference between the 2 groups in the uncorrected distance VA (UDVA) and corrected distance VA (CDVA) (MD = 0.01, 95 %CI: - 0.01 to 0.04 for UDVA; MD = 0.00, 95 % CI: - 0.01 to 0.01 for CDVA). Overall, there was a 96.2 % reduction in EPT between controls and the optimized femtosecond pre-treatment group. Many people are unsure whether eye surgery is supposed to be a Vision Insurance or Health (called Major Medical) Insurance benefit. Leung and colleagues (2014) noted that cataract formation often occurs in people with uveitis. 2001;27(3):437-444. Mundy L, Merlin T, Parrella A. CrystaLens: An accommodating intraocular lens replacement for patients with cataracts. First, this meta-analysis was not the 1st review that compared the visual performance of patients receiving bifocal or trifocal IOLs implementation; however, this systematic review was the only one that included only RCTs, providing a higher level of evidence. The analyzed wavefront is then used to derive a correction profile to remove the correct amount of corneal stroma in micron intervals using a guided laser. These cataracts tend to cause glare in bright light. There were no lens-related adverse events in either group. Fellow eye comparison between the 1CU accommodative intraocular lens and the Acrysof MA30 monofocal intraocular lens. No difference in complications was observed after the initial 100 cases. Pediatric cataract surgery. In a meta-analysis, Jin and associates (2019) compared the clinical performance of bifocal and trifocal IOLs in cataract surgery. In comparison to a highly experienced cataract surgeon, the achieved results in size were similar. A total of 39 eyes of 29 patients without historical data were analyzed separately from 20 eyes of 20 patients with historical data. These researchers evaluated frequency and indications of capsular tension ring (CTR) implant and analyzed the visual and anatomical outcome in various complicated cataract surgeries. A modern surgical approach involves placement of endo-capsular flexible polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) capsular tension ring that prevents iatrogenic loss of zonular support, minimizing vitreous loss and enables placement of in the bag IOL. Another drawback was only 121 patients out of 289 patients had recorded anterior chamber lengths in chart review. 2000;26(10):1435-1437. They assessed the certainty of the evidence using GRADE. Waldron RG. The difference was statistically significant (p = 0.003). Zamora-de La Cruz D, Zuniga-Posselt K, Bartlett J, et al. BMC Ophthalmol. Dislocation of PCIOL was not observed in any case. margin-top: 38px; Vanner EA, Stewart MW. Waldron (2012) stated that B-scan ultrasound is most useful when direct visualization of intra-ocular structures is difficult or impossible. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. The effect of combined surgery versus cataract surgery alone on the need for re-operation to control IOP at 1 year was uncertain (RR 1.13, 95 % CI: 0.15 to 8.25; 382 eyes). Report 1: Intracameral cefuroxime and moxifloxacin prophylaxis for the prevention of postcataract endophthalmitis in rural India. Main outcome measures included median absolute error (MedAE), mean absolute error (MAE), and percentage of eyes within 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, and 1.00 diopters (D) of refractive prediction error. At 3 months, there were no statistical or clinical differences between hydrophobic and hydrophilic acrylic IOL types in the proportions of participants with 2 or more Snellen lines of visual improvement (RR 1.03, 95 % CI: 0.87 to 1.22). In this unique scenario, the corneal curvature readings from ORA could be quite different from pre-operative readings or from stabilized post-operative corneal measurements. In the group with historical data (n = 20), 35 % to 70 % of eyes were within 0.25 D, 60 % to 85 % of eyes were within 0.50 D, 80 % to 95 % of eyes were within 0.75 D, and 90 % to 95 % of eyes were within 1.00 D of targeted refractive IOL power prediction error. There was substantial heterogeneity with respect to the ages of participants and etiologies of uveitis within and across studies. The effect of the lenses on posterior synechiae was uncertain at 6 months' follow-up (RR 0.50, 95 % CI: 0.05 to 5.22). Acute clinical endophthalmitis occurred in 15 (0.035 %) eyes -- 1/3,515 (0.028 %) eyes and 2,231 (0.045 %) eyes that received and did not receive topical antibiotic, respectively. Jacksonville, FL: First Coast; revised October 1, 2015. Preoperative medical testing in Medicare patients undergoing cataract surgery. Complication rates of cataract surgery were obtained from a review of the current literature to complete the cohort of patients and outcomes. The electronic databases were last searched on December 9, 2011. The authors concluded that ORA has been widely used among cataract surgeons on patients with history of RK, but its validation, unlike for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), has yet to be established by peer reviewed studies. A total of 114 patients were included in the study. The change in corneal curvature could also affect the anterior chamber depth and axial length readings, skewing multiple parameters on which ORA bases recommendations for IOL power. There was no difference between baseline cataract grades (2.59 0.71 versus 2.52 0.72, not significant); 100 % of cases pre-treated with the femtosecond laser had complete capsulotomy. Participants who received the accommodative IOLs achieved better distance-corrected near visual acuity (DCNVA) at 6 months (mean difference (MD) -3.10 Jaeger units; 95 % CI: -3.36 to -2.83, 2 studies, 106 people, 136 eyes, moderate quality evidence). 2000;238(9):765-773. 2011;152(3):345-357. Modeling a best-case scenario of FLACS with excellent visual outcomes (100 %), a significant reduction in complications (0 %) and a significantly reduced cost to patient (of $300) resulted in an ICER of $20,000. Mean contrast sensitivity was better for the monofocal IOL group than for the multi-focal IOLs. There was no statistically significant difference among the methods. J Clin Epidemiol. American Academy of Ophthalmologys EyeWiki (Patel and Sahu, 2019) lists B-scan ultrasound study for posterior segment evaluation to rule out complicated co-existing intra-ocular diseases for pre-operative work-up of patients with Morgagnian cataract. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. The authors concluded that the IOL power estimation in challenging eyes with prior LASIK/photorefractive keratectomy was most accurately predicted by IRB/ORA. Ophthalmology. Vasavada AR, Nihalani BR. Better DCNVA was seen in the accommodative lens group at 12 to 18 months in the 3 trials that reported this time-point but considerable heterogeneity of effect was seen, ranging from 1.3 (95 % CI: 0.98 to 1.68; 20 people, 40 eyes) to 6 (95 % CI: 4.15 to 7.85; 51 people, 51 eyes) Jaeger units and 0.12 (95 % CI: 0.05 to 0.19; 40 people, binocular) logMAR improvement (low quality evidence). A prospective study. In general, driving an automobile is the limiting life-style activity with visual acuity in the 20/50 to 20/60 range. They last searched the electronic databases on September 26, 2019. The Optiwave Refractive Analysis System, or ORA System, is an intra-operative wavefront aberrometer for use in the operating room (OR) during refractive cataract surgery. Zhang ML, Hirunyachote P, Jampel H. Combined surgery versus cataract surgery alone for eyes with cataract and glaucoma. Complications were reported at 12 months (2 studies), 12 to 18 months (1 study), and 2 years (4 studies) after surgery. in which cataract surgery will not improve the members independence). A-mode ultrasonography (A-scan) can be used to determine the appropriate pseudophakic power of the IOL. 1999;3(5):295-302. They contacted study investigators for additional information. No study reported on CS or QOL at 1-year follow-up. Ruling No. Model eye for Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy. For members who elect non-covered new technology IOLs, cataract removal and lens implantation would be considered medically necessary if the criteria for cataract surgery outlined above are met. Aetna has launched Biometry was done with optical low coherence reflectometry (Lenstar LS900, Haag-Streit AG), and IOL calculation was performed with 3rd-generation IOL formulas (SRK/T, Hoffer Q, and Holladay). Moreover, these researchers stated that in order to achieve more significant findings, RCTs with larger sample size are needed. These researchers did not use any date or language restrictions in the electronic searches for trials. Kletke SN, Mallipatna A, Mireskandari K, et al. The indications were hyper-mature senile cataract in 9 cases, hyper-mature senile cataract with lens induced glaucoma in 9 cases, pseudo-exfoliation syndrome in 9 cases, post-blunt injury traumatic cataract in 6 cases, iridochoroidal coloboma in 6 cases, hyper-mature cataract with pseudo-exfoliation and Marfan syndrome in 3 cases, respectively. Marshall J, Cionni RJ, Davison J, et al. list-style-type: decimal; an implantable conventional IOL (one that is not presbyopia-correcting), and. the member's own assessment of visual disability (e.g., impact on driving, viewing television, and special occupational or avocational needs) and, in particular, disability at near sight (e.g., reading, occupational activities requiring near vision); the member's perception of the impact of the disability on lifestyle (e.g., loss of independence, loss of income); the member's complaints of glare disabling eyesight in daylight conditions is inconsistent with the visual acuity measured in a darkened room; however, it must be confirmed by the documented assessment of visual functions under conditions of bright ambient light. background-color:#eee; There are a number of strategies available to surgeons wishing to exceed these outcomes, the most promising of which are the use of strict-tolerance IOLs and second eye prediction refinement. 12/05/2022 The groups were called for follow-up on day 1, 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months, post-operatively. The 3 RCTs included in this review reported results for 21,531 total cataract surgeries with 707 total surgery-associated medical adverse events, including 61 hospitalizations and 3 deaths. Am J Ophthalmol. The relative effect of the lenses on corrected distant visual acuity (CDVA) was less certain. This was of particular relevance against the background of the significantly higher costs. The age range of participants was 21 to 87 years. All of these studies found a statistically significant greater decrease in mean IOP post-operatively in the combined surgery group compared with cataract surgery alone; the MD was -1.62 mmHg (95 % CI: -2.61 to -0.64; 489 eyes) among 6 studies with data at 1 year follow-up. Femtosecond laser anterior capsulotomy and lens fragmentation was then performed. 93-0544. Two authors independently extracted data and assessed risk of bias for included studies. The health insurance provider said it believes up to 20% of all cataract surgeries may be unnecessary, but ophthalmology groups disagree. The guideline included findings concerning pre-operative testing, cataract removal surgery, and post-operative issues. 2010;36(7):1167-1172. Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society, Society for Excellence in Eye Care, Society for Geriatric Ophthalmology, and the Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society. Accommodating IOLs are purported to mimic the accommodation of the natural lens, focusing both distant and near images onto the retina, Multifocal IOLs focus both distant and near images onto the retina. J Cataract Refract Surg. J Cataract Refract Surg. Dick and associates (2013) described a technique for performing FLACS without the use of ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs). Mean binocular distance best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) (logMAR) was 0.05 for controls, 0.08 for ZM900, 0.07 for ReZoom, and 0.11 for TwinSet, with mean binocular distance BSCVA at near of 0.49, 0.06, 0.22, and 0.11, respectively. Two authors independently assessed eligibility, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias. The Alcon AcrySof Natural UV and blue light filtering acrylic foldable multi-piece posterior chamber lenses are optical implants for the replacement of the human crystalline lens in the visual correction of aphakia in adult patients following cataract surgery. N Engl J Med. WebCertain Aetna Medicare Advantage plans may offer coverage for routine vision care. Accommodating intraocular lenses. the member's perception of the impact of the visual disability on lifestyle (e.g., loss of independence, loss of income). Schultz and co-workers (2015) compared histologically the size and appearance of capsule disks after FLACS and conventional cataract surgery. Doane JF. CMS Rulings. Aetna launched a troubling new prior authorization policy on July 1, that applies to all cataracts surgeries even when patients face emergency situations. At 1 year' follow-up, fewer eyes randomized to hydrophobic acrylic IOLs developed posterior synechiae when compared with eyes receiving silicone IOLs (RR 0.18, 95 % CI: 0.04 to 0.79); the effects between these groups were less certain with respect to developing posterior capsule opacification (PCO) (RR 0.74, 95 % CI: 0.41 to 1.37), corneal edema (RR 0.49, 95 % CI: 0.22 to 1.12), cystoid macular edema (RR 0.10, 95 % CI: 0.01 to 1.84), or mild IOL de-centration (RR 0.92, 95 % CI: 0.06 to 14.22). These researchers did not use any date or language restrictions in the electronic search for trials. Saiki M, Negishi K, Dogru M, et al. Takakura A, Iyer P, Adams JR, Pepin SM. Linebarger EJ, Hardten DR, Shah GK, Lindstrom RL. The post-operative refraction of bifocal group was similar to that of trifocal group (MD = -0.08, 95 % CI: - 0.19 to 0.03 for spherical equivalent; MD = -0.09, 95 % CI: - 0.21 to 0.03 for cylinder; MD = -0.09, 95 % CI: - 0.27 to 0.08 for sphere). J Refract Surg. The member's decision is based on: The loss of vision mimicking the member's complaints should be verified before the member is considered a candidate for cataract surgery. Higher rates of post-operative endophthalmitis have been reported with this technique compared with phacoemulsification. Surv Ophthalmol. Refractive eye surgeries (eg, LASIK, laser eye surgery, etc.) Murrill CA, Stanfield DL, Brocklin MD. The certainty of the evidence was low. However ethical considerations need to be addressed when delaying a potentially beneficial treatment and it may not be feasible to conduct a long-term study where surgery is withheld from the control group. In a prospective, interventional case-series study, Roberts and co-workers (2013) reported the surgical outcomes and safety of FLACS with greater surgeon experience, modified techniques, and improved technology. In addition, in this study, several different types of IOLs were used although the majority consisted of ZCB00 or ZA9003 (Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA), or SN60WF (Alcon, Fort Worth, TX). The member has been educated about the risks and benefits of cataract surgery, including alternatives to treatment and the member determines if the expected reduction in the disability outweighs the potential risk, cost and inconvenience of surgery. Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy when performed 6 months or more following cataract extraction in members with visually significant clouding (opacification) of the posterior portion of the membrane that surrounds the lens (the posterior capsule). The underlying problem that led to vitrectomy may limit the benefit from removal of the cataractous lens. For members with visual disability with a Snellen Acuity of 20/40 or better, cataract surgery is considered medically necessary when all of the following subjective, objective, and educational criteria are met: The member perceives that his or her ability to carry out needed or desired activities is impaired. Besides precision and predictability, the low rate of complications impresses surgeons working with the technology, particularly those employing a laser with a fluid-filled interface which appeared to prevent major complications including increases in IOP. 1995;21(1):99-102. Rockville, MD: AHRQ; 2001. 15,00035,000, and are given in sublimity. The authors concluded that the frequency of CTR implantation was 0.97 % according to this study. J Cataract Refract Surg. text-decoration: line-through; list-style-type: upper-alpha; The largest study was an international study with centers in Brazil, Egypt, Finland, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Slovak Republic, Spain, and the USA; 2 studies were conducted in Germany and 1 in Saudi Arabia. padding: 15px; 2005;16(1):8-26. 1995;21(2):132-135. Powell SK, Olson RJ. San Francisco, CA: AAO;modified March 21, 2019. Young TL, Bloom JN, Ruttum M, et al. The refractive outcome was analyzed using the mean absolute error (MAE; difference between predicted and achieved post-operative spherical equivalent refraction), and multi-variable regression analysis was performed to compare the 2 groups. Visual and refractive outcomes were similar to those of conventional cataract surgery. Abell RG, Vote BJ. Between October 2016 and March 2018, a total of 15 eye care facilities spread over 4 Indian states were pre-selected to use either of the IC antibiotics, cefuroxime or moxifloxacin, following cataract surgery (phacoemulsification or manual small incision cataract surgery, MSICS). Horizon Scanning Prioritising Summary - Volume 6. Patients were randomized to receive either the 1CU accommodative IOL in their first eye or the Acrysof MA30 monofocal IOL. Laser refractive surgery. The time for surgery and the amount of fluid that went into the eye were similar to those of a standard procedure. In a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial, Martnez Palmer et al (2008) evaluated visual function of 3 types of multi-focal IOLs and 1 monofocal IOL (as the control group) after cataract surgery. Haigis W, Lege B, Miller N, et al. Federal Register. Surgery for cataracts in people with age-related macular degeneration. padding: 10px; The authors stated that heterogeneity could not be explained by any characteristic of the study population or methodology. Macsai et al (2006) evaluated and compared the visual outcomes and accommodative amplitude in cataract patients after implantation of the Crystalens versus standard monofocal IOLs. In a Cochrane review, these investigators evaluated the safety and effectiveness of surgery versus no surgery for post-vitrectomy cataract with respect to VA, quality of life (QOL), and other outcomes. Zhang (2018) reported a case of significant hyperopic outcome (both eyes) following ORA IOL power recommendation in a cataract patient with history of 8 cut radial keratotomy (RK) in each eye. In a retrospective consecutive case-series study, Fram and colleagues (2015) compared the accuracy of intra-operative aberrometry technology and the Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT)-based intra-ocular lens (IOL) formula for IOL power calculation in eyes undergoing cataract surgery after previous laser vision correction (LVC) compared with established methods. The SN6AT7 appears to be a type of AcrySof IQ toric posterior chamber IOL. Extracapsular cataract surgery, retinal detachment, and YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. They last searched the electronic databases on October 3, 2014. Abstracts of Clinical Care Guidelines. Cataracts may be nuclear or posterior subcapsular. According to Finder, the average price for patients without insurance at private hospitals is around $2500 per eye. With this maneuver, the pupillary expansion ring was placed in alignment with the center of the ectopic lens. 2006;32(4):628-633. Patients with monofocal IOLs had more frequently recommended near addition (74 %) than those with multi-focal IOLs. In this study, Healon was used in the anterior chamber for all ORA measurements, which very well may impact the predictions by ORA. Note:Aetna considers the following IOLs non-covered deluxe items: Accommodating posterior chamber IOLs (e.g., Crystalens (Eyeonics Inc., Aliso Viejo, CA); multi-focal posterior chamber IOLs (e.g., Array Model SA40 (Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA), ReZoom (Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA), Tecnis ZM900, Tecnis posterior chamber IOLs (Model ZKB00), and ZMAOO (Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA), AcrySof IQ Vivity Extended Vision Intraocular Lens (Model DFT015), AcrySof ReSTOR, (Alcon Surgical, Fort Worth, TX), Acrysof ReSTOR SA60D3 multifocal, Acrysof Natural ReSTOR SN60D3, AcrySof ReSTOR Aspheric IOL model SN6AD1, AcrySof ReSTOR Aspheric IOL model SN6AD3); astigmatism-correcting (toric) posterior chamber IOLs (e.g., Staar Toric IOL (Star Surgical, Monrovia, CA), Staar Elastic Toric Lens Model AA4203TL, Abbott Medical Optics Tecnis Toric model ZCT150, AcrySof IQ Vivity Toric Extended Vision IOLs (DFT315, DFT 415, DFT515), AcrySof Toric IOL (Alcon Surgical, Fort Worth, TX)) AcrySof Aspheric Toric IOL SN6AT3, SN6AT4 and SN6AT5, AcrySof Toric Models SA60T3, SA60T4 and SA60T5, AcrySof Toric Model SA60T, and Acrysof IQ Toric Model SN6ATT, SA6AT3, SN6AT6, SN6AT7 SN6AT8, and SN6AT9); multifocal astigmatism-correcting (toric) IOLs (ReSTOR Multifocal Toric IOL); accommodating toric IOLs (Trulign Toric IOL (Bausch & Lomb, Inc., Rochester, NY); extended depth of focus multifocal lens (Tecnis Symfony ZXR00), and trifocal IOLs (e.g., ALCON PanOptix). WebAetna considers the Hydrus Microstent medically necessary for the treatment of adults with mild or moderate open-angle glaucoma and a cataract when the individual is currently Based on the simulated complication rates of PCS and FLACS and assuming resultant VA outcome improvement of 5 % in uncomplicated cases of LCS, the cost-effectiveness (dollars spent per QALY) gained from LCS was not cost-effective at $92,862 Australian Dollars. Premium IOLs are intended to also correct astigmatism, preclude the need for reading glasses, preclude the need for contact lenses after surgery, or a combination of these. Implantation of multifocal (non-accommodative) intraocular lenses during cataract surgery. The indications of CTR implantation were zonular dehiscence or weakness associated with mature cataract (29.2 %), trauma (24.3 %), pseudo-exfoliation syndrome (19.5 %), retinitis pigmentosa (14.6 %), degenerative myopia (9.7 %), and lens coloboma (2.4 %). .arrowPurpleSmall, a:hover.arrowPurpleSmall { They searched CENTRAL (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group Trials Register) (The Cochrane Library 2012, Issue 4), MEDLINE (January 1950 to April 2012), EMBASE (January 1980 to April 2012), Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS) (January 1982 to April 2012), the metaRegister of Controlled Trials (mRCT), ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP). Adjustment to surgical technique and prior experience with a femtosecond laser appeared to flatten the learning curve. Comparative evaluation of rotational stability and visual outcome of toric intraocular lenses with and without a capsular tension ring. None of these factors was significantly correlated with endophthalmitis and hence subgroup analysis was not feasible. The studies summarized in this review should assist recommendations for the standard of care of cataract surgery, at least in developed settings. padding-bottom: 4px; Research is needed on control over capsular fibrosis post-implantation. 2020a;68(5):819-824. Contrast sensitivity testing is a measure of the contrast level required for detection of a specified size of a test object. Corneal topography is not routinely indicated prior to cataract removal surgery; it may be useful when irregular astigmatism is suspected of contributing to visual impairment (American Academy of Ophthalmology [AAO], 2001). Ottawa, ON: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH); August 2006. Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy in any of the following situations because of insufficient evidence in the peer-reviewed literature: If performed concurrently with cataract surgery; If scheduled routinely after cataract surgery without regard to whether there is clinically significant opacification of the posterior capsule. People with accommodative lenses were more likely to be spectacle-independent but the estimate was very uncertain (RR 8.18; 95 % CI: 0.47 to 142.62, 1 study, 40 people, very low quality evidence). And yes, most health insurance plans cover cataract surgery when your doctor considers it to be medically necessary. There is some evidence that distance visual acuity with accommodative lenses may be worse after 12 months but due to low quality of evidence and heterogeneity of effect, the evidence for this is not clear-cut. The lens may also progress to develop cataract, affecting VA and CS. 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