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Practice guidelines and assessments are based on clinical evidence and expert consensus to assist the clinician in decision-making about treating specific diseases. The goal of the Academy guidelines and assessments is to improve quality of care (PDF 50k). Additional statements provide guidance on topic of interest to the clinician. 

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Conjunctivitis - September 2008

Recommendations for the initial evaluation of a patient with conjunctivitis and a discussion of associated or predisposing factors and the natural history of each type of conjunctivitis. Treatment recommendations are specific to each type of conjunctivitis.
Type: Preferred Practice Pattern
Date: September 2008
Source: AAO Cornea/External Disease PPP Panel
Compendium Level: I
Subspecialty:
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Diabetic Retinopathy - September 2008

Detailed evidence-based recommendations for treatment by stage of retinopathy with and without macular edema and contains an extensive discussion of prevention and early detection of diabetic retinopathy.
Type: Preferred Practice Pattern
Date: September 2008
Source: AAO Retina/Vitreous PPP Panel
Compendium Level: I
Subspecialty:
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Dry Eye Syndrome - September 2008

Detailed recommendations for the initial evaluation and treatment of a patient with dry eye and a detailed discussion of diagnostic tests.
Type: Preferred Practice Pattern
Date: September 2008
Source: AAO Cornea/External Disease PPP Panel
Compendium Level: I
Subspecialty:
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