The business of refractive laser assisted cataract surgery (ReLACS)

被引：9

作者：

Berdahl, John P. ^{[1
]}

Jensen, Matthew P. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Univ S Dakota, Sioux Falls, SD USA

[2] Vance Thompson Vis, Sioux Falls, SD 57103 USA

来源：

CURRENT OPINION IN OPHTHALMOLOGY | 2014年 / 25卷 / 01期

关键词：

assisted; business; cataract; costs; femtosecond; financial; laser; lens; marketing; refractive; ReLACS; surgery;

D O I：

10.1097/ICU.0000000000000014

中图分类号：

R77 [眼科学];

学科分类号：

100212 ;

摘要：

Purpose of reviewRefractive Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (ReLACS) combines the femtosecond laser with other noncovered tests and services in an attempt to reduce spectacle dependence in combination with cataract surgery. Significant interest is present among ophthalmologists who are considering adopting this technology, however significant capital outlays and continuing expenses can make the decision to adopt ReLACS foreboding. We review the financial considerations of ReLACS and review the trends seen in early adopters of this technology.Recent findingsRecent findings have shown that ReLACS is a growing segment of cataract surgery. Most practices who have implemented the technology have broken even and have a positive outlook on the financial return of implementing the ReLACS program. The average break-even analysis point for practices is around 230 cases a year.SummaryReLACS is growing and appears to be a financial viable approach for many practices.

引用

页码：62 / 70

页数：9