Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to Lawrence D Goldberg.
Several documents guide screening and detection of glaucoma. The AAO guidelines are considered the current standard. The VA has established the need for regular screening based on identified factors. Finally, a task force working with NCQA to develop a glaucoma-related HEDIS measure may provide future direction in populationwide care.
Glaucoma, which is associated with diabetes, hypertension, and hypothyroidism, is considered to be a good candidate for disease management. This article explains to clinicians and administrators who are interested in the identification and treatment of glaucoma what they should know about disease management and how they might benefit from establishing a DM program for glaucoma.