Delaying Progression Of Diabetic Retinopathy May Help Decrease Medicare Costs

Thursday, March 5, 2009

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An analysis of Medicare costs associated with diabetic retinopathy found substantial expenditures associated with the proliferative form of the disease. Therefore, delaying progression may be beneficial from a cost perspective.

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The photo seen below is of a patient presenting with proptosis, pain and increased intraocular pressure on the left. A corresponding MRI is below. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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3. Retrobulbar hematoma
4. Thyroid eye disease
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The photo seen below is of a patient presenting with proptosis, pain and increased intraocular pressure on the left. A corresponding MRI is below. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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