Initiating an ophthalmic laser program for VA outpatients.
Administrative and clinical considerations for the establishment of an ophthalmic laser program at a VA Outpatient Clinic are discussed. Outcomes of the first 320 patients treated over a 3-year period of time are presented. The program is evaluated from the perspectives of patient care, safety, maintenance, education, and economics.
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Optometry Service, VA Outpatient Clinic, Columbus, OH 43203, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009820:Ohio; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014481:United States; D014493:United States Department of Veterans Affairs