ALSO IN THE ISSUE

OBSERVE PATIENT INTERACTIONS

Observe the patient and how he interacts with his surroundings in a low vision exam. Examples: the patient’s mobility and independence, body movements and peripheral awareness. Managing Low Vision in Private Practice, p.34

CONSIDER CONTACT LENSES FOR LOW VISION

In aniridia, the absence of the iris causes photophobia and glare. These concerns can be addressed using a painted or computer-printed opaque contact lens. Contact Lens, p.40

ACCOUNT FOR TIME IN CODING

If you have a patient who has AMD and you spend extensive time explaining to the patient his retinal findings, reviewing treatment options, etc., this may trigger the use of a 99000 code. Coding, p.49