Intraocular lenses for the treatment of age-related cataracts : Intraocular lenses for cataracts

The mandate of the Medical Advisory Secretariat is to provide evidence-based policy advice on the coordinated uptake of health services and new health technologies in Ontario to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and to the healthcare system. [...] The information gathered is the foundation of the evidence to determine if a technology is effective and safe for use in a particular clinical population or setting. [...] Details of the technology’s diffusion into current practice and input from practising medical experts and industry add important information to the review of the provision and delivery of the health technology in Ontario. [...] Summary of Findings The conclusions of the systematic review of IOLs for age-related cataracts are summarized in Executive Summary Table 1. Considerations for the Ontario Health System. [...] Intraocular Lenses for Cataracts – Ontario Health Technology Assessment Series 2009;9(15) 10 Background Objective of Analysis The objective of the report is to examine the comparative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of various intraocular lenses (IOLs) for the treatment of age-related cataracts.