New codes added 1/1/2017, effective 4/1/2017

207WX0009X
 

Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Ophthalmology was added:

Glaucoma Specialist
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.

Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology, www.aao.org

Additional Resources: Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, www.aupo.org


207WX0107X
 

Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Ophthalmology was added:

Retina Specialist
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Source: American Society of Retina Specialists, www.asrs.org

Additional Resources: American Academy of Ophthalmology, www.aao.org. Macula Society, www.maculasociety.org. Retina Society, www.retinasociety.org. Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, www.aupo.org.


207WX0108X
 

Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Ophthalmology was added:

Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of intraocular inflammation, scleritis, keratitis and infectious disorders affecting the eye and inflammatory disorders of the adnexa and/or orbit.

Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology, www.aao.org

Additional Resources: Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, www.aupo.org