AAO preferred patterns ignored

- A retrospective chart review of 200 glaucoma charts across three centres found inconsistent adherence to AAO Preferred Practice Patterns for glaucoma management. - The audit highlighted gaps in documented target intraocular pressure, progression assessment, medication adherence checks, and follow-up scheduling across the patient records and system. - Implication: fixing basic documentation and recall may improve outcomes more than new devices in busy clinics. (ophthalmologytimes.com)