| The Potential Cost-Effectiveness of Amblyopia Screening Programs. | |
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PMID: 21877675 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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PURPOSE:To estimate the incremental cost-effectiveness of amblyopia screening at preschool and kindergarten, the authors compared the costs and benefits of three amblyopia screening scenarios were compared to no screening and to each other: (1) acuity/stereopsis (A/S) screening at kindergarten, (2) A/S screening at preschool and kindergarten, and (3) photoscreening at preschool and A/S screening at kindergarten. METHODS:A probabilistic microsimulation model of amblyopia natural history and response to treatment with screening costs and outcomes estimated from two state programs was programmed. The probability was calculated that no screening and each of the three interventions were most cost-effective per incremental quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained and case avoided. RESULTS:Assuming a minimal 0.01 utility loss from monocular vision loss, no screening was most cost-effective with a willingness to pay (WTP) of less than $16,000 per QALY gained. A/S screening at kindergarten alone was most cost-effective at a WTP between $17,000 and $21,000. A/S screening at preschool and kindergarten was most cost-effective at a WTP between $22,000 and $75,000, and photoscreening at preschool and A/S screening at kindergarten was most cost-effective at a WTP greater than $75,000. Cost-effectiveness substantially improved when assuming a greater utility loss. All scenarios were cost-effective when assuming a WTP of $10,500 per case of amblyopia cured. CONCLUSION:All three screening interventions evaluated are likely to be considered cost-effective relative to many other potential public health programs. The choice of screening option depends on budgetary resources and the value placed on monocular vision loss prevention by funding agencies. |
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David B Rein; John S Wittenborn; Xinzhi Zhang; Michael Song; Jinan B Saaddine; |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-8-30 |
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Title: Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus Volume: - ISSN: 1938-2405 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-8-31 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7901143 Medline TA: J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 1-10 Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright 2011, SLACK Incorporated. |
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