Ophthalmology
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Comparative Study
Comparative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the implantable miniature telescope.
To assess the preference-based comparative effectiveness (human value gain) and the cost-utility (cost-effectiveness) of a telescope prosthesis (implantable miniature telescope) for the treatment of end-stage, age-related macular degeneration (AMD). ⋯ Therapy with the telescope prosthesis considerably improves quality of life and at the same time is cost-effective by conventional standards.