Retina
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To assess the cost savings that would result from 1) implementing the treatment guidelines of the Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study (EVS) and 2) performing procedures on an outpatient rather than an inpatient basis, and to compare the savings to the cost of conducting the EVS. ⋯ Implementing the treatment guidelines of the EVS on an outpatient basis may result in significant cost savings--savings that may cover the entire cost of the EVS in 3 years.