To Analyze the Economics of Office-based (OBS) Versus Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)-Based Cataract Surgery.

To analyze the economics of office-based (OBS) versus ambulatory surgery center (ASC)-based cataract surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Cataract Eye Diseases Lens Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Rush Eye

Amarillo, Texas, 79109, United States

About this study

This study was conducted as a randomized, controlled clinical trial at a single private practice institution. Patients presenting for routine cataract surgery scheduling were randomized prospectively to undergo the procedure in either the OBS or ASC-based setting. The primary outcome was total average cost for performing OBS versus ASC-based cataract surgery. The secondary outcome was total average facility reimbursement for OBS versus ASC-based cataract surgery.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Selected for routine cataract surgery

Exclusion criteria

Complex surgery
Certain systemic comorbidities
Limited mobility

Treatment and study plan

Office based surgery

Procedure

Study subjects underwent office-based cataract surgery.

Primary outcomes

Cost

Time frame: 1 day

Average cost for office based surgery
Average cost for office-based surgery

Time frame: Single surgical event

US dollars

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Rush Eye Associates

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Economic Analysis for Office-Based Versus Ambulatory Surgery Center-Based Cataract Surgery

Acronym: OBSvsASC

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Apr 28, 2026
Registry last updated: Apr 28, 2026

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