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2021 MIPS Improvement Activity IA_AHE_7: Comprehensive Eye Exams

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Activity Description

To receive credit for this activity, MIPS eligible clinicians must promote the importance of a comprehensive eye exam, which may be accomplished by any one or more of the following:

  • providing literature,
  • facilitating a conversation about this topic using resources such as the “Think About Your Eyes” campaign,
  • referring patients to resources providing no-cost eye exams, such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeCare America and the American Optometric Association’s VISION USA, or
  • promoting access to vision rehabilitation services as appropriate for individuals with chronic vision impairment.

This activity is intended for:

  • Non-ophthalmologists / optometrists who refer patients to an ophthalmologist/optometrist;
  • Ophthalmologists/optometrists caring for underserved patients at no cost; or
  • Any clinician providing literature and/or resources on this topic.

This activity must be targeted at underserved and/or high-risk populations that would benefit from engagement regarding their eye health with the aim of improving their access to comprehensive eye exams or vision rehabilitation services.

Activity ID Activity Weighting Sub-Category Name
IA_AHE_7 Medium Achieving Health Equity