Joshua Vrabec, MD, opened the state’s first accredited in-office eye surgery suite in 2022, allowing cataract and LASIK patients to undergo eye procedures without traveling to a hospital or ASC.
The Quad A accreditation recognizes Clear Vision Center for complying with up-to-date surgical protocols for infrastructure, equipment, medications, staff credentials and emergency response, according to a Dec. 6 press release.
Quad A accreditations are typically given to ASCs, which could potentially be losing out on ophthalmology business due to the growing popularity of office-based procedures.
Clear Vision is the first Michigan eye care center to pioneer the in-office surgery concept, having performed over 600 successful procedures to date. Dr. Vrabec has 20 years of eye surgery experience and has performed 6,000 procedures during his career.
Office-based surgeries allow for lower costs, enhanced safety protocols, personalized care, no IV sedation and a 99% patient satisfaction rate, according to the release.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.