Medical Policy Update for July 18, 2023

Medical Guidelines	Reason for Update
Amniotic Membrane and Amniotic Fluid Injections for Ophthalmic Indications	Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/21/2023. References added. Medical Director review 6/2023.
Aqueous Shunts and Devices for Glaucoma	Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/21/2023. References added. Medical Director review 6/2023. No change to policy statement.

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