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LuminopiaBlue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico

Amblyopia associated with anisometropia and/or mild strabismus

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of amblyopia associated with anisometropia and/or with mild strabismus AND
  • Interpupillary distance ≥ 52 mm AND
  • Will use the requested digital therapy in combination with full-time refractive correction (e.g., glasses) AND
  • If the patient has an FDA-labeled indication, then ONE of the following: (A) Patient’s age is within FDA labeling for the requested indication for the requested agent OR (B) There is support for using the requested agent for the patient’s age for the requested indication

Reauthorization criteria

  • Previously approved for the requested digital therapy device through the plan’s Prior Authorization process AND
  • Has had clinical benefit with the requested digital therapeutic AND
  • If the patient has an FDA-labeled indication, then ONE of the following: (A) Patient’s age is within FDA labeling for the requested indication for the requested agent OR (B) There is support for using the requested agent for the patient’s age for the requested indication

Approval duration

3 months initial; 12 months renewal or through end of FDA-labeled age whichever is shorter