Iridex Comments on Changing Glaucoma Reimbursement Landscape

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridex Corporation (Nasdaq: IRIX), a worldwide leader providing innovative and versatile laser-based medical systems, delivery devices, and procedure probes for the treatment of glaucoma and retinal diseases, today confirms that Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L37531, relating to Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), was adopted as scheduled and will be effective for services performed on or after November 17, 2024. The Company has previously reported that it believes the reimbursement limitations created by the new LCD has potential to significantly increase physician interest in and use of Iridex’s advanced laser-based treatments for glaucoma.

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