Articles
2001 Ophthalmology's Year In Review
Its positives and negatives will shape the years to come.
By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor
Billing for In-Office Surgical Procedures
An expert demystifies a confusing part of the reimbursement process.
By Mary Pat Johnson, COMT, CPC, COE, CPMA
CLINICAL NEWS
Clinical trial data on the Implantable Contact Lens; study demonstrates significant relationship between hormone replacement therapy and dry eye; a protein found in spinach may be albe to revitalize a nonfunctioning light receptor in the eye.
CONTACT LENS BUSINESS - A New Era in Continuous Wear
Three doctors discuss the potential advantages and practice impact of the new 30-day contact lenses.
By Christopher Kent, Senior
FOCUS ON PERSONAL FINANCE - Make Smart Year-End Tax Moves
You can reduce your taxes for 2001 and future years.
Is Ophthalmology's Golden Age Just Ahead?
Current less-than-ideal conditions may be misleading. A number of factors could make the next few years ophthalmology's strongest.
By Michael J. Parshall, Plymouth
Minimizing Risk in Your Refractive Practice (Part 3 of 3)
Advice for ensuring your future success.
By WILLIAM B. RABOURN, JR.
Normal Tension Glaucoma: What We Know, What We Don't
Four specialists share the latest information.
By Jonathan S. Myers, M.D., Douglas
PERCEPTIONS - We Do Not See with Our Eyes
An artist in search of truth exposes our "blind spots."
By JEEVAK LAL, M.D., PORT
PROFILES IN PRACTICE SUCCESS - Growth in Vision Correction
Dr. Soloway credits his commitment to results via new techniques and equipment.
By Barrie D. Solway, M.D.
RX PERSPECTIVE - Using Steroids with Confidence
An expert offers pearls and key principles.
Spotlight - Low-Cost Cataract Detection
The CT-S Cataract Screener offers advantages over film-based systems.
By Christopher Kent, Senior
STREET SENSE: - Why Stock Pros Love December
As year-end tax selling subsides on stocks that are down, savvy investors can step forward and snap up bargains.
By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor