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Vitreoretinal surgery in the ASC: How progressive doctors and facilities are making it work.
By Eddie F. Kadrmas, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical News: Medical and Product Updates
Dry eye drug, prosthetic prototype, TTT update, and more.
Contact Lens Business: Contact Lens and Allergy
Contact lens patients can be especially sensitive to allergens. Here's how to help.
Dispensing Frontiers: Getting Your Team in Sync
Avoiding optical/medical staff conflicts.
By LEONA MEDITZ
Focus on Personal Finance: 5-2-9 Means College Savings
The IRS has made it easier for you to set aside funds for hefty college expenses.
Managing Co-Existing Cataract and Glaucoma
An update on key areas of decision-making for combined surgeries.
By Leslie Jones, M.D., and
On the Net
Places to point your patients for the latest glaucoma information.
Perceptions: A Journey to the Unknown
A retina specialist experiences the other side of the world.
By James Y. Hung, M.D., Fresno, Calif.
Planning Strategies: The Real Reasons Staff Leave
Asking yourself these questions can help you avoid the costs of turnover.
Practice Economics: Before You Add a New Service
Get a handle of these variables, which determine whether it's a good fit.
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Profiles in Practice Success: The Ritz-Carlton Treatment
It's why, this surgeon says, 85% of her referrals come from patients.
Risk Manager: Documentation Essentials
Following this specific advice on recording key interactions will help protect you from malpractice lawsuits.
Rx Perspective: Evaluating a New Glaucoma Drop
A researcher highlights key data to help guide your decisions on using Rescula.
Smart Answers to LASIK Fee Questions
A phone script allows every member of your staff to handle calls effectively -- without misleading potential patients.
By Kathryn E. Dunn, Eugene, Ore.
Street Sense: Why the Dot-Com Bubble Burst
A new technology isn't always an investment opportunity. Consider the importance of the "barrier to entry" concept.
By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor
Switching to Electronic Medical Records
Moving into the electronic age can be a daunting task. Here's helpful advice from an expert.
By U. Fusan Cardakli, M.D., Altoona, Pa.
The Best of Both Worlds
Ideally, viscoelastics should behave in different ways at different times. Now, they can.
By Christopher Kent, Senior
Viewpoint: Retina Surgery on the Move
We see a few innovative retina surgeons making a move from cumbersome hospitals to relatively streamlined ASCs.
You Can Now Do More for Eye-Allergy Sufferers
A standard research model is yielding a wide array of treatments for your patients' red, itchy eyes.
By Mark B. Abelson, MD, CM, FRCSC, FARVO, David
Your Practice's Digital Future
Heard of DICOM and XML? Learn how these data exchange standards will link all of your diagnostic instruments and allow them to communicate via the Web.
By John J. Michon, M.D., Stanford, Calif.