Articles
A Little Help from Uncle Sam
The new tax law changes could save you a bundle on major purchases.
By RAYMOND DOHERTY
A Medical Model for Low Vision Care
Now reimbursement makes it feasible to give these patients the help they really need.
By RONALD COLE, M.D.
ASC Management - We Handle the Inspection Process
Our new ASC had to pass four inspections to open. Just one failure would have set us back months.
At Press Time
The latest news
Coding & Reimbursement - Billing for Bandage Contact Lenses
Confused about when to seek reimbursement? Here's the information you need.
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
Contact Lens Business - Staying the Course
Despite downward trends in many areas, contact lenses stood their ground in 2002.
By Christopher Kent, Senior
Eye On Managed Care - Pushing Open the Doors
A Supreme Court ruling on "Any Willing Provider" laws could have a significant impact on some M.D.s.
By Gil Weber, M.B.A.
Instrument Insider
Ikeda Super Micro Capsulorrhexis Forceps from American Surgical Instruments Corp. (ASICO)
Instrumental Investing
Buyers of new technology say it's affordable and key to growth.
By Christopher Kent, Senior
Marketplace
Focus on punctal plugs and dry eye drops; plus other new products and services
On The Net
This site offers links to articles, events and continuing education opportunities
Resolving the 24 Top Staff Gripes
How to defuse your practice team's most common complaints.
By John B. Pinto
RX Perspective - Patient-Friendly Relief
The latest dry eye drop from Novartis provides comfort and healing in an easy-to-use package.
By Lisa R. Battat, M.D.
Spotlight On Technology & Technique - A New Design Goes Disposable
Hand-held vitreoretinal tools from Alcon add the benefits of disposability to 360° actuation.
By Christopher Kent, Senior
Stat Tracker
Consumer Interest in Refractive Surgery
The PhRMA Marketing Code: Has it Had An IMPACT?
Critics perceived drug companies as winning physician loyalty with perks. The ophthalmology community says abuses were isolated.
By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor
Viewpoint
PhRMA Code Side Effects?