3 Keys to Success With Wavefront-Guided LASIK

A strict refraction protocol, prudent exclusion criteria, and careful selection of refractive endpoints will lead to better patient outcomes.

By J. TREVOR WOODHAMS, M.D., F.A.A.O.

at press time

The latest news, including ASCRS' new policy regarding optometrists

CK for Presbyopia: A Useful Tool

How we're ensuring that virtually all of our patients are achieving J2 reading vision or better.

By ALAN KOZARSKY, M.D.

contact lens business - Refractive Surgery Plus

Offering contact lenses is a proven way to diversify and protect your practice financially.

By Bruce Koffler, M.D.

marketplace

Focus on Refractive Lasers

Microkeratome Update

Several units have undergone performance-enhancing changes.

By LOU KOURY, CONTRIBUTING

Minimizing Post-LASIK Dry Eye

Aggressive preoperative and intraoperative management will reduce the incidence of this complication.

By Eric Donnenfeld, MD

on the net

This site provides information on the Array IOL

Our Call Center Is Designed to Deliver

Trained phone reps and appealing financing turn 92% of inquiries into consultations.

By MATTHEW PRUITT

Pre-Packaged Surgery Kits Find Favor

Refractive "procedure packs" offer consistency while creating efficiencies that save time and money.

By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor

Refractive Practices EXCEL with Nomograms

Using specialized software to create yours has advantages, but a standard spreadsheet also works.

spotlight - A New Alternative to Zernike?

Fourier analysis promises to improve the precision of wavefront ablations, especially in aberrated eyes.

By Kay T. Adams, Managing

stat tracker

The Latest Data on Implementing Wavefront Technology

street sense - Refractive Stocks Show Volatility

The shares of companies tied to refractive surgery have had huge ups and downs in the past.

By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor

Surgical Pearls for Refractive Lens Exchange

Minimally invasive techniques lead to the best outcomes.

By I. HOWARD FINE, M.D., RICHARD

viewpoint

This Experience "Sticks" With Me

What's Next for LASIK?

Outcomes are better than ever, but its place as the dominant refractive procedure is now in doubt.

By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor