Appropriately Evaluated Data Can Lead to Improved Outcomes

Observational studies vs. randomized controlled clinical trial outcomes

By JOHN R. WITTPENN, M.D.

At Press Time

FDA Begins LASIK Outcomes Study and More

By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor

Coding & Reimbursement

The New ABN

By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE

Cosmetic Injections and the Ophthalmologist

Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers are old ophthalmic products that can help your practice now

By STUART R. SEIFF, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Help Desk

In-office communications

Letter to the Editor

Marketplace

Focus on Surgical Microscopes

New M.D.

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By Lauren Eckstein, M.D.

Off-label Conductive Keratoplasty

Off-label CK can provide an easy, minimally invasive solution to improve reading vision

By Daniel S. Durrie, MD

Patient Loads and P4P Spur EMR Adoption

Today's systems better serve ophthalmologists

By RICHARD C. EDLOW, O.D.

Pay for Performance Will Have a Learning Curve

Some initial issues need to be addressed

By PRISCILLA P. ARNOLD, M.D.

Postoperative Endophthalmitis: Prevention and Management

Combating this devastating complication of cataract surgery

By Steven M. Silverstein, MD, FACS

Refractive Surgery: Countering the Cost Challenge

Experience-tested tips for getting patients over the barriers

By KURT WANKIER

Research Digest

Less Frequent Dosing of Ranibizumab Not as Effective

Should You Consider Adding Retina to Your ASC

New CMS rules make retina procedures attractive

By Pravin U. Dugel, MD

Spotlight on Technology & Technique

Cirrus: Not Just Another Pretty Picture

By LESLIE GOLDBERG, Associate

Stat Tracker

U.S. Trends in Refractive Surgery: The 2007 ISRS/AAO Survey

Taking Aim at Dry AMD

Researchers strive to gain ground on the dry form of the disease

By Diane Donofrio Angelucci, Contributing

Viewpoint

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