Are You Ready For The Senior Boom?

These patients crave a safe, convenient environment — and some personal attention

By MICHAEL W. MALLEY

As I See It

Pharma & physician: no longer pen pals

By Paul S. Koch, MD

At Press Time

Abbott Labs to Acquire AMO, and more

By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor

Coding & Reimbursement

Understanding modifier 24

By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE

Collagen Cross-linking

What you should know about this potential new treatment for keratoconus and ectasia

By Yaron S. Rabinowitz, MD

Instrument Insider

The megapixel myth

By Scott Grant, M.D.

Management Essentials

Staff retention — avoiding the exodus

By By Farrell

Marketplace

Moving Glaucoma Forward

It lacks the glamour of other subspecialties, but its rock-solid job security and the promise of innovations down the road offer a career path that practitioners young and old can follow

By LESLIE GOLDBERG, Associate

New M.D.

A Great Mentor is a Great Help

By Lauren Eckstein, M.D.

Path to Paperless

The big EMR test: “going live”

By Peter J. Polack, MD, FACS

Practical Pearls

A handy guide to this issue’s best take-home tips

Spotlight on Technology & Technique

IO Practiceware: EMR tailored for ophthalmology practice

By LESLIE GOLDBERG, Associate

Target Practice

How IOP sets the tone for glaucoma therapy

By Lawrence Stone, MD, and

The Hardships and Rewards of Rural Practice

A snap decision put us in Clare, Michigan. We have no regrets.

By THOMAS CLARINGBOLD, D.O., F.A.O.C.O.

Viewpoint

From the Chief Medical Editor

Your ASC Can Showcase Your Practice

Good surgical experiences build referrals and loyal patients

By WILLIAM J. L.