Articles
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Akreos IOL Material in a Class of its Own
At Press Time
Possible new criteria for glaucoma therapeutics; “Key Man” insurance; DSEK graft thickness and acuity
Can You Revive Your Refractive Surgery Practice?
Many wonder if refractive procedures can rebound despite a devastated economy. Here’s what successful surgeons are doing to breathe new life into the market
By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor
Do You Know Demodex?
These mites, an overlooked cause of ocular inflammation, can be the root cause of your tougher blepharitis cases
By Jingbo Liu, MD, PhD, and
Make Your Informed Consent “Bulletproof”
Strengthen your protection against litigation
Marketplace
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Options for the Lower-Volume Refractive Surgeon
Mobile lasers and open access offer cost-effective convenience
By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor
Skepticism About LASIK Flap Dogma
In the contest between microkeratomes and femtosecond lasers, some surgeons question whether femto flaps are really “all that”
By By ReN
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The WaveLight® Experience
Special section sponsored by Ista Pharmaceuticals
Treating Ocular Allergies in a Busy Refractive Surgery Practice
By Mitchell A. Jackson, MD
Special section sponsored by Lumenis
Predicting and Improving the Outcomes of SLT Therapy
By Jorge A. Alvarado, MD
Spotlight on Technology & Technique
Piecing together the retinal imaging puzzle
By Samantha Stahl, Assistant
Stopping Bottlenecks in Your Office
Proven advice on how to streamline patient flow
By Sarah E. Cwiak, MBA, COE
The Unique Challenges of Viral Conjunctivitis
Its similarities to bacterial infection belie key differences that impact clinical care
By Joseph Capriotti, MD, and
Viewpoint
From the Chief Medical Editor
Your Practice Website Can Be a Standout
Simple, cost-effective ideas that attract refractive patients
By David Evans, PhD
Give Them What They Want
If you're preparing to offer premium IOLs to your patients, choose a lens that can help you succeed
By Bret L. Fisher, MD
Introduction to Toric Lenses
Techniques and strategies to guide your initial experiences
By Robert H. Osher, MD
Resident’s Review
My First Alcon Toric Experience