Achieving “Meaningful Use” Without Tears

Being prepared early will translate to bonus payments

As I See It

Flying pins and first names

By Paul S. Koch, MD

At Press Time

Examining the learning curve in phaco; Generic latanoprost shows equivalence; Financial risk appended to ACO law; Dealing with misplaced IOL haptics

Coding & Reimbursement

Cataract and refractive surgery combinations

By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE

Contrasting Views on Contrast Sensitivity & Multifocals

Cataract surgeons acknowledge its role but differ somewhat on how it may impact lens selection and postop management

By By ReN

Dry Eye Disease & Advanced-Technology IOLs

Preoperative dry eye testing pays off in happy patients

By Kevin L. Waltz, OD, MD, and

Dry Eye in Focus at ARVO

The 2011 meeting offers a more detailed picture of dry eye and its possible treatments

By Andrew E. Mathis, PhD, contributing writer

Hitting Success With Topical Antibiotics

Though formula improvements have increased effectiveness of anti-infectives, there are crucial factors to consider to get the best outcomes

By Jesse Pelletier, MD, and

Letters to the Editor

Glaucoma surgery in Asians; New nationwide voice for MDs

Management Essentials

That sinking feeling

By By Farrell

Marketplace

New for your practice

Practical Pearls

This issue’s best take-home tips

Sjögren’s Syndrome: Seeing the Symptoms

Diagnosing Sjögren's is notoriously difficult, but recognizing the signs and knowing when to defer to another specialist can help

Special Issue on Profiles in Dry Eye

Affecting patients young and old, from all walks of life, dry eye is an essential part of your practice

Spotlight on Technology & Technique

UBM: vivid and versatile imaging

By Samantha Stahl, Assistant

Value-Based Medicine

Dry eye treatment: Is it cost effective?

By Melissa M. Brown, MD, MN, MBA

Viewpoint

The best laid plans...

Advances in Pre- and Postoperative Cornea Care

Medical management complements other advances in cataract surgery and helps us fulfill patients' heightened expectations

By Elizabeth A. Davis, MD, FACS

Focus on 24-hour IOP Control Reveals Differences in Meds

New research is changing the way ophthalmologists approach glaucoma treatment

Blocking Harmful Rays May Help Prevent Cataracts

Wearing the right sunglasses may protect against sunlight-induced vision damage

Ophthalmic Generics: The Same but Different?

Specialists discuss the challenges when balancing medication costs and effective care

Does a Vitamin a Day Keep Dry Eye Away?

A recent study of a vitamin containing omega-3 fatty acids seems to point in that direction

Review of Clinical Case Studies

Imaging Review of Case Studies

By Robert J. Noecker, MD, MBA

Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery

Still in its early stages, this major advance raises promise of more precise, reproducible outcomes

By John A. Vukich, MD

Surgical Interventions

A study shows that minimally invasive surgery benefits certain glaucoma patients

Surgery with Preexisting Corneal Conditions

Four problems predispose patients to complications or diminish outcomes from cataract surgery

By John A. Hovanesian, MD

Using Technology to Diagnose, Monitor and Treat

Referral, testing, treatment and follow-up care—each step is crucial to provide patients with the best possible care