Articles
At Press Time
Corneal inlays to treat presbyopia; Pediatric eye study is largest of its kind; Glaucoma implant has promising results; Research Digest and Retina Round-up
By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor
EHR Conversion: Making the Grade
Lessons learned from early adopters can be instructive
By Peter J. Polack, MD, FACS
Hospitals an Increasing Presence in Ophthalmic ASCs
Surgeon and patient preferences drive change
By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor
How to Succeed With Ultrasound Biomicroscopy
A look at the clinical and billing techniques needed to incorporate this technology in your practice
By Thomas C. Prager, PHD, MPH, and
Keep Alert for These Drug-Related Adverse Effects
Here’s a guide to the most common ones affecting ophthalmology patients
By By F.W.
Planning Ahead for Collagen Crosslinking
When the technology gets FDA clearance, what will it take to get it up and running in your practice?
By Samantha Stahl, Assistant
Practical Pearls
The best take-home tips in this issue
Publisher’s Letter
The Lost Art of Listening
Seizing the “Pay-For-Performance” Carrot
Federal incentives to adopt PQRS, EMR and e-Rx are luring physicians to a more efficient future. Are they within your reach?
Special Section Series Sponsored by Marco
Why the EPIC Is Irreplaceable
By Larry E. Patterson, MD, and
Special Section Sponsored by Oasis
A Healthy Ocular Surface Improves Patient Outcomes
By Melissa Short, contributing
Spotlight on Technology & Technique
Integrated data management simplifies EHR
By Samantha Stahl, Assistant
The Brave New World of Premium Pricing
Experts say the technology is finally up to snuff. But are cataract patients willing to pay out-of-pocket fees?
By A. James Khodabakhsh, MD
The Efficient Ophthalmologist
Efficiency can begin with a simple checklist
By Steven M. Silverstein, MD, FACS
The Opacifying Capsule: Can We Win The Battle?
The basics still hold true, but recent design upgrades warrant a rethinking of classic principles
By Steven Dewey, MD
Viewpoint
Hear ye, hear ye
A Holistic Approach to Measuring ASC Performance
By Kent L. Jackson, PhD
Should Your Data Be in the Cloud?
Cloud hosting and local hosting are two widely used options with different merits. Only you can tell which is best for your practice.
Material Plus Design Equals Excellent Results
Surgeons discuss the unique attributes of the Akreos MICS Lens
The Ophthalmology Software Suite
By simplifying software payments, upgrades, integration and support, Medflow Complete Solution wins over small- and medium-sized ophthalmology practices
Meeting Patients' Visual Goals With Consistency
MICS and specially designed optics affect real-world outcomes
MICS Elevates the Quality of Cataract Surgery
How surgeons are making the move to smaller incisions
Infection Control in ASCs
As CMS Rolls Out New Conditions for Coverage, Centers Prepare to Ace The Surveys
By Vanessa Towers, RN, BSN
Is Now the Time to Add a Femtosecond Laser to Your ASC?
By Karl Stonecipher, MD
Maintaining the Edge
From the Chief Medical Editor
Organizing Staff to Improve Efficiency
By Maureen Layne Waddle, MBA