Articles
AAO Meeting Features Timely Topics
High-profile seminars to attend, plus restaurant recommendations and new products to look for
By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor
ASC Benchmarking: Knowledge is Power
Taking your facility’s vital stats brings real benefits — and it’s easier than most people think
At Press Time
Huge Swedish study of cataract outcomes; Ophthalmic surgery Bill Passes PA House; FDA goes global on product safety; and more
By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor
Does Social Media Have a Place in an Ophthalmology Practice?
With more tech-savvy patients than ever, skipping out on web presence could be a loss
By Samantha Stahl, Assistant
Getting Senior Staff to Embrace EMR
Ophthalmologists nearing retirement may find EMR adoption more advantageous — and easier — than they’d thought
By By ReN
IHE EyeCare Demystified: Why Data Standards Matter
What's happening behind the scenes to keep your equipment connected
By Alan P. Golota
Letters to the Editor
Noncompliance breeds frustration and risk
Make an Underutilized ASC a Winner
Both owners and current non-owners can benefit
Overcoming Psychological Barriers to Refractive Surgery
Better patient selection and a simpler approach to counseling helps weed out poor candidates
By ADRIANNE RESEK
Special Section Series Sponsored by Marco
Technology That Works For All
By Connie StClair and Dana Monney
Spotlight on Technology & Technique
Surgical blades that speed turnaround
By Samantha Stahl, Assistant
The Equity Pie: How to Carve Up An ASC
Whether buying or selling a piece, here's how to protect your interests
Viewpoint
CATT’s cautionary tale
An Instrument for All Surgeons
The new features of the OPD-Scan III will be a valuable asset to your armamentarium
By By Farrell
Are You Implanting Toric IOLs Yet?
If not, here's what you need to consider
By Ehsan Sadri, MD, FACS, FAAO
Eye Presents Unique Challenges for Drug Evaluation
By Desiree Ifft, Contributing
Complete Data for Choosing IOLs
The OPD-Scan III collects and displays key data in minutes for fast, accurate decisions
By Mitchell A. Jackson, MD
Generics in Practice: Physician Perspectives
Debate continues over whether branded drugs and their generic counterparts are truly equivalent
By Desiree Ifft, Contributing
Editor's Note
Changes in Health Care Present Opportunities for New Ophthalmologists
Generics Make Their Mark in Healthcare System
Cost savings have been substantial. Other developments may be cause for concern.
By Desiree Ifft, Contributing
Pursuit of Perfection
How the OPD-Scan III assists me in providing nearly perfect refractive cataract surgery results
By Jonathan D. Solomon, MD
Guiding Your Patients Toward Their Best IOL Choice
For patients motivated to correct presbyopia, the IQ ReSTOR IOL +3.0 D is an excellent option
By Carlos Buznego, MD
Pathway to FDA Approval
FDA officials explain how their process results in generic and brand drugs that are therapeutically equivalent
By Desiree Ifft, Contributing
Major Ophthalmic Industry Trends
By John B. Pinto
Resident’s Review
My Experience With a T9 Toric Lens