2013 Diagnostic Instrument Buyers' Guide

By FRANK CELIA, CONTRIBUTING

A 5-step approach to diagnosing uveitis

A guide for identifying uveal tissue inflammation

By Eric K. Chin, MD, and

Best Practices

A practice-wide approach to succession planning

By Bruce Maller

Closing the ‘approval gap’ for ophthalmic devices

The FDA’s recent initiatives have been industry friendly.

Coding & Reimbursement

Adding a scribe to your practice? What you need to know

By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE

Dealing with burns and cicatricial corneal disease

Staging protocols and newer treatment options can aid in faster resolution.

By Salim Butrus, MD, Rana

EHR benefits go beyond ROI

Early adapters can derive long-term benefits.

By Bill Kekevian, Senior

How new tests help sort out OSD

New tools make diagnosis of OSD quicker and more accurate.

By Jodi Luchs, MD

How to do online patient surveys

Crunching the numbers can provide meaningful feedback for staff.

By Clayton Grinage

IT Adviser

Steps to safeguard your online reputation

By Joe Dysart

Management Essentials

‘Big Brother’ to refocus staff

By By Farrell

Quick Hits

Software finds your MIA patients; Valeant buys B + L; Physicians’ group challenges MOC; and more

Rx Perspective

Simbrinza: Combination drop without the beta-blocker

By Gregory Katz, MD

Should you buy or lease?

How to get the equipment you need on the best terms possible.

By By ReN

Special section sponsored by Marco

By Dan D. Chambers, MBA, COE

Spotlight on Technology & Technique

Lumenis Selecta Duet Laser leaves ALT and drops far behind

By Bill Kekevian, Senior

The Efficient Ophthalmologist

Doc, can you cut me some slack?

By Steven M. Silverstein, MD, FACS

Viewpoint

Jury still out on blue-blocking IOLs

What's next in sustained-release drug delivery?

Glaucoma and anti-VEGF are the major opportunities.

By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor

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Amniotic Membrane: Themes and Variations

Mother's own remedy for ocular surface recovery, repair and reconstruction

By KENNETH R. KENYON, MD

Corneal Cross-linking

This minimally invasive procedure strengthens the cornea to halt keratoconus progression.

By Eric D. Donnenfeld, M.D., F.A.C.S.

PACS: Invaluable and Inevitable

By ERIN MURPHY, CONTRIBUTING

Corneal Inlays and the Presbyopic Patient

Although still investigational in the United States, corneal inlays have the potential to treat millions of presbyopes.

By ROGER STEINERT, MD

Tracking the OCT Revolution

By FRANK CELIA, CONTRIBUTING

Current Perspectives on Corneal Antibiotics and Anti-inflammatory Agents

New medications aim to provide improved efficacy, safety and comfort for patients.

By John D. Sheppard, MD

DMEK: The Future of Cornea Replacement

Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty is the newest, most exciting form of corneal grafting.

By Thomas John, MD

Irregular Corneal Astigmatism and Cataract Surgery

Addressing irregular corneal astigmatism is essential to achieving a good surgical outcome.

By Uday Devgan, MD, FACS, FRCS