As I See It

It really isn’t that hard

By Paul S. Koch, MD

Assessing three treatment modalities for keratoconus

Intacs, crosslinking or a combination. Which is best?

By Yaron S. Rabinowitz, MD

Best Practices

Striving for collaboration

By Bruce Maller

CODING & REIMBURSEMENT

Master history of present illness documentation

Coming to a cataract surgery theater near you?

Methods for handling unusual cataract challenges

By Jeffrey S. Eisenberg

Genetics’ role in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment

As researchers unravel the mysteries of glaucoma, genetic testing is not yet indicated for widespread use.

By Lisa B. Samalonis, Contributing

Getting in on femto-phaco

Purchasing the laser is not your only option.

By By ReN

How to measure ROI and practice impact of EHR

Learn to test your software’s capabilities.

By Rishi P. Singh, MD

How to predict outcomes for SLT and ALT

IOP measurements key in decoding the formula for SLT and ALT success.

By Cindy M.L. Hutnik, MD, PhD

IT ADVISER

Have you met QR code marketing?

By Joe Dysart

Making the case for canaloplasty

Why this procedure could be a valuable adjunct to glaucoma management

By Susan H. Senft, MD, FRCOphth

Quick Hits

By Bill Kekevian, Senior

SPOTLIGHT ON TECHNOLOGY & TECHNIQUE

Perimeter automates visual field testing

By Zack Tertel, managing editor

Stay out of the regulatory storm

Penalties for violating Stark and anti-kickback laws are substantial, so be sure you’re on the right side of the law.

By By ReN

The AAO annual meeting: events for every interest

Sen. Rand Paul will speak at health policy forum.

By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor

THE EFFICIENT OPHTHALMOLOGIST

Make time for mentoring

By Steven M. Silverstein MD, FACS

THE ENLIGHTENED OFFICE

The economics of going ‘dropless’

By Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS

Viewpoint

Fixing the VA, one patient at a time

ARE YOU Ready to Develop a Dry Eye Clinic?

Before you make the move, be sure your practice is up to the challenge.

By Patti Barkey, COE

FACULTY

CONTRIBUTING FACULTY

Point-of-Care Testing for Ocular Allergies

With Doctor’s Allergy Formula, ophthalmologists can improve diagnosis, treatment decisions and outcomes — without disrupting the flow of the clinic.

DRY EYE Essentials

A broadening palette of diagnostic and treatment tools enables doctors to provide patients with the relief they deserve.

By Desiree Ifft, Contributing

PREPARING the Ocular Surface for Surgery

Quality vision outcomes and patient satisfaction depend on it.

By Desiree Ifft, Contributing

WHEN Dry Eye Isn’t Just DRY EYE

Underlying autoimmune disease may be more prevalent in patients with dry eye disease than previously thought.

By Virginia Pickles, Contributing