Articles
A tall order filled, and then some
Leaders wanted new staff. But new wasn’t the answer to this problem: everyone needed to relearn sandlot rules.
By Whitney Hauser, OD
Caring for Nepal
One doctor’s journey to help a nation shaken to its core.
By Robert Calandra, Contributing
Coding & Reimbursement
The once-in-awhile UBM test is uncommon no longer
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
Driving home hard truths
The end-of-driving talk may be the toughest — but most necessary — conversation you have with your patients.
By Karen Auge, Contributing
ICD-10 and your EMR: Ready or not
A peek at a few of the transition tools vendors provide.
By Darla Shewmaker
If it’s not a cold, is it ocular allergy?
Ophthalmologists see many people with misery written in red across their globes. But is it allergy?
By Eric Rosenberg, DO, MScEng
Lid inflammation: ignorance isn’t bliss
Your patients’ red irritated lids need your attention. Disregarding them will come back to haunt both of you.
By Robert Calandra, Contributing
Microperimetry’s expanding role
Advances have made the technology tops for assessing visual function.
By Samuel N. Markowitz, MD, FRCSC
Quick Hits
By By ReN
SPOTLIGHT ON TECHNOLOGY & TECHNIQUE
A “smart” option for autorefractions
By Zack Tertel, managing editor
Talk about a smart ophthalmoscope
Your cellphone and a 20-diopter lens can probably play a significant role in providing value to your practice.
By Tomasz P. Stryjewski, MD, MPP
The continued relevance of VFT
With other imaging technology options, what role does visual field testing play?
By Karen Blum, Contributing
Viewpoint
A brilliant idea, dulled by myopia
We’ve come a-ways since the slit lamp
Advances in anterior segment imaging allow access to more information, leading to more precise patient care.
By Martin L. Fox, MD, and
When techs need your attention
Poorly trained staff can affect the bottom line.
By Martha C. Tello, BA, COMT