Articles
Cases that made us stop and think
Call them challenging, difficult, puzzling. Some cases test skills and summon creativity.
By AMIN ASHRAFZADEH, MD
Early detection + Progression analysis
Glaucoma vacillates its course; clinicians can depend on OCT for this technology’s objectivity.
By Kelly Lee, BA
Generics can help with adherence ...
... but some doctors aren’t sure if these glaucoma drops are as effective as the brands they're modeled on.
By Karen Blum, Contributing
IN 800 WORDS
Risk is “what this business story is about”
MIGS as a first-line treatment?
Drops can be a compliance issue; but minimally invasive techniques can reduce their use and untoward side effects.
By Constance O. Okeke, MD, MSCE
Practice makes … surgery go easier
A resident shares his interactive approach for inserting the Glaukos iStent; it has made surgery much more efficient.
By Michael Patterson, DO
Quick Hits
By Robert Stoneback, associate editor
SLT: It can do more than reduce IOP
This glaucoma procedure can benefit both patient and practice in terms of efficacy and financial costs.
By Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD
SPOTLIGHT ON TECHNOLOGY & TECHNIQUE
An entire clinic, in the palm of your hand
By Robert Stoneback, associate editor
The argument for swept-source OCT
SS-OCT offers longer wavelengths, a faster scanning speed and wider imaging range.
By Jung Min Lee, MD
The many paths to adherence
Patients will bring their own priorities to medication. A doctor’s job is adapting.
By Robert Stoneback, associate editor
Viewpoint
Adieu to the ‘moo’
When it’s not primary glaucoma
Systemic diseases and medications can increase intraocular pressure.
By Chandrasekharan Krishnan, MD
Battling Contact Lens Intolerance
Avenova is part of a combination strategy for healthy contact lens wear
Embracing Innovation
Two ASC entrepreneurs explain how they embrace risk, creativity, and change
By ERIN MURPHY, CONTRIBUTING
Five Goals to Help Grow Pre-surgical Use of Avenova by Promoting Lid Hygiene
Physicians who use the product want to get it into more surgeons’ hands
Pediatric Case Studies
Two dramatic cases show how Avenova fits into acute treatment plans
From the Editor
Anger, Oath, and Action
Glaucoma in the ASC
Best practices for combined cataract-glaucoma procedures
By Desiree Ifft, Contributing
Integrating a New Subspecialty Into Your Surgery Center
Insights from ASC owners who have expanded their offerings
By Virginia Pickles, Contributing
Planning Ahead
Prepare for inspections with this comprehensive checklist
By Virginia Pickles, Contributing
Washington Watch
Patient Health and Safety Comes First: Office Cataract Surgery Should Not Be An Option
By MICHAEL A. ROMANSKY, JD