Features
How can I best manage refractive cataract surgery outcomes?
First, address expectations — especially your own.
By Scott LaBorwit, MD
What are the effective treatments for MGD patients?
A review of the available in-home therapies and in-office procedures.
By Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD
Why do patients often fail to adhere to their preoperative drop regimen?
Cataract surgeons deal with noncompliance too.
By Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS
What can we do about patients holding off on surgery or treatment?
Stategies to overcome cancelled appointments and help patients feel comfortable returning to your office.
By Corinne Z. Wohl, MHSA, COE, John B. Pinto
How can I efficiently manage demand using EHR?
Use of integrated technology can help a clinic run much more smoothly.
By Kristi Bolinger
When should I upgrade my retina equipment?
Follow these tips when deciding whether to give your retina technology a modern update.
By Jorge I. Calzada, MD, FACS
Why is WF imaging so important?
Widefield and ultra-widefield imaging offer clinical utility in a variety of cases.
By Sam Mansour, MD
How can I have success with telemedicine?
This large retina practice maintained close to half its caseload during the shutdown thanks to telemedicine.
By Viktoriya Goncharov, COA, OSC, BS
What about pandemic care for staff?
Five tips to address COVID-related staffing challenges.
By Elizabeth Monroe, COE, CPSS, PHR
Surgical technique to treat CCh
The technique and benefits of a procedure for symptomatic conjunctivochalasis.
By Thomas John, MD, Sean Tighe, Olivia Mead, et al.
Departments
Coding & Reimbursement
Changes coming in 2021 for E/M
By Brandy H. Sperry, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, Kevin J. Corcoran, COE, CPC, CPMA, FNAO
SPOTLIGHT ON TECHNOLOGY & TECHNIQUE
Gain independence with office-based cataract surgery
By LOUIS PILLA, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
INDUSTRY INSIDER
Optopol USA’s Bob Padula
OPHTHALMIC CROSSWORD
By Joe Bentivegna, MD