Features
Starting a Practice, With a Little Help
A practice owner shares her first-hand experience.
By Jennifer Loh, MD
The Growth of a Multi-Location Practice
Vance Thompson, MD, and Brent Kramer, MD, discuss why they chose the multi-site route and how they made it work.
By VANCE THOMPSON, MD, Brent Kramer, MD
'Tis Better to Give and Receive
Ophthalmologists play a crucial role in mentoring the next generation.
By Joseph F. Jalkiewicz, contributing writer
Improve Efficiency to Maximize Patient Time
Four MDs share some of their best tips for streamlining the patient experience and education process.
By Lindsey Getz, Contributing Editor
The Vital Role We Play in Advocacy
Ophthalmologists can have a profound impact on Capitol Hill.
By Renee Bovelle, MD
Capitalize on Ocular Surface Disease
This case study reveals how one practice successfully developed and executed a dry eye clinic business plan.
By Jacob Lang, OD, GARY S. SCHWARTZ, MD, MHA, DANIEL K. ZISMER, PHD
Web Exclusives
Academic vs Private Practice for the Ophthalmologist
The differences between the two practice settings are significant, so consider your goals before choosing.
By Cristos Ifantides, MD, MBA
When Things Go Wrong in the OR
How to navigate challenges in the operating room to ensure the best patient outcomes
By Sabrina Mukhtar, MD
The Women in Ophthalmology 2024 Summer Symposium
Progress, parity and peach bellinis
By Amee D. Azad, MD, MS, Anna C. Momont, MD, Janet Alexander, MD, MS, et al.
Financial Factor: Learn to Fall
Mishaps are inevitable, so formulate a plan to limit the damage and even benefit from them.
By Scott LaBorwit, MD
Supported Content
Home IOP Monitoring Reveals the Full Picture
Critical data generated by the iCare HOME2 tonometer informs glaucoma management decisions while engaging and empowering patients.
By Iqbal K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, Anna Huixin Zhang, MD
Departments
Viewpoint: The Pros and Cons of Noncompetes
The Pros and Cons of Noncompetes
By LISA K. FEULNER, MD, PHD
Coding & Reimbursement: Separate Procedures and NCCI Bundles
Exceptions to restrictions and limitations exist, but understanding the exceptions and modifier usage is crucial.
By Brandy H. Sperry, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
Rx Perspective: Hyaluronic Acid Plays New Role in DED Treatment
Lacrifill represents an innovative approach to dry eye disease.
By Joseph F. Jalkiewicz, contributing writer
Keeping It Legal: Just How Binding Is That Noncompete?
The Federal Trade Commission has weighed in on these common features of physician employment.
By Allison Shuren, JD, Loreli Wright, JD, MS, Jeenie Kahng, JD
Industry Insider: Apellis Pharmaceuticals' Dr. Phil Ferrone
Phil Ferrone, MD, chief medical retina advisor, discusses his role.
Real World Ophthalmology Corner: Master Communication in Ophthalmology
Use these five techniques to become a more effective listener.
By Sneha Gajarla, BS, Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD