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 writer
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
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
News
"Hot Off the Press" Offers Advanced-level Updates on Recent Innovations
The latest in refractive surgery advances
By Rene Luthe
Before You Try to Sell Your Ophthalmology Practice ...
How to get the "best of both worlds"
By Rene Luthe
A How-to For Starting a Private Practice
Why you should buck the PE-owned practice trend, and how to make the private route work
By Rene Luthe
The Top Five Ophthalmic Provider Strategy Initiatives for ROI
Max Reiboldt, CPA, and Chad Eckhardt, Esquire, share the top five proven initiatives they have encountered from their recent consultative work with ophthalmic groups.
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
Tackling the Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Ophthalmology
Experts discussed the impacts of AI and digital technologies in ophthalmic education and clinical practice.
How to Improve Efficiency Using Lean Principles
Complete a careful analysis of the clinical operations and the identification of areas for improvement
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
Hot Topics for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
The symposium featured a series of talks on emerging trends, technologies and therapies across ophthalmology.
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
Top 10 Employment Law Issues for the Small Ophthalmology Practice
A look at the most common legal issues facing small practices today
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
One Simple Trick to Increase Sustainability in Your Clinic — and Save Money
Stop tossing out eyedrops before expiration date
Panel Ponders Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Participants got to question the experts through a live feed
By Rene Luthe
New Analysis of LiGHT Finds SLT Significantly Slows Glaucoma Progression Compared to Drops
More evidence to support the shift in standard of care
Addressing Sustainability in Ophthalmology
How to achieve a triple win for your practice, patients and the planet
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
AAO Partners with FundamentalVR to Launch Virtual Reality Education Program
Virtual reality simulator will bring surgical training to every corner of the world
Compulink Unveils AI-Powered Ambient Medical Scribe, Other Tools at AAO 2024
AI Ambient Scribe saves providers up to 3 hours of documentation time per day,
New Drug May Be the First to Protect Vision in Dry AMD
Study shows investigational treatment reduced vision loss and protected key structures in the eye essential for vision
Considering Cataract Surgery? It Could Save Your Life
New study finds untreated cataracts linked to higher risk of fractures and dangerous brain bleeds due to falls
New Gene Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa Shows Promise
Two-year study finds patients with advanced disease can recover some vision
Study Presented at AAO 2024 Highlights Waste of Eyedrops
A study presented at AAO highlights the cost and environmental impact of clinics disposing of eyedrops long before their expiration dates.
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
Ocular Surface Disease – Finding the Culprit
Case studies for targeted management
By ZEBA A. SYED, MD, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS
Atopic Dermatitis
Prevalence has increased up to three times in the last few decades
By John D. Sheppard, MD
Management of Ocular Surface Disease in Glaucoma Patients
Prioritizing OSD management can lead to a significant improvement in the overall quality of life for these patients.
By Beeran Meghpara, MD, Manjool Shah, MD