Features
Positioning Refractive Surgeries in Your Practice
Successfully integrating these procedures requires a structured approach that prioritizes clinical expertise, patient education, technological advancements, and strategic growth.
By Soosan Jacob, MS, FRCS, DNB
Trying to Avoid the Unavoidable
With today’s advanced lens technologies and medications to treat presbyopia, patients are seeking to correct age-related vision loss earlier and earlier. Expectation-setting is key.
By Kathryn M. Hatch, MD
Expect the Unexpected
Despite its long, successful history, LASIK (and LASIK patients) still might surprise you.
By Virginia Pickles, contributing writer
When Success Isn’t Measured by an Eye Chart
Pediatric refractive surgeon Barry Wasserman, MD, helps his special-needs patients see a brighter future.
By Virginia Pickles, contributing writer
The Future of Presbyopia Drops
Four years after FDA approval of the first eye drop to treat presbyopia, the category is steadily expanding.
By Jennifer Ponte Canning, Managing Editor
Optimizing IOL Outcomes
Thorough preoperative testing and expectation-setting are crucial to patient satisfaction.
By Cathleen M. McCabe, MD
Addressing the Corneal Nerves in DED Care
Identifying and treating DED’s root causes is vital for maintaining the ocular health, vision and quality of life for patients.
By Caroline Watson, MD
Preparing for Health Equity Measures
While the measures are well intentioned, critics question whether they pose an unfair burden on ASCs.
By Joseph F. Jalkiewicz, contributing writer
Web Exclusives
Coding & Reimbursement: 2025 MIPS Changes FAQs
Two coding experts discuss the most questions they receive
By Laurie Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB, Holly A. Herson, COA, AA, BA
Departments
Refining Our Approaches to Cataract and Refractive Surgery
As ASCRS nears, explore the latest from LASIK challenges to IOL outcomes.
By Lisa K. Feulner, MD, PhD
Industry Insider: BVI Medical’s Mikhail Boukhny
Mikhail Boukhny, MS, PhD, discusses Serenity and Serenity Toric Premium Monofocal IOLs, EyeXchange Solutions, and other developments at BVI.
Real World Ophthalmology Corner: Turn Setbacks Into Teaching Moments
Surgical complications are growth opportunities.
By Arjun Sharma, MD, Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD
Enhancing Practice Performance: Challenges of Problem Solving & Decision Making
Emotions, time constraints, information overload, and too many cooks in the kitchen can impede your ability to make smart, timely decisions.
By Corinne Z. Wohl, MHSA, COE, John B. Pinto
Quick Hits
The latest news in ophthalmology
Spotlight on Technology & Technique: A New Addition to the Excimer Family
Bausch + Lomb's TENEO excimer laser is small and speedy.
By Lindsey Getz, contributing writer
News
Dr. Feulner Discusses New Technologies at ASCRS
The Ophthalmology Management chief medical editor discusses new cataract and refractive surgery technologies being shown at the meeting.
Identifying Toxic Culture in Your Practice
Part 1: How to recognize the signs and symptoms of this type of environment.
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
AI Scribing and Telephone Management
Robert T. Chang, MD, discusses how AI agents can streamline note-taking and enhance patient communication.
By Jennifer Ponte Canning, Managing Editor
The Magic of Mentoring
Cathleen McCabe, MD, highlights the transformative power of mentorship in ophthalmology at ASCRS.
By Jennifer Ponte Canning, Managing Editor
Office-Based Therapies Gain Ground in Glaucoma Care
Selective laser trabeculoplasty and sustained drug delivery are essential tools in the interventional glaucoma paradigm.
By Jim Gallagher, senior managing editor
The Role of AI in Ophthalmology
Panelists share their insights on AI and the potential benefits it offers to practices.
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
How to Increase Volume in the Space You Have
It's all about flow, says consultant Larry R. Brooks.
By Rene Luthe
Your Practice Has Fallen Victim to a Cyberattack—Now What?
Bill James, MHA, COE, shares the steps the Talley Eye Institute took to get their data back, along with how they assessed if personal health information had been compromised.
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
Violet Light-Filtering IOL Implants for Glaucoma Patients
Zarmeena Vendal, MD, shares insights from her presentation at the 2025 ASCRS meeting.
Cataract Surgery in Patients With Corneal Disease
Zeba A. Syed, MD, shares what physicians need to know when treating patients for cataracts.
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
“Pleasantly Surprising” Dry Eye Study Results
An ASCRS presentation discussed a study of cyclosporine solution 0.09% in patients with dry eye uncontrolled on cyclosporine emulsion 0.05%.
By Jennifer Ponte Canning, Managing Editor
Long-Term Stability of Incisions With Dual-Pulse Femtosecond Laser for Astigmatism
The findings support the role of laser arcuate incisions in refractive cataract surgery.
By Rene Luthe
Google Trend Analysis of Demand for Cataract Surgery in the United States
Researchers used Google, the ASCRS member directory, and the US Census to identify potential areas of unmet need.
By Rene Luthe
A Roadmap to Heal Your Practice From a Toxic Culture
The following roadmap provides practices with a clear, tactical path to culture transformation.
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
Why Cataract Payments Keep Falling
Medicare’s reimbursement formula leaves ophthalmic surgeons with shrinking compensation. To reverse this trend, advocacy is critical.
By Jim Gallagher, senior managing editor
Supported Content
Prioritizing Care Over Cost
How to handle patients’ financial conversations with ease
By Troy Cole, Michael King