Features
A Blueprint for Practice Success
How the Aii in Action program can help administrators take new ideas from conception to execution to sustainability.
By Patti Barkey, COE
The 4 W’s of Salary Disclosure in Job Ads
Including salary information in employment ads should strike the right balance to attract top talent while preserving internal cohesion and maintaining a competitive edge.
By Michael Foote
Smart Marketing on a Tight Budget
Marketing is no longer just about spending money; it’s about proving that spending works.
By Amanda Robben, COE
Considerations for Clinical Trial Sites
Key metrics that sponsors and CROs use during the selection process.
By Yesha Raval, David J. Tanzer, MD, ABO
Dual-Outflow Surgery for Glaucoma
Recent advances in biointerventional technology allow surgeons to enhance natural drainage pathways.
By Steven R. Sarkisian, Jr., MD, Arkadiy Yadgarov, MD
Departments
When Patients Cross the Line
Viewpoint from the Editor
Preserving the safety and wellbeing of our staff is as much a priority as safeguarding the health of those who come to us for care.
By Lisa K. Feulner, MD, PhD
Of Imaging and Algorithms
AI in Ophthalmology
Artificial intelligence is informing—and transforming—analysis of ophthalmic imaging.
By Jennifer Ponte Canning, Managing Editor
Scheduling For Success
If your practice were a puzzle, the patient schedule would be the corner piece—the one that anchors everything else.
By Connie StClair, COE
Take a Data-Informed Approach to Compliance
Coding & Reimbursement
An effective strategy will help practices avoid costly errors and ensure accurate reimbursement.
By Brittney Irwin, COT, CPC, CEP
A Shifting Legal Landscape for Physician Noncompetes
Keeping It Legal
States continue to restrict—and sometimes eliminate—post-employment covenants.
By Loreli Wright, JD, MS, Allison Shuren, JD
Mastering the Art of the Cataract Consultation
Real World Ophthalmology Corner
Sometimes insights that may not seem important can make all the difference.
By Kareena Chawla, BS, Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD
The Latest News in Ophthalmology
Quick Hits
A look at the latest news and developments in ophthalmology
Autologous Serum Made Simple
Rx Perspective
Rajan Shukla, president of Vital Tears, discusses the role of serum tears in the new DED paradigm.
By Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management
News
The Interventional Glaucoma Revolution
Drs. Lisa Feulner and Zarmeena Vendal discuss how embracing interventional glaucoma can benefit patients, physicians, and practices.
FDA Approvals in Lasers Pick Up After Decade-Long Slump
From crickets to cacophony: AAO 2025 Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day opens with an update from George Waring IV, MD, on platform performance and suggestions for surgeons.
By Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management
Early Testing for Neurotrophic Keratitis
Drs. Feulner, Milner, Ayres discuss keys to testing and treatment for NK.
Understanding Harassment and Discrimination Laws
Applicable laws and best practices for ophthalmology practices
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
How to Start CAIRS and CTAK in Your Practice
Rahul S. Tonk, MD, MBA, offers key logistics for success.
By Jennifer Ponte Canning, Managing Editor
Reputation Management in the Internet Age
At AAO 2025, Debra Phairas shared strategies for managing online reviews and building a positive digital reputation for your practice.
By Jennifer Ponte Canning, Managing Editor
Strategies to Retain and Attract Top Talent in Ophthalmology
Mission, values, and promises help build patient trust, strengthen team alignment, and foster a culture of accountability and recognition.
By Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management
A Checkup for the Doctor
Measuring and understanding the vital signs of your practice.
By Jennifer Ponte Canning, Managing Editor
Crafting Policy in Your Practice
Brittney Wachter, MBA, CPC, COE, OCS, and Jessica Schroeder, MPH, CPC, OCSR’s AAO 2025 session guided leaders to set expectations, build accountability, and more.
By Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management
The Opportunities and Challenges of a Merger and Acquisition
What practices should understand when preparing for an upcoming acquisition or restructuring after one
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
The Role of the Ophthalmologist and Administrator in Physician Partnerships
Practical advice for handling difficult conversations among partners, preserving culture and continuity, and successfully onboarding new partners
How to Navigate Change in Your Practice
Integrate change by addressing key building blocks essential for success.
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
Budgeting Fundamentals for Ophthalmology Practices
Practices can use these tools for creating, managing, and optimizing budgets for financial stability and growth.
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
New Technologies for Maximizing IOL Selection
Drs. Lisa Feulner and Brandon Ayres discuss how combining iTrace ray-tracing technology with the Apthera IC-8 small-aperture IOL enhances patient selection, education, and surgical outcomes.
Strengthen Practices Through Midlevel Leadership Development
VMG Health consultants offer actionable insights for real-world implementation.
By Rene Luthe
Integrating Amniotic Membranes Into Practice
Drs. Feulner, Milner, and Ayres explain when, why, and how to use amniotic membranes to promote regenerative healing, improve surgical outcomes, and expand treatment options for ocular surface disease.
Supported Content
Patient Casebook Series: Ligneous Conjunctivitis -- Identifying and Treating a Rare Disease
Follow the journey of a patient with PLGD-1, along with general insights on this disorder from Angela Y. Zhu, MD.
Case Study: Preserving Vision in Geographic Atrophy with Complement Inhibitor Therapy
Complement inhibitor therapy has transformed GA management from watchful waiting to proactive treatment.
By Dilsher S. Dhoot, MD