Features
Educating the Surgical Cataract Patient
Best practices for before, during, and after the visit.
By Christine Sykora
Departments
Optimizing Your Clinic Flow and EMR Use
Real World Ophthalmology Corner
Practical tips to avoid end-of-day backlog, reduce clicks, and make your practice feel more efficient and sustainable
By Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD, Danijel J. Pericic, MD, MS,
Industry Insider
A conversation with Alcon's Julie Brewer
A Clear Path to Remote Patient Monitoring Reimbursement
At-home monitoring of eye disease finds its footing with new 2026 CMS rules.
By Landon Grace, PhD
Defusing Difficult Patient Communication
Best PracticesBy approaching challenging conversations with curiosity, empathy, and thoughtful language, we don’t just defuse tension—we create connection.
By Savory Turman, PCC, BCC, MSc, COMT, COE
Fraud, Abuse, and FDA Considerations for AI in Ophthalmology
Keeping It Legal
A look at the key regulatory considerations for ophthalmology practices evaluating clinical decision support tools.
By Loreli Wright, JD, MS, Abeba Habtemariam
Avoiding Burnout in Your First 5 Years
Real World Ophthalmology Corner
Keep the spark going in the early years of independent practice with these strategies.
By Bhargavee Gnanasambandam, Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD
Coding & Reimbursement: Use and Abuse of Modifier -25
Review the guidance and conduct an internal audit to confirm that your providers and staff are applying this modifier appropriately.
By Mary Pat Johnson, COMT, CPC, COE, CPMA
How to Strengthen Your Voice and Influence as a Partner
Enhancing Practice Performance
Follow these 8 tips to contribute more meaningfully as a practice owner.
By Corinne Z. Wohl, MHSA, COE







