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This site offers excellent information on operating an ASC
March 2004
viewpoint
By: Paul S. Koch, M.D.
These Young Docs Got Game
March 2004
guest editorial
By: Sharon F. Kleyne
Moisturizing the Eye in a New Way
March 2004
at press time
The latest news, including Eyetech Pharmaceuticals' stock offering, and expanded Medicare coverage for Visudyne.
March 2004
coding & reimbursement - Coding Corneal Pachymetry
By: Suzanne L. Corcoran, C.O.E.
New uses and a new CPT code warrant a fresh look at the rules.
March 2004
instrument insider
By: Mark DiPillo, M.D.
Sharpoint Sub-2mm Knives for Micro-Incision Cataract Surgery
March 2004
rx perspective - Fourth-Generation Upgrade?
By: Christopher Kent, Senior Associate Editor
A new fluoroquinolone in clinical trials may offer even less bacterial resistance and simpler dosing.
March 2004
street sense - China Spurs Commodities' Surge
By: Jerry Helzner, Senior Editor
China's ever-expanding need for raw materials to fuel its growth is both a threat and an opportunity.
March 2004
spotlight on technology & technique - Surgery Without Surge
By: Christopher Kent, Senior Associate Editor
Users report that STAAR's Cruise Control device makes phaco safer without compromising efficiency.
March 2004
research digest
Highlights from two studies of the femtosecond laser.
March 2004
marketplace
Focus on Allergy Medications
March 2004
stat tracker
The Latest Data on Staff Salaries
March 2004
Issues in Custom LASIK: QUALITY OF VISION
By: Desireé Ifft
What the FDA trial results tell us about progress.
March 2004
Tapping into a Retirement Plan
By: Richard J. Alphonso, J.D., CPA, M.S.T.; Anita S. Frank, CPA
Some early withdrawals are exempt from tax penalties.
March 2004
Medical Management of Glaucoma: It's a New Era
By: Andrew Rabinowitz, M.D.
Advances in disease detection, treatment and monitoring present opportunities for your practice.
March 2004
Phakic IOLs: In-Office Implantation
By: Paul Dougherty, M.D.
A surgical suite can make it possible to offer this new refractive option without an ASC. Here's what you need to know.
March 2004
Managing Your Patients' Pain
By: Christopher Kent, Senior Associate Editor
Surgeons offer tips and techniques for minimizing discomfort during cataract and refractive procedures.
March 2004
Contrast Sensitivity Testing: An Emerging Standard
By: David W. Evans, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Applied before and after refractive surgery, it can improve patient management and add a layer of medical-legal protection.
March 2004
UPDATE: Treating Ocular Allergy
By: Peter A. D'Arienzo, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Current options are plentiful, and many new alternatives are in the pipeline.
March 2004
Assessing Your Risks in Providing Medical Glaucoma Care
By: Celia Santander, Esq.
A review of current case law is enlightening.
March 2004
Meeting the Challenge of Rising Resistance
By: Francis Mah, M.D.
Fourth generation fluoroquinolones may overcome and delay resistance.
March 2004
Advanced Antibiotic Strategies
By: Eric D. Donnenfeld, M.D.
An atypical mycobacteria epidemic will be curtailed as fourth generation fluoroquinolones replace third.
March 2004
Preservatives and Toxicity: Implications For Therapy
By: Robert Snyder, M.D.
Studies show short-term preservative exposure is non-threatening to the epithelium.
March 2004
NSAIDs: Still a Vital Component of Cataract Surgery
By: Kerry D. Solomon, M.D.
Studies support the use of nonsteroidals and steroids for improved surgical outcomes.
March 2004
GLAUCOMA MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVES - Second in a Series of Four - Arresting Glaucoma's ADVANCE
By: Steven T. Simmons, M.D.
Careful optic nerve evaluation can detect the disease in time to halt progression through timely treatment. Patients can go on enjoying a quality of life unimpaired by visual loss.
March 2004
Taking IntraLase To the Next Level
By: Perry S. Binder, M.D.
The femtosecond laser's newer 15-kHz engine allows for quicker flap creation, with more predictable dimensions and easier-to-lift flaps.
March 2004
Education Forum Recap - Fine-tuning Cold Phaco
By: Randall J. Olson, M.D.; Lisa Arbisser, M.D.; William J. Fishkind, M.D.
Here's how WhiteStar™ technology is making cataract removal more efficient than ever before.
March 2004
Allergan Education Forum - Treating Dry Eye's Multiple Guises
By: Lisa R. Battat, M.D.; Frank A. Bucci, Jr., M.D.; Mark A. Terry, M.D.
Two case histories offer lessons on relieving a complex and life-disturbing problem.
March 2004
Recognizing the Importance Of Widefield Imaging
By: Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A.
Documenting retinal health is more important than ever before. Here's what you need to know to protect your patients and your practice.
March 2004
Testing the Utility of Automatic Retinal Imaging
By: Thomas R. Friberg, M.D., M.S.
Are digital images as good as traditional diagnostic fundus photography? This study suggests they may be up to the challenge.
March 2004
Incorporating Ultra Widefield Imaging Into Your Practice
By: Joseph I. Markoff, Ph.D., M.D.
Here's how one practice has benefited from the Optomap exam.
March 2004
Expanding Applications for Ultra Widefield Technology
By: Thomas R. Friberg, M.D., M.S.; Joseph I. Markoff, Ph.D., M.D.; Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A.
Optos is extending the utility of the Optomap Panoramic200 to include fluorescein angiography.* Combining these diagnostic methods can show more than either could alone. *Pending GDA approval
March 2004
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