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viewpoint
By: Paul S. Koch, M.D.
Banning O.D.s Solves Nothing
June 2004
at press time
The latest news
June 2004
street sense - Debate Rages Over "Outsourcing"
By: Jerry Helzner, Senior Editor
When U.S. companies move jobs to other countries, are they staying competitive or ruining our economy?
June 2004
rx perspective - The Case for Combination Drugs
By: Christopher Kent, Senior Associate Editor
Mixed results from clinical trials may underestimate the value of this glaucoma treatment option.
June 2004
instrument insider
By: Robert H. Osher, M.D.
The Osher IOL Cutter From Duckworth & Kent
June 2004
contact lens business - Fostering Success with Multifocals
By: Christopher Kent, Senior Associate Editor
With effective communication and careful patient selection, these lenses can be a boon to your practice.
June 2004
spotlight - Nailing Down Progression
By: Christopher Kent, Senior Associate Editor
An upgrade for the Humphrey Field Analyzer separates developing glaucoma from variability and false positives.
June 2004
research digest
Summaries of studies presented at the ARVO and ASCRS meetings.
June 2004
stat tracker
The Latest Data on the Contact Lens Market
June 2004
Pursuing a New Vision
By: Christopher Kent, Senior Associate Editor; Mark Packer, M.D., F.A.C.S.
IOL innovations to expect in the next year and beyond.
June 2004
Understanding HIPAA Privacy Rule ENFORCEMENT
By: John E. Steiner Jr., Esq.
Having a strong compliance program in place may mitigate penalties for a violation.
June 2004
Glaucoma: Practicing Evidence-Based Medicine
By: Robert J. Noecker, M.D., M.B.A.
Data from recent landmark clinical trials make it easier to determine the most effective treatment.
June 2004
How Many Refractive Procedures Should You Offer?
By: Robert D. Watson
High-volume surgeons see benefits in providing a wide range of options. But what's the answer for smaller, lower-volume practices?
June 2004
Refractive Marketing: The Right Way
By: Michael W. Malley
Make an investment out of your biggest expense.
June 2004
marketplace
Focus on Punctum Plugs
June 2004
Quality Over Cost: An Equation for Long-term Growth
By: Rich Tipperman, M.D.
Excellent outcomes, a growing patient base and a healthy bottom line support this
ASC's approach.
June 2004
Finding a Better Way To Financial Health
By: Barbara Ann Harmer, R.N., B.S.N., M.H.A.
Here are some practical tips from an ASC specialist.
June 2004
Stepping Outside the Comfort Zone
By: William De La Peña, M.D.
Autonomy and economy attracted this surgeon to the ASC setting. Here's what he learned during his recent transition from a hospital.
June 2004
The Evolution Of an ASC
By: Paul Thames, M.D.
Surgeons have a stake in the success of this long-standing ASC. Here's how the practice has stayed ahead of the curve.
June 2004
Don't Be Penny Wise And Pound Foolish
By: Jo Ann Steigerwald, R.H.I.T.
Coding appropriately can be just as important as buying smart. Watch out for these pitfalls.
June 2004
Glimpsing the Future of LASIK With ESP
By: Karl G. Stonecipher, M.D.K.
Testing the Efficiency, Safety and Predictability of IntraLase vs. conventional microkeratomes.
June 2004
Pursuing Early Glaucoma Detection
By: Anne L. Coleman, M.D., Ph.D.; Leon W. Herndon, M.D.; Joel S. Schuman, M.D.
New research and technologies are improving how physicians diagnose and track the disease.
June 2004
CK: A Rejuvenating Experience
For this patient, conductive keratoplasty was the catalyst for a life-changing transformation.
June 2004
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