April 2012

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The Dos and Don'ts of Femto Reimbursement

How to navigate the possible pitfalls of charging for the use of the new femtosecond cataract lasers.

Expertise Likely to Survive Laser Cataract

Concern about the consequences of eliminating manual techniques may not be justified.

Femto Cataract: Do We Really Need This?

Many surgeons and observers are skeptical of the value of this investment.

Femto Reimbursement

How to navigate the possible pitfalls of charging for the use of the new femtosecond cataract lasers.

Laser Cataract: Better Outcomes May Follow

Although evidence is scant so far, there's a reason to believe laser outcomes may surpass manual outcomes in the long run.

Optometry’s Role in Laser Cataract Surgery

Having an optometrist perform steps of the surgery may save time, but some question the practice.

The EHR Connection Conundrum

Before implementing an EHR system in your office, make sure your existing office equipment can be easily connected.

What to Do When the Chips Are Down

Is more efficient phaco a risk factor for nuclear fragment retention?

Departments

Review News

Retinal Structures Made from Human Blood Stem Cells

Editor's Page

Transplendently Transformational

Technology Update

Surgeons Size Up the New Apple iPad

If graphics and fast streaming of large amounts of data are your priorities, experts say it might be time to power up.

Letters to the Editor

The Role of PAs, and a Post-PRK Drug Issue

Medicare Q & A

Integrating Blended Vision into a Practice

How to determine the best candidates for blended vision, and answers to related Medicare CPT code and billing questions.

Financial Focus

Filling the Gap in Physician Training

Part one of an on-going series on financial planning for physicians offers some building blocks for sound planning.

Retinal Insider

Gene Therapy for Retinal Disease

The eye is a promising area for gene therapy, and many retinal disorders considered incurable may one day be targeted.

Glaucoma Management

The Art of Managing PXF Glaucoma

This type of glaucoma can be tricky to detect, and may require careful monitoring to prevent rapid pressure increases.

Therapeutic Topics

The Mechanism of a Pollinosis Diagnosis

An update on how allergens attack the eye and how that knowledge can help us develop better treatments for allergy.

Cornea/Anterior Segment

Fuchs’ Dystrophy and Femto Cataract Surgery

Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy comes in a variety of intensities, with signs that even skilled observers may miss.

Refractive Surgery

Hot Topics from the ACES/SEE Meeting

Refractive and refractive-cataract surgeons covered topics ranging from astigmatism to tracking your outcomes.

Product News

Merck’s Zioptan Joins Prostaglandin Market

Research Review

Correcting IOP Doesn’t Improve POAG Models

Wills Eye Resident Case Series

Recurrence of swelling and pain in a young girl’s eyelid prompts a referral to Wills Eye Institute for further evaluation.

Wills Eye Resident Case Series

Recurrence of swelling and pain in a young girl’s eyelid prompts a referral to Wills Eye Institute for further evaluation.

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