Building an In-Office Lab of Your Own

What you need to know about taking the step.

business advisor: Are They Worth It?

Rules and laws maintain order --even in a practice. See how.

Clinical Challenges: A Fortuitous Finding

Cystoid macular edema may appear when you're looking for something else.

coding q & a: Coding for Visual Field Testing

Here are answers to common questions about this test.

cybercare: Staying Connected

Wish you could check into your office from home? You can, and here's how.

Delving Deeper

You know not to judge a book by its cover. Why assume that the signs and symptoms a patient presents with are all that's wrong with him?

fix this practice: Creating a Fair Environment

Rules and laws maintain order --even in a practice. See how.

How to Hire Your Next Optometrist

Whether you select a recent grad or an experienced doc, these hiring guidelines will help you refine your search.

lessons learned: BINGO!

Had enough of those boring lectures and articles? This will liven things up.

Not Your Mother's Extended Wear

Silicon hydrogel continuous wear contact lenses are safer than ever.

o.d. to o.d.: Making Glasses

As optometry expands it's scope, will some traditional areas decline?

practice pulse: Tips, Trends & News You Can Use

Paragon's CRT lens gets approval; VCA's consumer eyewear survey results and more.

reflections: Foreign Country, Foreign Body

A humorous tale of how one O.D. learned some valuable lessons while attending a CE conference.

staffing solutions: Get the Right People on Board

What traits should you look for when hiring staff?

street sense: Look for "Red Flags" on Stocks

These warning signals will tell you when it's time to sell.

Using NSAIDs in Eye Care

You've used these drugs for years, but have you used them in these instances?

view from the top: Sounding Off the Bells and Whistles

Patients want well-known brands, but should you give in? Find out.

viewpoint: The Challenge of Staffing Effectively

Why is it so difficult to find, hire and retain the right people?

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Will You Be...VSP Approved?

What you need to know to prepare for and pass an audit.