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10 'Don't Miss Sessions' At The 2004 Annual AOA Congress
By KAREN RODEMICH, Managing
business advisor - Enhancing Practice Productivity
Simple ideas to help improve this area.
By Jerry Hayes, OD, and
CLINICAL CHALLENGES - Chronic Care for a Chronic Case
Compassion, patience and persistence pay off when dealing with difficult patient cases.
By Eric Schmidt, O.D.
coding q & a - New Issues with DMERCs
Learn the latest codes and qualifiers as they relate to several items.
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
contact lens management - Taking a Softer Approach
This new soft contact lens was designed for the keratoconic patient.
Examining the Impact of High-Tech Contact Lenses in One O.D. Practice
This three-O.D. practice sees bottom-line benefits from adopting new technologies -- in this case, a new silicone hydrogel lens.
fix this practice - When it's Time to Move on
You want to buy your own practice, but where do you start? Right here.
Improving Your Glaucoma Patients' Compliance
Learn why patients don't comply -- and how to change this common problem.
lessons learned - What's Important?
Reflecting on other peoples' priorities and their most significant life lessons
o.d. to o.d. - Banned From the Big Easy
What does it mean when ophthalmologists prohibit optometrists from attending their annual meeting?
Online Exclusive - Finding Comfort in Safety
Just because you practice in a medical facility doesn't mean you're immune to safety issues. Here are 10 facets of safety that you should know about to protect yourself, your employees and your patients.
PHOTOCHROMICS Break Out
Improved technology and new applications bring these lenses to a wider market.
practice pulse
Tips, Trends & News You Can Use
reflections - The Climb for Sight
A good deed for charity doubles as a memorable adventure.
Refractive Surgery: How to Choose What's Best for Your Patient
The options have multiplied. Here's what you need to know to help your patients.
RETINAL IMAGING and Your AMD Patient Base
Know the different facets involved in using retinal imaging to diagnose and manage AMD.
therapeutic insights - What to do About Dry Eye
Punctal occlusion is still a reasonable treatment for dry eyes.
view from the top - When You're Talking the Talk
Don't turn patients off by droning on. Here's how best to talk to them.
viewpoint - A Pricey Strategy for Optometrists
Question: What's the easiest way to lose a price battle? Answer: Join the fight.
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