Business Advisor

Lessons from Las Vegas.

Case Study: Rapid Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy

This case illustrates the importance of careful monitoring and diabetic control.

Coding

Coding Resources

Contact Lens Management

Bausch & Lomb's Nike Maxsight.

CVS: Constructing a New Approach to Visual Ergonomics

How to diagnose and treat computer vision syndrome patients - from your office to theirs.

By Jeffrey R. Anshel, OD, FAAO

Diagnostics

Carl Zeiss Meditec's Visante OCT.

Examining New Demographics in Optometry

Use both professional and patient demographics to build your practice.

Fix This Practice

Associate Agreements

Give Back Because it Feels Good

Experience diversity and find common ground through helping others.

In-Office Emergency: Are You and Your Staff Prepared?

Make sure your staff is ready to handle emergencies.

Lessons

Slow Brain, Fast Mouth

O.D. to O.D.

Corporations change...when should we?

By Walter D. West, O.D., F.A.A.O., Chief

Practice Profile: The Alternative Optometric Practice

Dr. Ann M. Hoscheit of Gastonia, N.C., succeeds with relational-based care in her specialty practice.

By BY REN

Practice Pulse

Web sites charged with illegal contact lens sales; AREDS 2; manufacturer introduces prototype contact lens packaging; and more.

Reflections

Helping Children in Need

By VALERIE M. KATTOUF, O.D.

Revamp Your Review Process

There's a better system for your annual staff reviews.

Therapeutic Insights

Preservatives and glaucoma therapy.

View From the Top

Frustrated with Frustration

Viewpoint

Do you know what time it really is?

What's New

Advice

Protect Your Practice and Protect Yourself

How Do We Upgrade Patients?

Hands-on advice for switching patients to silicone hydrogels, from discussions to fees to annual supplies.

Eye Care STAT

Can your staff recognize ocular emergencies? This four-tier system will help them decide who needs to see you NOW.

Mastering Dropouts, Dryness and Drops

Even with the newest technology available, you need to use all your tools to keep patients happy in their contact lenses.

From the Sponsor

Upgrading Patients to Silicone Hydrogels

Concerns for ocular health and comfort are leading these contact lens professionals to reevaluate their hydrogel wearers. See why you should, too.

If I Had to Do it Over

Have a Hunger for Knowledge

By GARY GERBER, OD

Office Set-up On a Dime

Use these tips to organize your office environment. They're small changes but you'll reap big rewards.

Street Smarts

Don't Succumb to Conference Fatigue

By Dan Beck, OD

Tech Connection

Four Easy Pieces That Define Our Profession

Wise to the World

Keep your patients coming back; claim your NPI number now; patient service tips off the farm?