Features
Make Your Practice Senior Friendly
Follow these steps, so visits for this patient population are mutually beneficial
By KEVIN HENNE, OD
Care for the Dry AMD Patient
Consider these action steps for diagnosis and management
By AMANDA S. LEGGE, OD
Consider Fundus Autofluorescence for Evaluating the Retina
Three case studies demonstrate the value of this technology in arriving at the correct diagnosis
By NICK FOGT, OD, PHD, J.P. MASZCZAK, OD
How Widefield Imaging Helps Identify Peripheral Conditions
Three ODs discuss the advantages these devices offer in monitoring the retina
By BARBARA HAZELDEN, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
What's Available for Patients Who Have Vision Loss?
An overview of low vision devices demonstrates that ‘something more can be done’ for those who have lost vision
By RICHARD J. SHULDINER, OD, FAAO
Teach Ocular Emergency Triage to Your Staff
The right protocols and training can create a well-equipped staff for treating ocular emergencies
By SARAH MAHMOUD, OD, Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO
Use Clear Communication for Patient Adherence to Glaucoma Treatment
Consider these conversation points to stave off vision loss
By DANICA MARRELLI, OD, FAAO
Departments
Tips from the Issue
By OM staff
LEADING OFF: Examining the Pros and Cons of Online Vision Testing
By Robert Stoneback, associate editor
LEADING OFF: Help Patients Prevent Horror Stories This Halloween
By Robert Stoneback, associate editor
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: My challenge for you this month: Assess Your Leadership Style
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
LEADING OFF: Can Marijuana Help with Glaucoma?
OM’s glaucoma columnist gets in the weeds on the latest research
By AUSTIN LIFFERTH, OD, FAAO
LEADING OFF: Also Notable
By OM staff
BUSINESS: Coding Strategy
Is it ‘Reasonable and Necessary?’
By Brandy H. Sperry, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA