on the net
This site introduces the Verisyse phakic IOL

viewpoint
By:  Paul S. Koch, M.D.
For Now, I'll Keep My Phaco Sleeve

at press time
Alcon's disappointment with Retaane's trial performance vs. PDT: the IntraLase IPO; plus more

the path to paperless - Preparing the Staff for EMR
By:  Peter J. Polack, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Major changes require employee "buy-in."

rx perspective - New Hyaluronidase Coming Soon
By:  Richard A. Lewis, M.D.
Once a key factor in many surgeries, an improved formulation is poised to make an impact.

street sense - Stocks Choke on High-Priced Oil
By:  Jerry Helzner, Senior Editor
The world is now in the midst of its third oil shock in 30 years. This crisis will be the hardest to overcome.

coding & reimbursement - Billing for Refractive Surgery?
By:  Suzanne L. Corcoran, C.O.E.
Under certain circumstances, it is possible.

spotlight - Faster Recovery and Less Pain with Surface Ablation
By:  John Parkinson, M.D.
Moria's Epi-K is jumping into the epi-LASIK marketplace.

research digest - Creating a Risk Model for Glaucoma
A group of physicians has proposed a patient-management tool, similar to one used in cardiology.

marketplace
Focus on Glaucoma Lasers

stat tracker
Laser Vision Correction Outcomes: Surveys Show Chief Complaints and Primary Benefits