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March 2009

Features

The Flap Over LASIK
By:  Leslie Goldberg, Associate Editor
Just how likely is postop ectasia? Surgeons debate the impact of a new screening tool

Surviving the Recessionary Storm
By:  Dawn Cavanaugh
One expert offers her list of tried and true do's and don'ts for vision correction marketing

Bring Your ASC Policies Up to Snuff
By:  Beth Hurley, R.N., B.S.N., C.R.N.O., C.O.E.
These resources are key to compliance — and profitability

The Leader of the Pack
By:  René Luthe, Senior Associate Editor
Pre-packaged surgical kits make for a smoother and more profitable surgery

Consider Adding a Hearing Center
By:  Peter J. Polack, M.D., F.A.C.S.
This needed service appeals to the growing senior patient base

OTC or Rx Allergy Drops?
By:  Ken Maller, OD; Paul J. Gomes, M. S.; Kai Zhang , M.D.

More Than a Slice? No Dice!
By:  Uday Devgan, MD, FACS, FRCS (Glasg)
New rules put an end to drug company largesse

Obama and Congress Send Message: Adopt EHR
By:  Elizabeth F. Willett
Mix of incentives and penalties designed to speed implementation

ASCRS Preview Section
By:  Jerry Helzner, Senior Editor
San Francisco 2009: What to expect, where to eat and places to go

Departments

Viewpoint
By:  Larry E. Patterson, M.D.
From the Chief Medical Editor

At Press Time
By:  Leslie Goldberg, Associate Editor
Posting Eye Surgeries on YouTube

New M.D.
By:  Lauren A. Eckstein, MD
This resident came prepared

Coding & Reimbursement
By:  Suzanne L. Corcoran, C.O.E.
Unbundling confusion

Research Digest
Prostaglandin Efficacy in Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials

Rx Perspectives
By:  Marguerite B. McDonald, M.D., F.A.C.S.
How Drug Concentration Influences Antibiotic Efficacy

Spotlight on Technology & Technique
Akten topical anesthetic

Practical Pearls
A Handy Guide to the Best Take-Home Tips in the March 2009 Issue

Management Essentials
By:  Farrell "Toby" Tyson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Benchmarking for a better bottom line

Research Digest
Scleral Flap Reduces Postoperative Complications of Ex-Press Implantation for Glaucoma