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February 2011 |
Features
Glaucoma Risk Calculators: Adding Up An Accurate Diagnosis
By: James D. Brandt, MD
A look at the pros and cons of using this tool for ocular hypertensives
Visual Field Exam Analysis: How Reliable Are the Results?
By: Douglas R. Anderson, M.D.
Interpretation requires a keen awareness of perimetry's many nuances. Here's a look at the factors that affect exam reliability.
Go With the Flow: Nonpenetrating Procedures Evolve
By: E. Randy Craven, M.D.
The surge in new filtering surgery techniques gives glaucoma specialists more options than ever before
Prospects for Neuroprotection in Glaucoma
By: John R. Samples, MD
A promising concept but yet to be proven
Managing the Reluctant Glaucoma Patient
By: Andrew Rabinowitz, M.D.
Strategies to Compel compliance from the non-symptomatic
The Case for Gonioscopy
By: Jody Piltz-Seymour, MD
It may seem old-school, but it remains our most effective way to diagnose angle closure glaucoma
Major Eye Centers in Expansion Mode
By: Jerry Helzner, Senior Editor
Should independent practices in their orbit be concerned?
Branded Drugs: Accept No Substitute?
By: Samantha Stahl, Assistant Editor
Are generic drops the perfect solution to high copays, or a recipe for trouble?
Special Section Sponsored by Alcon
By: Karl G. Stonecipher, M.D.
A Regimen That Leads to Better Outcomes
Special Section Sponsored by Alcon
By: Maggie F. Shuler, MD, PhD; Alan Franklin, MD, PhD; John P. Myers, MD; Sunil Gupta, MD
Disposable vs Reusable Surgical Instruments: How to Choose?
Departments
Viewpoint
By: Larry E. Patterson, M.D.
A remedy for the winter of our discontent
As I See It
By: Paul S. Koch, M.D.
Training the next generation of surgeons
At Press Time
By: Samantha Stahl, Assistant Editor; Jerry Helzner, Senior Editor; Andrew E. Mathis, PhD, Medical Editor
New findings on the causes of glaucoma; CMS allows H&P on ASC surgery day; Dr. Montzka: changing ophthalmic EHR; Research Digest and more
Coding & Reimbursement
By: Suzanne L. Corcoran, C.O.E.
How to bill for gonioscopy
The Wine Observer
By: Paul M. Karpecki, O.D.
Syrah: a big, bold red for the winter
Value-Based Medicine
By: Melissa M. Brown, MD, MN, MBA
Who determines cost effectiveness?
Path to Paperless
By: Peter J. Polack, M.D., F.A.C.S.
EMR in the clouds — new or better?
Spotlight on Technology & Technique
By: Samantha Stahl, Assistant Editor
3D surgery
Management Essentials
By: Farrell "Toby" Tyson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
The office caste system