Ophthalmology Management

EMR: Why Aren’t Ophthalmologists Plugging In?
By: Jack Persico, Executive Editor
Our exclusive survey reveals the fears and frustrations that are holding this promising technology back

The Pursuit of Happiness: Patient Expectations for Premium IOLs
By: Leslie Goldberg, Associate Editor

General Ophthalmologists and Glaucoma Surgery
By: Andrew Rabinowitz, M.D.
Some procedures require a more complex skill set

How Corneal Biomechanics Affect IOP Measurements
By: Leon W. Herndon, M.D.
Measuring these biomechanical parameters provides intriguing diagnostic clues

Best Practices for Green Practices
By: René Luthe, Senior Associate Editor
An environmentally friendly practice can also be friendly to your bottom line

Consistent Care, Productive Practice
By: Leslie Goldberg, Associate Editor
The benefits of getting everyone “on the same page”

To Reuse or Not to Reuse?
By: René Luthe, Senior Associate Editor
Trends favor single-use instruments, but questions remain

Should You Take a DSEK Course?
By: Jerry Helzner, Senior Editor
Pioneers drive innovation by sharing their knowledge

Viewpoint
By: Larry E. Patterson, M.D.
Scared straight

As I See It
By: Paul S. Koch, M.D.
Will “pay for performance” apply to drugs as well as doctors?

At Press Time
By: Jerry Helzner, Senior Editor; Andrew E. Mathis, PhD, Medical Editor
TLC Vision files for bankruptcy; Dr. Lotano provides free eye care to the working poor; and more

Value-Based Medicine
By: Melissa M. Brown, MD, MN, MBA
VBM: Who determines the “value?”

Coding & Reimbursement
By: Suzanne L. Corcoran, C.O.E.
What’s new in consultation codes

Path to Paperless
By: Peter J. Polack, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Earning EMR bonus payments

Spotlight on Technology & Technique
By: Leslie Goldberg, Associate Editor
Octopus 900: tracking trouble spots

Marketplace

Practical Pearls
This issue’s best take-home tips

Management Essentials
By: Farrell "Toby" Tyson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Optical’s impact on market share

Current Issue: February 2010