Features
Recognizing the early signs of diabetic eye disease
The tools that aid in the detection of diabetic retinopathy, and related clinical pearls
By ANNA BEDWELL, OD
Identifying diabetic retinopathy biomarkers with OCT
This pictorial presentation illustrates the device’s value as it pertains to this posterior segment disease
By ROYA ATTAR, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO, MOHAMMAD RAFIEETARY, OD, FAAO, FORS
Web Exclusives
Strategic Pruning for Sustainable Growth
Another crucial gardening technique for practice management
By Evan Kestenbaum
MYOPIA: Discussing myopia control options
An analysis of current and emerging methods
By MARIA LIU, OD, PHD, MPH, MBA, FAAO
NEW OD: Making a dent in diabetes
How the new graduate can impact diagnosis and management
By KRISTIN O'BRIEN, OD
What's New
For your patients and practice
CODING STRATEGY: Medicare Reimbursement for post-cataract eyeglasses
Follow these steps to ensure you’ve fulfilled all the coding requirements
By Brandy H. Sperry, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
Combatting inflammation in diabetic retinopathy
Knowledge of this pathogenic factor enables effective management
By CAROLYN MAJCHER, OD, HALEY TRENZ, OD
Diabetic eyecare’s changing treatment paradigm
Examining past and present trials to learn how anti-VEGF altered care
By STEVEN FERRUCCI, OD, FAAO, BRENDA YEH, OD, FAAO
A Lesson from the Salon
Lessons for better patient care are all around us. Listen, learn and be ready to adapt
By April Jasper, OD, FAAO
Using Thermal Pulsation to Treat MGD
A discussion of thermal expression devices for MGD
By Douglas K. Devries, OD
Don’t Let Others Keep Your Money
Be sure that you are effectively collecting the revenue you have earned
By Evan Kestenbaum
Depression and AMD
Evidence and steps for ODs to support patients
By Dennis P Pardo, OD, MPH, MSW, LCSW, FAAO
Ocular Surface News - May 9, 2024
Exploring Neuropathic Pain
An Actionable Guide to Selecting the Little Things in Your Office, Part 1
Steps to ensure you choose the right peripherals that boost productivity and improve the environment.
By Evan Kestenbaum
An Actionable Guide to Selecting the Little Things in Your Office, Part 2
Steps to ensure you choose the right peripherals that boost productivity and improve the environment.
By Evan Kestenbaum
Ingredients to Avoid in Eye Cosmetics and Why
Strong product recommendations for patients for better long-term health and comfort
By Gina M. Wesley OD, MS, FAAO
Coding and Billing for Geographic Atrophy
An overview for the new complement cascade inhibition therapies
By AMANDA S. LEGGE, OD
Unraveling Green Disease with the Optovue Solix AngioVue Disc Report
Beyond conventional OCT analysis reports and 30-2 visual field testing in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment
By Holly Ternus, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Is Home OCT Testing Feasible in Treatment-naive nAMD?
Novel, self-driven monitoring for retinal diseases represents a significant homework assignment for investigators and patients alike.
By Joseph J. Pizzimenti, OD, FAAO, FNAP, FORS
Maximizing Your Time After Filing a Tax Extension
Plus, maximize your tax savings and ensure a more efficient tax preparation process
By Evan Kestenbaum
Departments
Aesthetic Focus: Specialty eye care products easy on the eyes
How to market three offerings designed to cleanse, nourish, and brighten the eye area
By Shannon Simcox, contributing editor
OD to OD: An opportunity for a live-saving mission
For our patients who have diabetes, we can help save both sight and lives
By April Jasper, OD, FAAO
CONTACT LENS: Fitting after CXL
Consider these action steps to increase the likelihood of successful wear
By Susan A. Resnick, OD, FAAO
DRY EYE: Diagnosing allergy
A look at the diagnostic options and their benefit for treatment choice
By Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO
GLAUCOMA: Keep clinical explanations simple
How to answer common patient questions
By AUSTIN LIFFERTH, OD, FAAO
INSPIRE. LEAD. SUCCEED: For the love of a good snowstorm
Should you pay staff for a snow day?
By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO
STAFFING: Holding the in-person interview
Tips to follow for the last step of the hiring process
By Patricia Fulmer, OD, FAAO
News
LEADING OFF: Optometrist and family support Maui residents affected by wildfires
Donated eyeglasses and eye care services will be provided free of charge to victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires, thanks to an optometrist and his son.
By Robert Stoneback, associate editor
LEADING OFF: PRACTICE TIP — Help scleral lens patients improve wettability
By AIMEE GRIMM, OD
CEO Challenge: Create practice efficiencies
My challenge for you: Create practice efficiencies
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA