ALT vs. SLT: Is One Better Than the Other?

Each has its place in managing high IOP, but will SLT replace front-line medical therapy?

By Jeffrey S. Eisenberg

An Update on Glaucoma Drainage Implant Surgery

A review of the technique and emerging evidence on shunts to control IOP.

By Janet M. Lim, MD

At Press Time

Vascular dysfunction: Sign of glaucoma? Is QLT pulling plug on punctal plug? Eye test identifies Alzheimer’s disease; and more

By Bill Kekevian, Senior

Best Practices

Finding homegrown talent to promote

By Allan Walker

Coding & Reimbursement

EMR no cure for garbage in, garbage out

By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE

Corneal Clarity

Update on ocular drug delivery systems: What’s new and on the horizon

By Thomas John, MD

CyPass: An Emerging Option for MIGS

Now in FDA trial, European results have shown lower IOP and medication burden.

By Magda Rau, MD

Fine-Tuning Premium IOLs

What you can do to guarantee patients a premium experience.

By Scott M. MacRae, MD

How Study Design Impacts FDA Approvals

‘Enrichment strategies’ can help applicants conduct better clinical trials.

By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor

Letters

Management Essentials

A personal touch can put you ahead of the pack

By By Farrell

Marketplace

Medical Homeless: Ophthalmology and the PCMH

The patient-centered medical home is evolving, but specialists are still looking for their place.

By JOSEPH BURNS

Meeting the Challenge of Normal-Tension Glaucoma

Diagnosing this disease requires significant detective work.

By Andrew Rabinowitz, MD

MIGS Takes a Step Forward

The iStent puts microInvasive glaucoma surgery in reach.

By JOHN BERDAHL, MD

Spotlight on Technology & Technique

Test to distinguish viral conjunctivitis

By Bill Kekevian, Senior

Taking an Innovation From Concept to Market

The ophthalmic arena has become a hotbed of new investment.

By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor

The Efficient Ophthalmologist

Physician Rx: What drives our prescribing behavior?

By Steven M. Silverstein, MD, FACS

Thin Corneas in LASIK: How Low Can You Go?

The refractive surgeon has multiple options for delivering good visual outcomes.

By AMIN ASHRAFZADEH, MD

Viewpoint

It’s just one man’s opinion

ASC Compliance: Are You Close?

By RIVA LEE ASBELL

Emergencies in the ASC: Are You Prepared?

By Cristine Benze, RN, BSN

Examining Ophthalmic Surgical Microscopes

The ASC is a choice setting for today's new technologies. Find out why.

By Sean McKinney, Contributing

Numbers for Managers: Make Better Decisions With a Customized P&L Statement

By Maureen Waddle

Uncharted Waters: Navigating the Ins and Outs of ACOs

Examining how Accountable Care Organizations will affect ophthalmology.

By Michelle Dalton, ELS