The Evolution of Robotics in Cataract Surgery

Drs. Uday Devgan and Vance Thompson share why they are excited about the future of cataract surgery.

Ambulatory Surgery Center Governance and Growth

Isabelle Bibet-Kalinyak, JD, MBA and Rajesh U. Kothari, MBA discuss the advantages of adding an ASC to your practice.

The Value of Astigmatic Keratotomy to Patients and Practices

Eric Donnenfeld, MD, FACS explains how technologies to correct astigmatism can dramatically improve patient satisfaction and uncorrected visual acuity.

Premium IOLs in Imperfect Eyes 

Dr. Kavitha Sivaraman and Dr. Dagny Zhu discuss premium options for patients with corneal pathology and post-refractive corneas.

AI Agents in Ophthalmology

Ben Seals, MBA, CEO of Thomas Eye Group, describes the present and future role of AI in ophthalmic practices.

Study Provides Real-World Evidence for Inflammatory DED

Carolina L. Mercado, MD, and colleagues presented data from the American Academy of Ophthalmology IRIS (Intelligent Research in Sight) Registry linked to pharmacy claims data sourced from the Komodo Health Research Dataset.

By Julie Greenbaum, editor

Six Patient Journey Marketing Strategies That Drive Growth and Profitability

Thomas Nydegger of Refractive MD Growth explains that although different stages along the patient journey can each stand on their own, they must support each other for a practice to succeed.

Onboarding and Retaining Top Surgical Counselors

Business advisors Rod Solar and Patti Barkey share tips for training and retaining successful surgical counselors.

The Importance of Treating OSD and Lid Margin Disease Preoperatively

Marjan Farid, MD, discusses her ASCRS Cornea Day presentation on preoperatively treating DED and OSD.

Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles: Pro Moves

Thomas A. Oetting, MS, MD describes a tough case of dysphotopsia and how he tackled it.

Navigating Advanced-Technology IOLs

The success of these lenses depends on matching the right lens to the right patient, and aligning that with their expectations and personality.

By Julie Greenbaum, editor

Improving Glaucoma Clinic Workflow

At ASCRS 2026, Sahar Bedrood, MD, PhD, outlined workflow changes that reduce bottlenecks and improve clinic throughput.

By Jim Gallagher, senior managing editor

Combining MIGS With Implant Lowers IOP in Glaucoma

“Data show incorporating iStent Infinite with cataract surgery, with or without iDose TR, significantly lowers IOP and reduces topical medication needs,” said Dr. Lisa Feulner in her presentation.

By Julie Greenbaum, editor

Getting Practice Operations Right the First Time

Heather Barbish, COE, discusses proven strategies for practice efficiency.

Planning for Succession Before It's Too Late

An aging physician population and the changing business of health care make planning for the future an imperative.

Should Surgeons Target Both Outflow Pathways?

Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, editor of Glaucoma Physician, and Sean Ianchulev, MD, MPH, New York Eye and Ear of Mount Sinai, discuss whether addressing both trabecular and uveoscleral pathways could improve outcomes in moderate to advanced disease.