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o.d. to o.d. - Examining a New Law
By: Walter D. West, O.D., F.A.A.O.
New federal laws promote fairness to contact lens consumers, but what about those who fit them?
March 2004
viewpoint - Can You Satisfy Both Sides?
By: Jim Thomas, Editorial Director
Every patient has two sides. Try to help the side that you don't see.
March 2004
Practice Pulse
Tips, Trends & News You Can Use
March 2004
lessons learned - Keeping An Eye on the Ball
By: Jack Runninger, O.D.
Remembering a sports vision pioneer.
March 2004
business advisor - AOA Income Survey Highlights
By: Jeffrey R. Anshel, O.D., F.A.A.O.
The recent AOA survey reveals some interesting truths about O.D. income.
March 2004
fix this practice - Merging Made Easy
By: Richard S. Kattouf, O.D., D.O.S.
Not sure if merging your practice is a good idea? Read these tips to find out.
March 2004
view from the top - Staying on Schedule
By: Gary Gerber, O.D.
Consider this advice the next time waiting patients have you stressed out.
March 2004
CLINICAL CHALLENGES - An Ounce of Prevention
By: Eric Schmidt, O.D.
Incorporate new technology into your regular diagnostic regimen and you'll help patients.
March 2004
THERAPEUTIC INSIGHTS - Meet a Familiar Foe
By: John Smay, O.D.
Know how to treat a subconjunctival hemorrhage -- and what to do when you find one that's not benign.
March 2004
Anti-Infective Update
By: Deepak Gupta, O.D., F.A.A.O.
This article will walk you through the basics of treating ocular infections with anti-infectives, particularly fluoroquinolones.
March 2004
Putting an Economic Spin on Glaucoma
By: John M.B. Rumpakis, O.D.
Glaucoma is a profitable segment of eye care. Just look at the numbers.
March 2004
Benefit From In-Office Lens Casting and Edging
By: Stuart A. Gindoff, O.D., M.B.A., F.A.A.O.
Reasons to put some serious thought into meeting your lens casting and edging demands in office.
March 2004
9 Steps to a More Profitable Optical
By: Richard S. Kattouf, O.D., D.O.S.
While most O.D.s are great clinicians, they lack when it comes to donning the business hat. Here are nine simple tips to help you improve your practice’s profitability.
March 2004
A Little Research Can Benefit Your Practice
By: Bob Levoy, O.D.
Simple, low-cost market research tools can help you obtain valuable patient information.
March 2004
Service Works
By: Kenneth A. Young, O.D.
Practicing by acronym can help you keep patients returning to your practice.
March 2004
coding q & a - Corneal Pachymetry
By: Suzanne L. Corcoran, C.O.E.
Learn about other uses for this measurement and how to code for it.
March 2004
contact lens management - Good News for Presbyopes
By: Barbara Coldiron, O.D.
Metro Optics' progressive GP lens is a great alternative to offer baby boomers.
March 2004
instrumental strategies - This EMR Puts You in Control
By: Robert N. Rosenstein, O.D., F.A.A.O.
OfficeMate's ExamWRITER can make your life easier. See how.
March 2004
street sense - China Spurs Commodities' Surge
By: Jerry Helzner
China's need for raw materials is both a threat and an opportunity.
March 2004
what's new
For Your Patients and Practice
March 2004
reflections - A Grateful Thread
By: Dennis J. Light, O.D.
A veteran's visit made this O.D. reflect on the common thread of gratitude that links us all together.
March 2004
Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers in Cyberspace
Has the new law changed how Internet sites market and sell contact lenses?
March 2004
Dear colleague,
By: Howard B. Purcell, O.D., F.A.A.O.
March 2004
Wise to the World
Helping low vision patients; Keeping peace in the office; Powering up your practice
March 2004
Street Smarts
By: Daniel Beck, O.D.
"New math" to learn what your contact lens patients are really saying.
March 2004
Get an Early Start on Your Career
By: Kevin L. Gee, O.D., F.A.A.O.
A new grad offers some eye-opening strategies.
March 2004
A Dream Deferred
By: Peter Shaw-McMinn, O.D.
How one optometric couple made up for lost time by discovering their own little paradise..
March 2004
Choosing a Lab Partner
By: Deepak Gupta, O.D., F.A.A.O.
The right optical lab can make dispensing eyeglasses a low-risk, high-return endeavor. Here's what to look for.
March 2004
Advice
Six tips to eliminate no-shows; Make your Web site a must-see on the information superhighway.
March 2004
If I Had To Do It Over
By: Ernie Bowling, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O., DIPL
A former coal miner offers his unique perspective.
March 2004
The Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act
March 2004
Coding for Dry Eye
Learn how new treatment strategies are expanding your options for maximum reimbursement.
March 2004
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