Business

A Proposed Medicare Policy Would Tie Our Hands in the Fight Against Glaucoma

Chuck Williamson Jr

Practice Pointers

Practical AI Tools

Exploring potential uses in the ophthalmology clinic.

Robert T. Chang, MD

Patient Views

Researching Glaucoma Online

What are patients learning about the disease from Google and AI?

Miriam Habiel, MD; Christopher Khouri, BS; Peter Khouri, BS; and Alexander Pascone, BS

Practice Pointers

Five Tips for Third-Party Payer Contracting

These best practices can help you strategize negotiations and maximize your leverage.

Ashley R. Geary, Esq

Practice Pointers

Talking to Patients About Interventional Glaucoma

Pearls from glaucoma specialists about beginning the conversation.

Larissa Camejo, MD; Lorraine M. Provencher, MD; and Brian M. Shafer, MD

Practice Pointers

‘How Old Are You?’ Experience and the Young Surgeon

Navigating patients’ perceptions as an early practitioner.

Emily M. Schehlein, MD

The Literature

The Ophthalmology Workforce the United States Needs

Two studies assessed critical concerns about eye care delivery, the current ophthalmology workforce, and interventions to decrease the number of missed clinic appointments.

O’Rese J. Knight, MD, and Angela R. Elam, MD, MPH

Cover Focus

Cultivating Physician-Industry Collaboration

Insights from glaucoma specialists in industry.

Richard A. Lewis, MD, and L. Jay Katz, MD

Residents & Fellows

Private Practice Versus Academia

Weighing the potential pros and cons of two distinct career paths in ophthalmology.

Devang L. Bhoiwala, MD

Practice Pointers

Considerations for Early Practitioners

Addressing practice-based questions and concerns for new glaucoma surgeons.

Laurie Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB

Cover Focus

Building Patient Confidence Through Constructive Communication

Most of what ophthalmologists convey in consultations does not come from spoken language.

John P. Berdahl, MD

Cover Focus

Seeking and Utilizing Glaucoma Patients’ Feedback

Patients’ views should influence where support and funding are funneled.

Stelios Georgoulas, MBBS, PhD, MSc, FRCOphth, FEBO, PGDipCRS

Cover Focus

Enhancing the Patient Experience

Glaucoma specialists discuss tactics and tools that can improve the delivery of care.

Christine Larsen, MD; Zarmeena Vendal, MD; Lorraine M. Provencher, MD; Arsham Sheybani, MD; and Andrew Iwach, MD

Health Care

Reflections on the Reimbursement Landscape

Insights into recent events and points of advice for the future.

Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC; Arsham Sheybani, MD; and Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD

Health Care

Improving the Affordability of Glaucoma Medications

Strategies and tools for the eye care provider.

Jason Xiao, BA; Jin Choi, MD; Pathik Amin, OD; Alaina Tarantino, PharmD, BCPS; and Mary Qiu, MD

Health Care

Is Glaucoma Policy Short-Sighted?

Redefining innovation to keep an eye on patient access.

Sara Riaz, MSc; Blake Oberfeld, MD; Hani El Helwe, MD; Henisk Falah, BS; and David Solá-Del Valle, MD

Practice Pointers

Establishing a Glaucoma Practice Fresh Out of Fellowship

Insights and strategies for young ophthalmologists in building a successful, specialized practice.

Emily M. Schehlein, MD

Practice Pointers

Five Key Strategies for a Greener Practice

A detailed examination of the strategies and collaborative efforts needed to minimize waste, enhance energy efficiency, and promote sustainable practices in ophthalmology.

Amy A. Mehta, MD; Brenda Nuyen, MD; Cassandra L. Thiel, PhD; and Kavitha R. Sivaraman, MD

Aesthetics

Fearmongering in Cosmetics Advertising

Overextrapolation in marketing claims can make patients unnecessarily anxious.

Lucie Moore, BSc, and Laura M. Periman, MD

Practice Pointers

Where Have All the Good Technicians Gone?

A high turnover rate and certification requirements are contributing to the shortage.

Mitzi P. Thomas, COMT, BPS