Practice

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

Global Perspectives

Bringing Ophthalmic Care to Nepal

Highlighting innovative efforts to further eye care in a remote setting.

Karen Chen, MD, MPhil, and Sunil Thakali, MD

Diagnostics

IOP Monitoring Via a Smartphone

A novel contact lens has the potential to transform glaucoma management.

Anna Huixin Zhang, MD, and Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC

Residents & Fellows

Private Practice Versus Academia

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

Devang L. Bhoiwala, MD

Feature

The Worried Well

The overdiagnosis and overtreatment of glaucoma are growing concerns.

James D. Brandt, MD

IGC Spotlight

Spotlight on the 2024 IGC

Updates from the annual Interventional Glaucoma Consortium.

Different Angles

The State of Glaucoma Care

My perspectives on present and future management.

Brian M. Shafer, 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

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

Patient Views

Healthy Habits for Glaucoma Patients

Moderation and communication are key.

Valentina Lozano, MD