Optometry

At Issue

• Use of OCT becomes more common prior to cataract surgery

• Brett G. Bence, OD, FAAO; John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS; Louis D. “Skip” Nichamin, MD

• Industry adapts to changing standards for interactions with health care providers

• While cost might be considered, clinicians agree newer agents work best

• Alan G Kabat, OD, FAAO; Jill Autrey, OD, RPh; Julie A Tyler, OD, FAAO; Walter L Choate Jr, OD, FAAO

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From The Editor

• Options expand for ocular surface bandages

• Michael D. DePaolis, OD, FAAO

• Enhance patient needs, clinical experience with evidence-based practice

• Michael D. DePaolis, OD, FAAO

• Recommend wise lifestyle choices to preserve ocular health

• Michael DePaolis, OD, FAAO

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From The Podium

• Femtosecond technology removes inconsistencies of cataract surgery

• French study shows impact of omega-3 on preventing AMD progression

• Single-dose antibiotic preparation shows safety and efficacy in large series of cataract patients

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Glaucoma Perspectives

• Carefully choose glaucoma therapy for patients with financial issues

• Murray Fingeret, OD

• Future of glaucoma hinges on innovations in diagnosis, evaluation, management

• Murray Fingeret, OD

• Studies: Reduced ocular perfusion can affect glaucoma

• Murray Fingeret, OD

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Medicare Coding

• Medicare audits may motivate doctors to revisit patient record protocols

• Charles B. Brownlow, OD, FAAO

• Fee survey shows continued variability of OD charges

• Charles B. Brownlow, OD, FAAO

• New year brings major changes in Medicare coding for diagnostic imaging

• Charles . Brownlow, OD, FAAO

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Ocular Photography Challenge

• Intracorneal hemorrhage

• Blurry vision

• Annual grand prize winner

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PCON CE

• Thorough exam, comanagement help 
facilitate diagnosis of hematologic disorders

• Michael DelGiodice, OD, FAAO; Attefa Sultani, OD, FAAO

• Develop a systematic approach to recognizing headache, referring emergencies

• Len V. Hua, OD, PhD

• Detailed history, exam lead to effective neuro-ophthalmic imaging, accurate diagnosis

• Attefa Sultani, OD, FAAO; Michael DelGiodice, OD, FAAO

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PCON Reports

• ‘Significance of numbers’ key to finding, understanding good literature

• Legal, ethical quandaries muddle debate over vision of elderly drivers

• Ocular signs can lead to recognition of non-accidental trauma in children

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Social Media and the OD

• Reputation management can be easy, inexpensive

• Provide practice information through QR codes

• Agustin L Gonzalez, DO

• Use social media for word-of-mouth advertising


• Agustin L. Gonzalez, OD

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Tax Tips for the OD

• This year’s tax law extends certain breaks, credits for optometrists

• CE, employee training are tax deductible

• Mark Battersby

• Tax hikes, credits result from Affordable Care Act


• Mark E. Battersby

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What's Your Diagnosis?

• Patient has ‘bloody’ right eye with ulcer, light sensitivity in the left eye

• Patient with choroidal melanoma presents with additional retinal findings

• Sherrol A. Reynolds, OD, FAAO

• Patient reports decreased vision since childhood

• Sherry J. Bass, OD, FAAO

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Worth Building

• A trust protector can build flexibility into your estate planning

• Ken W Rudzinski, CFP, CLU, CHFC, CHRC, CASL, CAP

• Online courses available for eye care practices

• Keep a long-term perspective in today’s volatile market

• Kenneth W. Rudzinski, CFP, CRCP, CLU, ChFC, CASL, CAP

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