business advisor - Reduce Your Debt

With interest at record lows, now's the time to lower your borrowing costs. Consider these strategies.

CLINICAL CHALLENGES - The Artist's Rendition

A patient's artwork leads this doctor on the road to diagnosing her condition.

coding q & a - Same-day Exams & Minor Surgery

Medicare's rule allows exceptions.

contact lens management - A Problem-Solver for Astigmats

This frequent-replacement toric contact lens offers clinical advantages.

fix this practice - Consult Before You Buy

A consultant can make the purchase of a practice easier on you financially.

instrumental strategies - The Diagnostic Tool of the Future

Three instruments in one will save your practice money and space.

lessons learned - Misery Loves Company

A patient tries to replace his lenses.

Nutritional Supplements in Eye Care

In the first report of this series, OM explains how nutrition can prevent and treat AMD.

o.d. to o.d. - Should Patients Have to Ask?

Optional products abound in eye care. Do your patients know they exist?

Practice Pulse

Tips, Trends & News You Can Use

reflections - The Ones That Get Away

Take time to listen -- not only to the patient, but to your own intuition.

Tackling Ocular Allergies

Hone your skills for diagnosing and managing ocular allergies by following these simple guidelines.

Tackling Renovation

Outside help turned this doctor's awkward space into a free-flowing, attractive office.

therapeutic insights - Prescribing for Glaucoma

See why it's important to match the best medication to each patient's circumstances.

view from the top - Scheduling One Block At a Time

Everyone wins when you dedicate blocks of time to different tasks.

viewpoint - Food for Thought

Here's why your patients should think of you when they think of nutrition.

What's Coming in 2003 - A Guide for the Optometric Practice

A guide to recently introduced products that will shape patient care and practice management. Read about ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses, pharmaceuticals and more.