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January 2012

Features

Beyond Stage 1 Meaningful Use: A Forecast
By:  Lorie Lippiatt, O.D.; Kim Castleberry, O.D.
Get a jump-start on preparing for Stage 2 and the future of eyecare delivery

The State of EHR in Optometry
By:  Lee Ann Murphy, Contributing Editor
Optometrists are steadily adopting electronic health records systems. Is it time to pick up the pace?

Create an EHR-Ready Practice
By:  Scott A. Jens, O.D., F.A.A.O.
If you've made the commitment to acquire an electronic health records system, it's time to establish implementation plans

Maximize Digital Fundus Photography
By:  Frank Celia, Contributing Editor
You can get the most out of this investment by performing three steps

Make the Most of Your SD-OCT
By:  Peter E. Wilcox, O.D., F.O.A.A.
This device has created a paradigm shift in how we visualize and manage the eye, from diagnosis to treatment

Corneal Breach
By:  Susan Kovacich, OD, FAAO
The risk factors, symptoms, signs and treatment of infectious keratitis

Departments

O.D. to O.D.
By:  Walter D. West, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Meaningful use: it’s not just for electronic health records

Viewpoint
By:  Jim Thomas, Editorial Director
Lessons my GPS taught me

Practice Pulse
CMS Issues Proposed Rule for Sunshine Act Implementation; West Named Vision Source Vice President; Phase-In Period for Board Certification Coming to End; FDA News; Non-Compliance to Recommended CL Wear and Care: The Latest Findings; Eye Site; Ocular Melanoma Initiative Announced

View from the top
By:  Gary Gerber, O.D.
When policies and patients collide

Lessons Learned
By:  Jack Runninger, O.D.
Careful what you say

Fix this practice
By:  Richard S. Kattouf, O.D., D.O.S.
The benefits of another doctor

Dry Eye
By:  Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD
Out with the Old: 12 in 2012

Contact Lens Management
By:  Gregory W. DeNaeyer, OD, FAAO
Contact lens resources

Staffing
By:  Bob Levoy, O.D.
How to handle the problem employee

EHR Focus
By:  Karen Perry, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Compulink Eyecare Advantage

What's New
For your Patients and Practice

Reflections
By:  Jenean Carlton
From Texas to Tanzania