August 2020

August 2020 Issue

Utilize Technology To Monitor Disease

By MICHAEL J. CYMBOR, OD; Jenae Stiles, OD, FAAO

Consider these practical techniques for monitoring AMD, diabetes and glaucoma
Ergonomics and the Optometric Practice

By NADIA VIRANI, OD

Consider these six tips to alleviate the stress on the body that practicing optometry may cause
The Benefits of Staff Delegation

By Jennifer L Stewart, OD

A look at what tasks to possibly hand over to staff, and why
Manage Images and Data in Practice

By Thomas Wong, OD, FNAP

What O.D.s need to know in the evaluation of imaging management systems
Co-Manage Post Glaucoma Surgery

By NICOLE STOUT, OD ; NATE LIGHTHIZER, OD

A look at the surgical procedures and related post-op care

O.D. to O.D.

By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO

‘MOVE THE MIDDLE’
Viewpoint

By JIM THOMAS Editorial Director

A HIGH-TECH OPPORTUNITY
LEADING OFF: New AOA President Reveals Plans for Organization

By JENNIFER KIRBY
LEADING OFF: O.D.s Share Business Lessons of COVID-19 Pandemic

By JENNIFER KIRBY
LEADING OFF: Also Notable
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: Fail at Something

By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
CLINICAL: Contact Lenses

By JASON R. MILLER, OD, MBA, FAAO

Implement Contact Lens Technology
CLINICAL: Dry Eye

By WHITNEY HAUSER, OD, FAAO

Dry Eye Diagnostics
CLINICAL: Glaucoma

By AUSTIN LIFFERTH, OD, FAAO

CD Ratio Isn’t All That
CLINICAL: Case Scenario

By Jamel Vaughn, OD, FAAO

Left Side Visual Field Loss
BUSINESS: Strategies

By GARY GERBER, OD

Top Pandemic Lessons Learned
BUSINESS: Personnel

By GINA M. WESLEY, MS, FAAO

Coach Your Team Through Challenges
BUSINESS: Coding Strategy

By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO

Guidance on Fee Reduction
BUSINESS: Legal

By KATIE GILBERT-SPEAR, OD, JD, MPH

Pinpoint Retinal Toxicity Culprit
What’s new

For Your Patients and Practice
BUSINESS: Social Media

By Shannon Simcox, editor

Social Media Toolkit