Featured
Distinguishing glaucoma from a masquerader
Consider this systematic approach to identifying non-glaucomatous optic neuropathies
By Hamza Shah OD, MS
Ocular surface health in glaucoma patients
Consider these three action steps to deter dry eye disease symptoms from preventing patient medication compliance
By Jill Gottehrer, OD, FAAO
Optimizing frame inventory
Improve the patient experience by offering the right mix of frames
By Jessilin M. Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO
Low vision spectacles for glaucoma patients
How different spectacle options can help with vision needs
By RICHARD J. SHULDINER, OD, FAAO
News
LEADING OFF: Eyewear trends to update your inventory
Learn the trendy styles and colors of eyewear to stock in your practice for in 2024.
By Robert Stoneback, associate editor
LEADING OFF: Discuss safety for patients during Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Three ODs advise how to discuss eye safety with patients.
By Shannon Simcox, contributing editor
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: Shorten your exam times
My challenge for you this month: Shorten your exam times
By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
LEADING OFF: Also Notable
Additional news from the March 2024 issue of Optometric Management
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Tips from the issue
Compiled here are practical tips from a few of the articles that appear in this issue of Optometric Management.
DRY EYE: Taking biologic drops for a spin
A look at autologous serum as a treatment for dry eye disease
By Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO
STAFFING: Research Job Interview Candidates
How to use social media and references to vet your candidate pool
By PATRICIA FULMER, OD, FAAO
What's New
For your patients and practice
Therapeutic Focus: Eradicating Demodex blepharitis
A look at the patient education and practice management components of this new treatment
By Shannon Simcox, contributing editor
Inspire. Lead. Succeed: Inspiring Future Leaders
Your example can teach the next generation
By DORI M. CARLSON, OD, MAL, FAAO
Web Exclusives
CONTACT LENS: Looking inward
Growing your contact lens practice from your current patient base
By Susan A. Resnick, OD, FAAO
GLAUCOMA: The terms for treatment
Reviewing the requirements for therapy initiation
By AUSTIN LIFFERTH, OD, FAAO
CODING STRATEGY: Coding for selective laser trabeculoplasty
Learn the reimbursable uses and proper reporting for SLT
By Brandy H. Sperry, COMT, COE, OCS
My Practice’s Life Hack
What are your favorite life hacks in your practice?
By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO
The Role of the Whole Office in Aesthetics Care
Keep the whole office at the top of mind to optimize patient care in aesthetics and beyond
By MILE BRUJIC, OD, FAAO
Mini-Refresh for Success, Part 1: Revitalizing Your Practice Environment
Exploring easy-to-implement practice management strategies for refreshing your practice
By Gina M. Wesley OD, MS, FAAO
Getting the Whole Picture
Sometimes, it's good to step back from the micron level and look at the whole picture
By James L. Fanelli,
Mini-Refresh Part 2 Strategies for Optimizing Financial Success
Tools for regular reviews of your practice's financial health
By Gina M. Wesley OD, MS, FAAO
Biologics for Dry Eye: Patient Conversations
How to talk to patients about a biologic treatment plan
By Douglas K. Devries, OD
Mini-Refresh Part 3: Marketing Makeover
Strategies to get the best use of your marketing dollars
By Gina M. Wesley OD, MS, FAAO
Shedding Light on Complicated RVO Using OCT-A
An RVO case study using multimodal imaging
By Julie Rodman, OD, MSc, FAAO
MYOPIA: Reviewing proposed mechanisms for myopia spectacles
The research on how novel spectacles can assist myopia patients
By MARIA LIU, OD, PHD, MPH, MBA, FAAO
Mini-Refresh Part 4: Streamlining Workflows
Key areas to improve efficiency
By Gina M. Wesley OD, MS, FAAO