Wolters Kluwer Health

Optometric Management

April 2009

Supplement : Successful Management of Complicated Glaucoma Cases

Diagnosing a Deceptive Presentation
A patient with a history of surgery for a brain tumor presents with signs of glaucoma that defy classification

Dealing With Noncompliance and Ocular Surface Issues
Here's how persistent follow up turned a noncompliant patient into a compliant one and helped resolve ocular surface problems

Managing Trial and Error in a Complicated Case
Find out how 19 years of progress helped save this patient's vision

March 2009

Supplement : Proven Strategies to Market Your Ocular Allergy Practice

Seeing Profit Potential in a Common Problem
More than 40% of your patients may have ocular allergies. Here are strategies to help identify them.

Set Goals to Build a Lucrative Ocular Allergy Practice
Here's how to outline your objectives and track them over time to ensure success

Marketing Your Ocular Allergy Services
Learn how to develop a marketing communication plan to help build your practice

Supplement : Shedding Light on a New Era in Refraction

Shedding Light on a New Era in Refraction
The right diagnostic equipment can give you the knowledge you need to perform better refractions in less time, which should result in more satisfied patients

February 2009

Supplement : Seizing Profitable Opportunities In The Treatment and Management Of Ocular Allergy

Boosting the Bottom Line Through The Treatment of Ocular Allergy
Learn about opportunities to treat allergy patients and help grow your practice

Administering Clinical Therapy for Ocular Allergy Patients
Here's how you can provide relief to millions of patients with a new class of medications

Increase Profitability Through Accurate Billing and Coding
Understand how to provide the standard of care for ocular allergy — and get paid for it

December 2008

Supplement : EXPLORING

Managing Concomitant Glaucoma and Ocular Surface Disease
Always an important topic in the anterior segment world, ocular surface disease is changing how we treat glaucoma

Incorporating New Technologies into a Glaucoma Practice
Experts discuss how the emergence of spectral domain OCT, new scanning lasers and other devices has changed their approach to patient management

Making a Case for Neuroprotection
Researchers continue to delve into the role of neurodegeneration and apoptosis in glaucoma

November 2008

Supplement : Concurrent Treatment for Glaucoma And Ocular Surface Disease

Concurrent Treatment for Glaucoma And Ocular Surface Disease
Addressing both conditions fosters corneal health, patient comfort and compliance with IOP-lowering therapy

Supplement : Evidence Supports New Approaches for Reducing the Risk of Macular Degeneration

Evidence Supports New Approaches for Reducing the Risk of Macular Degeneration
Learn about the pathogenesis of MD, how to identify patients at risk and prevent it through diet and nutritional supplementation

August 2008

Supplement : Comprehensive Evaluation of Lid Margin Disease

Strategies to Diagnose and Treat Lid Margin Disease
Deciphering the various symptoms of LMD is key to prescribing the appropriate treatments

Understanding the Intricacies of Lid Margin Disease
Learn how to detect this under-diagnosed condition and its associated complications to make better treatment decisions

June 2008

Supplement : Exploring IOL Options

Understanding Presbyopia-correcting IOLs
Replace the cataract with a lens that increases visual acuity and minimizes the need for eyeglasses and contact lenses

Aspheric IOLs: Completing the Picture
After cataract removal, these IOLs replace the lens and correct for spherical aberration in the cornea

Choosing Phakic IOLs Instead of LASIK
When LASIK isn't the answer, these lenses may offer an alternative for patients with myopia and astigmatism

May 2008

Supplement : Meeting the Challenges of Diagnosing, Treating and Managing Allergic Eye Disease

Recognizing Ocular Allergies
Experts weigh in on how to differentiate ocular allergy from dry eye

Managing Ocular Allergy Patients
Find out how these experts handle classic cases, including children

Treating Contact Lens Wearers Who Have Ocular Allergies
Consider these approaches to minimize symptoms and keep patients in their lenses

Building a Therapeutic Practice
Taking these steps will help improve your care of allergy patients and grow your practice, too

December 2007

Supplement : Revolutionize your office

Gaining Greater Efficiency and Profitability Through the Use of Automated Refraction Systems
Automation will improve efficiency and profitability. Here's why you should begin planning now and some tips for a smooth transition

November 2007

Supplement : new O.D.

Advice
Put Patients at Ease Without Saying a Word

Wise to the World
Prescribe Correction Early for Bilateral Amblyopia

School Ties
Your optometry school is a lifelong community. Here are the top 10 reasons to stay connected.

Is a Residency Right for You?
The benefits of doing a residency can be phenomenal. Here's a closer look at what's required and how to choose a program.

Street Smarts
When Glaucoma Isn't Really Glaucoma