Increasing demand has created a groundswell of innovation, ranging from 3D surgical interfaces to remote technology that can place ophthalmologists half a world away from their patients. Medscape Ophthalmology
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Dry Eye Syndrome: Diagnostic and Treatment Tips
An overview of established and emerging knowledge on dry eye syndrome aims to give clinicians the tools for effectively managing this disruptive condition. Medscape Ophthalmology
How Medicare Reimbursement Cuts Are Reshaping Ophthalmology
Medicare reimbursement for common ophthalmology procedures will be cut 19%-68% in 2016 and 2017, in addition to many cuts in 2015. Here’s the rationale and how ophthalmologists are likely to respond. Medscape Business of Medicine
Advantages Claimed for Dropless Cataract Surgery
Use of a combined triamcinolone/moxifloxacin compound improves therapeutic compliance, enhances prophylaxis against infection, and costs less than conventional eyedrops. Medscape Ophthalmology
IRIS Registry Combs Big Data for Cataract Surgery Outcomes
Data from the IRIS Registry has determined the rate of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery to be lower than reported rates from other US data sets. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ebola-Related Uveitis: Treat One, Treat Many
Emory University ophthalmologists treated Dr Ian Crozier’s eye complications related to the Ebola virus and then took what they learned to West Africa to save the sight of many Ebola survivors. Medscape Ophthalmology
2015 Compensation Report: Most Ophthalmologists Dissatisfied
Ophthalmologists earned seemingly respectable pay last year, but Medscape’s 2015 report found that most did not feel fairly compensated, and they expressed other discontents as well. Medscape Business of Medicine
Seeing My Way to ‘No’
No test is benign, and any test can lead to a cascade of potentially harmful interventions. How are patients ever expected to question or to say ‘no’ if a physician can’t? Medscape Pediatrics
The New MCAT: Is It Right for Tomorrow’s Physicians?
A new version of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) debuted this past April. Is it an improvement on prior versions, and is it the best means to assess future physicians? Medscape Med Students
Should You Volunteer in a Disaster? Advice for Physicians
If you flew off to offer your medical services after an earthquake, would you be a skilled helper or a disaster tourist? Find out in this review of global medical volunteerism. Medscape Public Health
What to Do If an Insurer Profiles You as a High Utilizer
Ophthalmologists are increasingly being told by insurers that their treatments cost more than their peers’ and are being penalized or booted out of health plans as a result. Here’s how to respond. Medscape Business of Medicine
Seeing the Future: Innovations in Vision
The seed of hope for significantly reducing rates of blindness — with advances in drugs, stem cell treatments, and technology such as artificial retinas — has been planted. Medscape Ophthalmology
Physician Bullying: ‘Not Allowed to Cry’
Physician bullies are medicine’s troublemakers. What are some ways to deal with them — and the resulting fallout? Medscape Family Medicine
Ophthalmologists: Will 2015 Make You or Break You?
From a clinical and practice management perspective, the new year holds many challenges for ophthalmologists. Here are the key trends to look for in 2015. Medscape Business of Medicine
Key Opinion Leader Says Healthcare Reform Handcuffs Doctors
The ACA, HIPAA, Medicare, EHRs, and other well-meaning reform efforts often prevent doctors from delivering good patient care, a prominent physician CEO asserts. See whether your colleagues agree. Medscape Business of Medicine
2014 Compensation Report Finds Ophthalmologists Doing Well
Despite earning more than most doctors, many ophthalmologists are dissatisfied with their situation, echoing beefs by colleagues in other specialties, Medscape’s latest Compensation Report finds. Medscape Business of Medicine
For Noncompliant Patients, a Fix That Works
Help your patients become more compliant — taking medications as prescribed, going on a diet, drinking less, or quitting smoking — without adding to the length of their visits. Here’s how. Medscape Business of Medicine
10 Cool, Amazing Gadgets and Trends to Help Your Practice
Many unique technological advances and new requirements of medical practices are quickly changing the way practices operate. Will you recognize your practice in a few years’ time? Medscape Business of Medicine
How to Field Questions on Your Medicare Payments
Many ophthalmologists were blindsided by having their Medicare payments made public. The Sunshine Act promises still more revelations. Here’s how to respond to inquiries from patients and the media. Medscape Business of Medicine
Incoming AMA President Robert Wah Defends EHRs
EHRs have led to controversy and turmoil in the medical profession, even while leading to some positive developments. The AMA’s president-elect describes his thoughts about EHRs. Medscape Business of Medicine