Features
When “What’s Right” Comes First
Advanced Vision Care doesn’t run from difficult glaucoma cases.
By Lindsey Getz, contributing writer
Staff’s Guide to Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
The perfect combination of expertise, teamwork and care contributes to efficacy and patient satisfaction.
By Amy Swanoski, BS, COA
What’s New in Glaucoma Diagnostics
A look at some of the latest advancements in IOP measurement, ocular imaging techniques and the application of artificial intelligence in the field.
By Saif Aldeen Alryalat, MD, Leonard K. Seibold, MD
Update on the Glaucoma Drug Landscape
A look at the new pharmacologic options that are available or undergoing clinical trials.
By Anthony P. Mai, MD, Tanner J. Ferguson, MD
Understanding OSD in Glaucoma Patients
A call for patient communication and compliance
By Lynn Girdlestone, MHA, COA, OSA, OSC
Apply Lean Principles in Your Practice
Follow these methods to enhance patient care and operational efficiency in your ophthalmology practice.
By Matthew Parker, PhD, DSc, CLSSMBB, PMP, CTC, COMT
Web Exclusives
Compliance: Make Time for Internal Auditing
By examining high-priority areas, practices can ensure their billing and coding align with regulatory standards.
By Laurie K. Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB
Ophthalmic Professional's Top 10 Stories of 2024
A roundup of the top stories that resonated with our readers
By Julie Greenbaum, editor
Departments
Viewpoint from the Editor: A Look Back, the New Year Ahead
An introduction to the January 2025 Glaucoma issue by Jane T. Shuman, Editor-in-Chief.
By Jane T. Shuman, MSM, COT, COE, OSC
Customer Service: De-escalating Difficult Patient Encounters
Practical tools for ophthalmic professionals
By Elizabeth Monroe, COE, CPSS, PHR
Coding: 2025 Ophthalmic Coding and Payment Update
A look at the changes that could impact your practice.
By Mary Pat Johnson, COMT, CPC, COE, CPMA
News
Attention Private Practice Owners: Los Angeles County Wildfires Prompt SBA to Open Local Business Recovery Centers
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened two Business Recovery Centers (BRC) in Los Angeles County to help.
Prevent Blindness Declares Second Annual Retinopathy of Prematurity Awareness Week
The initiative will take place Feb. 24 to March 2, and supports the comprehensive “Prevent Blindness ROP Education and Support Program.”
Ophthalmic Professional Is Starting a New Wellness Series!
And we want to hear from you!
Prevent Blindness Declares March Workplace Eye Wellness Month
The goal of the annual observance is to provide employers and employees with important information to help keep eyes safe and healthy at work.
FDA Approves First Treatment for Macular Telangiectasia Type 2
Neurotech’s ocular insert Encelto aims to slow vision loss in patients with this degenerative retinal disease.