Features
Training Leads One Practice to the "Holy Grail"
Investing in people boosts staff retention at Austin Retina Associates.
By Lindsey Getz, contributing writer
Enhancing Retinal Care With Remote Patient Monitoring
What ophthalmic technicians and staff need to know to effectively support its adoption
By Miguel A. Busquets, MD, FACS, FASRS
Update on Retinal Imaging
A look at the technologies that are transforming how we see and understand the retina.
By Johnathan Hawkins, CRA, COT, CDOS, OCT-C, FOPS
Guide to the Retina Drug Landscape
An overview of contemporary and cutting-edge treatment options.
By Shane M. Griffin, MD, MCR, Roger A. Goldberg, MD, MBA
Streamlining the Injection Experience
Improving protocols and patient care from the staff perspective.
By Ashley Vu
Training Staff for the Presbyopia Journey
When staff feel confident in the technology and comfortable guiding patients, they elevate the entire care experience.
By Carrie Jacobs, COE, CPSS, OCS
Web Exclusives
The Wellness Series: Take a Morning Walk
Jane T. Shuman, Editor in Chief of Ophthalmic Professional, shares how walking daily helped to clear her mind, energize her body and set her day off to a great start.
By Jane T. Shuman, MSM, COT, COE, OSC
Being “Impeccable With Your Word” Makes All the Difference
Pairing this concept with the mindful practice of pausing before we respond can change the entire dynamic of a conversation with a patient or coworker.
By Christine Lapointe
Improving the Patient, Staff Experience Through Mindfulness Meditation Techniques
How one chief operating officer has integrated this process into her busy ophthalmology practice
By Christine Lapointe
Re-prioritize to Re-ground
How to move from the hamster wheel to the steering wheel
By Mandy Cansler, COMT, COE, LSSGB
Recognizing When a Pause Is Needed
One chief operating officer shares her coping mechanisms for managing stress
By Bansari Mehta, MHA
Departments
A Look Into the Retinal Sphere
Viewpoint From the Editor
An introduction to the July 2025 Retina issue by Jane T. Shuman, Editor in Chief.
By Jane T. Shuman, MSM, COT, COE, OSC
11 Ideas to Help Ophthalmic Professionals Manage Stress
Customer Service
Follow these techniques to take care of yourself, monitor and manage your stress levels, and contribute to an excellent patient experience.
By Elizabeth Monroe, COE, CPSS, PHR
Photobiomodulation for Dry AMD
Coding
A look at the procedure, the documentation, and the coding and coverage instructions for billing for this technology.
By Mary Pat Johnson, COMT, CPC, COE, CPMA
Are You Ready for a Medicare Optical Inspection?
Compliance
A review of the key requirements that may have been overlooked.
By Laurie K. Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB
Meditation Sedation: Quiet the Mind for Better Health and Healing
How to bring meditation into a clinical setting to ease patient anxiety.
By Christine Lapointe
News
Prevent Blindness Declares August Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Prevent Blindness is offering free resources on children’s vision topics, including eye conditions, safety, eye patching and more.
Lenz Therapeutics Announces FDA Approval of Vizz for the Treatment of Presbyopia
Near vision improvements were demonstrated within 30 minutes and lasted up to 10 hours in clinical trials.
Prevent Blindness Declares September as Sports Eye Safety Month
Prevent Blindness has designated September as Sports Eye Safety Month. According to new data from the nonprofit, 43,379 sports-related eye injuries were treated in the United States in 2024, a 33% increase from 2023.
September Is Myopia Action Month
Throughout September, eyecare professionals can access programs and resources designed to guide practitioners at every step of building effective myopia management programs.
Prevent Blindness to Host National Events for World Sight Day 2025
Prevent Blindness announced a series of events and initiatives leading up to World Sight Day on Oct. 9, aligning with the organization that leads the global observance, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.
FDA Clears First Eyeglass Lenses to Slow Myopia
Authorization expands treatment choices for children with nearsightedness