David Hutton

Recommendations and guidance for ophthalmologists regarding COVID-19 are evolving quickly, and updates frequently change from day by day.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate in the United States and across the globe, companies have announced a series of initiatives, programs, and products designed to support customers, ophthalmologists and patients. 

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) has cancelled its annual meeting, scheduled for May 15-19 in Boston. 

As the United States enters its first week of widespread school closures and restrictions on restaurants, bars and other businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic remakes daily life for millions of Americans, and ophthalmologists helping prevent the spread of the disease. 

As COVID-19 continues to spread in the United States and internationally, the disease increasingly is becoming a cause for concern throughout the healthcare field, including the ophthalmology community. Several physicians discuss how it is impacting their practices. 

With the cloud of COVID-19 looming large, the ARVO 2020 Annual Meeting has been cancelled, according to the organization.

With issues surrounding COVID-19, the cornoavirus, grabbing headlines across the country and around the globe, ophthalmologists must understand the risks to be informed and positioned to provide quality care for their patients. 

As the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to spread around the world, ophthalmologists can be at risk each time they see a patient who may be exhibiting symptoms of the disease. 

The ophthalmic community is mourning the loss of Spencer Thornton, MD, a pioneer in refractive surgery who became a champion for his profession and a role model for younger peers. 

Drug costs, and other issues important to ophthalmologists, are in the cross-hairs of D.C. legislators. 

System works well to get office employees moving in the right direction

System works well to get office employees moving in the right direction

Prescription drug costs are a pressing concern for both physicians and patients

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Improving workflow can improve employee efficiency, boost revenue

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