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In a paper presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Chicago, Jonathan Tan, a third year medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai detailed the study on ophthalmic eye drop waste in clinics, revealing 72% medication loss due to outdated 28-day expiration guidelines, resulting in significant financial waste. The study advocates following FDA expiration dates.
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In a presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting in Chicago, T.Y. Alvin Lu, MD, a retina specialist at Johns Hopkins Medicine, discussed the application of large language models (LLMs) in revenue cycle management (RCM).
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According to data presented this week at the 128th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, being held in Chicago, about three-quarters of medication volume remains in multiuse eye drop bottles tossed in the garbage well before FDA-regulated expiration dates.
This Los Angeles-based ophthalmologist and medical creator discusses the role of social media in combating misinformation and building health care practices.
According to ophthalmologists at the Colorado University School of Medicine, discussing mental well-being is a key part of effective treatment and improving care for patients.
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The campaign will encourage, educate and empower the public to include vision and eye health as a part of their healthcare by asking them to share how eye care services and exams improved their vision and their daily lives.
Organization eyes green practices, shifting ophthalmology landscape.
Neda Nikpoor, MD, urges audience members to become more empowered in making small but meaningful, evidence-based changes in combating unconscious gender bias.
Physician details her journey from sustaining career-ending injury to insurance advocate.
A groundbreaking study conducted by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and Kevin Frick, PhD, from Johns Hopkins University reveals that prioritizing better eye health could inject a staggering $50.4 billion annually into the US economy.
Discover how advocacy can impact your clinical work and ultimately patient care.
Sometimes, the best job for you is the one you create.
On the 'Negotiations' episode of RWO: The Podcast, Dr. Lisa Nijm joins Drs. Nicole Bajic and Grayson Armstrong to discuss personal experiences with contract negotiation.
Corneal wound burn is a critical, yet often overlooked, complication in cataract surgery. Recognizing early signs is crucial.
Enhance your ophthalmology skills with expert tips from RWO podcast. Match procedures to patients, seek guidance, review surgical notes, practice patience, and be honest with patients.
Balancing motherhood & ophthalmology: Prioritize family planning, set boundaries, integrate work & personal life. Insights from ophthalmologist-moms.
An overview of Jesse Berry’s advice for starting and growing a social media account
Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD, discusses the action-packed agenda of Real World Ophthalmology’s virtual event on September 30, 2023.
RWO is hosting its 5th virtual, interactive conference titled “Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner” on Saturday September 30, 2023, from 8 am to 5:30 pm Central Time.
According to the companies, the expanded partnership will enhance the MedFlow and MDOffice software suites.
Conducting a thorough financial examination may help clinicians to see their finances as clearly as their patients see the world after cataract surgery.
Intimate partner violence awareness in ophthalmologists can be heightened thanks to a recent study.
Lisa M. Nijm, MD, MD, highlights what residents, fellows, and ophthalmologists who are early in their careers can expect at the virtual Real World Ophthalmology meeting on Saturday, April 15.
Disruption affected ophthalmology, altering physicians’ education, careers.
It is important for patients to understand what digital eye strain is and its causes.
To support congressional action, 135 health organizations – including the American Academy of Ophthalmology – sent a letter to congressional leaders pointing out that a full inflation-based update is the primary solution to the ongoing problem with the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
The month will help to bring awareness to eye safety in the workplace and keep eyes safe and protected on the job.
Effective networking involves developing relationships with other people, sharing relevant information and resources, and providing mutual support and encouragement on the path to reaching your goals.
