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Staying ahead of the latest technology, surgical devices and procedures to hit the market can be a challenging, but often necessary, task for any refractive cataract surgeon looking to create the “premium practice.”
As one of the newest procedures being implemented into the field, femtosecond laser cataract surgery has brought with it quite a buzz. From whether or not to incorporate the procedure into one’s practice to how to properly charge patients for the service, the introduction of femtosecond laser cataract surgery has sparked a number of debates.
In light of this, Premier Surgeon posed questions surrounding the incorporation of this procedure to the PS250 in its latest survey. To see how the PS250 responded, click here. Additionally, if you’d like to weigh in on this subject yourself, find us on Facebook and leave us a comment. We’d love to hear what you have to say!
Keeping with the theme of technology, this issue also takes a look at how one physician has incorporated the “high-tech mentality” into designing and running an efficient surgical practice. See the latest Photo Feature spread, highlighting the practice of James S. Lewis, MD, found here.
– Cara Hvisdas
chvisdas@slackinc.com