Efficiency

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A group of forward-thinking optometrists at Optometry’s Meeting shared their criteria for investing in new technology to benefit their patients and their practices.

NEW YORK — NewSight Reality introduced its Transparent Optical Module 2.0, technology that facilitates the use of augmented reality in spectacle lenses, at Vision Expo East.

“Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.”

Using the efficiency frontier approach to negotiate prices for plaque psoriasis biologics may lead to substantial price reductions that better align with clinical benefits in the U.S., according to a study.

Published results showed surgical team dynamics, such as staff turnover and the presence of surgeon-preferred staff, may impact operative times and procedural efficiency.

The transition to electronic health records from traditional paper charting was touted as a way to increase efficiency, billing and cataloging; however, for some, it has made practice overly burdened with notes and information.

“Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection.”

Team cohesion and effective employee retention strategies allowed small ophthalmology practices to rise to the challenges of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and grow even stronger in some cases.

NEW ORLEANS — In this Healio Video Perspective from the AAO meeting, William F. Wiley, MD, discusses IPure (BVI), a preloaded IOL, and the effect the lens has had on efficiency in his practice.

NEW ORLEANS — In this Healio Video Perspective from the AAO meeting, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discusses how upcoming digital tools from Alcon can increase efficiency for clinicians.