Ophthalmology Management

10/10/2026

Experience the new ClearField Pro™ from Volk—Designed to Diagnose, Tuned to Treat.

Visit Volk Booth 837 at AAO 2026 for a closer look, or explore the lens and order now at Volk.com.

10/09/2026

👁️ Stay ahead of the clinical and business developments shaping ophthalmology.

Subscribe to Ophthalmology Management emails for the latest clinical advancements, practice management insights, and strategies to help you navigate and grow your practice.

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10/08/2026

⚠️ Your ASC may be compliant with one set of requirements, but what happens when another says something different?

For ophthalmic ASCs, navigating CMS requirements, state regulations and accreditation standards can quickly become complex.

Apryl McElheny, MBA, MSN, RN, CASC, CIC, explores where requirements can differ and how those discrepancies can affect daily operations, reimbursement, risk management and patient safety.

📋 Read more: https://ow.ly/VZln50ZQbQs

10/07/2026

Designed to diagnose, tuned to treat. Meet Volk’s new ClearField Pro™ lens with advanced coatings for clear retinal views. Stop by Volk Booth 837 at AAO 2026 to experience it.

Shop now at Volk.com.

10/06/2026

🏥 Is solo practice still a realistic option in ophthalmology?

Eight years after opening his own practice, Aaron Waite, MD, PCEO, says the answer is a resounding yes.

From overcoming the fear of ownership to hiring the right people and protecting life outside the clinic, he shares the lessons he wishes he’d known when starting out.

🔗 Read his advice: https://ow.ly/yhCn50ZToOQ

10/05/2026

📣 The October 2026 issue of The Ophthalmic ASC is here!

This issue’s cover feature comes from OASC board member Carrie Jacobs, COE, who shares a practical guide to credentialing for privately owned ASCs and why signing the contract is only the beginning.

Also inside:
🔹 The value of FLACS in the ASC
🔹 Strategies for cost containment
🔹 Building an audit-ready ASC
🔹 Maintaining quality through everyday processes
🔹 The latest on ASC reimbursement and OOSS

📖 Explore the full issue: https://ow.ly/84GO50ZUooF

10/02/2026

💧 Glaucoma treatment has relied on the bottle for decades. But should it?

Christine Funke, MD, explores why she believes earlier intervention with options such as SLT, sustained-release therapies and MIGS could offer a more reliable approach than depending on daily drops alone.

👁️ Discover why she says it’s time to “look beyond the bottle.”

💡 Read more: https://ow.ly/YUel50ZQbHw

09/29/2026

🎉 Five years. 6,000 physicians. 120 countries.

Real World Ophthalmology was created to help young ophthalmologists navigate the transition from training into clinical practice, tackling everything from complex cases and surgical skills to business, career development and wellbeing.

As RWO celebrates its fifth anniversary, founder Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD, reflects on the community’s journey and previews what’s coming next.

👁️ Discover the upcoming opportunities to learn, connect and grow: https://ow.ly/p2j350ZNPZ7

09/28/2026

A new spiral IOL platform is entering the US market.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Rayner’s RayOne Galaxy and RayOne Galaxy Toric, nondiffractive IOLs featuring a spiral optic designed to provide a continuous full range of vision while minimizing halo and glare. The approval follows an IDE study involving more than 250 patients across 10 US sites.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/gv43qJJd

09/25/2026

When does cost start to influence a patient’s care decisions? New data point to $761.

Nearly 8 in 10 consumers say they’d seriously consider financing when out-of-pocket costs reach this threshold. For ophthalmology practices, discussing payment options earlier could help address financial barriers before patients hesitate.

Explore the findings: https://ophthalmologymanagement.com/issues/2026/september/the-cost-threshold-that-can-make-patients-hesitate/

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