The usual chief complaint question to a patient is to the effect: “Are you having any problems?”, “Are you having difficulties with your eyes”. Many insurance companies, including Medicare, won’t cover a non-probem or routine exam, ie., “Vision stable” isn’t …
No one likes to run late and even if you do a good job of staying on schedule, stuff happens. So what do you do when you’re running late and a patient complains or points out the fact they’ve “been …
In our practice we try to avoid technical terms when referring to premium lenses. ” Multifocal”, “pseudo accommodating”, “apodization”, etc., tend to be very confusing for patients. Instead, we try to simplify it. Many practices will use the term “premium …
Q. What is LASIK? A. LASIK is a procedure that improves vision by changing the shape of the cornea with a laser and is a very effective treatment for a wide range of vision problems. LASIK continues to grow in …
South San Francisco, Calif. – June 22, 2010 – Genentech, Inc., a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lucentis® (ranibizumab injection) for the treatment of …