July 2003
CRSToday News

Chief Medical Editor's Page
What To Do When You Get “Mad as Hell”

Letters

Kenalog-Assisted Anterior Vitrectomy
Making the invisible visible.

Cataract Surgery in the Glaucoma Patient
Considering the special needs of these individuals.

Succeeding With Monovision LASIK
This modality offers great satisfaction to appropriately selected and informed patients.

Cataract Challenge
Congenital Cataract With Sectoral Iridectomy

Refractive Challenge
LASEK After Intacs for Keratoconus

The Truth About PRK
This procedure produces safe, consistent results for healthy and mildly abnormal corneas.

Contracts for Medical Services
Are arbitration agreements a viable method for limiting professional liability?

The Need for Binding Arbitration Agreements
It is logical and appropriate for refractive surgeons to protect themselves.

Why a Contract for Medical Services Won’t Work
Although based on good intentions, binding arbitration agreements are unrealistic in practice.

Arbitration Agreements in the Healthcare Context
These contracts may be an attractive concept to physicians, but those who use them must have an understanding of federal and state law.

Analyzing the Promise of Phakic Lenses
Understanding the pros and cons of the treatment modality as a whole.

Tipping the Market in Your Favor
Fanning the flames ignited by word-of-mouth marketing.

Point/Counterpoint: Self-Preserved Vs Preserved - PART I
Preservatives are toxic to the corneal endothelium and epithelium.

Point/Counterpoint: Self-Preserved Vs Preserved - PART II
Preservatives are necessary for protection against infectives such as fungi.

Innovations
A preview of today’s new products

5 Questions
Dr. Eric Donnenfeld discusses emerging technology, clinical studies, and his advice for young ophthalmologists.