The Eye Care Center’s Journey to Office-Based Surgery Since 1973, The Eye Care Center has provided rewarding, convenient, and stress-free eye care. Office-based surgery is a natural fit for their philosophy. The center is located in Canandaigua, NY, and provides accessible eye care in a rural community. The surgical team at The Eye Care Center […]
Enhancing Eye Care in a Rural Community Read More »
MAKING THE TRANSITIONTO OFFICE-BASED CATARACT SURGERY Surgeons share what they’ve learned and how OBS can change your practice. PUBLISHED IN CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY TODAY | AUGUST 2021 BY LANCE KUGLER, MD; G. BROCK MAGRUDER, JR., MD; AND INDER PAUL SINGH, MD As office-based surgery (OBS) becomes an increasingly common choice for refractive cataract practices,
MAKING THE TRANSITION TO OFFICE-BASED CATARACT SURGERY Read More »
It is a big transition to relocate a surgical practice, especially when thinking outside of what is considered “normal”. It is both exciting and challenging to work through. Lance Kugler, MD of Kugler Vision in Omaha, NE shares his experience on his transition to in-office cataract surgery, his initial concerns and why he chose to
Considerations for In-Office Cataract Surgery Read More »
Office-Based Surgery Safety When considering office-based surgery suite for your practice, safety is the primary concern. Lance Kugler, MD of Kugler Vision in Omaha, NE shares his findings on the safety of office-based surgery for cataracts. He built an accredited office-based surgery center with the same or better standards for eyes that an ASC requires.
Is Office-Based Surgery Safe? Read More »
In a recent blog posted on Healio.com, Daniel Durrie, M.D., chairman of the board for iOR Partners, addresses safety. Coincidentally, the number one question surgeons ask when it comes to office-based surgery (OBS): Is OBS safe? Previously, cataract surgery transitioned from the hospital to the ASC in the ‘80s, the same concerns over safety existed.
Is OBS Safe? Top 5 Questions Answered on the Safety of Office-Based Cataract Surgery Read More »
Covid Affecting Office-Based Surgery Pre COVID-19, most patients undergoing surgery experienced some level of anxiety, ranging from mild unease to severe panic attacks. Now, as practices reopen and surgeries resume, there is increased anxiety and safety concerns. This health crisis presents an opportunity for physicians to rethink how they can improve surgical practices in the
Office-Based Surgery in the Current Climate Read More »
