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 …
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. In this video …
In a recent blog posted on Healio.com, Daniel Durrie, M.D., chairman of the board for iOR Partners, addresses the number one question surgeons ask when it comes to office-based surgery (OBS): Is OBS safe? When cataract surgery transitioned from the hospital to the ASC in the ‘80s, the same concerns over safety existed. Now, we …
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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 with concerns over safety. This health crisis presents an opportunity for physicians to rethink how they can improve surgical practices in the future. How can …
