…lasers for refractive surgery. Sightpath is the only company to offer the LenSx laser as a component of their mobile-femtosecond laser for cataract surgery platform, MoFe®. Additionally, Sightpath Medical partners with more than 1300 surgeons in 850 facilities and assists with more than 100,000 ophthalmic procedures each year on both…
…hard to gauge how much you can rock the boat by introducing new technologies or service offerings. When the technology you’re interested in comes with a high price tag, the idea may seem like a nonstarter. Femtosecond laser cataract surgery is a great example. If you’re interested in gaining experience…
…becoming involved in femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (laser cataract surgery). Of the various shared- access models available, the one that may be most ideal for the majority of surgeons is contracting with a mobile laser company, according to Richard L. Lindstrom, MD. Discussing the mobile cataract femtosecond laser program (known…
…with highest honors. Most of his classmates took jobs at the Mayo Clinic, where they had done their clinical studies. Kraling wanted something different, and he heard about a small company that offered a flexible schedule, which appealed to him. He was among the first 20 employees of the company…
…also provided training, marketing materials, and other resources to allow the staff to be comfortable and at ease in explaining the process to patients. Dr. Koch thinks that having a strategic partner in Sightpath Medical allows Koch Eye Associates and other Sightpath Medical clients the ability to offer great care…
…is available at the major ophthalmology meetings and online, Dr. Yoo said. At Bascom Palmer, community physicians will come in to use its lasers for a fee, she said. The physician can decide about covering that fee or sharing the cost with patients. Roll on/Roll off Yet another option is…
Dr. Larry Patterson from Eye Centers of Tennessee was featured in a recent episode of In View with Larry King, demonstrating the latest advances in laser-assisted cataract technology. Dr. Patterson performed a laser-assisted cataract procedure with the LenSx laser provided by Sightpath Medical….
We are pleased to congratulate longtime Sightpath surgeon, Dr. Richard Lindstrom on his recognition as the fourth most influential person in the field of ophthalmology. The Ophthalmologist, an international publication based in the UK, issues its Power 100 List each year based on an open nomination and rigorous judging process….
…you with a full range of practice building tools and resources to drive procedure volumes and energize your referral network. All Sightpath Medical customers have complimentary access to the online Sightpath Medical Resource Library, which includes: Staff education including scripting and learning modules to help with patient communication, conversion and…
The 2014 Sightpath Medical Practice Marketing Conference (PMC) will be June 15-18 at the Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center in Chaska, Minnesota. The PMC is ideal for Cataract and Refractive Practice Marketing Professionals eager to build procedure volume and kick-start their marketing program. This working conference focuses on all…
A research team composed of scientists from the Philippines, United Kingdom, and the United States found that – compared to manual clear corneal incisions (CCI) – femtosecond laser-constructed incisions achieve better wound sealability, a quality that may reduce the risk of surgical complications.
Despite its high success rate, LASIK has been plagued with numerous myths that keep people from pursuing the surgery. What are some common myths associated with LASIK, and how should you debunk them?