It should come as no surprise that Americans have spent more time online during the coronavirus pandemic. Between stay-at-home orders and a thirst for up-to-date information, more people than ever are turning to the internet to stay connected and informed. Read More
In our last post, we discussed tips to prepare your medical practice to reopen for routine appointments and elective procedures. Everything about health care has changed in light of the COVID-19 crisis—including how you open (or reopen) your doors to patients, and how you maintain strong doctor-patient interactions while wearing masks. Read More
As we discussed in our last post, there is a lot of misinformation circulating during COVID-19. If you run an eye care practice, your patients may be concerned or confused about what’s safe and what’s not, what services your practice is offering, and how to get what they need, like contact lens refills.Read More
In our last post, Dr. Paul Karpecki discussed the growing prevalence of myopia among young people. The number of school-aged children affected was already growing at an alarming rate before COVID-19. Myopia also currently affects nearly half of all young adults in the U.S. and Europe. Read More
The U.S. now has more confirmed cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) than any other country. Not only is the global pandemic presenting new public health challenges daily, it also is forcing medical practices into uncharted territory. How can doctors stay connected to their patients during this time? How can you continue to provide care and services to patients? How can small or solo practices, like other small businesses, weather this crisis and prepare for the future? Read More
As Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread across multiple continents and throughout the U.S., most medical practices are feeling the impact of this global pandemic. On March 18, 2020, the American Academy of Ophthalmology released recommendations regarding urgent and nonurgent patient care, which advised that all ophthalmologists cease providing any treatment other than urgent or emergent care immediately.Read More
