10 Clinical Pearls for Treating Uveitis 08/18/2008 By the time a patient arrives at a uveitis clinic, he or she is usually very frustrated. The patient has seen multiple doctors, and not just ophthalmologists. He or she has been on a variety of corticosteroid, topical, oral or injectable medications and may have had several surgeries. The inflammation often comes back when the medications are tapered, and the patient still doesn’t have a “diagnosis.”   Clinical Pearls for Pediatric Ophthalmology 06/18/2008 Whether you are currently in your residency or in the early years of practice, providing children’s eye care requires a unique approach. Many ophthalmologists fear the child on their schedule due to the additional time required and complexities that comes with this examination. However, with the right approach and charm, caring for children can be a very rewarding and fun experience.   Eight Pearls for Reducing Errors in Eye Pathology 04/23/2008 Patient safety has become a major topic of interest since the publication of the Institute of Medicine’s landmark on medical errors in the United States in 1999.1 This benchmark report used published data concerning the frequency of medical errors in the United States. The findings showed that medical errors accounted for between 44,000 and 98,000 deaths per year nationwide and that medical errors cost payers, including the U.S. government, between $17 billion and $29 billion annually. Additionally, medical errors increase costs, induce patient harm and may result in the lost of your medical license.   Seven Pearls for Ensuring Excellent Visual Outcome after Corneal Refractive Surgery 02/22/2008 The popularity of laser refractive surgery is staggering, with more than 17 million procedures performed to date and an estimated 1.3 million procedures performed worldwide each year. While LASIK and PRK have grown in acceptance, relatively few ophthalmology programs have offered their residents significant training and experience in performing these procedures. For those of you who are new to corneal refractive surgery, I offer these few tips and pearls aimed at improving your personal experience with the procedures and, ultimately, ensuring the excellent visual outcome for your patients.   10 Clinical Pearls for Your First 10 Phaco Cases after Residency 06/13/2007 You are the new kid on the block, and yet you are-and must be-the boss. Communicate your needs and expectations to your staff, but remember that a calm and confident demeanor is necessary to avoid ruffling feathers during your first surgical days. How you shoulder this burden demonstrates your character. Remember that arrogance is often the mask of insecurity. If something is not going the way you want, look within yourself to find the fault. That's probably where it is.