This blog has taught me that doctors need to communicate. When I started this website, I was going to use this as a teaching tool for retinal diseases. I'd use social media to help readers locate this site. There have been some surprises along the way. For instance, I've discovered patients love doctors who communicate. It a different form of "medical blogging." Chicago 2009 My wife, … [Read more...]
What Haitians Don’t See
January 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
The recent Haitian disaster underscores the quality of eye care that is available to us in the United States and other, more developed, countries. With over 80% of the country living at poverty level, a country such as Haiti can not afford to train doctors, nor afford the technology that allows us to practice modern techniques. Yes, there are still places in this world, even before natural … [Read more...]
Medical Insurance Pays for Your Eyes. Vision Insurance Pays for Glasses. The Difference?
November 30, 2009 By 6 Comments
When it comes to eyes and vision, there is often confusion as to what services are covered. Most companies provide medical insurance; the traditional health insurance guarding against catastrophic medical bills, doctor's bills, etc. Many more companies will provide a prescription plan and vision insurance. Vision vs. Medical Insurance - Vision insurance typically will "pay for" glasses … [Read more...]
What is Standard of Care?
May 5, 2009 By 2 Comments
Believe it or not, doctors are highly regulated. Insurance companies tell us what and how much we can charge, government tells us everything from patient confidentiality to how to clean our dishwashers and we (with the help of lawyers) regulate ourselves by following the "standard of care." The standard of care is the preferred treatment that any other prudent health care provider (prudent … [Read more...]
