by Smitha Gopal | Mar 18, 2022 | Relating to Your Patients
Do your patients know that nearly 300 diseases can be detected from the eye? “The optometrist, in my opinion, is one of the best-kept secrets,” said internist Dr. Derrick Desilva, in Open Your Eyes, a documentary about how important the eyes are to overall health....
by Smitha Gopal | Feb 11, 2022 | Emerging Technology & Trends
Why patients skip appointments and what practices can do to help Missed medical appointments waste staff time, affect practices’ bottom lines and result in negative outcomes for patients. A recent Forbes study found that no-shows cost the U.S. healthcare system more...
by Kirby Browning | Jan 28, 2022 | Emerging Technology & Trends, Technology & the Internet
Rendia’s expert tips to leverage technology in your practice Technology in health care is evolving, especially in the eye care space. From the rapid uptake of telehealth during the pandemic to an increase in text appointment reminders, practices are using technology...
by Dr. Paul Karpecki | Sep 27, 2019 | Practice Pearls
A patented in-office procedure plus at-home care gives patients relief from this common condition Blepharitis is one of the most common eye conditions, and yet it is one of the most under-diagnosed. Why? First, like dry eye or allergies, blepharitis symptoms can be...
by Smitha Gopal | Mar 29, 2019 | Work-Life Balance
Practical tips for reducing factors that can lead to burnout It’s no secret that doctors face higher levels of stress than the average person. One study found that 28 percent of doctors experience “above threshold” levels of stress, compared to 18 percent of the...
