Cataract Outsourcing

Cataract Headwinds Will Change Revenue

Now is a Good Time for Eye Outsourcing The ever-changing landscape of the ophthalmology specialty (specifically in cataract practice) can prove to be a tough market to forecast. The past held much more certainty regarding the security of investment when purchasing cataract equipment. Even though the baby-boomer cataract age is here, that doesn’t mean there

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Successful Satellite Cataract Surgery

Satellite surgery is a very effective way to grow revenue for your ophthalmic practice, and as mentioned in our previous blog on upcoming Cataract Reimbursement Changes, satellite surgery is a reliable way to regain lost revenue after the new reimbursement cuts take effect. Half the battle in a successful satellite cataract surgery arrangement is the

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Your Personal Cataract Concierge

Chances are that if you are reading this post, you know that cataract surgery is a delicate and complicated procedure. Despite the surgery’s high success rate and seemingly “routine feel” in comparison to other medical specialties, cataract surgery has very fine margins that if off by just millimeters could cause negative post-surgical outcomes. Surgical Direct

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Cataract Equipment Failure

Preparing for Cataract Equipment Failure

Cataract equipment failure can be a big source of frustration in your OR on surgery day, bringing the potential for surgery cancellations, revenue loss, and unhappy patients and surgeons. Phaco machines, phaco handpieces, microscopes, and instruments all play vital roles in surgery and all have the potential for failure. Honestly, it’s inevitable that your OR

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Adding a Second OR For Cataracts

In the world of cataract surgery, safety is the #1 priority of all OR staff and surgeons during eye-day. In our 20+ years of experience in offering premium Mobile Cataract Services, we’ve realized that a very close #2 priority on eye day is efficiency. Everyone involved (surgeon, staff, and patients) are busy people with things

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3 Vital Components for a Smooth Eye Day

Here at Surgical Direct, we’ve been supporting OR facilities and ophthalmologists achieve smoother (more efficient) surgery days for nearly 20 years. We’ve picked up a few methods, routines, and systems along the way that can help refine the operations of a cataract surgery day. Of course, every facility will have its own methods and preferred

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How much are cataracts really costing you?

When purchasing cataract equipment (phaco machines and ophthalmic microscopes), not only do you have to take into consideration the initial cost, but also the long-term expense it will take to keep your equipment maintained and surgery-ready. On top of that, cataract costs can go even deeper into your profit margins when managing your own inventory

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