Thomas Pusateri's guest appearances

Thomas Pusateri

Critical Issues in Eyecare: An MD/OD Conversation

Mitch Jackson

John Novak

Eric Donnenfeld

John Scibal

Kerry Solomon

Marc Bloomenstein

Paul Karpecki

Richard Lindstrom

Kirk Smick

Marguerite McDonald

Myra Cherchio

George Waring

Guy Kezirian

Jeff Walline

Dori Carlson

OwlTail

For the 15th episode of Critical Issues In Eyecare: An MD/OD Conversation, we are joined by Thomas Pusateri, MD to discuss the eyewear optical and its place in modern eyecare. Among other topics we ask Dr. Pusateri: 1. Eyecare professionals are concerned about decreasing reimbursement. Is optical an answer to this?  2. Why don't more ophthalmologists have opticals?3. Do you think online eyewear is a big concern?4. In your opinion, does having a successful optical affect your relationship with ODs? Can an MD have an optical without threatening OD co-management relationships?5. How do MDs learn about optical management? Was this part of your training?6. How does having an optical within an MD practice improve the quality of care to patients?  About Dr. Pusateri: Thomas Pusateri, MD is an owner of Florida Eye Center in Tampa, FL. Dr. Pusateri, a native of Chicago, was honored with the Dean’s award as USF School of Medicine’s Outstanding 1984 graduate. He received advanced medical training at Northwestern University in Chicago and the University of South Florida. A member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Pusateri is a comprehensive ophthalmologist treating patients of all ages. He has special interests in pediatric eye care and complex glaucoma management including SLT laser treatment. 

For the 15th episode of Critical Issues In Eyecare: An MD/OD Conversation, we are joined by Thomas Pusateri, MD to discuss the eyewear optical and its place in modern eyecare.   Among other topics we ask Dr. Pusateri:  1. Eyecare professionals are concerned about decreasing reimbursement. Is optical an answer to this?   2. Why don't more ophthalmologists have opticals? 3. Do you think online eyewear is a big concern? 4. In your opinion, does having a successful optical affect your relationship with ODs? Can an MD have an optical without threatening OD co-management relationships? 5. How do MDs learn about optical management? Was this part of your training? 6. How does having an optical within an MD practice improve the quality of care to patients? About Dr. Pusateri: Thomas Pusateri, MD is an owner of Florida Eye Center in Tampa, FL. Dr. Pusateri, a native of Chicago, was honored with the Dean’s award as USF School of Medicine’s Outstanding 1984 graduate. He received advanced medical training at Northwestern University in Chicago and the University of South Florida. A member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Pusateri is a comprehensive ophthalmologist treating patients of all ages. He has special interests in pediatric eye care and complex glaucoma management including SLT laser treatment.

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