Q&A: Streamlining the dry eye patient process in practice

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Maria Sampalis, OD, discusses streamlining the dry eye process in her practice for optimum efficiency.

Maria Sampalis, OD, of Sampalis Eye Care in Cranston/Providence, Rhode Island, continues her dry eye discussion with Optometry Times®' Kassi Jackson by sharing how she's able to streamline her practice's process and maintain seeing 20 to 30 patients per week.

Watch previous installments of this interview on dry eye treatments and practice management:

Treatment
Q&A: What are common visual habits that lead to dry eye?
Q&A: How to start the dry eye conversation with patients
Q&A: Factors to consider when treating dry eye patients
Q&A: Pandemic's effect on dry eye patient numbers

Pracitice management
Q&A: How to make your dry eye practice unique
Q&A: Setting up a dry eye patient schedule

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