tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75555500689261764582010-01-12T18:10:42.597-07:00A LASIK Web Marketing guide for Visx Users - Developed, Maintained and Updated by Page 1 Solutions.Troy Dunnnoreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555550068926176458.post-57845429931616859842010-01-12T17:59:00.002-07:002010-01-12T18:10:42.607-07:00

There have been a lot of great blogs coming from the world of ophthalmology lately. Here are a few of our favorites from LASIK surgeons across the U.S.!How Long do the Results of LASIK Eye Surgery Last? by the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley with offices throughout California. Gary Kawesch answers this common question on the Laser Eye Center's blog!Testimonial - Awesome Vision After LASIK by

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Looking for some great ophthalmology resources on Twitter? The following is a short list of my favorite Tweeters in the industry:@ TheLASIKDoc: With over 4,000 followers, this New Jersey refractive surgeon shares great information on marketing, social media and more.@AAO-ophth: The official Twitter feed of the Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).@ASOAtweets: Tweets from The American Society for

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It takes time and dedication to write a sophisticated, meaningful blog for your practice, but there are numerous rewards for doing so. Your readers will know what kind of practice you are, how well researched your staff is, what services you provide, etc. Here are some great example blog entries from some of our favorite ophthalmologists!LASIK Eye Surgery and Eye Health by Laser Eye Center of

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There have been a lot of great blog entries written about LASIK and other eyecare related topics in the past week! Here are some of our favorites.iLASIK Revolutionizes LASIK in LaJolla by Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center in San Deigo, California. Learn about the new LASIK innovation that could change your vision correction procedure!LASIK Testimonial From Rocklin, CA by Griffin & Reed

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A local listing is very important to any business looking to make a strong presence on the world wide web. There are lots of different things you can do to enhance your listing to make it even more prominent than your competitors' listings! Here we'll demonstrate, using a few different LASIK offices, some basic things you can do to make sure you have a strong local presence.Have a great Google

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There have been some great topics coming out of the ophthalmology world lately. Here are some of our favorite recent blog entries from LASIK and vision correction surgeons across the nation!Healthy Thanksgiving Foods for Your Eyes by Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center in San Diego, California. Those thanksgiving leftovers might have more value than you thought! Learn which ones are the

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Building a social media campaign is a great way to build your brand and connect with your customers in a very real and intimate way. For LASIK surgeons, a social media campaign can be a great way to explore your market, uncover demands and showcase your successes! Here are a few LASIK surgeons that have developed a very effective social media campaign of their own.NEI VisionFacebook - NEI

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LinkedIn can be a great place for eye care professionals to connect with one another, as well as potential patients. The following is a short list of groups that I think are beneficial for ophthalmologists to participate in:Ophthalmology Professionals Networking Group: "Designed for connecting biotech/pharma, clinical and academic ophthalmology professionals together." (406 members)ARVO: The

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There are a lot of exciting developments in the world of ophthalmology. Here is a glimpse of what's been happening, from some of our favorite laser vision correction surgeons!Eye Operation Results by Cherry Creek Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Denver, Colorado. One patient's testimonial about their vision correction experience in this Denver facility. What Do You Want in an Eye Doctor? by

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Here are some of our favorite blog entries posted by ophthalmologists across the nation!LASIK Misconceptions by Hummel Eye Associates in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Some common misconceptions about LASIK eye surgery.Epi-LASIK Helps Us Extend Care to More Patients by Bellevue LASIK & Cornea in Seattle, Washington. Learn about how the different blade used by Epi-LASIK allows more patients to see

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I want to apologize for any of our followers that received spammy direct messages from our Twitter account today. About three hours ago I realized that our account (@LASIK_Web_Mktg) had been hacked into.The hacker sent messages out such as: "I make money online with Google" and "I made $426.23 today" with links to malware sites attached. Whoever it was sent out about 60 messages within minutes,

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Many ophthalmologists question how they can best utilize Twitter as part of their LASIK web marketing strategy. TweetBeep, yet another third party twitter application, is a perfect tool for ophthalmologists looking to generate patients from Twitter.TweetBeep - which is similar to Google alerts - sends you free twitter alerts via e-mail. You can set up TweetBeep to alert you anytime that a

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I'm excited to announce these new blog entries from some of our favorite ophthalmologists across the nation! Their writers have really been putting some elbow grease into these!PRK Compared to LASIK by Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center in San Diego, California. A great comparison of two very popular vision correction procedures. Which one is right for you?Beware His Flashing Eyes by The

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The American Academy of Ophthalmology is quickly approaching. This year it will be in San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center, October 23-27 with exhibits open from October 24-27.In addition to the courses that will be associated with this meeting, there are several other opportunities to improve your practice and the level of care you provide.I noticed that Ophthalmology Times is also

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There have been a lot of interesting things going on in LASIK news lately! Here are some of our favorite recent blog entries from ophthalmologists across the nation!SBK Increasing in Popularity as LASIK Alternative by Bellevue LASIK & Cornea in Seattle, Washington. Read about this rising LASIK alternative and why so many people are turning to it for their vision correction.LASIK and Night Vision

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YouTube is a free resource that is too often overlooked for ophthalmology web marketing. There are many benefits to using YouTube, especially now that Google owns the rights to the video sharing site.First, YouTube videos don’t have to be professionally shot (although you can use custom videos), so it is very easy to use. Examples of good video topics could be patient testimonials, introductions

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We've discovered many great blog entries in LASIK news lately! Here are some of our favorites, from our favorite ophthalmologists!Life After LASIK - Much Improved! by Carter Eye Center in Dallas, Texas. The instant, permanent vision correction that LASIK offers leaves patients with vastly improved lives.Managing Dry Eyes After LASIK Surgery by 20/20 Institute in Portland, Indianapolis and Denver.

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Last week I was made aware that a friend in the ophthalmology industry had suddenly passed after a tragic bicycle accident.Dr. Jeffrey Gilbard was a pioneer in the research and treatment of dry eye disease and the founder/CEO of Advanced Vision Research, makers of Thera Tears. We met Jeff at an ASCRS meeting when he was first introducing Thera Tears. His passion and brilliance for the science

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You can learn a lot about LASIK by opening up your search for LASIK info to a national level. Here are some of our favorite recent blog posts from across the nation!LASIK as an Investment by 20/20 Institute in Denver, Portland and Indianapolis. Learn about how LASIK can be a relieving choice both for your eyes and your wallet!LASIK vs. Contact Lenses by Hummel Eye Associates in Oklahoma City.

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With Facebook and Twitter catching so much attention, many medical professionals are over-looking LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a top social networking site that should not be ignored. It is a valuable tool for all professionals, even ophthalmologists. Take the time update your profile and connect with other users.LinkedIn is great for simply strengthening your online presence, both individually and for

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It is already time to start planning for ASCRS / ASOA!! If you have presented courses at ASCRS/ASOA in the past, you should have received your submission notice. Of course ASCRS/ASOA embraces the effective use of Internet Marketing and I have presented courses at the ASOA meeting numerous times. I plan to present a course on the latest trends, technology, statistics, results, etc. in LASIK

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There is so much information on the web regarding the latest in ophthalmology technologies and practices, it can be a daunting task just to sort through it all. Nevertheless, here are some of our favorite blog posts in recent ophthalmology news.How the AcrySof ReSTOR Lens Works - by Dr. Almallah in New Jersey. Nicely detailed information on technology used in treating cataracts and presbyopia.How

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While social media offers some great marketing opportunities, it also means that unhappy patients have more places to publish negative reviews. Ophthalmologists seem to be concerned about some patients expressing their dissatisfaction online, which is keeping them from using social networking sites, like Facebook, to market their practice. Don't let it. Instead face these reviews head on.You may

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Just at the end of last week, the Dow pushed past the 9,000 point barrier, the first time in nearly 7 months. The good news is that it was not just a one day reaction to a release of information. Rather it has been a three month trend that has percolated at a rate that some consider the first real sign of recovery.The question for eye care providers is what to do now? Most surgeons have pulled

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It is no secret that more and more people use the Internet for things they used to rely on the Yellow Pages to do.Yellow Pages had launched an Internet campaign to recapture some of the audience it had as a captive for generations. Unfortunately for them, the trend does not seem to be positive.The below is a trend in search traffic on Google that indicates that more and more people are looking

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