[optimal] Re: Salary Survey
- From: John Gerty <gertyjm@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:05:54 -0700 (PDT)
I just realized, that Cynthia was probably not an Ophthalmic Photographer 25
years ago (or more). In answer to your question about 60%. This is not
inflation corrected.
We need to think about the differences between what we did 25 years ago vs.
now. I used to spend about 30% of my time in a darkroom or sorting slides in
a private retinal practice. In a university this figure was probably above
40% when ancillary support activities are factored in. I still perform digital
processing functions, but processing time per patient is a lot less
I am now in front of patients above 90% of the time (private practice). This
represents a lot more patients, which reflects a considerable increase in my
productivity. A good question to ask here is, has my compensation kept pace
with my productivity increase? Sort of.
On the other hand ( this is why Harry Truman wanted to find a one handed
economist) our employers will ask has their per procedure revenue increased?
It probably has not. When the powers that be decide to implement cost cutting,
they achieve this by reducing their payments, to doctors, and by association to
us. Their costs go down, ours don't.
Some of you others can elaborate on this.
JMGerty
On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 9:42 PM, Cynthia VandenHoven
<cynthia.vandenhoven@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
How does todays salary's compare to 20 years ago-adjusting for inflation etc.
Are we fairing better, same or worse?
>
>
>
>On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 8:32 AM, Bennett, Timothy <tbennett1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>wrote:
>
>Marty,
>>
>>The survey breaks out salaries by practice setting. The largest group of
>>respondents were from private practice – retina. Salaries were pretty close
>>between that group and academic institutions.
>>http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.opsweb.org/resource/resmgr/Salary_survey/OPS_SalarySurvey_Salary.pdf
>>
>>The breakout I found most interesting and disappointing was the disparity in
>>salaries by gender.
>>
>>I agree with the rest of your observations about the profession and where it
>>may be headed.
>>
>>tim
>>
>>From:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>>Behalf Of Angiographics
>>Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 6:44 AM
>>To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Subject: [optimal] Salary Survey
>>
>>First,
>>I wonder if most OPS members are working at larger academic locations, and as
>>such get better salary and benefit packages than private practice, somewhat
>>skewing the results.
>>
>>Everyone (and especially the OPS) should consider: the market for our skills
>>is changing, and the medical climate is changing. When you needed people
>>with unique skills, they were much less replaceable. I was originally hired
>>because I had excellent understanding of photographic principles, which was
>>demand back in the '70's. When fundus cameras were very difficult to use
>>(e.g., Zeiss FF3 & 4), a skilled photographer was much more valuable. When
>>feedback on technique and results was hours or days away, well trained
>>photographers angiographer was in much demand. And when insurance payments
>>for testing were much higher, there was more profit to spread around.
>>
>>Nowadays, a new photographer can learn to do about 75% as well as me on most
>>equipment in a few months - it used to take 6 months to a year minimum.
>>He/she can do this because digital photography gives immediate feedback --
>>he/she can see and correct mistakes immediately. Poorly trained or just
>>lousy photographers can now shoot enough pictures, and delete the bad ones,
>>to have something to show the doctor (on film the doctor saw your misses as
>>well as your hits). In the dark(room) ages, the crappy photographer would
>>probably have forgotten even to make sure the film was actually advancing in
>>the camera.
>>
>>The manufacturers now market their products as idiot-proof, even while
>>supplying very uneven training and support (an installer for a digital system
>>several years ago told me that stereo was taken by rotating the camera on its
>>axis, not by moving the camera laterally!). The manufacturers are to some
>>extent right (as relates to that 75% or so), and doctors expectations may be
>>low enough to be satisfied with that. So it is hard to show your value. Our
>>company exists only because a fair number of practices in the Boston area
>>realize that they don't have to worry if they use us.
>>
>>If you feel that you are being underpaid and underappreciated, you should
>>definitely bring the salary survey to those above you (I won't say your
>>"superiors"). Respectfully let them know that you feel you are being
>>underpaid. The worst that happens is they say no. But be aware that we, as
>>a profession, are in a bit of a squeeze. I know as an independent
>>photographer exactly how much the margins have are being squeezed. You can't
>>pay less for dye or cameras. You can pay less for photographers.
>>
>>So it is my belief that the OPS and we members are in a precarious situation
>>right now. The younger retinal specialists seem to do MUCH less angiography
>>than they used to, and OCT is very poorly reimbursed (reimbursement has
>>dropped about 70% in 5 years). In addition, OCT is generally much easier to
>>perform than angiography - I would estimate that a poorly trained OCT tech
>>can do about 90-95% as well as a well-trained ophthalmic photographer. We
>>need to make a compelling case for that 5-10%
>>
>>Whadda you all think?
>>
>>Marty Rothenberg
>>Angiographics, Inc.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: FreeLists Mailing List Manager <ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>To: optimal digest users <ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Sent: Sat, Mar 22, 2014 1:11 am
>>Subject: optimal Digest V5 #32
>>optimal Digest Fri, 21 Mar 2014 Volume: 05 Issue: 032
>>
>>In This Issue:
>> [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>> [optimal] Flight discount for ICOP
>> [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>> [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>> [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>> [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>> [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>>
>>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>>From: "Alf" <alfwhyte@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>>Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:15:45 -0000
>>
>>After 32 years in the "field", and being a respondent to the survey, and
>>converting US$ to euro, I find I'm a bit above the average, salary-wise.
>>Thanks for the interesting info, food for thought.I'm a bit pissed that I do
>>FFA, OCT, Corneal Topography, Electrodiagnostics, Ultrasound etc, as a one
>>man show, and the number of patients being referred are increasing
>>exponentially. But, I have 8 years left and although I love my job, I look
>>forward to retiring and living a life that doesn't involve getting up 5 days
>>a week at 6.30AM. Life is a bit of a treadmill. LOL.
>>
>>
>>Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:44:45 -0400
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> From: wmshprd <wmshprd@xxxxxxx>
>>>
>>> I see that my salary is easily almost 20 k less than the average for my 25
>>> years of experience. Unfortunately being in a small private practice that
>>> is pinching pennies, the chances are slim to none of getting much of an
>>> increase. Doctors can be cheap when it comes to staff.
>>> The other practices nearby aren't much different. Unless I move to NY or
>>> Boston, I'll have to accept being under compensated ...sign me 'Underpaid
>>> in Hartford .
>>>
>>> William Shepard, CRA
>>> 860-748-8979 c
>>> 860-549-2020 o
>>> wmshprd@xxxxxxx
>>> Eye Disease Consultants
>>> Suite 522
>>> 85 Seymour St
>>> Hartford Ct. 06106
>>
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:13:55 -0400
>>Subject: [optimal] Flight discount for ICOP
>>From: Cynthia VandenHoven <cynthia.vandenhoven@xxxxxxxxx>
>>
>>Hello Optimal,
>>*Have you booked your flight to Toronto yet?*
>>
>>The organizers for May 1-3, 2014 International Conference on Ophthalmic
>>Photography have been able to secure a discount on all American Airlines
>>and American Eagle flights to Toronto from April 27 to May 6, 2014.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>As of March 19, 2014, we have secured a 5% discount with American Airlines
>>and American Eagle Airlines for all attendees, vendors and participants
>>flying to Toronto between April 27 and May 6, 2014.
>>Make your reservation at www.aa.com/group for flights wholly operated by
>>American Airlines and American Eagle Airlines.
>>Enter the promotion code is *8944DI *for your discounted flight to Toronto.
>>
>>Keep tuned to the OPS website for the latest information on ICOP.
>>
>>http://www.opsweb.org/
>>http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=ICOP2014
>>
>>We are looking forward to seeing you.
>>
>>--
>>Cynthia VandenHoven
>>
>>
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>From: William Shepard <wmshprd@xxxxxxx>
>>Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>>Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:15:57 -0400
>>
>>I appreciate your comments re: salary inequities. I agree that showing the
>>salary findings will help negotiations.
>>
>>The ironic thing is that I have 25 years experience, and have gradually
>>nickle
>>and dimed to my current rate, and am constantly pained to see my coworker of
>>almost 5 years experience still being compensated as a rookie, at a fraction
>>of
>>the rate I have, and who is working at an equal pace, and has my admiration
>>for
>>drive and dedication. A single parent with children, deserving more.
>>
>>Everyone has to be responsible for their own careers, but a large part of me
>>is
>>ready to sacrifice my own increase to allow for fair compensation for my
>>coworker. It shouldn't be my business, but I'm bothered enough by it to bring
>>the subject up. Showing the salary poll will be devastatingly demoralizing to
>>that person, even as it leaves me a little disgruntled. I suppose we all
>>might
>>have similar stories, it's life as we know it. Not unlike seeing company
>>heads
>>living in unbridled opulence at the expense of the workers in the trenches.
>>
>>
>>
>>William L. Shepard
>>wmshprd@xxxxxxx
>>
>>Eye disease Consultants
>>
>>85 Seymour St
>>
>>Hartford CT 06111
>>
>>860-748-8979 cell
>>
>>860-549-2020 office
>>
>>
>>
>>>
>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:44:45 -0400
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> From: wmshprd <wmshprd@xxxxxxx>
>>>
>>> I see that my salary is easily almost 20 k less than the average for my 25
>>years of experience. Unfortunately being in a small private practice that is
>>pinching pennies, the chances are slim to none of getting much of an
>>increase.
>>Doctors can be cheap when it comes to staff.
>>> The other practices nearby aren't much different. Unless I move to NY or
>>Boston, I'll have to accept being under compensated ...sign me 'Underpaid in
>>Hartford .
>>>
>>> William Shepard, CRA
>>> 860-748-8979 c
>>> 860-549-2020 o
>>> wmshprd@xxxxxxx
>>> Eye Disease Consultants
>>> Suite 522
>>> 85 Seymour St
>>> Hartford Ct. 06106
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -------- )
>>>
>>>
>>> I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And the
>>> support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from the
>>> 1970's.
>>>
>>>
>>> My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything was the
>>user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat their objective
>>lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and chromatic aberrations,
>>and
>>Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus camera did have coated lenses,
>>though.
>>>
>>> Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with their
>>products and services. They are incredibly responsive and their software is
>>very
>>usable and customizable. But we also use Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is
>>fine
>>(if a little harder to get support, though support is seldom necessary). The
>>software for the Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble
>>printing from it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost
>>impossible
>>to troubleshoot a print problem).
>>>
>>> As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss Cirrus 800,
>>and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain things. I assume you are
>>more interested in color fundus photography than angiography for this camera,
>>which is why you don't want the SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as
>>well) will not be happy with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding
>>the
>>Topcon 50DX vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35 and 20
>>degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are only
>>magnifying
>>the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are designed like non-mydriatic
>>cameras with infrared viewing and idiot alignment and focus lights, but the
>>images are pretty good - these are good choices for untrained or poorly
>>trained
>>ophthalmic photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>unhappy
>>with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>>
>>> So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal results
>>with
>>them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the others.
>>>
>>> By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one unit
>>> for
>>OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit - essentially two
>>separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus photography.
>>>
>>> Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>>
>>> No financial interest.
>>>
>>> Marty Rothenberg
>>> Angiographics, Inc.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:35:08 -0400
>>> Subject: [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> From: Aissa Dirawatun <aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>
>>> Our FF450+ system has crashed and we need a temporary fix while we are
>>> upgrading all our systems to Windows 7.
>>> Does anyone use a FF450+ camera w/o the Visupac software? If so, how is
>>> your set up? DSLR type? Which software are you using?
>>>
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Aissa Dirawatun, COA
>>> Virginia Retina Center
>>> 20 Rock Pointe Lane Suite 201
>>> Warrenton, VA 20186
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> From: CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center <cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:12:23 -0700
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>>
>>> Thanks Marty. I feel like I've won the lottery with all of this expert
>>> advise.
>>I'm just sayin!
>>> Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, FOPS
>>> Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> CPMC Department of Ophthalmology
>>> 2100 Webster Street Suite 212
>>> San Francisco CA 94115
>>> (415) 600-3937 FAX (415) 600-6563
>>>
>>> From: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>>Behalf Of Angiographics
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 04:40 AM
>>> To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>>
>>>
>>> I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And the
>>>
>>> support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from the
>>>
>>> 1970's.
>>> My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything was the
>>user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat their objective
>>lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and chromatic aberrations,
>>and
>>Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus camera did have coated lenses,
>>though.
>>>
>>> Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with their
>>products and services. They are incredibly responsive and their software is
>>very
>>usable and customizable. But we also use Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is
>>fine
>>(if a little harder to get support, though support is seldom necessary). The
>>software for the Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble
>>printing from it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost
>>impossible
>>to troubleshoot a print problem).
>>>
>>> As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss Cirrus 800,
>>and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain things. I assume you are
>>more interested in color fundus photography than angiography for this camera,
>>which is why you don't want the SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as
>>well) will not be happy with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding
>>the
>>Topcon 50DX vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35 and 20
>>degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are only
>>magnifying
>>the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are designed like non-mydriatic
>>cameras with infrared viewing and idiot alignment and focus lights, but the
>>images are pretty good - these are good choices for untrained or poorly
>>trained
>>ophthalmic photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>unhappy
>>with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>>
>>> So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal results
>>with
>>them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the others.
>>>
>>> By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one unit
>>> for
>>OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit - essentially two
>>separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus photography.
>>>
>>> Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>>
>>> No financial interest.
>>>
>>> Marty Rothenberg
>>> Angiographics, Inc.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> From: Noelle Pensec <npensec@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:09:33 -0400
>>> Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>>
>>> [image: Inline image 1]
>>> The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about the
>>> survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We would
>>> like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>>
>>> Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary Survey"
>>> before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of the
>>> Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>>
>>> 2013 OPS Salary Survey
>>> Results<http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:30:50 -0400 (EDT)
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> From: copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>
>>>
>>> Just starting to look at them now. thanks Board for the work compiling
>>> thisinfo!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Lori
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: "Noelle Pensec" <npensec@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 4:09pm
>>> To: "optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>>
>>>
>>> [IMG]
>>>
>>> The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about the
>>> survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We would
>>> like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>>
>>> Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary Survey"
>>> before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of the
>>> Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>>
>>> 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results[1]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --- Links ---
>>> 1 http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> End of optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> ****************************
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> From: "Cavicchi, Robert" <Robert.Cavicchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 15:24:16 +0000
>>>
>>> William,
>>>
>>> A few things to consider about the OPS Salary Survey:
>>>
>>>
>>> * A good number of the respondents were 20+ years of experience. This will
>>skew the data towards higher levels because they have been in the field
>>longer.
>>> * You have your CRA so you're doing what you can to enhance your
>>"professionalism in the field.
>>> * Maybe you could share the Survey data with your practice with the
>>possibility of negating an increase for you and your staff.
>>>
>>> Good luck and thanks for the feedback.
>>> Bob Cavicchi
>>>
>>> From: wmshprd <wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>>
>>> Reply-To: Optimal <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Date: Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:44 AM
>>> To: Optimal <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>, optimal
>>digest users <ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>>
>>>
>>> I see that my salary is easily almost 20 k less than the average for my 25
>>years of experience. Unfortunately being in a small private practice that is
>>pinching pennies, the chances are slim to none of getting much of an
>>increase.
>>Doctors can be cheap when it comes to staff.
>>> The other practices nearby aren't much different. Unless I move to NY or
>>Boston, I'll have to accept being under compensated ...sign me 'Underpaid in
>>Hartford .
>>>
>>> William Shepard, CRA
>>> 860-748-8979 c
>>> 860-549-2020 o
>>> wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>
>>> Eye Disease Consultants
>>> Suite 522
>>> 85 Seymour St
>>> Hartford Ct. 06106
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -------- Original message --------
>>> From: FreeLists Mailing List Manager
>>> Date:03/20/2014 1:10 AM (GMT-05:00)
>>> To: optimal digest users
>>> Subject: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>>
>>> optimal Digest Wed, 19 Mar 2014 Volume: 05 Issue: 030
>>>
>>> In This Issue:
>>> [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>>
>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> From: Angiographics <angiolith@xxxxxxx<mailto:angiolith@xxxxxxx>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 07:39:32 -0400 (EDT)
>>>
>>>
>>> I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And the
>>> support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from the
>>> 1970's.
>>>
>>>
>>> My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything was the
>>user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat their objective
>>lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and chromatic aberrations,
>>and
>>Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus camera did have coated lenses,
>>though.
>>>
>>> Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with their
>>products and services. They are incredibly responsive and their software is
>>very
>>usable and customizable. But we also use Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is
>>fine
>>(if a little harder to get support, though support is seldom necessary). The
>>software for the Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble
>>printing from it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost
>>impossible
>>to troubleshoot a print problem).
>>>
>>> As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss Cirrus 800,
>>and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain things. I assume you are
>>more interested in color fundus photography than angiography for this camera,
>>which is why you don't want the SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as
>>well) will not be happy with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding
>>the
>>Topcon 50DX vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35 and 20
>>degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are only
>>magnifying
>>the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are designed like non-mydriatic
>>cameras with infrared viewing and idiot alignment and focus lights, but the
>>images are pretty good - these are good choices for untrained or poorly
>>trained
>>ophthalmic photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>unhappy
>>with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>>
>>> So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal results
>>with
>>them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the others.
>>>
>>> By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one unit
>>> for
>>OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit - essentially two
>>separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus photography.
>>>
>>> Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>>
>>> No financial interest.
>>>
>>> Marty Rothenberg
>>> Angiographics, Inc.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:35:08 -0400
>>> Subject: [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> From: Aissa Dirawatun <aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>>
>>> Our FF450+ system has crashed and we need a temporary fix while we are
>>> upgrading all our systems to Windows 7.
>>> Does anyone use a FF450+ camera w/o the Visupac software? If so, how is
>>> your set up? DSLR type? Which software are you using?
>>>
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Aissa Dirawatun, COA
>>> Virginia Retina Center
>>> 20 Rock Pointe Lane Suite 201
>>> Warrenton, VA 20186
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> From: CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> <cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:12:23 -0700
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>>
>>> Thanks Marty. I feel like I've won the lottery with all of this expert
>>> advise.
>>I'm just sayin!
>>> Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, FOPS
>>> Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> CPMC Department of Ophthalmology
>>> 2100 Webster Street Suite 212
>>> San Francisco CA 94115
>>> (415) 600-3937 FAX (415) 600-6563
>>>
>>> From: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>[mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Angiographics
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 04:40 AM
>>> To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>>
>>>
>>> I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And the
>>>
>>> support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from the
>>>
>>> 1970's.
>>> My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything was the
>>user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat their objective
>>lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and chromatic aberrations,
>>and
>>Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus camera did have coated lenses,
>>though.
>>>
>>> Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with their
>>products and services. They are incredibly responsive and their software is
>>very
>>usable and customizable. But we also use Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is
>>fine
>>(if a little harder to get support, though support is seldom necessary). The
>>software for the Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble
>>printing from it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost
>>impossible
>>to troubleshoot a print problem).
>>>
>>> As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss Cirrus 800,
>>and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain things. I assume you are
>>more interested in color fundus photography than angiography for this camera,
>>which is why you don't want the SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as
>>well) will not be happy with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding
>>the
>>Topcon 50DX vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35 and 20
>>degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are only
>>magnifying
>>the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are designed like non-mydriatic
>>cameras with infrared viewing and idiot alignment and focus lights, but the
>>images are pretty good - these are good choices for untrained or poorly
>>trained
>>ophthalmic photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>unhappy
>>with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>>
>>> So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal results
>>with
>>them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the others.
>>>
>>> By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one unit
>>> for
>>OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit - essentially two
>>separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus photography.
>>>
>>> Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>>
>>> No financial interest.
>>>
>>> Marty Rothenberg
>>> Angiographics, Inc.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> From: Noelle Pensec <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:09:33 -0400
>>> Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>>
>>> [image: Inline image 1]
>>> The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about the
>>> survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We would
>>> like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>>
>>> Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary Survey"
>>> before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of the
>>> Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>>
>>> 2013 OPS Salary Survey
>>> Results<http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:30:50 -0400 (EDT)
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> From:
>>> copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>
>>>
>>> Just starting to look at them now. thanks Board for the work compiling
>>> thisinfo!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Lori
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: "Noelle Pensec" <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 4:09pm
>>> To: "optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>"
>>> <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>>
>>>
>>> [IMG]
>>>
>>> The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about the
>>> survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We would
>>> like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>>
>>> Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary Survey"
>>> before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of the
>>> Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>>
>>> 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results[1]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --- Links ---
>>> 1 http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> End of optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> ****************************
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 15:05:01 -0400
>>> From: "Egnatz, Thomas James" <tegnatz@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>>
>>> Bob,
>>>
>>> Perhaps you meant "negotiating" instead of "negating". (That autofill
>>> software is sometimes just too smart).
>>>
>>> Tom
>>>
>>> Quoting "Cavicchi, Robert" <Robert.Cavicchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>>>
>>> > William,
>>> >
>>> > A few things to consider about the OPS Salary Survey:
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > * A good number of the respondents were 20+ years of experience.
>>> > This will skew the data towards higher levels because they have been
>>> > in the field longer.
>>> > * You have your CRA so you're doing what you can to enhance your
>>> > "professionalism in the field.
>>> > * Maybe you could share the Survey data with your practice with
>>> > the possibility of negating an increase for you and your staff.
>>> >
>>> > Good luck and thanks for the feedback.
>>> > Bob Cavicchi
>>> >
>>> > From: wmshprd <wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>>
>>> > Reply-To: Optimal <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> > Date: Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:44 AM
>>> > To: Optimal <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>,
>>> > optimal digest users
>>> > <ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> > Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > I see that my salary is easily almost 20 k less than the average for
>>> > my 25 years of experience. Unfortunately being in a small private
>>> > practice that is pinching pennies, the chances are slim to none of
>>> > getting much of an increase. Doctors can be cheap when it comes to
>>> > staff.
>>> > The other practices nearby aren't much different. Unless I move to NY
>>> > or Boston, I'll have to accept being under compensated ...sign me
>>> > 'Underpaid in Hartford .
>>> >
>>> > William Shepard, CRA
>>> > 860-748-8979 c
>>> > 860-549-2020 o
>>> > wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>
>>> > Eye Disease Consultants
>>> > Suite 522
>>> > 85 Seymour St
>>> > Hartford Ct. 06106
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > -------- Original message --------
>>> > From: FreeLists Mailing List Manager
>>> > Date:03/20/2014 1:10 AM (GMT-05:00)
>>> > To: optimal digest users
>>> > Subject: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> >
>>> > optimal Digest Wed, 19 Mar 2014 Volume: 05 Issue: 030
>>> >
>>> > In This Issue:
>>> > [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> > [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> > [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> > [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> > [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >
>>> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> > From: Angiographics <angiolith@xxxxxxx<mailto:angiolith@xxxxxxx>>
>>> > Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 07:39:32 -0400 (EDT)
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And
>>> > the
>>> > support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from
>>> > the
>>> > 1970's.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything
>>> > was the user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat
>>> > their objective lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and
>>> > chromatic aberrations, and Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus
>>> > camera did have coated lenses, though.
>>> >
>>> > Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with
>>> > their products and services. They are incredibly responsive and
>>> > their software is very usable and customizable. But we also use
>>> > Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is fine (if a little harder to get
>>> > support, though support is seldom necessary). The software for the
>>> > Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble printing from
>>> > it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost impossible to
>>> > troubleshoot a print problem).
>>> >
>>> > As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss
>>> > Cirrus 800, and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain
>>> > things. I assume you are more interested in color fundus photography
>>> > than angiography for this camera, which is why you don't want the
>>> > SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as well) will not be happy
>>> > with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding the Topcon 50DX
>>> > vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>> > think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35
>>> > and 20 degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are
>>> > only magnifying the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are
>>> > designed like non-mydriatic cameras with infrared viewing and idiot
>>> > alignment and focus lights, but the images are pretty good - these
>>> > are good choices for untrained or poorly trained ophthalmic
>>> > photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>> > unhappy with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> > he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>> >
>>> > So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>> > interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal
>>> > results with them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the
>>> > others.
>>> >
>>> > By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one
>>> > unit for OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit -
>>> > essentially two separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus
>>> > photography.
>>> >
>>> > Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>> >
>>> > No financial interest.
>>> >
>>> > Marty Rothenberg
>>> > Angiographics, Inc.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:35:08 -0400
>>> > Subject: [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> > From: Aissa Dirawatun <aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >
>>> > Our FF450+ system has crashed and we need a temporary fix while we are
>>> > upgrading all our systems to Windows 7.
>>> > Does anyone use a FF450+ camera w/o the Visupac software? If so, how is
>>> > your set up? DSLR type? Which software are you using?
>>> >
>>> > Any help would be appreciated.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Aissa Dirawatun, COA
>>> > Virginia Retina Center
>>> > 20 Rock Pointe Lane Suite 201
>>> > Warrenton, VA 20186
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > From: CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> > <cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> > Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:12:23 -0700
>>> > Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> >
>>> > Thanks Marty. I feel like I've won the lottery with all of this
>>> > expert advise. I'm just sayin!
>>> > Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, FOPS
>>> > Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> > CPMC Department of Ophthalmology
>>> > 2100 Webster Street Suite 212
>>> > San Francisco CA 94115
>>> > (415) 600-3937 FAX (415) 600-6563
>>> >
>>> > From:
>>> > optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> > [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Angiographics
>>> > Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 04:40 AM
>>> > To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> > Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And
>>> > the
>>> >
>>> > support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from
>>> > the
>>> >
>>> > 1970's.
>>> > My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything
>>> > was the user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat
>>> > their objective lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and
>>> > chromatic aberrations, and Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus
>>> > camera did have coated lenses, though.
>>> >
>>> > Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with
>>> > their products and services. They are incredibly responsive and
>>> > their software is very usable and customizable. But we also use
>>> > Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is fine (if a little harder to get
>>> > support, though support is seldom necessary). The software for the
>>> > Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble printing from
>>> > it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost impossible to
>>> > troubleshoot a print problem).
>>> >
>>> > As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss
>>> > Cirrus 800, and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain
>>> > things. I assume you are more interested in color fundus photography
>>> > than angiography for this camera, which is why you don't want the
>>> > SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as well) will not be happy
>>> > with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding the Topcon 50DX
>>> > vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>> > think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35
>>> > and 20 degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are
>>> > only magnifying the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are
>>> > designed like non-mydriatic cameras with infrared viewing and idiot
>>> > alignment and focus lights, but the images are pretty good - these
>>> > are good choices for untrained or poorly trained ophthalmic
>>> > photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>> > unhappy with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> > he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>> >
>>> > So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>> > interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal
>>> > results with them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the
>>> > others.
>>> >
>>> > By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one
>>> > unit for OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit -
>>> > essentially two separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus
>>> > photography.
>>> >
>>> > Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>> >
>>> > No financial interest.
>>> >
>>> > Marty Rothenberg
>>> > Angiographics, Inc.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > From: Noelle Pensec <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> > Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:09:33 -0400
>>> > Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >
>>> > [image: Inline image 1]
>>> > The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> > conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about the
>>> > survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We would
>>> > like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>> >
>>> > Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary
>>> > Survey"
>>> > before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of
>>> > the
>>> > Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>> >
>>> > 2013 OPS Salary Survey
>>> > Results<http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:30:50 -0400 (EDT)
>>> > Subject: [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> > From:
>>> > copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Just starting to look at them now. thanks Board for the work compiling
>>> > thisinfo!
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Lori
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > -----Original Message-----
>>> > From: "Noelle Pensec" <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> > Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 4:09pm
>>> > To: "optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>"
>>> > <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> > Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > [IMG]
>>> >
>>> > The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> > conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about the
>>> > survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We would
>>> > like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>> >
>>> > Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary
>>> > Survey"
>>> > before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of
>>> > the
>>> > Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>> >
>>> > 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results[1]
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > --- Links ---
>>> > 1 http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > End of optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> > ****************************
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> From: "Cavicchi, Robert" <Robert.Cavicchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:17:04 +0000
>>>
>>> Never even saw it. Good catch Tom.
>>>
>>> Of course I meant, "NEGOIATE", not "negate".
>>>
>>> bob
>>>
>>> On 3/20/14 3:05 PM, "Egnatz, Thomas James" <tegnatz@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> >Bob,
>>> >
>>> >Perhaps you meant "negotiating" instead of "negating". (That autofill
>>> >software is sometimes just too smart).
>>> >
>>> >Tom
>>> >
>>> >Quoting "Cavicchi, Robert" <Robert.Cavicchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>>> >
>>> >> William,
>>> >>
>>> >> A few things to consider about the OPS Salary Survey:
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> * A good number of the respondents were 20+ years of experience.
>>> >> This will skew the data towards higher levels because they have been
>>> >> in the field longer.
>>> >> * You have your CRA so you're doing what you can to enhance your
>>> >> "professionalism in the field.
>>> >> * Maybe you could share the Survey data with your practice with
>>> >> the possibility of negating an increase for you and your staff.
>>> >>
>>> >> Good luck and thanks for the feedback.
>>> >> Bob Cavicchi
>>> >>
>>> >> From: wmshprd <wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Reply-To: Optimal <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Date: Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:44 AM
>>> >> To: Optimal <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>,
>>> >> optimal digest users
>>> >> <ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> I see that my salary is easily almost 20 k less than the average for
>>> >> my 25 years of experience. Unfortunately being in a small private
>>> >> practice that is pinching pennies, the chances are slim to none of
>>> >> getting much of an increase. Doctors can be cheap when it comes to
>>> >> staff.
>>> >> The other practices nearby aren't much different. Unless I move to NY
>>> >> or Boston, I'll have to accept being under compensated ...sign me
>>> >> 'Underpaid in Hartford .
>>> >>
>>> >> William Shepard, CRA
>>> >> 860-748-8979 c
>>> >> 860-549-2020 o
>>> >> wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>
>>> >> Eye Disease Consultants
>>> >> Suite 522
>>> >> 85 Seymour St
>>> >> Hartford Ct. 06106
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> -------- Original message --------
>>> >> From: FreeLists Mailing List Manager
>>> >> Date:03/20/2014 1:10 AM (GMT-05:00)
>>> >> To: optimal digest users
>>> >> Subject: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> >>
>>> >> optimal Digest Wed, 19 Mar 2014 Volume: 05 Issue: 030
>>> >>
>>> >> In This Issue:
>>> >> [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> >> [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> >> [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> >> [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >> [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >>
>>> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> >>
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> >> From: Angiographics <angiolith@xxxxxxx<mailto:angiolith@xxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 07:39:32 -0400 (EDT)
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And
>>> >>the
>>> >> support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from
>>> >>the
>>> >> 1970's.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything
>>> >> was the user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat
>>> >> their objective lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and
>>> >> chromatic aberrations, and Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus
>>> >> camera did have coated lenses, though.
>>> >>
>>> >> Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with
>>> >> their products and services. They are incredibly responsive and
>>> >> their software is very usable and customizable. But we also use
>>> >> Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is fine (if a little harder to get
>>> >> support, though support is seldom necessary). The software for the
>>> >> Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble printing from
>>> >> it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost impossible to
>>> >> troubleshoot a print problem).
>>> >>
>>> >> As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss
>>> >> Cirrus 800, and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain
>>> >> things. I assume you are more interested in color fundus photography
>>> >> than angiography for this camera, which is why you don't want the
>>> >> SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as well) will not be happy
>>> >> with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding the Topcon 50DX
>>> >> vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>> >> think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35
>>> >> and 20 degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are
>>> >> only magnifying the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are
>>> >> designed like non-mydriatic cameras with infrared viewing and idiot
>>> >> alignment and focus lights, but the images are pretty good - these
>>> >> are good choices for untrained or poorly trained ophthalmic
>>> >> photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>> >> unhappy with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> >> he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>> >>
>>> >> So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>> >> interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal
>>> >> results with them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the
>>> >> others.
>>> >>
>>> >> By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one
>>> >> unit for OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit -
>>> >> essentially two separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus
>>> >> photography.
>>> >>
>>> >> Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>> >>
>>> >> No financial interest.
>>> >>
>>> >> Marty Rothenberg
>>> >> Angiographics, Inc.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> ------------------------------
>>> >>
>>> >> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:35:08 -0400
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> >> From: Aissa Dirawatun <aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >>
>>> >> Our FF450+ system has crashed and we need a temporary fix while we are
>>> >> upgrading all our systems to Windows 7.
>>> >> Does anyone use a FF450+ camera w/o the Visupac software? If so, how is
>>> >> your set up? DSLR type? Which software are you using?
>>> >>
>>> >> Any help would be appreciated.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Aissa Dirawatun, COA
>>> >> Virginia Retina Center
>>> >> 20 Rock Pointe Lane Suite 201
>>> >> Warrenton, VA 20186
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> ------------------------------
>>> >>
>>> >> From: CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> >> <cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:12:23 -0700
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>
>>> >>
>>> >> Thanks Marty. I feel like I've won the lottery with all of this
>>> >> expert advise. I'm just sayin!
>>> >> Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, FOPS
>>> >> Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> >> CPMC Department of Ophthalmology
>>> >> 2100 Webster Street Suite 212
>>> >> San Francisco CA 94115
>>> >> (415) 600-3937 FAX (415) 600-6563
>>> >>
>>> >> From:
>>> >> optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >> [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Angiographics
>>> >> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 04:40 AM
>>> >> To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And
>>> >>the
>>> >>
>>> >> support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from
>>> >>the
>>> >>
>>> >> 1970's.
>>> >> My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything
>>> >> was the user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat
>>> >> their objective lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and
>>> >> chromatic aberrations, and Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus
>>> >> camera did have coated lenses, though.
>>> >>
>>> >> Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with
>>> >> their products and services. They are incredibly responsive and
>>> >> their software is very usable and customizable. But we also use
>>> >> Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is fine (if a little harder to get
>>> >> support, though support is seldom necessary). The software for the
>>> >> Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble printing from
>>> >> it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost impossible to
>>> >> troubleshoot a print problem).
>>> >>
>>> >> As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss
>>> >> Cirrus 800, and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain
>>> >> things. I assume you are more interested in color fundus photography
>>> >> than angiography for this camera, which is why you don't want the
>>> >> SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as well) will not be happy
>>> >> with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding the Topcon 50DX
>>> >> vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>> >> think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35
>>> >> and 20 degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are
>>> >> only magnifying the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are
>>> >> designed like non-mydriatic cameras with infrared viewing and idiot
>>> >> alignment and focus lights, but the images are pretty good - these
>>> >> are good choices for untrained or poorly trained ophthalmic
>>> >> photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>> >> unhappy with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> >> he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>> >>
>>> >> So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>> >> interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal
>>> >> results with them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the
>>> >> others.
>>> >>
>>> >> By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one
>>> >> unit for OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit -
>>> >> essentially two separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus
>>> >> photography.
>>> >>
>>> >> Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>> >>
>>> >> No financial interest.
>>> >>
>>> >> Marty Rothenberg
>>> >> Angiographics, Inc.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> ------------------------------
>>> >>
>>> >> From: Noelle Pensec <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:09:33 -0400
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >>
>>> >> [image: Inline image 1]
>>> >> The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> >> conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about
>>> >>the
>>> >> survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We
>>> >>would
>>> >> like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>> >>
>>> >> Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary
>>> >>Survey"
>>> >> before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of
>>> >>the
>>> >> Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>> >>
>>> >> 2013 OPS Salary Survey
>>> >> Results<http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> ------------------------------
>>> >>
>>> >> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:30:50 -0400 (EDT)
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >> From:
>>> >>
>>> >>copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> >>m>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Just starting to look at them now. thanks Board for the work compiling
>>> >> thisinfo!
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Lori
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> -----Original Message-----
>>> >> From: "Noelle Pensec" <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 4:09pm
>>> >> To: "optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>"
>>> >> <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> [IMG]
>>> >>
>>> >> The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> >> conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about
>>> >>the
>>> >> survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We
>>> >>would
>>> >> like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>> >>
>>> >> Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary
>>> >>Survey"
>>> >> before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of
>>> >>the
>>> >> Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>> >>
>>> >> 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results[1]
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> --- Links ---
>>> >> 1 http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> ------------------------------
>>> >>
>>> >> End of optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> >> ****************************
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> End of optimal Digest V5 #31
>>> ****************************
>>>
>>
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>From: "Cavicchi, Robert" <Robert.Cavicchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>>Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:25:59 +0000
>>
>>William,
>>
>>Can fully appreciate and your feelings about the "process" as I have spent
>>many
>>years climbing the corporate (medical) ladder of success in the field of
>>imaging.
>>
>>I would like to suggest that your colleague look to you and the OPS Salary
>>Survey results as something to aim for in their career. I believe having
>>strong
>>mentors and examples to aspire to makes all the difference this and many
>>professions.
>>
>>Thanks for sharing your thoughts,
>>Bob Cavicchi
>>
>>From: William Shepard <wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>>
>>Reply-To: Optimal <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>Date: Friday, March 21, 2014 12:15 PM
>>To: Optimal <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>>
>>I appreciate your comments re: salary inequities. I agree that showing the
>>salary findings will help negotiations.
>>
>>The ironic thing is that I have 25 years experience, and have gradually
>>nickle
>>and dimed to my current rate, and am constantly pained to see my coworker of
>>almost 5 years experience still being compensated as a rookie, at a fraction
>>of
>>the rate I have, and who is working at an equal pace, and has my admiration
>>for
>>drive and dedication. A single parent with children, deserving more.
>>Everyone has to be responsible for their own careers, but a large part of me
>>is
>>ready to sacrifice my own increase to allow for fair compensation for my
>>coworker. It shouldn't be my business, but I'm bothered enough by it to bring
>>the subject up. Showing the salary poll will be devastatingly demoralizing to
>>that person, even as it leaves me a little disgruntled. I suppose we all
>>might
>>have similar stories, it's life as we know it. Not unlike seeing company
>>heads
>>living in unbridled opulence at the expense of the workers in the trenches.
>>
>>
>>
>>William L. Shepard
>>wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>
>>Eye disease Consultants
>>85 Seymour St
>>Hartford CT 06111
>>860-748-8979 cell
>>860-549-2020 office
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>
>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:44:45 -0400
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> From: wmshprd <wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>>
>>>
>>> I see that my salary is easily almost 20 k less than the average for my 25
>>years of experience. Unfortunately being in a small private practice that is
>>pinching pennies, the chances are slim to none of getting much of an
>>increase.
>>Doctors can be cheap when it comes to staff.
>>> The other practices nearby aren't much different. Unless I move to NY or
>>Boston, I'll have to accept being under compensated ...sign me 'Underpaid in
>>Hartford .
>>>
>>> William Shepard, CRA
>>> 860-748-8979 c
>>> 860-549-2020 o
>>> wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>
>>> Eye Disease Consultants
>>> Suite 522
>>> 85 Seymour St
>>> Hartford Ct. 06106
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -------- )
>>>
>>>
>>> I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And the
>>> support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from the
>>> 1970's.
>>>
>>>
>>> My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything was the
>>user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat their objective
>>lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and chromatic aberrations,
>>and
>>Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus camera did have coated lenses,
>>though.
>>>
>>> Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with their
>>products and services. They are incredibly responsive and their software is
>>very
>>usable and customizable. But we also use Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is
>>fine
>>(if a little harder to get support, though support is seldom necessary). The
>>software for the Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble
>>printing from it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost
>>impossible
>>to troubleshoot a print problem).
>>>
>>> As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss Cirrus 800,
>>and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain things. I assume you are
>>more interested in color fundus photography than angiography for this camera,
>>which is why you don't want the SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as
>>well) will not be happy with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding
>>the
>>Topcon 50DX vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35 and 20
>>degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are only
>>magnifying
>>the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are designed like non-mydriatic
>>cameras with infrared viewing and idiot alignment and focus lights, but the
>>images are pretty good - these are good choices for untrained or poorly
>>trained
>>ophthalmic photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>unhappy
>>with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>>
>>> So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal results
>>with
>>them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the others.
>>>
>>> By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one unit
>>> for
>>OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit - essentially two
>>separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus photography.
>>>
>>> Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>>
>>> No financial interest.
>>>
>>> Marty Rothenberg
>>> Angiographics, Inc.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:35:08 -0400
>>> Subject: [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> From: Aissa Dirawatun <aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>>
>>> Our FF450+ system has crashed and we need a temporary fix while we are
>>> upgrading all our systems to Windows 7.
>>> Does anyone use a FF450+ camera w/o the Visupac software? If so, how is
>>> your set up? DSLR type? Which software are you using?
>>>
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Aissa Dirawatun, COA
>>> Virginia Retina Center
>>> 20 Rock Pointe Lane Suite 201
>>> Warrenton, VA 20186
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> From: CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> <cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:12:23 -0700
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>>
>>> Thanks Marty. I feel like I've won the lottery with all of this expert
>>> advise.
>>I'm just sayin!
>>> Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, FOPS
>>> Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> CPMC Department of Ophthalmology
>>> 2100 Webster Street Suite 212
>>> San Francisco CA 94115
>>> (415) 600-3937 FAX (415) 600-6563
>>>
>>> From: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>[mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Angiographics
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 04:40 AM
>>> To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>>
>>>
>>> I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And the
>>>
>>> support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from the
>>>
>>> 1970's.
>>> My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything was the
>>user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat their objective
>>lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and chromatic aberrations,
>>and
>>Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus camera did have coated lenses,
>>though.
>>>
>>> Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with their
>>products and services. They are incredibly responsive and their software is
>>very
>>usable and customizable. But we also use Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is
>>fine
>>(if a little harder to get support, though support is seldom necessary). The
>>software for the Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble
>>printing from it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost
>>impossible
>>to troubleshoot a print problem).
>>>
>>> As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss Cirrus 800,
>>and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain things. I assume you are
>>more interested in color fundus photography than angiography for this camera,
>>which is why you don't want the SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as
>>well) will not be happy with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding
>>the
>>Topcon 50DX vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35 and 20
>>degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are only
>>magnifying
>>the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are designed like non-mydriatic
>>cameras with infrared viewing and idiot alignment and focus lights, but the
>>images are pretty good - these are good choices for untrained or poorly
>>trained
>>ophthalmic photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>unhappy
>>with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>>
>>> So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal results
>>with
>>them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the others.
>>>
>>> By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one unit
>>> for
>>OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit - essentially two
>>separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus photography.
>>>
>>> Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>>
>>> No financial interest.
>>>
>>> Marty Rothenberg
>>> Angiographics, Inc.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> From: Noelle Pensec <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:09:33 -0400
>>> Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>>
>>> [image: Inline image 1]
>>> The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about the
>>> survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We would
>>> like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>>
>>> Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary Survey"
>>> before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of the
>>> Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>>
>>> 2013 OPS Salary Survey
>>> Results<http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:30:50 -0400 (EDT)
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> From:
>>> copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>
>>>
>>> Just starting to look at them now. thanks Board for the work compiling
>>> thisinfo!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Lori
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: "Noelle Pensec" <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 4:09pm
>>> To: "optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>"
>>> <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>>
>>>
>>> [IMG]
>>>
>>> The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about the
>>> survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We would
>>> like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>>
>>> Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary Survey"
>>> before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of the
>>> Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>>
>>> 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results[1]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --- Links ---
>>> 1 http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> End of optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> ****************************
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> From: "Cavicchi, Robert"
>>> <Robert.Cavicchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Robert.Cavicchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 15:24:16 +0000
>>>
>>> William,
>>>
>>> A few things to consider about the OPS Salary Survey:
>>>
>>>
>>> * A good number of the respondents were 20+ years of experience. This will
>>skew the data towards higher levels because they have been in the field
>>longer.
>>> * You have your CRA so you're doing what you can to enhance your
>>"professionalism in the field.
>>> * Maybe you could share the Survey data with your practice with the
>>possibility of negating an increase for you and your staff.
>>>
>>> Good luck and thanks for the feedback.
>>> Bob Cavicchi
>>>
>>> From: wmshprd
>>> <wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx><mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>>
>>> Reply-To: Optimal
>>> <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Date: Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:44 AM
>>> To: Optimal
>>> <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>,
>>>
>>optimal digest users
>><ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>>
>>>
>>> I see that my salary is easily almost 20 k less than the average for my 25
>>years of experience. Unfortunately being in a small private practice that is
>>pinching pennies, the chances are slim to none of getting much of an
>>increase.
>>Doctors can be cheap when it comes to staff.
>>> The other practices nearby aren't much different. Unless I move to NY or
>>Boston, I'll have to accept being under compensated ...sign me 'Underpaid in
>>Hartford .
>>>
>>> William Shepard, CRA
>>> 860-748-8979 c
>>> 860-549-2020 o
>>> wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx><mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>
>>> Eye Disease Consultants
>>> Suite 522
>>> 85 Seymour St
>>> Hartford Ct. 06106
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -------- Original message --------
>>> From: FreeLists Mailing List Manager
>>> Date:03/20/2014 1:10 AM (GMT-05:00)
>>> To: optimal digest users
>>> Subject: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>>
>>> optimal Digest Wed, 19 Mar 2014 Volume: 05 Issue: 030
>>>
>>> In This Issue:
>>> [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>>
>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> From: Angiographics
>>> <angiolith@xxxxxxx<mailto:angiolith@xxxxxxx><mailto:angiolith@xxxxxxx>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 07:39:32 -0400 (EDT)
>>>
>>>
>>> I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And the
>>> support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from the
>>> 1970's.
>>>
>>>
>>> My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything was the
>>user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat their objective
>>lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and chromatic aberrations,
>>and
>>Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus camera did have coated lenses,
>>though.
>>>
>>> Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with their
>>products and services. They are incredibly responsive and their software is
>>very
>>usable and customizable. But we also use Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is
>>fine
>>(if a little harder to get support, though support is seldom necessary). The
>>software for the Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble
>>printing from it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost
>>impossible
>>to troubleshoot a print problem).
>>>
>>> As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss Cirrus 800,
>>and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain things. I assume you are
>>more interested in color fundus photography than angiography for this camera,
>>which is why you don't want the SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as
>>well) will not be happy with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding
>>the
>>Topcon 50DX vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35 and 20
>>degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are only
>>magnifying
>>the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are designed like non-mydriatic
>>cameras with infrared viewing and idiot alignment and focus lights, but the
>>images are pretty good - these are good choices for untrained or poorly
>>trained
>>ophthalmic photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>unhappy
>>with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>>
>>> So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal results
>>with
>>them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the others.
>>>
>>> By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one unit
>>> for
>>OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit - essentially two
>>separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus photography.
>>>
>>> Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>>
>>> No financial interest.
>>>
>>> Marty Rothenberg
>>> Angiographics, Inc.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:35:08 -0400
>>> Subject: [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> From: Aissa Dirawatun
>>> <aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx><mailto:aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>>
>>> Our FF450+ system has crashed and we need a temporary fix while we are
>>> upgrading all our systems to Windows 7.
>>> Does anyone use a FF450+ camera w/o the Visupac software? If so, how is
>>> your set up? DSLR type? Which software are you using?
>>>
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Aissa Dirawatun, COA
>>> Virginia Retina Center
>>> 20 Rock Pointe Lane Suite 201
>>> Warrenton, VA 20186
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> From: CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> <cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:12:23 -0700
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>>
>>> Thanks Marty. I feel like I've won the lottery with all of this expert
>>> advise.
>>I'm just sayin!
>>> Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, FOPS
>>> Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> CPMC Department of Ophthalmology
>>> 2100 Webster Street Suite 212
>>> San Francisco CA 94115
>>> (415) 600-3937 FAX (415) 600-6563
>>>
>>> From:
>>> optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>
>>[mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Angiographics
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 04:40 AM
>>> To:
>>> optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>>
>>>
>>> I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And the
>>>
>>> support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from the
>>>
>>> 1970's.
>>> My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything was the
>>user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat their objective
>>lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and chromatic aberrations,
>>and
>>Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus camera did have coated lenses,
>>though.
>>>
>>> Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with their
>>products and services. They are incredibly responsive and their software is
>>very
>>usable and customizable. But we also use Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is
>>fine
>>(if a little harder to get support, though support is seldom necessary). The
>>software for the Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble
>>printing from it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost
>>impossible
>>to troubleshoot a print problem).
>>>
>>> As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss Cirrus 800,
>>and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain things. I assume you are
>>more interested in color fundus photography than angiography for this camera,
>>which is why you don't want the SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as
>>well) will not be happy with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding
>>the
>>Topcon 50DX vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35 and 20
>>degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are only
>>magnifying
>>the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are designed like non-mydriatic
>>cameras with infrared viewing and idiot alignment and focus lights, but the
>>images are pretty good - these are good choices for untrained or poorly
>>trained
>>ophthalmic photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>unhappy
>>with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>>
>>> So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal results
>>with
>>them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the others.
>>>
>>> By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one unit
>>> for
>>OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit - essentially two
>>separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus photography.
>>>
>>> Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>>
>>> No financial interest.
>>>
>>> Marty Rothenberg
>>> Angiographics, Inc.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> From: Noelle Pensec
>>> <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx><mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:09:33 -0400
>>> Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>>
>>> [image: Inline image 1]
>>> The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about the
>>> survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We would
>>> like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>>
>>> Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary Survey"
>>> before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of the
>>> Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>>
>>> 2013 OPS Salary Survey
>>> Results<http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:30:50 -0400 (EDT)
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> From:
>>> copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>
>>>
>>> Just starting to look at them now. thanks Board for the work compiling
>>> thisinfo!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Lori
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: "Noelle Pensec"
>>> <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx><mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 4:09pm
>>> To:
>>> "optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>"
>>>
>><optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>>
>>>
>>> [IMG]
>>>
>>> The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about the
>>> survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We would
>>> like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>>
>>> Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary Survey"
>>> before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of the
>>> Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>>
>>> 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results[1]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --- Links ---
>>> 1 http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> End of optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> ****************************
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 15:05:01 -0400
>>> From: "Egnatz, Thomas James" <tegnatz@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:tegnatz@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>>
>>> Bob,
>>>
>>> Perhaps you meant "negotiating" instead of "negating". (That autofill
>>> software is sometimes just too smart).
>>>
>>> Tom
>>>
>>> Quoting "Cavicchi, Robert"
>>> <Robert.Cavicchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Robert.Cavicchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>:
>>>
>>> > William,
>>> >
>>> > A few things to consider about the OPS Salary Survey:
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > * A good number of the respondents were 20+ years of experience.
>>> > This will skew the data towards higher levels because they have been
>>> > in the field longer.
>>> > * You have your CRA so you're doing what you can to enhance your
>>> > "professionalism in the field.
>>> > * Maybe you could share the Survey data with your practice with
>>> > the possibility of negating an increase for you and your staff.
>>> >
>>> > Good luck and thanks for the feedback.
>>> > Bob Cavicchi
>>> >
>>> > From: wmshprd
>>> > <wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx><mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>>
>>> > Reply-To: Optimal
>>> > <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> > Date: Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:44 AM
>>> > To: Optimal
>>> > <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>,
>>> > optimal digest users
>>> > <ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> > Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > I see that my salary is easily almost 20 k less than the average for
>>> > my 25 years of experience. Unfortunately being in a small private
>>> > practice that is pinching pennies, the chances are slim to none of
>>> > getting much of an increase. Doctors can be cheap when it comes to
>>> > staff.
>>> > The other practices nearby aren't much different. Unless I move to NY
>>> > or Boston, I'll have to accept being under compensated ...sign me
>>> > 'Underpaid in Hartford .
>>> >
>>> > William Shepard, CRA
>>> > 860-748-8979 c
>>> > 860-549-2020 o
>>> > wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx><mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>
>>> > Eye Disease Consultants
>>> > Suite 522
>>> > 85 Seymour St
>>> > Hartford Ct. 06106
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > -------- Original message --------
>>> > From: FreeLists Mailing List Manager
>>> > Date:03/20/2014 1:10 AM (GMT-05:00)
>>> > To: optimal digest users
>>> > Subject: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> >
>>> > optimal Digest Wed, 19 Mar 2014 Volume: 05 Issue: 030
>>> >
>>> > In This Issue:
>>> > [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> > [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> > [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> > [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> > [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >
>>> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> > From: Angiographics
>>> > <angiolith@xxxxxxx<mailto:angiolith@xxxxxxx><mailto:angiolith@xxxxxxx>>
>>> > Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 07:39:32 -0400 (EDT)
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And
>>> > the
>>> > support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from
>>> > the
>>> > 1970's.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything
>>> > was the user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat
>>> > their objective lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and
>>> > chromatic aberrations, and Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus
>>> > camera did have coated lenses, though.
>>> >
>>> > Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with
>>> > their products and services. They are incredibly responsive and
>>> > their software is very usable and customizable. But we also use
>>> > Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is fine (if a little harder to get
>>> > support, though support is seldom necessary). The software for the
>>> > Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble printing from
>>> > it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost impossible to
>>> > troubleshoot a print problem).
>>> >
>>> > As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss
>>> > Cirrus 800, and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain
>>> > things. I assume you are more interested in color fundus photography
>>> > than angiography for this camera, which is why you don't want the
>>> > SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as well) will not be happy
>>> > with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding the Topcon 50DX
>>> > vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>> > think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35
>>> > and 20 degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are
>>> > only magnifying the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are
>>> > designed like non-mydriatic cameras with infrared viewing and idiot
>>> > alignment and focus lights, but the images are pretty good - these
>>> > are good choices for untrained or poorly trained ophthalmic
>>> > photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>> > unhappy with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> > he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>> >
>>> > So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>> > interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal
>>> > results with them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the
>>> > others.
>>> >
>>> > By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one
>>> > unit for OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit -
>>> > essentially two separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus
>>> > photography.
>>> >
>>> > Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>> >
>>> > No financial interest.
>>> >
>>> > Marty Rothenberg
>>> > Angiographics, Inc.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:35:08 -0400
>>> > Subject: [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> > From: Aissa Dirawatun
>>> > <aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx><mailto:aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >
>>> > Our FF450+ system has crashed and we need a temporary fix while we are
>>> > upgrading all our systems to Windows 7.
>>> > Does anyone use a FF450+ camera w/o the Visupac software? If so, how is
>>> > your set up? DSLR type? Which software are you using?
>>> >
>>> > Any help would be appreciated.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Aissa Dirawatun, COA
>>> > Virginia Retina Center
>>> > 20 Rock Pointe Lane Suite 201
>>> > Warrenton, VA 20186
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > From: CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> > <cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> > Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:12:23 -0700
>>> > Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> >
>>> > Thanks Marty. I feel like I've won the lottery with all of this
>>> > expert advise. I'm just sayin!
>>> > Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, FOPS
>>> > Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> > CPMC Department of Ophthalmology
>>> > 2100 Webster Street Suite 212
>>> > San Francisco CA 94115
>>> > (415) 600-3937 FAX (415) 600-6563
>>> >
>>> > From:
>>> > optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> > [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Angiographics
>>> > Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 04:40 AM
>>> > To:
>>> > optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> > Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And
>>> > the
>>> >
>>> > support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from
>>> > the
>>> >
>>> > 1970's.
>>> > My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything
>>> > was the user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat
>>> > their objective lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and
>>> > chromatic aberrations, and Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus
>>> > camera did have coated lenses, though.
>>> >
>>> > Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with
>>> > their products and services. They are incredibly responsive and
>>> > their software is very usable and customizable. But we also use
>>> > Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is fine (if a little harder to get
>>> > support, though support is seldom necessary). The software for the
>>> > Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble printing from
>>> > it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost impossible to
>>> > troubleshoot a print problem).
>>> >
>>> > As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss
>>> > Cirrus 800, and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain
>>> > things. I assume you are more interested in color fundus photography
>>> > than angiography for this camera, which is why you don't want the
>>> > SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as well) will not be happy
>>> > with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding the Topcon 50DX
>>> > vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>> > think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35
>>> > and 20 degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are
>>> > only magnifying the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are
>>> > designed like non-mydriatic cameras with infrared viewing and idiot
>>> > alignment and focus lights, but the images are pretty good - these
>>> > are good choices for untrained or poorly trained ophthalmic
>>> > photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>> > unhappy with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> > he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>> >
>>> > So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>> > interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal
>>> > results with them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the
>>> > others.
>>> >
>>> > By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one
>>> > unit for OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit -
>>> > essentially two separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus
>>> > photography.
>>> >
>>> > Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>> >
>>> > No financial interest.
>>> >
>>> > Marty Rothenberg
>>> > Angiographics, Inc.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > From: Noelle Pensec
>>> > <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx><mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> > Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:09:33 -0400
>>> > Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >
>>> > [image: Inline image 1]
>>> > The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> > conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about the
>>> > survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We would
>>> > like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>> >
>>> > Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary
>>> > Survey"
>>> > before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of
>>> > the
>>> > Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>> >
>>> > 2013 OPS Salary Survey
>>> > Results<http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:30:50 -0400 (EDT)
>>> > Subject: [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> > From:
>>> > copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Just starting to look at them now. thanks Board for the work compiling
>>> > thisinfo!
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Lori
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > -----Original Message-----
>>> > From: "Noelle Pensec"
>>> > <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx><mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> > Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 4:09pm
>>> > To:
>>> > "optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>"
>>> > <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> > Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > [IMG]
>>> >
>>> > The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> > conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about the
>>> > survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We would
>>> > like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>> >
>>> > Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary
>>> > Survey"
>>> > before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of
>>> > the
>>> > Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>> >
>>> > 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results[1]
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > --- Links ---
>>> > 1 http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > End of optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> > ****************************
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> From: "Cavicchi, Robert"
>>> <Robert.Cavicchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Robert.Cavicchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:17:04 +0000
>>>
>>> Never even saw it. Good catch Tom.
>>>
>>> Of course I meant, "NEGOIATE", not "negate".
>>>
>>> bob
>>
>>>
>>> On 3/20/14 3:05 PM, "Egnatz, Thomas James"
>>> <tegnatz@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:tegnatz@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>wrote:
>>>
>>> >Bob,
>>> >
>>> >Perhaps you meant "negotiating" instead of "negating". (That autofill
>>> >software is sometimes just too smart).
>>> >
>>> >Tom
>>> >
>>> >Quoting "Cavicchi, Robert"
>>> ><Robert.Cavicchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Robert.Cavicchi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>:
>>> >
>>> >> William,
>>> >>
>>> >> A few things to consider about the OPS Salary Survey:
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> * A good number of the respondents were 20+ years of experience.
>>> >> This will skew the data towards higher levels because they have been
>>> >> in the field longer.
>>> >> * You have your CRA so you're doing what you can to enhance your
>>> >> "professionalism in the field.
>>> >> * Maybe you could share the Survey data with your practice with
>>> >> the possibility of negating an increase for you and your staff.
>>> >>
>>> >> Good luck and thanks for the feedback.
>>> >> Bob Cavicchi
>>> >>
>>> >> From: wmshprd
>>> >> <wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx><mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Reply-To: Optimal
>>> >> <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Date: Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:44 AM
>>> >> To: Optimal
>>> >> <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>,
>>> >> optimal digest users
>>> >> <ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> I see that my salary is easily almost 20 k less than the average for
>>> >> my 25 years of experience. Unfortunately being in a small private
>>> >> practice that is pinching pennies, the chances are slim to none of
>>> >> getting much of an increase. Doctors can be cheap when it comes to
>>> >> staff.
>>> >> The other practices nearby aren't much different. Unless I move to NY
>>> >> or Boston, I'll have to accept being under compensated ...sign me
>>> >> 'Underpaid in Hartford .
>>> >>
>>> >> William Shepard, CRA
>>> >> 860-748-8979 c
>>> >> 860-549-2020 o
>>> >> wmshprd@xxxxxxx<mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx><mailto:wmshprd@xxxxxxx>
>>> >> Eye Disease Consultants
>>> >> Suite 522
>>> >> 85 Seymour St
>>> >> Hartford Ct. 06106
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> -------- Original message --------
>>> >> From: FreeLists Mailing List Manager
>>> >> Date:03/20/2014 1:10 AM (GMT-05:00)
>>> >> To: optimal digest users
>>> >> Subject: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> >>
>>> >> optimal Digest Wed, 19 Mar 2014 Volume: 05 Issue: 030
>>> >>
>>> >> In This Issue:
>>> >> [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> >> [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> >> [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> >> [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >> [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >>
>>> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> >>
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> >> From: Angiographics
>>> >> <angiolith@xxxxxxx<mailto:angiolith@xxxxxxx><mailto:angiolith@xxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 07:39:32 -0400 (EDT)
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And
>>> >>the
>>> >> support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from
>>> >>the
>>> >> 1970's.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything
>>> >> was the user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat
>>> >> their objective lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and
>>> >> chromatic aberrations, and Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus
>>> >> camera did have coated lenses, though.
>>> >>
>>> >> Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with
>>> >> their products and services. They are incredibly responsive and
>>> >> their software is very usable and customizable. But we also use
>>> >> Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is fine (if a little harder to get
>>> >> support, though support is seldom necessary). The software for the
>>> >> Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble printing from
>>> >> it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost impossible to
>>> >> troubleshoot a print problem).
>>> >>
>>> >> As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss
>>
>>> >> Cirrus 800, and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain
>>> >> things. I assume you are more interested in color fundus photography
>>> >> than angiography for this camera, which is why you don't want the
>>> >> SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as well) will not be happy
>>> >> with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding the Topcon 50DX
>>> >> vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>> >> think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35
>>> >> and 20 degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are
>>> >> only magnifying the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are
>>> >> designed like non-mydriatic cameras with infrared viewing and idiot
>>> >> alignment and focus lights, but the images are pretty good - these
>>> >> are good choices for untrained or poorly trained ophthalmic
>>> >> photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>> >> unhappy with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> >> he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>> >>
>>> >> So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>> >> interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal
>>> >> results with them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the
>>> >> others.
>>> >>
>>> >> By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one
>>> >> unit for OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit -
>>> >> essentially two separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus
>>> >> photography.
>>> >>
>>> >> Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>> >>
>>> >> No financial interest.
>>> >>
>>> >> Marty Rothenberg
>>> >> Angiographics, Inc.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> ------------------------------
>>> >>
>>> >> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:35:08 -0400
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] FF450+ question
>>> >> From: Aissa Dirawatun
>>> >> <aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx><mailto:aissa9400@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >>
>>> >> Our FF450+ system has crashed and we need a temporary fix while we are
>>> >> upgrading all our systems to Windows 7.
>>> >> Does anyone use a FF450+ camera w/o the Visupac software? If so, how is
>>> >> your set up? DSLR type? Which software are you using?
>>> >>
>>> >> Any help would be appreciated.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Aissa Dirawatun, COA
>>> >> Virginia Retina Center
>>> >> 20 Rock Pointe Lane Suite 201
>>> >> Warrenton, VA 20186
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> ------------------------------
>>> >>
>>> >> From: CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> >> <cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:12:23 -0700
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> >>
>>> >> Thanks Marty. I feel like I've won the lottery with all of this
>>> >> expert advise. I'm just sayin!
>>> >> Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, FOPS
>>> >> Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
>>> >> CPMC Department of Ophthalmology
>>> >> 2100 Webster Street Suite 212
>>> >> San Francisco CA 94115
>>> >> (415) 600-3937 FAX (415) 600-6563
>>> >>
>>> >> From:
>>> >> optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >> [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Angiographics
>>> >> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 04:40 AM
>>> >> To:
>>> >> optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] Re: From Denice Fundus camera systems
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> I've found the TRC 50 ex and dx series very reliable and forgiving. And
>>> >>the
>>> >>
>>> >> support from Escalon for their software revivals the Zeiss support from
>>> >>the
>>> >>
>>> >> 1970's.
>>> >> My recollection of Zeiss support from the 70's was that everything
>>> >> was the user's fault! I was told that the reason Zeiss didn't coat
>>> >> their objective lenses was that coatings were only for spherical and
>>> >> chromatic aberrations, and Zeiss didn't have any. Their next fundus
>>> >> camera did have coated lenses, though.
>>> >>
>>> >> Software: as to MRP/Escalon, we own 3 units and are very happy with
>>> >> their products and services. They are incredibly responsive and
>>> >> their software is very usable and customizable. But we also use
>>> >> Imagenet at 2 offices, and it is fine (if a little harder to get
>>> >> support, though support is seldom necessary). The software for the
>>> >> Zeiss Cirrus 800 is very intuitive, but we have trouble printing from
>>> >> it (Zeiss hides the Windows interface, so it is almost impossible to
>>> >> troubleshoot a print problem).
>>> >>
>>> >> As to fundus cameras: I have used Topcon 50EX, Zeiss 450, Zeiss
>>> >> Cirrus 800, and Heidelberg SLO. Each has advantages for certain
>>> >> things. I assume you are more interested in color fundus photography
>>> >> than angiography for this camera, which is why you don't want the
>>> >> SLO. Glaucoma docs (and some retina docs as well) will not be happy
>>> >> with the color photos on the Heidelberg. Regarding the Topcon 50DX
>>> >> vs the Zeiss 450: If you are shooting primarily at 50 degrees, I
>>> >> think the Zeiss is a hair better. But I think the Topcon handles 35
>>> >> and 20 degrees better (I'm not sure why, since in either case you are
>>> >> only magnifying the 50 degree image). The Cirrus 800 and 600 are
>>> >> designed like non-mydriatic cameras with infrared viewing and idiot
>>> >> alignment and focus lights, but the images are pretty good - these
>>> >> are good choices for untrained or poorly trained ophthalmic
>>> >> photographers. Highly trained ophthalmic photographers may be
>>> >> unhappy with the inability to make very subtle changes in t
>>> >> he alignment (due to the low res black and white monitor viewing).
>>> >>
>>> >> So it depends on who is doing the photography, and what you are most
>>> >> interested in. I spent so many years with Topcons I can get Optimal
>>> >> results with them in my sleep. I have to think a little bit with the
>>> >> others.
>>> >>
>>> >> By the way, if you don't want the Heidelberg because it ties up one
>>> >> unit for OCT and fundus photography, they now market a "split" unit -
>>> >> essentially two separate units, with one for OCT and one for fundus
>>> >> photography.
>>> >>
>>> >> Personally, I think everyone should go back to film.
>>> >>
>>> >> No financial interest.
>>> >>
>>> >> Marty Rothenberg
>>> >> Angiographics, Inc.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> ------------------------------
>>> >>
>>> >> From: Noelle Pensec
>>> >> <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx><mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:09:33 -0400
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >>
>>> >> [image: Inline image 1]
>>> >> The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> >> conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about
>>> >>the
>>> >> survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We
>>> >>would
>>> >> like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>> >>
>>> >> Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary
>>> >>Survey"
>>> >> before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of
>>> >>the
>>> >> Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>> >>
>>> >> 2013 OPS Salary Survey
>>> >> Results<http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> ------------------------------
>>> >>
>>> >> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:30:50 -0400 (EDT)
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] Re: The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >> From:
>>> >>
>>> >>copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:copcphotography@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> >>m>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Just starting to look at them now. thanks Board for the work compiling
>>> >> thisinfo!
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Lori
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> -----Original Message-----
>>> >> From: "Noelle Pensec"
>>> >> <npensec@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx><mailto:npensec@xxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 4:09pm
>>> >> To:
>>> >> "optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>"
>>> >> <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
>>> >> Subject: [optimal] The 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results are in!
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> [IMG]
>>> >>
>>> >> The long awaited OPS Salary Survey is now available! This survey was
>>> >> conducted in 2013. Approximately 1000 OPS members were notified about
>>> >>the
>>> >> survey and 493 responded which was nearly 50% of the membership. We
>>> >>would
>>> >> like to thank all of you who did participate in this important survey.
>>> >>
>>> >> Please be sure to read the introduction, "Welcome to the OPS Salary
>>> >>Survey"
>>> >> before reviewing the data. This will give you a better understanding of
>>> >>the
>>> >> Survey and the data. Please use the following link to access the survey:
>>> >>
>>> >> 2013 OPS Salary Survey Results[1]
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> --- Links ---
>>> >> 1 http://www.opsweb.org/default.asp?page=SalarySurvey
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> ------------------------------
>>> >>
>>> >> End of optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> >> ****************************
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> End of optimal Digest V5 #31
>>> ****************************
>>>
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:08:39 -0700 (PDT)
>>From: "gertyjm@xxxxxxxxx" <gertyjm@xxxxxxxxx>
>>Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>>
>>Perhaps we should work out�a human resources advisory report.�It would
>>analyze
>>and value our work-responsibilities-skills set and objectively present the
>>value
>>added contributions of our profession.�I have long advocated that�ophthalmic
>>photographers are revenue positive not overhead in any office
>>environment.�Just
>>look at the amount of billing supported by our work.
>>Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>>
>>John Gerty, CRA
>>
>>
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>From: Michael Kelly <michael.p.kelly@xxxxxxxx>
>>Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>>Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 23:20:54 +0000
>>
>>Yes.
>>Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>On Mar 21, 2014, at 7:11 PM, "gertyjm@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:gertyjm@xxxxxxxxx>"
>><gertyjm@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:gertyjm@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>Perhaps we should work out a human resources advisory report. It would
>>analyze
>>and value our work-responsibilities-skills set and objectively present the
>>value
>>added contributions of our profession. I have long advocated that ophthalmic
>>photographers are revenue positive not overhead in any office environment.
>>Just
>>look at the amount of billing supported by our work.
>>
>>Sent from Yahoo Mail on
>>Android<https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android>
>>
>>John Gerty, CRA
>>
>>
>>________________________________
>>From: Alf <alfwhyte@xxxxxxxxxx<mailto:alfwhyte@xxxxxxxxxx>>;
>>To: <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>;
>>Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>>Sent: Fri, Mar 21, 2014 11:15:45 AM
>>
>>After 32 years in the "field", and being a respondent to the survey, and
>>converting US$ to euro, I find I'm a bit above the average, salary-wise.
>>Thanks for the interesting info, food for thought.I'm a bit pissed that I do
>>FFA, OCT, Corneal Topography, Electrodiagnostics, Ultrasound etc, as a one
>>man show, and the number of patients being referred are increasing
>>exponentially. But, I have 8 years left and although I love my job, I look
>>forward to retiring and living a life that doesn't involve getting up 5 days
>>a week at 6.30AM. Life is a bit of a treadmill. LOL.
>>
>>
>>Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:44:45 -0400
>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>> From: wmshprd <wmshprd@xxxxxxx<javascript:return>>
>>>
>>> I see that my salary is easily almost 20 k less than the average for my 25
>>> years of experience. Unfortunately being in a small private practice that
>>> is pinching pennies, the chances are slim to none of getting much of an
>>> increase. Doctors can be cheap when it comes to staff.
>>> The other practices nearby aren't much different. Unless I move to NY or
>>> Boston, I'll have to accept being under compensated ...sign me 'Underpaid
>>> in Hartford .
>>>
>>> William Shepard, CRA
>>> 860-748-8979 c
>>> 860-549-2020 o
>>> wmshprd@xxxxxxx<javascript:return>
>>> Eye Disease Consultants
>>> Suite 522
>>> 85 Seymour St
>>> Hartford Ct. 06106
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>From: sandor ferenczy <sandorferenczy@xxxxxxxxx>
>>Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>>Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:40:27 +0700
>>
>>collective bargaining?
>>-sandor
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Mar 22, 2014, at 6:20 AM, Michael Kelly <michael.p.kelly@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> Yes.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Mar 21, 2014, at 7:11 PM, "gertyjm@xxxxxxxxx" <gertyjm@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Perhaps we should work out a human resources advisory report. It would
>>analyze and value our work-responsibilities-skills set and objectively
>>present
>>the value added contributions of our profession. I have long advocated that
>>ophthalmic photographers are revenue positive not overhead in any office
>>environment. Just look at the amount of billing supported by our work.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>>>> John Gerty, CRA
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: Alf <alfwhyte@xxxxxxxxxx>;
>>>> To: <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>;
>>>> Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #31
>>>> Sent: Fri, Mar 21, 2014 11:15:45 AM
>>>>
>>>> After 32 years in the "field", and being a respondent to the survey, and
>>>> converting US$ to euro, I find I'm a bit above the average, salary-wise.
>>>> Thanks for the interesting info, food for thought.I'm a bit pissed that I
>>>> do
>>>> FFA, OCT, Corneal Topography, Electrodiagnostics, Ultrasound etc, as a one
>>>> man show, and the number of patients being referred are increasing
>>>> exponentially. But, I have 8 years left and although I love my job, I look
>>>> forward to retiring and living a life that doesn't involve getting up 5
>>>> days
>>>> a week at 6.30AM. Life is a bit of a treadmill. LOL.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:44:45 -0400
>>>> > Subject: [optimal] Re: optimal Digest V5 #30
>>>> > From: wmshprd <wmshprd@xxxxxxx>
>>>> >
>>>> > I see that my salary is easily almost 20 k less than the average for my
>>>> > 25
>>>> > years of experience. Unfortunately being in a small private practice
>>>> > that
>>>> > is pinching pennies, the chances are slim to none of getting much of an
>>>> > increase. Doctors can be cheap when it comes to staff.
>>>> > The other practices nearby aren't much different. Unless I move to NY or
>>>> > Boston, I'll have to accept being under compensated ...sign me
>>>> > 'Underpaid
>>>> > in Hartford .
>>>> >
>>>> > William Shepard, CRA
>>>> > 860-748-8979 c
>>>> > 860-549-2020 o
>>>> > wmshprd@xxxxxxx
>>>> > Eye Disease Consultants
>>>> > Suite 522
>>>> > 85 Seymour St
>>>> > Hartford Ct. 06106
>>
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>End of optimal Digest V5 #32
>>****************************
>>
>
>
>
>--
>Cynthia VandenHoven
>Hospital for Sick Children
>Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences
>416-813-6523
>cynthia.vandenhoven@xxxxxxxxxxx
>cynthia.vandenhoven@xxxxxxxxx
>
>
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