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Central Utah Eye opens 4th location
Central Utah Eye opened a location in Ephraim, Utah, its fourth practice, according to a March 27 report by the Daily Herald. -
5 highest-paid ophthalmologists in San Antonio
The highest-paid ophthalmologist in San Antonio earns $642,900 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $265,450 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Cleveland Clinic's eye institute enters partnership with Clario
Cleveland Clinic's Cole Eye Institute is partnering with Clario, a healthcare research and technology company. -
AI has 100% detection rate of blindness-causing condition
New artificial intelligence technology has shown a 100% success rate in identifying severe cases of a blindness-causing condition that affects prematurely born babies, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University and collaborators, published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology. JAMA Ophthalmology. -
UAMS eye institute adds Dr. Chaow Charoenkijkajorn
Little Rock, Ark.-based Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science added Chaow Charoenkijkajorn, MD, to its staff. -
Johns Hopkins ophthalmology leader dies at 81
Walter Stark, MD, an ophthalmology leader and innovator, died on Feb. 29 at the age of 81, according to an obituary in the Baltimore Sun. -
10 updates to know on the ophthalmology industry
Here are 10 updates that ASC leaders need to know about the ophthalmology space that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 22: -
More eye product recalls hit 2024
Brassica Pharma is voluntarily recalling some of its eye ointment products due to a lack of sterility assurance at the facility where they were produced. -
Can AI diagnose patients better than ophthalmologists?
Artificial intelligence may outperform physicians when it comes to diagnosing and treating glaucoma, according to a Feb. 22 study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. -
American Vision Partners suffers data breach
Medical Management Resource Group, doing business as American Vision Partners, experienced a cybersecurity incident impacting patient data. -
ReFocus Eye Health adds 8 practices
Management organization ReFocus Eye Health has added eight ophthalmology practices in New Jersey to its portfolio. -
The least depressed physician specialty
While depression is on the rise among all physician specialties, one ASC specialty faces lower rates of depression than its counterparts, according to a Feb. 20 report from the American Medical Association based on a depression and burnout survey of 7,360 specialists. -
Utah considers reducing qualifications for some eye surgeries
The Utah Senate is weighing a bill that would decrease the qualifications required to perform some laser eye procedures, according to NBC affiliate KSLTV. -
5 highest paid ophthalmologists in Nashville
The highest paid ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tenn., earns $648,500, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $265,450 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Vision private equity activity on the decline
The total number of healthcare-focused private equity deals decreased by 16.2% in 2023, while vision-focused deals decreased dramatically, according to Pitchbook's "Healthcare Services Report" published Feb. 8. -
U of California optometrists hold 2-day strike, allege labor law violations
Optometrists at four University of California campuses held a two-day strike Feb. 6 and 7 after negotiations with the health system failed, according to a Feb. 6 report from KQED. -
Global ophthalmology market to hit $94B by 2030
The global ophthalmology market is expected to hit $94 billion by the end of the decade, according to market analysis from ResearchAndMarkets.com. -
10 best, worst states for eye health
Hawaii has been named the best state for eye health in 2024, while West Virginia landed in the bottom spot, according to a new report from RX Safety based on data from the CDC, KFF and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Unifeye Vision Partners teams up with California ASC
Dallas-based Unifeye Vision Partners entered into a strategic alliance with Spencer Eye Center. -
New ophthalmology company hits the market
Ascendis Pharma has teamed up with an investor syndicate that includes Frazier Life Sciences, RA Capital Management, venBio and HealthQuest Capital to launch ophthalmology company Eyconis.
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