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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. -
Colorado Ophthalmology Associates hit with cyberattack affecting 6,000 patients
Colorado Ophthalmology Associates recently experienced a cyberattack that resulted in the encryption and loss of electronic medical record files. -
5 highest paid ophthalmologists in Washington, DC
The highest paid ophthalmologist in Washington, D.C., earns $692,900, 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. -
Ophthalmologist burnout rate sees a significant decline
Burnout among ophthalmologists decreased by 9% in the last year, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Burnout and Depression Report." -
American Society of Retina Specialists names president
Reginald Sanders, MD, has been appointed president of the American Society of Retina Specialists. -
Coherus to divest ophthalmology business for $170M
Biopharmaceutical company Coherus BioSciences has agreed to divest its ophthalmology franchise, Cimerli, to pharmaceutical company Sandoz for $170 million. -
5 highest paid ophthalmologists in Baltimore
The highest paid ophthalmologist in Baltimore earns $578,600, 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. -
New Hampshire Legislature to hear bill expanding practice for optometrists
A bill has been introduced in the New Hampshire Legislature that would expand practice abilities for optometrists in the state. -
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute adds 1st anterior segment chief resident
Miami, Fla.-based Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has added Jonathan Tijerina, MD, as its first anterior segment chief resident, according to a Jan. 18 report from the Marshall News Messenger. -
11 ophthalmology updates in 60 days
Here are 11 headlines in the ophthalmology space that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 16: -
Dr. Jane Edmond begins term as American Academy of Ophthalmology president
Jane Edmond, MD, has begun a one-year term as the 128th president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. -
5 highest paid ophthalmologists in Cincinnati
The highest paid ophthalmologist in Cincinnati earns $578,400, 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 Innovation Partners acquires Pennsylvania ophthalmology practice
Annapolis, Md.-based Vision Innovation Partners has added Bucks-Mont Eye Associates to its network of ophthalmology practices. -
Average ophthalmologist visit cost by state
The average cost of an ophthalmologist visit is highest in Alaska and lowest in Iowa, according to recent data from insurance company Sidecar Health. -
UVA Medicine taps new ophthalmology chair
The Charlottesville-based University of Virginia School of Medicine hastapped Albert Jun, MD, PhD, as its new chair of the department of ophthalmology effective May 6. -
5 highest paid ophthalmologists in Las Vegas
The highest paid ophthalmologist in Las Vegas earns $604,700, 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.
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