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New Tools for Avoiding Wrong Site Surgery Available to Ophthalmologists
Written by Staff
The American Academy of Ophthalmology announced it is offering two new tools to help ophthalmologists avoid wrong site or wrong intraocular lens errors, according to a news release from the AAO.

Ophthalmologists Report High Satisfaction With EHR
Written by Rob Kurtz
Although a majority of ophthalmology practices have yet to adopt an EHR, those that have report extremely high satisfaction with their system, according to a study published in Ophthalmology.

Abbott Labs Acquires Advanced Medical Optics
Written by Staff
Abbott will acquire AMO, a leader in ophthalmic care, for $22 per share in cash, for a total transaction value of approximately $2.8 billion.

Alcon Claims Synergetics USA Infringed Patent on Ophthalmic Laser Probes
Written by Stephanie Wasek
Alcon, the world’s largest researcher and developer of eye care products, is suing Synergetics USA, claiming it has infringed Alcon’s patent on an ophthalmic laser surgical device.

FDA Issues Warning About Unapproved Ophthalmic Balanced Salt Solution Drug Products
Written by Sheldon S. Sones, RPh, FASCP
It appears that the FDA is requiring certain manufacturers of balanced salt solutions (BSS) to cease and desist from manufacturing these products on or before November 24, 2008.

Vantage Technology Becomes Vantage Outsourcing
Written by Staff
The company helps doctors, hospitals and surgery centers perform cataract surgeries with touted benefits including increased productivity at the lower cost, no capital outlay and the opportunity to save money on many disposables options.

Per Click and Ophthalmologist – Vendor Payment Arrangements
Written by Scott Becker, JD, CPA
This article describes a situation in which an ASC pays a physician such as an ophthalmologist as a supplier on a per-case or per-click basis for disposables, equipment and other items needed for surgery; the ophthalmologist then performs procedures at the ASC.

Meeting the Current Business Challenges in Ophthalmology
Written by Stephanie Wasek
Ophthalmology has never been an extremely high-reimbursement specialty, and CMS’s new ASC payment system did little to change that.