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5 fast facts on the state of ophthalmology
Here are five statistics offering insight into the field of ophthalmology recently: -
Montecito Medical acquires Indiana building occupied by the Williams Eye Institute
Montecito Medical has acquired a medical office building 100 percent occupied by the Williams Eye Institute. -
How this new TikTok trend is impacting ophthalmologists
A new trend on TikTok has some users claiming that rubbing castor oil, a type of vegetable oil, on your eyelids, eyelashes and under your eyes can treat vision problems including dryness, floaters, cataracts, poor vision and glaucoma, according to an Aug. 5 report from NBC News. -
Humana rolls back Medicare Advantage prior authorization policy
The American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology are praising insurer Humana for rolling back a prior authorization requirement for cataract surgery for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in Georgia, according to an Aug. 3 press release sent to Becker's. -
10 best hospitals for ophthalmology in 2023, 2024
Miami-based Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-University of Miami Hospital and Clinics has been named the top hospital for ophthalmic care in 2023 and 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, according to a ranking released on Aug. 1. -
US Eye opens operating room in Virginia ASC
Management services organization US Eye has opened its second ophthalmic operating room at the Center for Visual Surgical Excellence, a Chesapeake, Va.-based ASC. -
The biggest challenges for ophthalmic ASCs
Diane Blanck, executive director of the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society, connected with Becker's to answer, "What is the biggest problem ASCs face today?" -
Illinois eye clinic sued after patient left blind in one eye
Quantum Vision Centers, based in Swansea, Ill., is being sued for negligence after a patient allegedly lost vision in her left eye following a cataract surgery in May 2021, according to a July 31 report from the Madison-St. Clair Record. -
South Carolina optometry clinic breach leaks 60,000 patients' data
An optometry clinic in Anderson, S.C., was involved in a ransomware attack that leaked the private information of over 60,000 patients, according to a July 27 report from Cybernews. -
North Georgia Eye Associates becomes 1st in state to use Ally laser
Ophthalmologists at North Georgia Eye Associates became the first in the state to utilize the Ally Adaptive Cataract Treatment System. -
Top 4 ophthalmology residency programs in 2023: Doximity
Here are the top four residency programs for ophthalmology, according to Doxmity's Residency Navigator. -
5 ophthalmology groups adopt surgery technology, reducing procedure time by 75%
Lensar, a medical device company focused on providing ophthalmic lasers for cataract treatment, installed technology platforms in five private equity-owned ophthalmology groups that allow cataract surgeries to be performed in one-fourth of the time. -
Ophthalmologist hourly wage vs. minimum wage in 30 states
The mean hourly wage for ophthalmologists across the U.S. is $127.62, according to the Bureau of Labor Statics, which is significantly higher than the minimum wage in each state. -
Top-paying practice settings for ophthalmologists
Outpatient care centers are the top-paying practice setting for ophthalmologists in the U.S., according to salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
EyeCare Partners taps executive medical officer
Management services organization EyeCare Partners has added Daniel Miller, MD, as its inaugural executive medical officer. -
2 ophthalmology practices partner to form largest practice in North Georgia
Gainesville (Ga.) Eye Associates and North Georgia Eye Clinic in Braselton have partnered to form North Georgia Eye Associates, the largest ophthalmology practice in the region. -
4 big ophthalmology moves shaping the industry
Here are four major ophthalmology industry updates that Becker's has reported on since June 13: -
Panorama Eyecare patient data breach impacts 4 clinics, ASCs
A ransomware attack was staged against Fort Collins, Colo.-based management services organization Panorama Eyecare, according to a July 13 report from Invision. -
Cost of cataract surgery in ASC vs. hospital, by state
Alaska is the most expensive state to have cataract surgery, according to data from Sidecar Health's care price calculator. -
10 busiest ASCs for glaucoma surgery
Definitive Healthcare published a list June 29 revealing the 10 ASCs that performed the highest number of glaucoma surgeries in 2022.
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