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Bankruptcies, layoffs and data breaches impacting the ophthalmology industry
Here are six bankruptcies, closures, layoffs and cybersecurity incidents happening in the ophthalmology space, as reported by Becker's since June 7: -
SightMD adds two surgeons
Hauppauge, N.Y.-based ophthalmic group SightMD has added two new specialists in Amityville and Garden City, N.Y. -
FDA issues warning to ophthalmic drug producer
The FDA has issued a warning letter to Regenerative Processing Plant after conducting an inspection of the facility. The plant manufactures two ophthalmic drug products, Regener-Eyes Professional Ophthalmic Solution and Regener-Eyes LITE Ophthalmic Solution. -
Faculty oppose removal of Pennsylvania dean ahead of merger
Elkins Park, Pa.-based Salus University is removing the dean of its Pennsylvania College of Optometry as the university moves forward on a merger with Philadelphia-based Drexel University, according to a Sept. 13 report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. -
West Virginia eyes loosening restrictions for optometrists
West Virginia lawmakers are looking into easing state occupational licensing regulations to allow workers from other states to work and address shortages in ophthalmologists, according to a Sept. 9 report from The Intelligencer. -
Collins Vision acquires Florida ASC
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Collins Vision has acquired Eyecare and Surgery Center of Southwest Florida in Punta Gorda, Fla. -
Arkansas ophthalmologist, former state legislator dies at 92
Morriss Henry, MD, a pioneer in eye care and former Arkansas senator, died Sept. 8, Talk Business & Politics reported Sept. 9. -
New Jersey eye group adds 7th ASC
New Providence, N.J.-based PRISM Vision Group added an ASC in Maryland to its network. -
NYU Langone taps chief of oculoplastics
New York City-based NYU Langone's department of ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine has tapped Roxana Fu, MD, as its chief of oculoplastics. -
Maine eye surgery center files 2nd bankruptcy
Bangor-based Vision Care of Maine filed for Chapter 11 protection in August, marking the second time the surgery center has filed for bankruptcy, according to a Sept. 4 report by Bangor Daily News. -
Washington University ophthalmologist dies at 51
St. Louis-based Washington University School of Medicine associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences Anjali Bhorade, MD, died at 51. -
SuraVision opens Texas ASC
Eyecare services provider SuraVision has opened a new surgery center in Houston, Texas. -
Valley Health System opens glaucoma center at New Jersey practice
Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System opened a glaucoma center of excellence at its Valley Medical Group ophthalmology practice in Ridgewood, N.J. -
Free eye care for underserved areas could improve disease detection: Study
A program offering free eye care services in areas with healthcare disparities could improve the detection of eye disease detection and treatment, according to a study published Aug. 22 in JAMA Ophthalmology. -
Private equity's new target
Ophthalmology has caught the attention of private equity interest, specifically in retina care. -
How much ophthalmologists earn in the 10 worst states for eye surgery
In Mississippi, the state with the highest risk for patients undergoing eye surgery, ophthalmologists earn an average annual salary of $204,870. -
5 highest-paid ophthalmologists in Austin
The highest-paid ophthalmologist in Austin, Texas, earns $671,100 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $312,120 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Texas A&M students innovate NFL officiating with ophthalmology tech
Students at Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine are combining sports and ophthalmology to create new developments in officiating for the National Football League, MedicalXpress reported Aug. 15. -
Medicus signs supplier agreement with ophthalmology GPO
IT management services provider Medicus has signed a supplier agreement with EyeProGPO, an ophthalmology-focused group purchasing organization that works to assist providers and ASCs with cost savings and improved workflow efficiencies. -
Doheny Eye Institute names endowed chair
Pasadena, Calif.-based Doheny Eye Institute has tapped ophthalmologist SriniVas Sadda, MD, its current director of artificial intelligence and imaging research, as its endowed chair.
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