Cristos Ifantides, MD, has been named director of clinical applications development for Ace Vision Group, an ophthalmic technology company. 

Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado in Longmont will use an ophthalmology suite from ModMed, an EHR software company, for its facilities. 

Binghamton, N.Y.-based Twin Tiers Eye Care Associates has joined Pine City, N.Y.-based Guthrie Medical Group, ABC and CBS affiliate WENY reported Feb. 22. 

The first ophthalmologic biosimilar did not launch in the U.S. until July 2022, and some prescribers are still cautious about their uses, according to Cardinal Health's 2023 "Biosimilars Report," which surveyed over 350 providers in four physician specialties. 

New York City-based ophthalmology platform SightMD has added Charles Mayron, MD, to its care team. 

Flint, Mich.-based Surgery Center at Gateway is offering several optometric procedures for homeless patients in the area, MLive reported Feb. 19. 

Apellis Pharmaceuticals' Syfovre, a treatment for geographic atrophy, has received FDA approval. 

The Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System has become the first in the nation to add ophthalmic lasers for the treatment of glaucoma at its Montgomery-based VA clinic. 

From  a new OCLI Vision acquisition to renewed medical partnerships, here are 16 ophthalmology updates Becker's has reported on since Feb. 1. 

Optical instrument designer and manufacturer Precision Optics has entered into a production and technology licensing agreement with a global medical company. 

Ophthalmologist Andrew Johnston, MD, has joined Knoxville, Tenn.-based provider Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun. 

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in Worcester has partnered with Israel-based AEYE Health to research an artificial intelligence retinal camera screening. 

Sunvera Group, an ophthalmology-focused management service organization, added Castleman Eye Center in Southgate, Mich., to its network.

Sandy Springs, Ga.-based Woolfson Eye Institute is a rapidly growing physician-owned practice serving patients in the Southeast. Here are seven things to know about the practice: 

Sandy Springs, Ga.-based Woolfson Eye Institute is opening a new office in Canton, Ga. In 2000, Woolfson opened its first office in Canton through the acquisition of the private practice of Mark Weiner, MD. 

Bausch & Lomb has agreed to purchase AcuFocus, a manufacturer of devices to treat cataracts, Orange County Business Journal reported Feb. 6. 

Disparities in access to pediatric ophthalmology care are mostly based on socioeconomic status, a study published Jan. 26 in JAMA Ophthalmology suggests. 

Tallahassee-based Florida State University has entered a scientific collaboration with Lento Bio, a pharmaceutical company developing medications for presbyopia. 

Ophthalmologist Shailesh Gupta, MD, has purchased Sample Executive Center in Pompano Beach, Fla., for $8.9 million, The Real Deal reported Feb. 3. 

Anthony Andrews, MD, is joining the team at Berwick, Pa.-based Eye Care Specialists, Times Leader reported Feb. 1.