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Federal jury finds Precision Lens liable for $43M for illegal kickbacks, false claims
A federal jury has found Precision Lens, a cataract surgery lens distribution company, along with its majority owner Paul Ehlen liable for $43 million in illegal kickbacks, StarTribune reported Feb. 28. -
Lumata Health and Hadley partner to increase healthcare access for vision-impaired patients
Hadley has combined resources and partnered with Lumata Health to serve patients experiencing vision loss. -
How happy are ophthalmologists in 2023?
Ophthalmologists are the seventh-happiest physician specialists in 2023, with 62 percent describing themselves as either happy or very happy outside of the workplace, according to a Feb. 24 Medscape report based on a survey of over 9,100 practicing physicians. -
New York universities team up to bolster eye care workforce
New York City-based State University of New York College of Optometry is partnering with State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse to help create more eye care professionals. -
Dr. Cristos Ifantides joins Ace Vision Group in director role
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 partners with ModMed
Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado in Longmont will use an ophthalmology suite from ModMed, an EHR software company, for its facilities. -
Twin Tiers Eye Care Associates joins New York medical group
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. -
How ophthalmologists feel about biosimilars
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. -
SightMD expands care team, tapping Dr. Charles Mayron
New York City-based ophthalmology platform SightMD has added Charles Mayron, MD, to its care team. -
Michigan surgery center offers free cataract procedures for homeless people
Flint, Mich.-based Surgery Center at Gateway is offering several optometric procedures for homeless patients in the area, MLive reported Feb. 19. -
FDA approves first and only treatment for leading cause of blindness
Apellis Pharmaceuticals' Syfovre, a treatment for geographic atrophy, has received FDA approval. -
Alabama VA clinic adds ophthalmic lasers for glaucoma treatment
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. -
16 ophthalmology updates in 2 weeks
From a new OCLI Vision acquisition to renewed medical partnerships, here are 16 ophthalmology updates Becker's has reported on since Feb. 1. -
Precision Optics signs licensing agreement
Optical instrument designer and manufacturer Precision Optics has entered into a production and technology licensing agreement with a global medical company. -
Tennessee eye care provider grows medical team
Ophthalmologist Andrew Johnston, MD, has joined Knoxville, Tenn.-based provider Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun. -
U of Massachusetts, AEYE Health partner on AI retinal camera screening research
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 partners with Michigan eye practice
Sunvera Group, an ophthalmology-focused management service organization, added Castleman Eye Center in Southgate, Mich., to its network. -
7 things to know about Woolfson Eye Institute
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: -
Woolfson Eye Institute opening new Georgia facility
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 to acquire AcuFocus
Bausch & Lomb has agreed to purchase AcuFocus, a manufacturer of devices to treat cataracts, Orange County Business Journal reported Feb. 6.
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