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Physicians that receive incentives more likely to prescribe high-cost eye drops: Report
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine found that ophthalmologists and optometrists who received incentives from pharmaceutical companies are twice as likely to prescribe name-brand eye drops for glaucoma instead of generic, less expensive options. -
10 companies leading ophthalmology surgical device market growth
The ophthalmology surgical device market is expected to have a compound annual growth rate of 5.5 percent over the next five years, led by the success of 10 companies, according to a report from Research and Markets. -
5 of 2022's most expensive new eye centers
The first half of the year has been fruitful for eye centers across the U.S. -
Multi-role ophthalmologists: 5 to know
An ophthalmologist who is also a published author and four other ophthalmologists who hold multiple positions to know: -
Vial appoints VP of ophthalmology contract research organization
San Francisco-based Vial, which runs a network of clinical research sites across the U.S., has named Marcia Swank vice president of ophthalmology. -
Colorado MSO launches eye care group, partners with Denver Broncos
Fort Collins, Colo.-based Panorama Eyecare, a physician-led management services organization, has formed Panorama Lasik, a group of vision correction centers that will be the lasik partner of the Denver Broncos. -
Artificial intelligence can detect early signs of glaucoma, study shows
Artificial intelligence systems can use machine learning to identify early signs of glaucoma, a study published in Ophthalmology found. -
Unifeye Vision Partners snags 4th Minnesota practice
Unifeye Vision Partners added a fourth Minnesota practice to its network. -
US News & World Report's top dozen ophthalmology hospitals
U.S. News & World Report released its Best Hospitals for Ophthalmology 2022-23 list on July 26. -
Top 10 ophthalmology residency programs, per Doximity
Here are the top 10 ophthalmology residency programs, from Doximity's 2021-2022 residency navigator: -
6 ophthalmology updates in July
A major insurer dropped prior authorization requirements for cataract surgery, plus five more ophthalmology updates Becker's has reported on in July: -
Ophthalmologist guilty in $3M brain scan scheme
Connecticut ophthalmologist Donald Salzberg, MD, pleaded guilty to accepting kickbacks for $3 million in unnecessary brain scans, the Justice Department said July 14. -
Eye Health America secures 21st partnership
Eye Health America, an eyecare-focused support organization, secured its 21st strategic partnership in adding Bradenton (Fla.) Eye Clinic to its network. -
Cataract surgery cost by state
Alaska is the most expensive state in the U.S. to have a cataract surgery, according to Sidecar Health's care calculator. -
Unifeye Vision Partners grows California, Minnesota networks
Unifeye Vision Partners, an ophthalmology-focused management service organization, has partnered with a California eye center and opened a retina subspecialty practice in Minnesota. -
The most and least satisfied specialists: Report
Seventy-five percent of ophthalmologists are satisfied with their career choice, according to Medical Economics' "2022 Physician Report" released June 16. -
Aetna drops prior authorizations for cataract surgery
Aetna will no longer require prior authorization for cataract surgery, according to a July 2022 email from the health insurance company. -
5 ophthalmology updates in June
Twenty percent of ophthalmologists have at least $5 million in net worth, plus four more updates Becker's has reported on in June: -
Ophthalmologist wealth: 4 report takeaways
Ophthalmology is the eighth wealthiest speciality, according to Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2022." -
Physician pay, top procedures and more: 8 ophthalmology updates
Ophthalmologist pay is rising higher than other physician specialties, plus seven more updates Becker's has reported on since the beginning of May:
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