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New Jersey Vision Associates opens new expansion
New Jersey Vision Associates opened a new location in Bloomfield, N.J. -
Florida company launches 1st of its kind eye clinic inside CVS
An eye clinic specializing in diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration is opening in a Westchase, Fla., CVS location, ABC affiliate WFTS reported Feb 22. -
Ophthalmologists vs. optometrists: New Vermont bill could open up eye surgeries
Groups representing optometrists and ophthalmologists have been butting heads in state legislatures for years over the scope of optometrists' practice. Vermont is home to the most recent skirmish. -
Ophthalmology sector transaction activity flourished in Q4
The ophthalmology market saw sustained transaction activity throughout the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a market update from Provident. -
Ophthalmology and ASCs: 3 recent developments
The start of 2022 has been eventful for ophthalmology ASCs, with flurries of deals being made. -
Ophthalmologists vs. optometrists: New Utah bill could open up laser procedures
Groups representing optometrists and ophthalmologists have been butting heads in state legislatures for years over the scope of optometrists' practice. Utah is home to the most recent skirmish. -
Stem cell eye implant could treat advanced age-related blindness
A study published in Stem Cell Reports by researchers at the University of Southern California has found that a stem cell-derived implant can improve vision and doesn't require long-term immunosuppressants, Ophthalmology Times reported Feb. 8. -
Breakthrough vision loss treatment spurred by Iowa clinic trials
Trials at Marshalltown, Iowa-based Wolfe Eye Clinic have led to the approval of a treatment for two vision loss diseases. -
Not seeing eye to eye: Optometrists and ophthalmologists battle in state legislatures
According to May 2020 numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 36,690 working optometrists across the country. BLS does not keep ophthalmologist employment data separate from other physicians. -
Eye clinic boom in Pennsylvania: 5 ophthalmology updates
Pennsylvania saw more ophthalmology deals in the last 30 days than any other state, and its largest city landed a top spot for ophthalmologist pay. -
Virginia bill would allow optometrists to perform in-office laser procedures
Two state bills under consideration in Virginia could change the state's eye care landscape, NBC affiliate WWBT reported Jan. 19. -
Top 5 cities for early-career ophthalmologist pay
Boston has been named the best paying city for early-career ophthalmologists by Medscape. -
CMS removes lid surgery code from HOPD prior authorization list
CMS removed a type of corrective lid surgery from the hospital outpatient department prior authorization list Jan. 7. -
Kovach Eye Institute 1st in Illinois to perform SMILE laser surgery
Elmhurst, Ill.-based Kovach Eye Institute is the first ophthalmology practice in the state to perform small incision lenticule extraction to correct nearsightedness, the Daily Herald reported Jan. 7. -
Vision Innovation Partners completes 22nd acquisition with Pennsylvania practice
Annapolis, Md.-based ophthalmology group Vision Innovation Partners acquired Harrisburg, Pa.-based Memorial Eye Institute. -
Kansas City eye center joins EyeCare Partners
St. Louis-based ophthalmology and optometry group EyeCare Partners acquired Sabates Eye Centers, based in Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City Business Journal said Jan. 6. -
Ophthalmology group adds Pennsylvania eye center
Garden City, N.Y.-based OCLI Vision acquired Dailey Harvey Eye Associates in Camp Hill, Pa. -
Meet the new president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Robert Wiggins Jr., MD, has begun his one-year term as president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Newswise reported Jan. 6. -
RxSight appoints Chicago ophthalmologist, Google exec to board of directors
Ophthalmic medical device company RxSight has added Tamara Fountain, MD, and Shweta Singh Maniar to its board of directors, the company said Jan. 4. -
UC San Diego eye institute gifted $10M
The University of California San Diego Shiley Eye Institute received a $10 million donation from philanthropist Darlene Shiley, Times of San Diego reported Jan. 4.
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