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Vision Benefits of America to offer 800 free PPE kits to independent practices
Vision Benefits of America will offer 800 free personal protective equipment kits to independent optometric practices, according to a Jan. 7 news release. -
15 stats on ophthalmology to know in 2021
Here are 15 things to know about income, job satisfaction and conditions for ophthalmologists, according to Medscape's "Ophthalmologist Compensation Report 2020." -
PE-backed ReFocus Eye Health acquires Connecticut eye practice
Waterbury, Conn.-based ReFocus Eye Health partnered with Eye Center of Southern Connecticut, growing its presence in the state to 10 locations, the management services organization announced Jan. 5. -
3D printing, augmented reality combined in new procedure
Surgeons at Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, Israel, performed a novel eye surgery using 3D printing and augmented reality, according to a Jan. 5 report from 3D Printing Industry. -
EyePoint receives $15.7M investment from ophthalmic pharmaceutical company
Ocumension Therapeutics invested $15.7 million into EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, purchasing 3.01 million shares in the company, EyePoint announced Jan. 3. -
West Virginia hospital opens ophthalmology practice
Bridgeport, W.Va.-based United Hospital Center opened an ophthalmology office condensing the practices of several UHC ophthalmologists, The Weston Democrat reported Dec. 30. -
Virginia eye practice expands
Lynchburg, Va.-based Harman Eye Center opened a practice in Altavista, Va., offering a range of eye care services, The Altavista Journal reported Dec. 22. -
Ophthalmologists develop OTC solution to fight spread of COVID-19
Ophthalmologists in Tulsa, Okla. developed a series of over-the-counter products to fight the spread of COVID-19, according to a Dec. 18 report from Fox 23. -
AI to permeate ophthalmology in 2021 & more
Artificial intelligence will leave its mark on ophthalmology in 2021, according to predictions from Joshua Mali, MD, in the Ophthalmology Times. -
Tennessee ophthalmologist distributed anti-mask literature at practice
Thomas Reynolds, MD, an ophthalmologist at Chattanooga (Tenn.) Vision Center at Northgate Park, had three complaints filed against him for distributing a series of articles that claimed mask-wearers were more likely to get COVID-19, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reported Dec. 14. -
Outcomes Matter Innovations, Horizon Health Services launch value-based care model for eye patients
Outcomes Matter Innovations and Horizon Health Services launched a value-based model focusing on improving care and reducing costs for Horizon members, according to a Dec. 9 announcement. -
Cleveland Eye Clinic opens 8th location
Cleveland Eye Clinic opened its eighth location, according to a Dec. 7 report from Cleveland.com. -
Ocular Partners announces new partnerships in Chicago
Ocular Partners has partnered with two Chicago practices, according to a Dec. 8 press release. -
Alabama eye practice celebrates 40 years
Dothan, Ala.-based Eye Center South is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2020, the Dothan Eagle reported. -
Wayne State University Medical Center former ophthalmology chair dies at 94
Former chair of ophthalmology at Wayne State University's School of Medicine in Detroit Robert Jampel, MD, PhD, died Nov. 26 at 94 years old. -
Florida eye practice grows LASIK volumes through COVID-19
Jacksonville-based Florida Eye Specialists grew its LASIK program during the COVID-19 pandemic citing a 35 percent increase in procedures since May, local NBC and ABC affiliate FirstCoast News. -
UC San Francisco opens new ophthalmology center
The University of California San Francisco opened a new eye center, according to a Nov. 9 press release. -
Virginia eye center gives free LASIK to six residents
Six residents in Lynchburg, Va., were surprised with free LASIK procedures from Piedmont Eye Center, according to a Nov. 8 report from WSLS. -
PolyActiva completes initial trial of Latanoprost FA SR Ocular Implant
Melbourne, Australia-based PolyActiva completed its phase 1 clinical study for the Latanoprost FA SR Ocular Implant, according to a Nov. 5 press release. -
Vision Innovation Partners acquires Baltimore-based eye practice
Annapolis, Md.-based Vision Innovation Partners completed its 16th post-formation transaction, acquiring Baltimore-based Omni Eye Specialists.
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