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Opinion: Office-based ASCs offer advantages during the pandemic
Office-based ASCs provide the ability to closely manage factors that are especially important due to COVID-19, including infection control, schedule density and patient experience, according to Lance Kugler, MD. -
Austin Eye to open additional location with ASC
Austin Eye is opening a location in Rollingwood, Texas, that'll feature surgical services, Community Impact reports. -
Vision Group Holdings filed for bankruptcy first — could more be next? Insights from Provident experts
West Palm Beach, Fla.-based and private equity-backed Vision Group Holdings said the COVID-19 pandemic worsened its financial issues when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the beginning of June. As the ramifications of the virus continue to make themselves known, will this be a one-time occurrence or the beginning of a chain of similar filings? -
NYU Langone Health names ophthalmology chair
New York City-based NYU Langone Health appointed Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD, chair of the ophthalmology department. -
Minnesota ophthalmology practice donates tablets to senior care facilities
Mankato, Minn.-based Ophthalmology Associates purchased and donated 130 tablets to the Greater Mankato Area United Way foundation to help seniors fight loneliness. -
California ophthalmologists call for rubber bullet ban
UC San Francisco ophthalmologists started a grassroots campaign calling for police departments to stop using rubber bullets, which can cause severe eye injuries including blindness and in some instances, death. -
11 facts and statistics on ophthalmology and ophthalmologists | 2020
Here are 11 things to know about ophthalmology and ophthalmologists. -
Eye center reports email hacking incident
Warrendale, Pa.-based Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association reported an IT incident on May 22 that affected thousands of patients' records. -
Ophthalmologist, surgery center pay $500K to settle malpractice case
Ophthalmologist Milton Kahn, MD, and the surgery center where he practices settled a patient's medical malpractice lawsuit for $500,000, and the case was dismissed May 6, according to the New Jersey Law Journal. -
Vision Group Holdings files for bankruptcy
West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Vision Group Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, claiming the COVID-19 pandemic worsened its financial issues. -
Ophthalmology could lose 95%+ of procedure volume due to COVID-19
Ophthalmology procedures carry a high chance of COVID-19 transmission, which could be preventing the procedures from returning, according to a GlobalData report. -
Dr. Emilio Justo aims to customize cataract surgeries with new implant — 3 quick notes
When the AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal Lens gained FDA approval, Emilio Justo, MD, knew he wanted to be among the first to implant it in patients, according to the Sun City Independent. -
Federal loan helps 27-employee eye group reopen, but forgiveness is in question
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus was able to bring employees back on payroll and reopen for nonemergency cases after receiving a Paycheck Protection Program loan April 25, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times. -
Ophthalmologists report higher rates of depression amid pandemic, study finds
A study out of India found a higher rate of depression in ophthalmologists than the general population, possibly due to fears surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Mirage News reports. -
Graybug Vision appoints CMO
Biopharmaceutical company Graybug Vision appointed Parisa Zamiri, MD, PhD, to serve as its new CMO, effective June 1. -
Average annual salary hits $378K in ophthalmology — 6 insights
Average annual compensation for ophthalmologists is $378,000, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report 2020." -
200 ophthalmologists lobby for help keeping independent groups afloat
The American Academy of Ophthalmology held its first "Virtual Hill Day" May 12 in lieu of its annual visit to Capitol Hill, and more than 200 ophthalmologists participated. -
Practices reopening to patients should show safety, support & trustworthiness, expert says
Eye practices should convey safety, community support and trustworthiness to get patients to reschedule cases put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to digital marketing strategist Nick Sideris. -
2-OR ophthalmology ASC underway
An ophthalmology ASC is being built by Arizona construction firm Integrity Building Corp. -
COVID-19 will shift procedures to ophthalmic ASCs — 3 insights
Ophthalmology procedures are likely to shift from hospitals to ASCs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ophthalmology Times reports.
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