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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. -
New ophthalmologist joins Texas practice
Tyler, Texas-based Christus Trinity Clinic is welcoming a new ophthalmologist to its Longview location, according to a Nov. 1 report from the Tyler Morning Telegraph. -
Netherlands institute developing projects to improve ophthalmology
Maastricht, Netherlands-based Chemelot InSciTe institute is working on three projects on treating and preventing eye disease, according to an Oct. 28 report from Innovation Origins. -
New intraocular lenses to improve those with cataracts
Lance Kugler, MD, of Omaha, Neb.-based Kugler Vision, is slated to be the first surgeon in eastern Nebraska to use Acrysof IQ Vivity Lens from Geneva, Switzerland-based Alcon, according to an Oct. 27 press release. -
Demand for LASIK up amid pandemic at Cleveland practice
LASIK Vision Centers of Cleveland is reporting an uptick in LASIK procedures despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an Oct. 27 report from Cleveland.com. -
Mom of 3 runs ophthalmology practice, empowers other women to be doctors
Rupa Wong, MD, an opthalmologist who operates a private practice in Honolulu, has launched a community to empower women in medicine while raising three kids with her husband, according to a profile by People.
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