Ophthalmology

The Vision Center Network of America is the first and only clinically integrated network for ophthalmic ASCs, according to the Ophthalmic ASC magazine.

Annapolis, Md.-based Vision Innovation Partners went through an identity crisis before establishing its current moniker, but the growing mid-Atlantic private equity platform is establishing a stronghold in the region with no plans of stopping.

Vision Innovation Partners continues to grow across the Mid-Atlantic region, this time acquiring Baltimore Eye Physicians March 2.

Ophthalmologists generate over $1 million for hospitals, on average according to a survey conducted by physician search firm Merritt Hawkins.

Private equity firms MoonSail Capital and Plenary Partners partnered with Chicago Eye Institute and Arbor Centers for EyeCare, forming a Chicago-area investment platform called Ocular Partners.

Drug delivery and infusions provider AIS Healthcare has acquired ophthalmology-focused compounding pharmacy Hunt Valley PharmaLAB, based in Hunt Valley, Mich.

Eyevance Pharmaceuticals added Julie Speed to its executive team as the chief commercial officer, onboarding a leader with more than 21 years of experience.

Seven ophthalmology ASCs recently opened or announced:

Annapolis, Md.-based Vision Innovation Partners acquired Busack Eye Center in Frederick, Md.

Thirty-nine percent of ophthalmologists reported being very or extremely happy at work, according to the Medscape "Ophthalmologist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2020."