Ophthalmology

In the Ophthalmologist Compensation Report: 2013, Medscape asked respondents whether they would consider not taking Medicare patients. Medicare traditionally reimburses lower than private payers for the same procedures.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is stressing the importance of pediatric eye exams, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's health exchanges plans now provide full coverage of childhood comprehensive eye exams.

Physicians from Delta Eye Medical Group and San Joaquin Laser & Surgery Center are providing free cataract surgery to qualified patients on Oct. 20, according to Record Net report.

This article is written by Carole C. Foos, CPA, and David B. Mandell, JD, MBA, OJM Group.Choosing the form and structure of one's ophthalmology practice is an important decision. Most advisors to medical practices believe that the avoidance of potential…

A research team in Singapore is working on a glaucoma screening technology that would work more quickly and accurately than existing methods, according to a Science Daily report.

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals has expanded its board of directors to include several ophthalmology experts — Eugene de Juan, Jr., MD, and Lester Kaplan, PhD.

Bedminster, N.J.-based Aerie Pharmaceuticals is looking to raise $57.5 million from an initial public offering, according to an Xconomy report.

Ophthalmologists should be aware of the various ways the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act may impact their practices, according to a recent Medscape report.

Lumenis, an Israel-based medical laser company for ophthalmic and surgical applications, received FDA 510(k) clearance for the ResurFX, a fractional non-ablative laser module.

Geisinger Health System in Danville, Pa., has added an ophthalmologist, Benjamin Hale, MD, according to a News Item report.