Patients who have cataract surgery to improve their vision are likely to live longer than those who do not have the procedures, according to a study published in Ophthalmology.
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The ophthalmology drug and device global market is projected to top $52.6 billion by 2017, according to a report from Markets and Markets.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has partnered with Doctorsoft, an electronic health record solution for ophthalmologists, to give EHR customers easy access to AAO educational materials.
Eminent glaucoma researcher Bernie Becker, MD, died this week at age 93, according to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch report.
Ophthalmologist Mark Hill, MD, is now accepting patients at Gadsden (Ala.) Eye Associates.
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AMSURG partner Richard Lasonde, MD, of Northeast Surgical Center, penned an op-ed piece in the Bay State Banner newspaper to raise awareness for Cataract Awareness Month.
Voyance has announced the 2012/2013 APEX Quality Award Winners to recognize outstanding healthcare organizations demonstrating excellence in patient satisfaction and overall care over the past 12 months.
Bayer Healthcare received European Commission approval for EYLEA to treat Macular Edema secondary to Central Retinal Vein Occlusion, the second indication for which the drug has been cleared.
For the first time, retina specialists performing a majority of their cases in ambulatory surgery centers outnumber specialists who don't perform any cases in the ASC, according to the ASRS Preferences and Trends Survey as reported in Ocular Surgery News.
Oregon Health & Science University's Casey Eye Institute in Portland and the Oregon State Elks are celebrating 64 years of partnering to provide care for the state's children, according to The Lund Report.