Ophthalmology

The private practice of Charleston, S.C., ophthalmologist Ryan Pine, MD, is joining forces with Mattoon, Ill.-based Sarah Bush Lincoln, according to an Oct. 17 report from the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier. 

Hauppauge, N.Y.-based SightMD has added two ophthalmologists, Paul Svitra, MD, and Kevin Vo, MD, to its team.

TriaVision, a new ophthalmology group founded by a group of 15 specialists, opened the doors to its first clinics in July and is already operating eight clinics across Central Alabama, according to an Oct. 7 report from the Birmingham Business…

Two ASCs focused on ophthalmology have been proposed in Jefferson County, Ala., according to an Oct. 7 report from ABC affiliate 3340 News.

Staar Surgical has relocated its ophthalmology training center to an expanded office in Lake Forest, Calif., according to an Oct. 6 report from the Orange County Business Journal.

An analysis of past research conducted by the Salt Lake City-based University of Utah Health John A. Moran Eye Center found cause for further testing to determine if cataracts might someday be reversed with eye drops. 

The Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute secured a $10 million gift to build an artificial intelligence center.

Christopher Teng, MD, has been named the new chair of the department of ophthalmology & visual sciences at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Mass. 

Raeford, N.C.-based Moore Regional Hospital-Hoke is adding ophthalmology care through the addition of Andrew Coggin, MD, according to a Sept. 25 report from the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal.

These states are currently contemplating loosening practice restrictions for optometrists.