Ophthalmology

Retina Consultants of Charleston (S.C.) has opened a new clinic in Lake City, S.C.

People with sleep apnea are more likely to develop glaucoma than people without the sleeping disorder, according a study published in Ophthalmology.

New York-based Ohr Pharmaceutical named John Wroblewski, MD, to its ophthalmic scientific advisory board.

New Ulm (Minn.) Medical Center added ophthalmologist Natalia Kramarevsky, MD, to its staff this week, according to a report in The Journal.

Amsurg launched a National Vision Survey through its YourSightMatters.com to better understand how cataracts impact everyday life.

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, a company dedicated to small molecule treatments for glaucoma, named Thomas Mitro president and chief operating officer.

Ksenia Stafeeva, MD, is joining New Eyes, a Las Vegas-based LASIK and ophthalmology practice.

Alpharetta, Ga.-based Clearside Biomedical named Glenn Noronha, PhD, as executive vice president of research and development.

Ophthalmologist John Ervin, MD, has been elected president of the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, according to a report in The Telegraph.

Kenneth B. Simons, MD, board-certified ophthalmologist, has been elected the State of Wisconsin Medical Examining Board chairman, according to a Wauwatosa Now report.