Ophthalmology

Dallas-based Texas Retina Associates recently experienced a data breach affecting 312,867 individuals.

The majority of prior authorizations for ophthalmology patients seeking anti-vascular endothelial growth factor medications have been linked to delays in care, according to a June 27 study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. 

Austin, Texas-based Mann Eye Institute has opened its new office-based surgery center, the Mann Austin Surgery Center. 

Michael George, MD, owner and chief surgeon at Tylock-George Eye Care and Laser Center in Irving, Texas, on June 14, according to a June 17 report from Fort Worth Inc.

Private-equity backed management company AmSurg has acquired Las Vegas-based Alta Rose Surgery Center in partnership with Comprehensive EyeCare Partners, one of the nation's largest vision care practice management organizations.

A Fayetteville, Ark.-based ophthalmologist has had his medical license suspended by the state after allegedly asking a patient to remove her shirt during an eye exam, according to a June 13 report from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health has opened an outpatient eye surgery clinic that specializes in LASIK surgery. 

St. Louis-based EyeCare Partners made three appointments and changes to its executive leadership team.

The University of Texas Board of Regents has approved a proposal to create an optometry school at the Austin-based medical school, according to a June 13 report from MyRGV.com. 

Nashville-based Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on April 4, according to a June 10 report from JDSupra.