Ophthalmology

Researchers from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Division and collaborators have isolated a gene that causes a common form of Leber congenital amaurosis, according to a news release.

Alcon has announced it has acquired Endure Medical Systems, according to a news release.

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School in Boston has been granted a $250,000 Research to Prevent Blindness Career Development Award, according to a news release.

Toyos Clinic is set to open a full-service ophthalmology clinic in Franklin, Tenn., according to a Memphis Business Journal report (subscription required for full access).

Louisiana State University's Bogalusa (La.) Medical Center will close its ophthalmology clinic, according to a The Daily News report.

University of Michigan eye researcher Tom Gardner, MD, has been named scholar at Taubman Institute, according to a news release.

Ophthalmologist and eye surgeon Harold J. Ward has died, according to a Pasadena Star-News report.

Indiana University's schools of optometry and medicine are creating a new academic exchange program with four eye institutes and hospitals in India, according to a news release.

Ophthalmologist Mark L. Jaggers, MD, has died, according to a Courier-Journal obituary.

Ophthalmologist Tammy Movsas, MD, has been hired to serve as the medical director for Midland (Mich.) County, according to a Midland Daily News report.