Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologist J. William Harbour, MD, has received a research grant from the Melanoma Research Foundation, according to a Missourian report.

Ophthalmologist David Gamm, MD, PhD, has been selected as director of the University of Wisconsin Eye Research Institute, according to a news release.

Costs are rising at a rate faster than reimbursements can be made, creating major challenges for surgical organizations. Ambler Surgical, together with members from its Advisory Board of ophthalmic industry experts, suggest the following list of high supply costs in…

Two University of California, Irvine ophthalmologists have implanted miniature telescopes in the eyes of patients with end-stage age-related macular degeneration, according to a news release.

Abrams Eye Institute in Las Vegas now offers blade-free laser cataract eye surgery, according to a news release.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has announced the appointment of George Bartley, MD, to serve as editor in chief for Ophthalmology, the official journal of AAO, according to a news release.

North Shore Eye Care, with offices in several locations on Long Island, N.Y., has announced it has opened a new practice on Long Island in Deer Park, N.Y., according to a North Shore Eye Care website report.

Ophthalmology Consultants of Fort Wayne (Ind.) will build a new physicians' office on the campus of Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, according to a news release.

Arlene Drack, MD, associate professor of pediatric ophthalmology and ophthalmic genetics in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, has received an award by Research to Prevent Blindness, according to a news release.

FDA has announced it has approved the first glaucoma stent for use with cataract surgery, according to a news release.