Ophthalmology

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.

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

The Florida Society of Ophthalmology has announced it has elected Charles B. Slonim, MD, as president, according to a news release.

New Eyes Las Vegas has announced it has invested in the LenSx femtosecond laser system, according to a news release.

Associates in Ophthalmology, based in West Mifflin, Pa., has announced it now offers bladeless, computer-controlled laser surgery for cataract removal, according to a news release.

Ophthalmologist Dipak Panigrahi, MD, has joined the leadership team of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, based in Bethesda, Md., according to a news release (pdf).

Ophthalmologist Kevin Merkley, MD, has joined The University of Texas Medical Branch Health Eye Center, according to a news release.

Bausch + Lomb has announced it has received FDA approval for the enVista hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens, according to a news release.

Ophthalmologist Howard Siegel, MD, has died, according to a Cleveland Jewish News obituary.