Ophthalmology

Little Rock, Ark.-based Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science added Chaow Charoenkijkajorn, MD, to its staff.

Walter Stark, MD, an ophthalmology leader and innovator, died on Feb. 29 at the age of 81, according to an obituary in the Baltimore Sun. 

Here are 10 updates that ASC leaders need to know about the ophthalmology space that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 22:

Brassica Pharma is voluntarily recalling some of its eye ointment products due to a lack of sterility assurance at the facility where they were produced. 

Artificial intelligence may outperform physicians when it comes to diagnosing and treating glaucoma, according to a Feb. 22 study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. 

Medical Management Resource Group, doing business as American Vision Partners, experienced a cybersecurity incident impacting patient data.

Management organization ReFocus Eye Health has added eight ophthalmology practices in New Jersey to its portfolio. 

While depression is on the rise among all physician specialties, one ASC specialty faces lower rates of depression than its counterparts, according to a Feb. 20 report from the American Medical Association based on a depression and burnout survey of…

The Utah Senate is weighing a bill that would decrease the qualifications required to perform some laser eye procedures, according to NBC affiliate KSLTV.

The highest paid ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tenn., earns $648,500, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $265,450 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.