Ophthalmology

Jane Edmond, MD, has begun a one-year term as the 128th president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 

The highest paid ophthalmologist in Cincinnati earns $578,400, 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.

Annapolis, Md.-based Vision Innovation Partners has added Bucks-Mont Eye Associates to its network of ophthalmology practices.

The average cost of an ophthalmologist visit is highest in Alaska and lowest in Iowa, according to recent data from insurance company Sidecar Health. 

The Charlottesville-based University of Virginia School of Medicine hastapped Albert Jun, MD, PhD, as its new chair of the department of ophthalmology effective May 6. 

The highest paid ophthalmologist in Las Vegas earns $604,700, 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.

Atlanta-based EyeSouth Partners has made its ninth affiliation in Florida through a partnership with Atlantic Eye Institute.

The highest paid ophthalmologist in Atlanta earns $884,700, 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.

The highest paid ophthalmologist in Seattle earns $726,400, 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.

Troy, Mich.-based Clear Vision Center has become the first office-based surgery center in the state to earn a Quad A accreditation.