Ophthalmology

Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health has cut several eye surgeries from Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, Bangor Daily News reported March 26.

From a $2.9 million false claim allegation to three deaths linked to bacterial infections caused by artificial tears, here are 10 ophthalmology updates since March 6. 

Pharmedica and Apotex voluntarily recalled several lots of their products due to contamination risks, according to the FDA.

Arlington, Texas-based ophthalmology provider Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers will pay $2.9 million to resolve false claim allegations that it paid kickbacks to optometrists to induce referrals of cataract surgery patients. 

Global Pharma Healthcare recalled its Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, distributed by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma, last month after they were linked to a rare strain of bacteria, according to a March 22 report from NBC affiliate KSL TV.

Winter Park (Fla.) Ophthalmology has joined management services company Ascend Vision Partners. 

The Federal Trade Commission is holding a public workshop on May 18 to allow comments on its proposed update to the Ophthalmic Practice Rules, commonly known as the Eyeglass Rule, which would require ophthalmologists and optometrists to get a signed…

Sustained drug delivery company Ripple Therapeutics is expanding outside of the ophthalmology space through a partnership with contract developer and manufacturer Hovione. 

Las Vegas is the best paying city for ophthalmologists of any experience level regardless of practice setting, according to the Medscape Salary Explorer.

New York City-based Vitreoretinal Consultants has acquired Retina Consultations in Bronxville, N.Y., adding physicians Charles Mango, MD, and Steven Bodine, MD, to its list of providers.