Ophthalmology

Disparities in access to pediatric ophthalmology care are mostly based on socioeconomic status, a study published Jan. 26 in JAMA Ophthalmology suggests. 

Tallahassee-based Florida State University has entered a scientific collaboration with Lento Bio, a pharmaceutical company developing medications for presbyopia. 

Ophthalmologist Shailesh Gupta, MD, has purchased Sample Executive Center in Pompano Beach, Fla., for $8.9 million, The Real Deal reported Feb. 3. 

Anthony Andrews, MD, is joining the team at Berwick, Pa.-based Eye Care Specialists, Times Leader reported Feb. 1. 

Bausch & Lomb and Modulight Corporation, a biomedical laser company, have received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its ML6710i photodynamic laser. 

OCLI Vision, an ophthalmology provider backed by management organization Spectrum Vision Partners, has acquired Bausch Eye Associates in Allentown, Pa. 

CMS has issued a product-specific code for Harrow's new ocular surface anesthesia Iheezo, enabling a more efficient billing process for healthcare providers. 

The University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center's Flaum Eye Institute plans to team up with Goodwill Vision Enterprises to expand access to vision care in Rochester. 

EyeConnect International, a knowledge-sharing platform for ophthalmologists, has renewed its partnership with Leiters, an outsourcing provider of compounded sterile preparations and pharmacy services. 

Andrew Jordan, MD, has joined the ophthalmology team at Sanford Health Park Rapids (Minn.) Clinic, Park Rapids Enterprise reported Feb. 1.