Ophthalmology

Estes Park (Colo.) Health has reinstated ophthalmological care at its hospital with the hiring of Sarah Dech, MD, the Estes Park Trail Gazette reported Oct. 24. 

Eyedaptic has partnered with augmented reality glasses manufacturer Rokid to develop its new artificial-intelligence-powered smart glasses, the Eye5. 

Ophthalmologists earn the highest annual salary when working in outpatient care centers, according to the most recent compensation data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Digital healthcare company CheckedUp has acquired Health Media Network, a provider of wellness content. 

St. Louis-based EyeCare Partners is a national provider of integrated eye care with care locations in 18 states nationwide. Its practice partners include ophthalmology practices, optometry practices and ASCs. 

Newsweek released its annual list of the top 510 ASCs nationwide. 

Healthcare hydrogel product developer Nexgel has developed a proprietary hydrogel eye patch to treat amblyopia, also known as lazy eye. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial bill, Assembly Bill 2236, that would have expanded the scope of practice for optometrists in the state, according to an Oct. 19 report from Medscape. 

Ophthalmology has been a part of the industry wide shift to telemedicine brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Artificial intelligence eye screening company Eyenuk secured $26 million in series A funding led by alternative investment firm AXA IM Alts, bringing its total funding to $43 million.