Ophthalmology

Artificial intelligence is able to detect diabetic retinopathy more effectively than ophthalmologists and specialists, according to research conducted by seven MDs and PhDs published in the Sept. 29 edition of the Ophthalmology Science Journal. 

Here are seven key stats on ophthalmologist compensation:

From a software acquisition to a therapeutic company, here are three eyecare acquisitions Becker's has reported on in the last 30 days. 

Eye care pharmaceutical company Harrow has sold its non-ophthalmic compounding business to Innovation Compounding Pharmacy, an affiliate of Revelation Pharma Corporation. 

Cincinnati-based patient engagement platform PatientPoint has expanded into the ophthalmology and optometry space through the acquisition of Rendia, a software platform used by 8,000 eye care providers to enhance patient experience. 

California has the most optometrists of any state, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Visibly, developer of the first FDA-approved online visual acuity test, has appointed Taylor Tedder, MD, as its chief medical officer. 

Unifeye Vision Partners added Fargo, N.D.-based Northern Plains Surgery Center to its network.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology received a $5 million gift from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation to develop VR simulation training using headsets, with a focus on pediatric ophthalmology. 

Chicago and its surrounding suburbs have the highest number of ophthalmologists in any metropolitan area, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.