Ophthalmology

Matthew Mills, MD, an ophthalmologist with Reno, Nev.-based Eye Care Professionals, became the first in northern Nevada to implant a new type of intraocular lens to correct presbyopia, the ophthalmology group said April 12. 

Ophthalmologist and founder of Betz Ophthalmology Associates of Lewisburg (Pa.) Louis Betz, MD, 81, died in a car accident April 7, according to The Daily Item.

Rutland-based Central Vermont Eye Care suffered a data breach from a hacking incident, JDSupra reported April 8.

A New York appeals court upheld a $1.2 million verdict against an eye surgeon after his patient went blind, Medscape reported March 29.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt Eye Institute, the largest ophthalmology practice in Tennessee and surrounding states, is opening a new eye center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Rutherford Source reported March 23.

Grand Blanc-based Retina Associates of Michigan settled allegations that it refused to allow a service animal beyond its patient waiting area, the Justice Department said March 23.

Here are six ophthalmology updates in the last 30 days:

Tukwila, Wash.-based King LASIK/K2 Vision opened a new location in Tacoma, Wash., Puget Sound Business Journal reported March 14.

Self-employed ophthalmologists earn more than their employed counterparts in five major U.S. cities, according to Medscape's online physician salary explorer.

Ophthalmology cases offer the highest reimbursements to ASCs, according to VMG Health's "Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study" for 2022.