Ophthalmology

From a settlement to a data breach, here are five essential updates for ophthalmology leaders:

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.