Ophthalmology

In an Oct. 20 Florida House Professions and Public Health Subcommittee panel discussion, two optometrists said insufficient access to advanced eye care across the state is a major reason their profession should be allowed to do procedures traditionally reserved for…

Retina Consultants of America has added Colorado Retina Associates to its network, the Southlake, Texas-based organization said Oct. 20.

Portland-based Oregon Eye Specialists reported an email data breach involving customer information.

Green Bay, Wis.-based eye care chain Shopko Optical plans to open an eye center in Taylorville, Wis., according to The State Journal-Register.

Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based Nvision Eye Centers has acquired a majority interest in Los Angeles-based East West Eye Institute, Vision Monday reported Oct. 12.

Indianapolis-based Eye Surgeons of Indiana recently added the Williamson Eye Institute in Lafayette, Ind., to its network.

A group of international researchers have created an artificial intelligence system that provides heightened detection of retinal diseases, ZDNet.com reported Oct. 11.

Marshalltown, Iowa-based Wolfe Eye Clinic is adding ModMed's ophthalmology software suite to its locations, the Boca Raton, Fla.-based healthcare services company said Oct. 6.

OCLI Vision is adding Floral Park, N.Y.-based Comprehensive Eye MD to its practice, Spectrum Vision Partners said Oct. 5.

Cathleen McCabe, MD, became the first in Manatee and Sarasota, Fla., counties to implant RXSight's light-adjustable lens, Florida-based practice the Eye Associates said in an Oct. 3 LinkedIn post.