Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologists expect to see a large growth in new technology and surgical offerings, recruitment challenges and continued consolidation of practices over the next five years.

Eye Health America acquired a Fort Myers, Fla.-based physician practice with an ASC, the company said Aug. 26. 

Sight Growth Providers expanded into Connecticut through a partnership with Manchester-based Fichman Eye Center and the Laser & Vision Surgery Center, the company announced Aug. 26. 

Ophthalmology has seen one of the highest drops in outpatient volume from June 2019 to 2021, according to a survey from management consulting firm McKinsey & Co. 

From practice openings to new procedures, here are seven ophthalmology updates to know:

Dallas-based eye care network Unifeye Vision Partners recently partnered with two practices in California, expanding the network's footprint in the state.

United Healthcare has removed two contested Avastin biosimilars from two of its policies.

Ophthalmologists are facing profit hurdles because of payer prior authorization requirements and declining reimbursements. 

From reimbursements to staffing, six ophthalmology leaders spoke with Becker's ASC Review on the biggest issues facing the ophthalmology industry today.

Southlake, Texas-based Retina Consultants of America recently expanded into North Carolina with the addition of a nine-office practice to its network.