Ophthalmology

Fair Health created a database that presents in-network and out-of-network costs for an array of procedures across the U.S.

Fort Myers, Fla.-based Quigley Eye Specialists partnered with Coral Gables, Fla.-based Beraja Medical Institute and Douglas Surgery Center, according to a Feb. 2 news release.

Two specialists at Phoenix-based Valley Eye Specialists were among the first group of surgeons in the nation to implant the Alcon Acrysof IQ Vivity Lens after FDA approval, according to a Feb. 1 news release.

Private equity-backed SightMD acquired the ophthalmology practices of Norman Saffra, MD, the platform announced Jan. 29.

CVP added Tidewater Eye Centers as a partner practice in its mid-Atlantic region, according to a Jan. 28 news release.

CMS lists the average amount patients pay for common procedures performed in both ASCs and hospital outpatient departments.

Private practice ophthalmologists are paid the most in Minneapolis, according to Medscape's online salary comparison tool, the physician salary explorer.

Chicago-based Ocular Partners, a physician-led eye care group, named a new CEO and CFO, according to a Jan. 25 news release.

Six independent practices and an ophthalmology-focused surgery center in New York merged to form EyesNY, the Albany Business Review reported Jan. 21.

Atlanta-based EyeSouth Partners acquired Eye Center of Texas, its third acquisition in the state, the Global Legal Chronicle reported Jan. 21.