Ophthalmology

Tamara Fountain, MD, began her term as the 125th president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Jan. 1.

Vision Benefits of America will offer 800 free personal protective equipment kits to independent optometric practices, according to a Jan. 7 news release.

Here are 15 things to know about income, job satisfaction and conditions for ophthalmologists, according to Medscape's "Ophthalmologist Compensation Report 2020."

Waterbury, Conn.-based ReFocus Eye Health partnered with Eye Center of Southern Connecticut, growing its presence in the state to 10 locations, the management services organization announced Jan. 5.

Surgeons at Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, Israel, performed a novel eye surgery using 3D printing and augmented reality, according to a Jan. 5 report from 3D Printing Industry.

Ocumension Therapeutics invested $15.7 million into EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, purchasing 3.01 million shares in the company, EyePoint announced Jan. 3.

Bridgeport, W.Va.-based United Hospital Center opened an ophthalmology office condensing the practices of several UHC ophthalmologists, The Weston Democrat reported Dec. 30. 

Lynchburg, Va.-based Harman Eye Center opened a practice in Altavista, Va., offering a range of eye care services, The Altavista Journal reported Dec. 22.

  Ophthalmologists in Tulsa, Okla. developed a series of over-the-counter products to fight the spread of COVID-19, according to a Dec. 18 report from Fox 23.

Artificial intelligence will leave its mark on ophthalmology in 2021, according to predictions from Joshua Mali, MD, in the Ophthalmology Times.