Ophthalmology

Patients delaying care as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to an increase in severe vision loss cases, according to a study from the United Kingdom, reported on by Ophthalmology Times.

Medscape released its "Physician Debt & Net Worth Report" offering insights into clinician salaries and debt loads.

A car accidentally drove into Eye Surgery Center of Georgia in Sandy Springs, injuring a nurse June 26, Patch reports.

A New York eye surgeon has been indicted, accused of fraudulently accepting two Paycheck Protection Program loans associated with COVID-19 relief for which he was ineligible, according to a news release from The U.S. Department of Justice Southern District of…

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Horizon Eye Specialists & Lasik Center is now using the light-adjusted lens implant, which improves the likelihood patients achieve 20/20 vision after cataract surgery.

Private equity-backed EyeCare Partners acquired Sun City-based Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center and its three locations and surgery center.

Office-based ASCs provide the ability to closely manage factors that are especially important due to COVID-19, including infection control, schedule density and patient experience, according to Lance Kugler, MD.

Austin Eye is opening a location in Rollingwood, Texas, that'll feature surgical services, Community Impact reports. 

West Palm Beach, Fla.-based and private equity-backed Vision Group Holdings said the COVID-19 pandemic worsened its financial issues when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the beginning of June. As the ramifications of the virus continue to make themselves…

New York City-based NYU Langone Health appointed Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD, chair of the ophthalmology department.