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Illinois eye clinic sued after patient left blind in one eye
Quantum Vision Centers, based in Swansea, Ill., is being sued for negligence after a patient allegedly lost vision in her left eye following a cataract surgery in May 2021, according to a July 31 report from the Madison-St. Clair Record. -
South Carolina optometry clinic breach leaks 60,000 patients' data
An optometry clinic in Anderson, S.C., was involved in a ransomware attack that leaked the private information of over 60,000 patients, according to a July 27 report from Cybernews. -
North Georgia Eye Associates becomes 1st in state to use Ally laser
Ophthalmologists at North Georgia Eye Associates became the first in the state to utilize the Ally Adaptive Cataract Treatment System. -
Top 4 ophthalmology residency programs in 2023: Doximity
Here are the top four residency programs for ophthalmology, according to Doxmity's Residency Navigator. -
5 ophthalmology groups adopt surgery technology, reducing procedure time by 75%
Lensar, a medical device company focused on providing ophthalmic lasers for cataract treatment, installed technology platforms in five private equity-owned ophthalmology groups that allow cataract surgeries to be performed in one-fourth of the time. -
Ophthalmologist hourly wage vs. minimum wage in 30 states
The mean hourly wage for ophthalmologists across the U.S. is $127.62, according to the Bureau of Labor Statics, which is significantly higher than the minimum wage in each state. -
Top-paying practice settings for ophthalmologists
Outpatient care centers are the top-paying practice setting for ophthalmologists in the U.S., according to salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
EyeCare Partners taps executive medical officer
Management services organization EyeCare Partners has added Daniel Miller, MD, as its inaugural executive medical officer. -
2 ophthalmology practices partner to form largest practice in North Georgia
Gainesville (Ga.) Eye Associates and North Georgia Eye Clinic in Braselton have partnered to form North Georgia Eye Associates, the largest ophthalmology practice in the region. -
4 big ophthalmology moves shaping the industry
Here are four major ophthalmology industry updates that Becker's has reported on since June 13: -
Panorama Eyecare patient data breach impacts 4 clinics, ASCs
A ransomware attack was staged against Fort Collins, Colo.-based management services organization Panorama Eyecare, according to a July 13 report from Invision. -
Cost of cataract surgery in ASC vs. hospital, by state
Alaska is the most expensive state to have cataract surgery, according to data from Sidecar Health's care price calculator. -
10 busiest ASCs for glaucoma surgery
Definitive Healthcare published a list June 29 revealing the 10 ASCs that performed the highest number of glaucoma surgeries in 2022. -
American Academy of Ophthalmology launches new professional group
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has established a new membership group, the American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals, to support the professional interests of technicians, ophthalmic assistants, photographers, nurses, orthoptists and other members of the clinical team. -
Mount Sinai launches ophthalmology AI research center
New York City-based Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched New York's first ophthalmology-focused artificial intelligence research center, the Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence and Human Health. -
Novartis to divest assets to Bausch + Lomb for $2.5B
Novartis has agreed to divest its "front of eye" ophthalmology assets to global health company Bausch + Lomb in a $2.5 billion deal, including $1.75 billion in cash upfront. -
14 ophthalmology updates in June
From management service company acquisitions to new executive appointments, here are 14 ophthalmology updates Becker's has reported from the month of June: -
EyeCare Partners launches fellowship program
Ophthalmology management services organization EyeCare Partners haslaunched a yearlong ophthalmology fellowship program that will provide training to residency graduates. -
Are ophthalmology procedures shifting out of ASCs?
Office-based lens surgery for cataracts, refractive lens exchanges and phakic IOL implantation is as safe as lens surgery at other sites, according to a new study conducted by iOR Partners and led by Medical Director Lance Kugler, MD. -
Insurers' prior authorization policies delaying cataract surgeries
Members of Congress are taking action to push CMS and the Department of Health and Human Services to reform prior authorization rules as several well-known medical organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, have warned of safety impacts to patients caused by delays.
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