Cincinnati-based patient engagement platform PatientPoint has expanded into the ophthalmology and optometry space through the acquisition of Rendia, a software platform used by 8,000 eye care providers to enhance patient experience. 

California has the most optometrists of any state, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Visibly, developer of the first FDA-approved online visual acuity test, has appointed Taylor Tedder, MD, as its chief medical officer. 

Unifeye Vision Partners added Fargo, N.D.-based Northern Plains Surgery Center to its network.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology received a $5 million gift from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation to develop VR simulation training using headsets, with a focus on pediatric ophthalmology. 

Chicago and its surrounding suburbs have the highest number of ophthalmologists in any metropolitan area, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Atlanta is the highest-paying U.S. city for midcareer (eight to 14 years of experience) ophthalmologists, while New York City is the highest-paying city for late-career (22 to 28 years) physicians in the specialty, based on data compiled from Medscape's 2022 salary reporter. 

Healthcare hydrogel manufacturer Nexgel has added two ophthalmologists, Neil Chesen, MD, and Leonard Nelson, MD, to its scientific advisory board. 

ModMed launched a new marketing service, AMP, that is designed to help ophthalmologists protect their online brand and reputation. 

Vision Integrated Partners has established partnerships with Britton Vision Associates and Southwest Eye Clinic and Surgery, both based in Oklahoma City. 

Biopharmaceutical company Visus Therapeutics has acquired all patents and assets from eyecare developer ViewPoint Therapeutics.  

Eyecare pharmaceutical company Harrow and anesthesia company Sintetica have developed an FDA-approved ocular surface anesthesia, Iheezo. 

Former Santen CEO Adrienne Graves, PhD, has been appointed to the board of directors for retinal gene therapy research company Opus Genetics. 

Payment platform CoFi partnered with financing company Alphaeon to launch a financing solution for ophthalmology practices. 

From new partnerships to salary reports, here are the 10 most-read ophthalmology stories from Becker's during September. 

The number of ophthalmologists in the U.S. has remained virtually unchanged since 1990, according to an August report from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 

California tops the list of states with the most ophthalmic medical technicians in the country, with 5,610, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Santen Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Santen Pharmaceutical Co., and Ube Corp. have received FDA approval for their Omlonti 0.002 percent eye drops, which are designed to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients. 

Houston-based Whitsett Vision Group has become the first ophthalmology group in the country to perform a cataract surgery using a new FDA-approved lens, the Lenstec ClearView 3. 

OCLI Vision, led by Spectrum Vision Partners, has acquired Mechanicsburg, Pa.-based Armesto Eye Associates.