Medscape released its "Physician Compensation Report 2020" and its "Physician Debt & Net Worth Report 2020," offering a comprehensive picture of physician finances.

Ranking Arizona ranked the top ophthalmology groups in the state, with Phoenix-based Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center taking the top spot.

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals appointed Jay Duker, MD, to serve as the company's chief strategic scientific officer.

Shaam Mahasneh, MD, opened Advanced Eye and Laser Center of Mansfield (Texas), bringing her ophthalmology skills to the Mansfield community.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology plans to launch Ophthalmology Science, an open-access journal, in 2021.

Ophthalmology devicemaker VisionCare named industry veteran Thomas Ruggia as its CEO, effective July 6.

Ophthalmology trainees said the COVID-19 pandemic allowed some previously unexplored technological solutions to be embraced in whole, according to a survey reported on by Physician's Weekly.

Colorado Springs-based Colorado Eye Institute successfully used Durysta, a tiny pellet that when injected into the eye releases glaucoma-treating medication over the course of a month, The Gazette reports.

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 New York.

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 known, will this be a one-time occurrence or the beginning of a chain of similar filings?

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

Mankato, Minn.-based Ophthalmology Associates purchased and donated 130 tablets to the Greater Mankato Area United Way foundation to help seniors fight loneliness.

UC San Francisco ophthalmologists started a grassroots campaign calling for police departments to stop using rubber bullets, which can cause severe eye injuries including blindness and in some instances, death.