Ophthalmology group to pay nearly $3 million to resolve optometrist referral kickback allegations
March 29th 2023The U.S. Attorney' Office Eastern District of Texas reported Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers has agreed to pay $2,902,505 to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it offered and paid kickbacks to optometrists.
3-week therapeutics for MGD equivalent to 6-week treatment in efficacy and adverse events
March 27th 2023Investigators reported that moderate to severe Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) was treated successfully with a 3-week course of weekly oral azithromycin that was equivalent to a 6-week course of oral doxycyclin.
Refractive Error Among CHildren (REACH): A Lens on the Future
March 23rd 2023REACH operates with three objectives: 1) eliminate barriers to eye health for school children; 2) improve the quality of school eye health services; and 3) create a positive, sustainable environment at schools where eye health services are provided, ensuring children feel comfortable to access these services.