Headlines

Vermont Eyecare Practice Suffers Data Breach Affecting 30K Patients

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights was made aware of the breach.

Published

2 years ago

April 20, 2022

INVISION Staff

A hacking attack at Central Vermont Eye Care affected records for up to 30,000 patients.

The practice reported the incident in an April 6 notice, JD Supra reports.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights was made aware of the breach.

Located in Rutland, VT, Central Vermont Eye Care provides ophthalmologic and optometric care, according to its website. It reportedly employees about 25 people.

Console and Associates, a law firm, is investigating the breach, according to JD Supra.

Further details about the breach have not been disclosed.

click to Comment(Comment)

Up Next

Macular Degeneration Research Gets $11.5M Boost at University of Michigan

Don't Miss

Luxury Retail Exec Shot and Killed at Outlet Mall

The Best Overall Progressive Lens, Now Powered by AI

Engineered with Behavioral Artificial Intelligence and utilizing new XR-motion™ technology, Varilux XR series goes beyond prescription and eye physiology to consider the patient’s visual behavior and design a progressive lens that respects how
their eyes naturally move.

Varilux XR series comes in two versions, Varilux® XR design and Varilux® XR track. The Varilux XR track lens provides an additional level of personalization by incorporating the exclusive Near Vision Behavior Measurement, providing up to 25% more near vision width³ according to the patient’s need, so patients get the highest level of customization.

Discover Varilux XR series and enjoy instantly sharp vision in motion⁴ and seamless transitions from near to far.

For more information, visit here.