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  • Abbott Receives FDA Approval for New Cataract Multifoca...
    From Abbott Medical Optics
    ABBOTT PARK, Ill. -- Abbott announced today it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the TECNIS Multifocal 1-Piece intraocular lens (IOL) for ... (Read more)
  • Professor Discovers Link That Could Help Treatments For...
    From Medical News Today
    What began as research into how diabetics could possibly preserve their eyesight has led to findings that could prolong the vision of children afflicted with retinoblasto... (Read more)
  • Bioness to Distribute New Products for Neurologically I...
    From Business Wire
    VALENCIA, Calif. -- Bioness Inc., a leading neuromodulation company, announced today two agreements to distribute new devices for patients experiencing neurological impai... (Read more)
  • Carb Intake Tied to Cataract Risk
    From Natural Products Insider
    MELBOURNE, Australia—Women who consume higher amounts of carbohydrates appear to have a greater risk of developing cortical and nuclear lens opacities, according to new... (Read more)
  • Novartis announces $5 billion bond issue to fund Alcon ...
    From CNBC
    BASEL, Switzerland - Swiss drug maker Novartis AG announced Wednesday a $5 billion bond issue to finance its purchase of eye-care company Alcon Inc. The pharmaceuticals c... (Read more)

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