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Marguerite McDonald, MD, was recently recognized
for her accomplishments in ophthalmology by CNN.
Her career and landmark contributions were profiled
in the Life’s Work series, which features “innovators
and pioneers who are making a difference in the
world of medicine.”
Specific milestones highlighted by CNN …
In a blockbuster deal that may reshape the eye care
landscape, Canadian drugmaker Valeant Pharmaceuticals
International Inc. announced it will acquire Bausch + Lomb
for $8.7 billion in cash.
Under the terms of the agreement, Valeant will pay
about $4….
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The ophthalmic community and the general public
are well versed in the basic concepts of LASIK
surgery for adults. Someone who does not like
wearing glasses goes to a LASIK center, pays money
out of his or her pocket, and receives a service th…
The presbyopic population is large and growing: it
is expected to number 2.1 billion worldwide by
2020.1 This group desires good uncorrected vision
at all distances, without unnecessary risks or visual
compromises.
Current surgical i…