Novartiss bet that with time it would win over Alcon Inc.s shareholders seems to be paying off. Since the Swiss pharma giant bought a majority stake in the eye-care firm earlier this year, resistance from Alcons minority shareholders to Novartiss off…
Garamycin Ophthalmic Ointment Now Available from Fera Pharmaceuticals
Fera Pharmaceuticals announced the launch today of preservative free Garamycin (gentamicin sulfate) Ophthalmic Ointment USP. Providing an alternate gentamicin formulation, without preservatives, was an unmet need Fera was glad to fill. When Erythromy…
American Academy Of Ophthalmology Joint Meeting Marked By Academy Firsts And Strong Turnout
Academy firsts and strong turnout marked the largest and most comprehensive ophthalmic educational meeting in the world…
Xalatan(R) Receives Paediatric Indication In Europe
Pfizer announced that Xalatan 0.005% (latanoprost) has been approved by the European Commission for reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in the treatment of paediatric patients with elevated intraocular pressure and paediatric glaucoma…
Contact Lenses: A Safe Option When Used Properly
For 40 million Americans, using contact lenses to improve vision is a way of life. While a good number adhere to the medical guidelines for wearing contacts, according to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) annual American Eye-Q® survey, many …
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Cataract surgery saves lives, dollars by reducing auto crashes, research finds
Cataract surgery not only improves vision and quality of life for older people, but is also apparently a way to reduce the number of car crashes, according to new research.