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Ophthalmology
Lausanne, Switzerland-based Sensimed AG has announced that it will be presenting its Sensimed Triggerfish at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2013 meeting.
OptiMedica, Sunnyvale, Calif.-based ophthalmic device company, has announced it will be showing 31 clinical presentations of its Catalys Precision Laser System at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2013 conference, according to a report by Laser Focus World.
Paul Kang, MD, and Thomas Clinch, MD, of the private practice Eye Doctors of Washington in Washington, D.C., have announced the acquisition of the WaveLight EX500 Excimer laser.
Helga Pizio, MD, and her Las Vegas practice New Eyes has announced a merger with Todd Hartman, MD, Doug Devries, MD, and Paul Hiss, MD, of Eye Care Associates of Nevada.
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Alcon, ophthalmology division of Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis, has received FDA approval for Simbrinza, the company's fixed-dose combination glaucoma therapy, according to a report by thepharmaletter.
Fitzhugh Vision Clinic in Twin Falls, Idaho, is planning on moving to a larger location and welcomes Kyle Klingler, MD, to the practice, according to a Magic Valley report.
Oraya Therapeutics, Newark, Calif.-based minimally invasive ophthalmic treatment company, has published the results of a study analyzing the effectiveness and safety of its wet age-related macular degeneration therapy in Ophthalmology.
Lpath, San Diego-based therapeutic antibody company, has announced the appointment of Dario Paggiarino, MD, as its senior vice president and chief development officer, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, Calif.-based ophthalmology driven company, has appointed David Tanzer, MD, its chief medical officer and divisional vice president of medical affairs, according to a Vision Monday report.