By Mary Stuart
In the numerology of ophthalmology, the number 2020 has significance, and not only as a measurement that represents good vision....
The clinical community has long been searching for a safe and effective surgical alternative to drugs for glaucoma, but the field has moved slowly. A decade ago, non-invasive laser procedures began earning a place as a second-line therapy with limited durability. Invasive surgeries are reserved for end-stage glaucoma because of their complexity, their serious complications, and their high failure rates. Venture firms believe a large, unmet clinical need represents a new $1 billion device market, and the pace of glaucoma device company creation is picking up.
By Mary Stuart
In the numerology of ophthalmology, the number 2020 has significance, and not only as a measurement that represents good vision....