Presbyopia: A Broadening Market Accommodates New Medtech Innovations
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
The arrival of a new generation of intraocular lenses and corneal inlays – designed to offer clearer, improved vision without the need for reading glasses – is expected to spur growth in the presbyopia market.
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