Glaukos Lowers 2020 Guidance, Citing 'Competitive Headwind' In MIGS Business
Executive Summary
Glaukos Corp. said it expects rising competition in the US microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) space in 2020 from Ivantis along with surgical procedures.
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