Alcon Sees Big Opportunity In Glaucoma Surgery; Buys Ivantis For $475M
Executive Summary
Ivantis markets the Hydrus Microstent for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, a field Alcon exited three years ago when it pulled its CyPass from the market
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