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New Treatment Option for Age-Related Farsightedness

eye surgeon in scrub cap and mask posing post-surgery next to female patient who has a thumbs up New Treatment Option for Age-Related Farsightedness

Just a few months ago, Alcon, a leader in global eye care, announced the launch of a new and innovative intraocular lens (IOL) called AcrySof® IQ Vivity®. The Vivity lens is a first-of-its-kind and first unrolled in Europe in early 2020 following in North America only recently. During this time, the Eye Clinic of Austin’s […]

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FDA Approves Short-Distance Vision Implant

FDA Approves Short-Distance Vision Implant

The FDA recently approved a vision implant that corrects presbyopia, the inability to focus up close. Presbyopia is often referred to as the aging eye condition because it is a common type of vision disorder that occurs as you age.