Study Group: Contact Lens Sellers (US)(?)
Council Members in this Study Group: 16
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
Jack Melton, OD, FAAO
President
Omni Eye Center - Laser Vision
Jack Melton, OD, FAAO, is the President of Omni Eye Center - Laser Vision in Oklahoma City, OK. He is recognized nationally for his expertise in the field of contact lenses and laser vision corrections. Dr. Melton has served as a professional consultant for a number of contact lens and laser vision...
Steve Rubinstein, ODOptometrist
Sound Shore Vision Care
Steve Rubinstein, OD, is a Clinical Optometrist at Diamond District Eye Associates and Sound Shore Vision Care, office based practices in New York. Dr. Rubinstein has a biochemical background. He has won the Frank R. Blood award by the Society of Toxicology for the best paper in this peer reviewed publication....
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The new prostaglandin analog is not what i find interesting in this article. A new treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy sounds much more interesting
A few months ago, a small company tried to import Lumigan (bimatoprost), licensed by Allergan, in an eyelash applicator. It was held by the FDA as an unapproved use of a prescription medication. Now the owner of the patent is trying to import the same drug legally.
This is the first announcement anywhere in the world about a daily disposable contact lens that is in a breathable silicone hydrogel material. Will it make it across the ocean?
Can Cooper take over the 2 week spherical contact lens market? Can it make a dent in the market share of the industry leader in the silicone hydrogel field? Initial results look good. A definite maybe!
Alcon becomes part of a larger group that is very interested in profiting from eye care. The patient will probably not see any changes in labeling or distribution for a few years. The companies interlock well, but do not have a lot of overlap.....except for sales reps!
Most Common Company Types:
- Office Based Private Practice or Clinic
- Academic Medical Center/Hospital or Clinic
- Eyewear Retailer
- Medical Device Manufacturer
- Government/Military Hospital or Clinic
- Medical Device/Supplies Distributor
- Non-Academic Community Hospital or Clinic
- Other Freestanding Healthcare Facility
- Physician Practice Manager, Independent For-Profit
Most Common Job Types:
- Optometrist
- Owner
- President
- Allied Health Professional
- Partner
- Sales
- Chief Executive Officer
- Marketing Director
- Operations Executive
- Physician - Director
- Regional Sales Manager
- Physician - Attending Physician
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