Novartis Hopes Encore Can Lead To Eye-Watering Presbyopia Success
Executive Summary
Novartis is buying a privately-held US company started by an ex-Alcon executive which is developing an eye drop aimed at curing presbyopia, a condition affecting some 80% of people over the age of 45.
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