FDA Approves Alcon’s Intraocular Lens For Cataract Patients

Alcon has received FDA approval for its AcrySof IQ ReSTOR +3.0D Multifocal Toric Intraocular Lens (IOL) designed to address presbyopia and pre-existing corneal astigmatism during cataract surgery in adult patients.

The product is currently available in the European Union, Australia, Canada and many countries in Central and South America and Asia.

Alcon plans to start marketing the device in the U.S.  in the first quarter of 2017. — Cynthia Jessup