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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2025 · 13 MIN

Alcon Acquires Staar for $1.5 Billion

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Alcon makes a major acquisition to expand its refractive portfolio; the CEO of Lenz Therapeutics joins us to discuss the FDA approval of a new presbyopia drop; and the optical industry braces for major changes as new reciprocal tariffs are set to begin this week.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alcon Acquires Staar for $1.5 Billion

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Alcon makes a major acquisition to expand its refractive portfolio; the CEO of Lenz Therapeutics joins us to discuss the FDA approval of a new presbyopia drop; and the optical industry braces for major changes as new reciprocal tariffs are set to...

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