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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Voriconazole
August 2010
Aurolab’s pharmaceutical division introduced an anti-fungal eye drop, the first of its kind in the world, and one that has a broad spectrum of action. This product has been extremely well received by the ophthalmic community and many ophthalmologists have endorsed Voriconazole as their drug of choice to treat fungal keratitis.
Auroflex Square Edge
November 2010
Square edge design in intraocular lenses prevents posterior capsular opacification. Having experimented with the square edge design in an earlier high end hydrophilic foldable product named Auroflex EV that was well received, Aurolab consequently designed a process to manufacture it at scale and also introduced the feature in its standard hydrophilic foldable product, Auroflex - a popular model in the market. Aurolab plans to phase out the previous model and focus on the square edge product for the benefit of more patients.
Flures
December 2010
Aurolab launched Flures, a fluorescein sodium dye at the Vitreo Retinal Society of India conference. This pyrogen and preservative-free product provides excellent contrast for diagnosis during Fundus Fluorescein Angiography.
Aurochart
January 2011
Launched during the AIOS conference at Ahmedabad, Aurochart is the first mass-market product from Aurolab’s equipment division. With Aurochart this division is well positioned to create a wider customer base and establish credibility. Some of its unique features and carefully designed optotypes based on international standards give Aurochart an edge in the market. Within a very short period a large number of units have already been sold.
Auro KPro
Januray 2011
Designed along the lines of the Boston Keratoprosthesis with their permission, Auro KPro is a product that offers a ray of hope for patients with multiple corneal graft failure. It addresses both availability and affordability concerns by successfully manufacturing a complex keratoprosthesis in India. Though the usage of this product is yet to increase, Aurolab’s introduction of the product at an affordable price enables many corneal surgeons to offer the service to their patients.
Aurosharp Round Stock Blades
January 2011
These blades made from round stainless steel wire are an addition to the existing range of surgical blades from Aurolab. The response has been favourable and a steady entry is underway in domestic and international markets.
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