Correction to La Jolla Diagnostics adds to line of ophthalmic solutions; stock symbol should be LAJD sted LAID.LA JOLLA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 1996--La Jolla Diagnostics Inc., a company engaged in the development and marketing of diagnostic and eye care products (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on BB OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). :LAJD), announced Wednesday that it plans to add a hypertonic hypertonic /hy·per·ton·ic/ (-ton´ik) 1. denoting increased tone or tension. 2. denoting a solution having greater osmotic pressure than the solution with which it is compared. saline agent (eye drop) to its line of ophthalmic solutions. The solution will be called HypertonicLW(tm). Hypertonic saline agents are used to reduce corneal edema edema (ĭdē`mə), abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body tissues or in the body cavities causing swelling or distention of the affected parts. (swelling) of various etiologies, including the over wearing of contact lenses, and healing after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK PRK photorefractive keratectomy. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) A procedure that uses an excimer laser to make modifications to the cornea and permanently correct myopia. ) surgery. Most hypertonic saline agents may cause temporary burning and irritation on instillation. The company's new solution will be similar to its LIVING WATER Eye Lotion(tm), an eye wash or irrigating solution used in cleansing the eye to help relieve irritation, burning, stinging, and itching. As opposed to "eye lubricants" which contain ingredients which increase viscosity, and "eye redness relievers" which contain vasoconstrictors, LIVING WATER Eye Lotion is designed to enhance eye comfort by irrigating, flushing, and cleansing without interfering with natural functions. Other ophthalmic solutions to be marketed by the company include PilocarpineLW(tm) (a treatment for glaucoma), and various Veterinary eye solutions. CONTACT: La Jolla Diagnostics Inc. Shareholder Relations, 800/454-6790 |
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