Norwood EyeCare appoints Dr. Marguerite B. McDonald, M.D.
as Global Medical Advisor
Key Points:
· World-renowned surgeon, scientist and academic to advise Company on clinical
and scientific strategy
· Provide clinical input on product improvements and new product development
· Provide clinical input for patient education programs
· Key participant in marketing clinical studies
Norwood EyeCare Pty. Ltd., a subsidiary of Norwood Abbey Ltd (ASX:NAL and NASDAQ:NABYF), an
innovative ophthalmic devices company, has announced the appointment of Marguerite B. McDonald M.D.,
F.A.C.S., as global medical advisor to guide the company's product development, clinical studies and scientific
growth.
Dr. McDonald, a well-known ophthalmologist and leader in corneal, cataract, refractive and laser surgery,
brings over twenty years' expertise in active practice as well as research, editorial and board experience to her
new position. She is the Director of the Southern Vision Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is presently a
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans.
Dr. McDonald’s extensive experience in both academia, as well as in her active clinical practice, ideally
positions her to provide input in all facets of Norwood’s EyeCare business.
In her role as Global Medical Advisor, Dr. McDonald will provide input on:
· emerging opportunities and new clinical market needs
· clinical input and guidance for product improvements and new product development
· clinical support to commercial staff on clinical issues
· patient information and education materials and brochures
Dr. McDonald will also be a key participant in an upcoming marketing clinical trial which will commence
shortly in the USA.
Dr. McDonald believes the Norwood Epi-LASIK technology is a major advancement in the area of refractive
surgery. "This approach to laser vision correction will change the way that medicine is practiced. With Epi-
LASIK, we can access the benefits of LASIK - quick visual recovery, minimal discomfort - as well as the safety
and superb wavefront outcomes of surface ablation," stated Dr. McDonald.
For more information on Norwood EyeCare, visit www.norwoodeyecare.com.
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