Abbott to Acquire Visiogen, Expanding Vision Care...(ons are discussed in Item 1A Risk Facto...),Health

Date:9/2/2009

ons are discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," to our Annual Report on Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2008, and are incorporated by reference. Abbott undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments.

About Visiogen

Visiogen, Inc. is an ophthalmic medical device company specializing in the development of new vision alternatives for patients with cataracts and presbyopia.

• Headquarters: Irvine, Calif.
• Employees: Approx. 65
• Founded: 2001
  

Synchrony(R) Dual Optic Accommodating Intraocular Lens (IOL): Is a leading-edge ophthalmic technology, incorporating a 3-dimensional, dual-optic accommodating intraocular lens and pre-loaded injector. The device's unique physiologic design is intended to mimic the natural function of the human eye and to enable patients to see at all distances without the need for glasses or contact lenses while delivering excellent contrast sensitivity with reducing side effects (glare and halos). Synchrony has received CE mark designation and was commercially released in Europe in 2009. It is also currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

About Presbyopia

Presbyopia is an age-related change in vision in which the eye's lens can no longer adjust its focal length to allow clear vision at different distances. A common symptom is blurry close-up vision. This loss of flexibility accommodation usually begins after age 40. The condition is estimated to affect more than 1 billion people worldwide.

IOL Technology

• Intraocular lens (IOL): An artificial lens (usually made of acrylic or silicone) that is surgically implanted into the eye to replace
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