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Researchers receive patent for lens design aimed at slowing myopia progression in children
April 24, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 24 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:

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Researchers receive patent for lens design aimed at slowing myopia progression in children

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Wink Crittenden, Ph.D. (left), licensing associate at the Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, presents a Patent Coin to Tim Gawne, Ph.D. (center), professor in the UAB School of Optometry, and Thomas Norton, Ph.D. (right), professor eme . . .

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