Nicolich Laboratories were created in 1932 and two years later the ophthalmologist, Doctor Miguel Mérida, registered the name "Abéñula", a synonym for eyelashes and patented this special pharmaceutical formula with the Health Organisation under the name “Pomada Oftalmer Nicholich Abénula Azul” (Blue Nicolich Oftalmer Abéñula Ointment).From then on, the family company, now a limited company, has produced a number of specialised products, although dedication has always been given to its first product, "ABEÑULA". The fame of Abeñúla passed the frontiers of Spain and NICOLICH S.L. obtained the trust of users and ophthalmologists alike and gained the prestigious reputation that fills us with pride.We are proud of having been in the market for more than seventy years, a guarantee which gives us backing as a producer, always at the service of our clients, in recognition of our predecessors work.
Doctor Miguel Mérida Nicolich

In reference to the prominent figure of Doctor Miguel Mérida Nicolich, our archives count on original letters written by the poet Salvador Rueda, in which he gives thanks for the Doctors labours as an ophthalmologist and a person, praising the accuracy and the manner in which he treated the ill.

These feelings are reflected in the following:
..."But you, great lapidary,
Diamond maker for the blind,
Whose hands are the irises,
And whose fingers are of light.
You, who to extinguished eyes,
Without life nor movement,
Tell them with your divine voice,
Come from the other hemisphere:
Relive for there are new rosesEmerge,
for there are new carnations ..."*

These verses come from the private archives of Nicolich S.L Doctor Miguel Mérida Nicolich married Vera Blackstone and before turning blind due to an unfortunate accident, left us with a thesis on the eye disease, trachoma, and an extensive bibliography of investigations. It was from this point on that he began to become aware of sensorial deficiencies and created Málaga’s school for the Deaf and Dumb.- The Mayor of the City, Mr. Gálvez, in recognition of the magnitude of the Doctors work, recorded his sympathies in an obituary ...: the maestro of light has been taken away from us for ever, the skilful executor of a difficult example ..."

*The Education of the Deaf in Málaga (1925-2000).- Colegio La Purísima (The Purísima School), Constancio Mínguez Älvarez, sponsored by Fundación Once (Once Foundation), Page. 44 textually.- ISBN 84-60756-89-0

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