Clarity Medical Systems, Inc
Pleasanton, CA- November 17, 2009—Clarity Medical Systems, Inc., a rapidly-growing, commercial-stage, pediatric ophthalmic imaging and informatics company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Post to its Board of Directors. Mr. Post’s addition further strengthens Clarity’s leadership and provides diversity given his extensive experience in the anterior segment and adult ophthalmology – an area into which the company will expand in the coming years.
“Clarity’s focus has been in pediatric ophthalmology for more than 14 years. We are developing new products to move into adult eye healthcare, including the areas of cataract, refractive, glaucoma and adult retina,” said Keith Mullowney, Chairman and Chief Executive Office of Clarity Medical Systems. “Doug Post brings an expertise in developing and commercializing refractive technology in a competitive marketplace. His operational insights in this arena will prove invaluable as we expand our product line into the anterior segment.”
Mr. Post joins the company’s Board of Directors with nearly 25 years of experience in the ophthalmic industry. Most recently he held the positions of Executive Vice President and President of the Corneal Refractive Group of Abbott Medical Optics (AMO) and President and COO of VISX, Inc. It was here that Mr. Post led the marketing integration of the excimer and femtosecond laser platforms into the premium intraocular lens market, thus blending and establishing the cataract/refractive specialty.
“Similar to what attracted me to VISX and AMO, Clarity has a unique value-proposition for ophthalmic practitioners who seek alternatives which improve patient outcomes,” states Mr. Post. “My past experience blending iLASIK into the premium IOL marketplace is similar to the needs of how Clarity seeks to expand from pediatric to adult ophthalmology. My goal is to guide Clarity in the development of products which are not only innovative, but are also profitable and can create revenue streams that can help further the company.”
About Clarity Medical Systems, Inc.
Clarity Medical Systems, Inc. is a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets integrated optical systems and services. These patented devices combine innovative 21st century optical, electronic and information technologies that change the very nature of eye healthcare. The Company's initial product line has improved the standard of eye healthcare for pediatrics and is sold to leading Neonatal Intensive Care Units on a global basis. The Company's first product line, the RetCam, is a major achievement in providing minaturized, integrated, wide-field imaging for eye disorders in infants and children. The RetCam has revolutionized imaging and photo documentation for the pediatric population and has been the enabling tool for several international clinical trials.
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