WaveTec Vision
Aliso Viejo, CA—August 23, 2010 — WaveTec Vision, the leader in intraoperative wavefront technology for
refractive cataract surgeons, announces the appointment of Thomas G. Frinzi as the company’s President
and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Frinzi replaces Tom Berryman who after a period of transition will be
leaving the company to pursue other entrepreneurial ventures.
“The board appreciates Tom Berryman’s leadership and great contribution to the company’s
achievements, as well as his role in recruiting Tom Frinzi to the company. We are enormously pleased to
welcome Tom to WaveTec”, said Charles Warden, of Versant Ventures a board member and investor in
WaveTec. “Tom is a seasoned and dynamic leader who brings a wealth of proven commercial experience
within the ophthalmic space. I know we all feel fortunate to have him at the helm as WaveTec continues
the commercialization of its ground‐breaking surgery guiding solution.”
Mr. Frinzi who began his career at Johnson & Johnson, is a 30 year veteran of the ophthalmic and medical
device industries. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Global Commercial Operations at Bausch
and Lomb Surgical where he was responsible for worldwide revenue of approximately $500 million
generated via their cataract and vitreo‐retinal product portfolio. He held various executive roles at
Refractec, including President and CEO and Chief Operating Officer after an earlier role with Bausch and
Lomb, where as Vice President of Sales, he managed numerous product launches with a sharp focus on
the growth and expansion of the ophthalmic market. His ophthalmic career also includes tenures at
Chiron Vision Corporation, and Iolab Corporation.
“What attracted me to WaveTec is the potential to change the landscape of cataract surgery”, said Mr.
Frinzi. “What cornea topography was to refractive surgery, ORange can be to cataract surgery. The
Premium Channel has raised expectations and WaveTec is uniquely positioned to help surgeons optimize
their outcomes and ultimately improve the overall patient experience. That’s exciting.”
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About WaveTec Vision
WaveTec Vision a privately held company, is the leader in intraoperative wavefront measurement
technology for refractive cataract surgeons, providing on‐demand information that enables achievement
of the best possible vision for their patients. Based in Aliso Viejo, CA, their proprietary intraoperative
aberrometer system, ORange®, will transform and advance the emerging convergence of refractive and
cataract surgery. For demanding patients ‐ and the skilled surgeons who serve them ‐ ORange delivers the
potential for optimal results. For more information on WaveTec and ORange, visit
www.wavetecvision.com