LensAR Inc.
Orlando, FL, September 16, 2011 – Topcon Europe Medical BV (Rotterdam, Netherlands) and LensAR Inc (Orlando, Florida) announce their intent to enter into a long term strategic cooperation. Topcon Europe Medical BV will be responsible for the distribution and marketing the LensAR product line in Europe. Both companies expect to start commercial sales in Europe in the first quarter of 2012. The LensAR™ Laser System will be demonstrated in the Topcon booth at the upcoming ESCRS meeting in Vienna this week from September 16 – 21st 2011.
Eric Franken, Managing Director, Topcon Europe Medical BV comments: "This is a very exciting opportunity for Topcon to significantly broaden our activities in ocular surgery. We are well known for our strengths in ocular diagnostics and now we intend to use our strong direct sales presence in Europe to market the LensAR™ Laser System to the benefit of our customers and their patients.”
Randy Frey, President & CEO LensAR Inc comments: “We are very pleased to join forces with such a strong strategic partner. Topcon’s presence, commitment and reputation for quality is ideally positioned to market LensAR’s superior laser system in the European market.”
About LensAR, Inc.
LensAR, Inc. is a leader in the development and commercialization of a next generation laser and advanced 3D imaging technology for refractive cataract surgery. For more information please visit www.lensar.com
The LensAR™ Laser System is cleared by the FDA for anterior capsulotomy and lens fragmentation. For other indications it is an investigational device limited by US law to investigational use only. The system has been used in more than 500 eyes outside the United States to date.
LensAR Signs Strategic Partnership for Laser System in Europe - Sales to Start in Q1 2012