Sep 17 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.
“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.”
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."