IntraLase explained

IntraLase
Industry:Medical
Successor:Abbott Laboratories
Hq Location:Irvine, California

IntraLase was a company based in Irvine, California, producing lasers for the medical industry and for eye surgery.

The femtosecond laser, developed by IntraLase corporation and now owned by AMO, is trademarked under the name IntraLase.[1] It is used to perform IntraLASIK eye surgery.[2]

Acquisition

In March 2007, it was acquired by Advanced Medical Optics for $808 million in cash.[3]

Advanced Medical Optics was acquired by Abbott Laboratories in February 2009.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LASIK. https://web.archive.org/web/20100216030953/http://www.amo-inc.com/products/refractive/ilasik/intralase-fs-laser. dead. May 20, 2019. February 16, 2010. Johnson & Johnson Vision.
  2. Web site: Stetson. Steven. History of Femtosecond Laser. 12 October 2015. Diamond Vision. 17 January 2016.
  3. Lipton, J. AMO's IntraLase Acquisition Applauded by Analysts Forbes.com. 8 Jan 2007.

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