AcuFocus Adds Global Ophthalmic Leader to Company’s Board of Directors
IRVINE, CA – January 7, 2013 – AcuFocus, Inc. (www.AcuFocus.com), maker of an innovative corneal inlay revolutionizing the treatment of near vision loss (presbyopia), today announced that James (Jim) Mazzo has joined the company’s board of directors as Chairman. Mr. Mazzo was previously senior vice president, Abbott, and president of Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO), a global leader in advanced refractive technologies for eye care professionals and patients. Mr. Mazzo assumed the position of AMO president following the company’s February 2009 acquisition by Abbott [NYSE: ABT]. Previously, he was chairman and CEO of Advanced Medical Optics, Inc., a position he assumed following the company’s 2002 spin-‐off from Allergan. Prior to leading AMO, Mr. Mazzo progressed successfully through a 22-‐year career at Allergan, where he held a variety of senior executive-‐level positions.
AcuFocus products correct presbyopia, a frustrating condition that results in the loss of near vision for millions of people over 40 who then become dependent upon reading glasses for most everyday near tasks. “We are delighted to welcome Jim to the AcuFocus board, and look forward to seeing the company benefit from his years of experience as a global leader in the ophthalmic arena.” said Charles Warden, Versant Ventures Managing Director, fellow board member, and past chairman of the board.
About AcuFocus
AcuFocus Inc., a privately held company located in Irvine, California, developed the KAMRA inlay for the treatment of near vision loss (presbyopia). The KAMRA inlay is an intra-‐corneal inlay designed to create a small aperture effect, allowing the eye to see near and intermediate objects more clearly while maintaining distance vision. By applying the “depth-‐of-‐focus” principle commonly used in photography, the KAMRA inlay controls light transmission, allowing only central rays to reach the retina through a fixed 1.6mm aperture. More than 17,000 KAMRA inlays have been implanted and it is available for sale in over 47 countries worldwide. The AcuFocus KAMRA inlay is a 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards® Finalist. For more information about the KAMRA inlay from AcuFocus visit www.AcuFocus.com. KAMRA® is a trademark of AcuFocus, Inc.
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