IntraLase
IntraLase was a company based in Irvine, California, producing lasers for the medical industry and for eye surgery.
| Industry | Medical |
|---|---|
| Successor | Abbott Laboratories |
| Headquarters | Irvine, California |
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.
References
- "LASIK". Johnson & Johnson Vision. May 20, 2019. Archived from the original on February 16, 2010.
- Stetson, Steven (12 October 2015). "History of Femtosecond Laser". Diamond Vision. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- Lipton, J. AMO's IntraLase Acquisition Applauded by Analysts Forbes.com. 8 Jan 2007.
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