Senior Ophthalmology Executive Tom Dunlap joins as member of the Supervisory Board to support the rapid growth of i-Optics and worldwide commercialization of Cassini in the refractive-cataract surgery market
The Hague, Netherlands (February 9, 2015) – i-Optics, a pioneer in the development of superior eye diagnostic solutions that are affordable, fast and easy to use by eye care providers announced the appointment of Tom Dunlap to the Supervisory Board. The company is experiencing rapid market adoption of the EasyScan retinal imaging solution through its’ global partnership with HOYA. Additionally, the successful roll-out of Cassini, a technologically advanced diagnostic platform used in premium refractive-cataract surgery procedures, is experiencing a very favourable response from Ophthalmologists worldwide.
Company CEO Jeroen Cammeraat commented, “Tom brings a wealth of industry expertise, a global network and deep strategic insights into what drives the future of ophthalmology. We are very pleased to have a another great leader join our board, next to long-time board member Stephane Sallmard who as former CEO of UK based Optos, led rapid expansion and a successful IPO in the London Stock Exchange”.
Tom Dunlap has brought rapid growth and positive change to many ophthalmic medical device companies. As a senior executive and leader in the ophthalmic industry, he has led entrepreneurial ventures and multinational healthcare companies. He has held executive positions at American Hospital Supply Corporation, Coherent, Inc., Allergan Medical Optics, Bausch + Lomb, Inc. and HOYA Surgical Optics. He served on the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgical Society Board, ASCRS Foundation Board, Ocular Surgery News Industry Advisory Council, Ophthalmology Innovation Summit Advisory Board and Ophthalmology Futures Forum Asia Advisory Board. Tom holds a MBA with honors from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California and a BA from Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio.
Mr. Dunlap commented on joining i-Optics, “I’m very excited about the opportunity to support a great company in its rapid growth. Since the launch of the company’s first product, EasyScan in 2012, i-Optics has been leading the market with smart, superior eye diagnostic solutions for life-long vision care. The company’s second product, Cassini, was launched just over a year ago and has generated a phenomenal market response. Cassini’s unrivalled diagnostic performance assists surgeons in delivering exceptional patient outcomes for refractive-cataract patients“.
Cassini was awarded recognition as the “Best Technology of 2014”[1] and the “Innovation Award of 2014” for the best diagnostic platform for superior cataract surgery[2]. The biggest impact from the unique color-LED based ray-tracing technology will come from providing key information for improving patient outcomes based on Cassini’s Total Corneal Astigmatism (TCA) capabilities. Cassini’s Total Corneal Astigmatism gives refractive-cataract surgeons critical information for both anterior and posterior corneal astigmatism, yielding highly accurate correction of Total Corneal Astigmatism. Current cataract surgery protocols only take into account anterior astigmatism. Correcting astigmatism is critical for achieving superior outcomes for more than 50% of all patients.
About i-Optics
i-Optics pioneers smart and superior eye diagnosis solutions that are affordable, fast and user-friendly for care providers worldwide to serve their patients best. Its innovations include:
- Cassini – A first-of-its-kind Corneal Shape Analyzer based on Color LED Technology. Cassini measures the true axis and magnitude of corneal astigmatism and is essential for premium IOL planning. Cassini completes the premium refractive-refractive platform.
- EasyScan – A breakthrough, zero-dilation retinal imaging system that uses SLO technology to diagnose retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma.
- EasyScan three minute eye care test – A full service program for opticians to differentiate their dispensary. The program creates a unique consumer experience that allows the optician to differentiate from competition and boost revenues.
- EyePrevent – An effective and cost-efficient retinal disease screening service for diabetic and other patients to help prevent vision loss.
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