Profitability and cash-flow are the hallmarks of any healthy business. With the necessary capital outlay and ongoing maintenance expenses associated with owning your own femtosecond laser for cataract surgery, it could take 23 procedures per month to achieve financial viability. For some, making the capital expenditure to purchase femtosecond laser…
…on a stop-fee and variable-cost basis, according to a company news release. A nationwide roll-out is planned throughout the year. “With our new MoFe service, high capital costs and technology risks are no longer barriers for surgeons to access this new market of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery,” Jim Tiffany, president…
…seemed to make sense.” As a result of this restructuring, Joel Gaslin has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his new position, Joel will work to further integrate the company’s sales and marketing efforts and provide strategic vision for a cooperative company promotion strategy. Nicole Monacell’s…
…customers, remains steadfast in support of company initiatives and has been instrumental in promoting a positive culture within the organization. Heather received multiple nominations for this honor and was presented the first annual “I am Sightpath” award for her ongoing outstanding performance and contribution to the company. “Can-Do” Attitude Award:…
…femtosecond laser for cataract service in early 2013. This new “MoFe” service suite will include a femtosecond laser, an intraoperative wavefront aberrometer, and a certified laser engineer, offered on a stop fee and variable cost basis, the company said in a news release. A nationwide rollout is planned throughout 2013….
The following article was originally published on Healio Ophthalmology: Sightpath Medical announced the launch of a new mobile service offering ophthalmologists access to a femtosecond laser, an intraoperative wavefront aberrometer and a certified laser engineer for cataract surgery, according to a news release. The company plans to make the MoFe…
…need them. “The decision to partner with Sightpath Medical for our femtosecond laser program was a simple one,” said David Dillman, M.D. of Dillman Eye Care Associates. “I’ve worked with them for a number of years and have always enjoyed the company’s ability to embrace new technologies and new techniques.”…
A research team composed of scientists from the Philippines, United Kingdom, and the United States found that – compared to manual clear corneal incisions (CCI) – femtosecond laser-constructed incisions achieve better wound sealability, a quality that may reduce the risk of surgical complications.
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