CooperVision Inc. and EyeSys Technologies Inc. collaborate on marketing partnership.IRVINE, Calif. and HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 1996--CooperVision Inc., the specialty contact lens contact lens, thin plastic lens worn between the eye and eyelid that may be used instead of eyeglasses. Actors, models, and others wear them for appearance, and athletes use them for safety and convenience. business of The Cooper Companies Inc. (NYSE/PSE:COO), and EyeSys Technologies Inc., the world's leading supplier of corneal topography Corneal topography, also known as photokeratoscopy or videokeratography, is a non-invasive medical imaging technique for mapping the surface curvature of the cornea, the outer structure of the eye. technology, on Thursday announced that they have entered into a co-marketing arrangement. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The companies' combined force A military force composed of elements of two or more allied nations. See also force(s). of over 60 sales professionals will promote this unique program to eye-care practitioners in the United States. Both companies expect to realize increased revenues and earnings under the agreement. Corneal topography is a noninvasive procedure that provides clinicians with highly detailed, clinically relevant information about the shape of the human cornea cornea: see eye. . Color maps of corneal corneal pertaining to the cornea. See also keratitis, keratopathy. corneal anomaly includes microcornea, coloboma, megalocornea, dermoid, congenital opacity. corneal black body see corneal sequestrum (below). curvature are utilized by ophthalmologists and optometrists in surgical planning, diagnosis of corneal pathologies and contact lens fitting. CooperVision markets a wide range of specialty contact lenses that can correct many of the irregularities plotted by corneal mapping, especially astigmatism astigmatism (əstĭg`mətĭz'əm), type of faulty vision caused by a nonuniform curvature in the refractive surfaces—usually the cornea, less frequently the lens—of the eye. , and EyeSys has developed one of the most advanced systems to map the cornea. EyeSys Technologies, a closely held A phrase used to describe the ownership, management, and operation of a corporation by a small group of people. In a closely held corporation, the same people often act as shareholders, directors, and officers, and no outside investors exist. , private company with headquarters in Houston, is the market leader in the rapidly growing field of corneal topography instrumentation and is celebrating its 10th year as an instrument manufacturer. EyeSys markets corneal topography equipment and software to assist eye doctors in managing their patients and growing their practices. CooperVision, with headquarters in Irvine and additional manufacturing facilities in Huntington Beach, Calif., Scottsville, N.Y., and Ontario and Quebec, Canada, markets a broad range of specialty contact lenses for the vision care market. -0- NOTE: An interactive telephone system that provides stock quotes, recent press releases and financial data about the Cooper Companies may be reached toll free at 800/334-1986. Press releases, financial data and corporate information are also available on the World Wide Web at businesswire.com or researchmag.com. CONTACT: The Cooper Companies Inc., Irvine Norris Battin 714/597-4700, Ext. 3343 or 500/346-6580 or EyeSys Technologies Inc., Houston Nick Colucci, 713/465-1921 or 800/553-0302 |
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