Data.Site Launches OnTarget Network Internet Access to Eye Surgery Outcomes; New Web Site Designed to Educate Public on Ophthalmic Surgeries.IRVINE, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Nov. 3, 1998--Premier Laser Systems (Nasdaq NM: PLSIA) Tuesday announced that Data.Site, its majority-owned joint venture, has debuted OnTarget Network, a unique addition to their Web site where ophthalmologists, optometrists, and especially patients can retrieve statistical data on thousands of eye procedures. Previously, ophthalmologists around the globe have been able to compare their refractive refractive capacity to refract light. refractive error a difference between the focal length of the cornea and lens, and the length of the eye, resulting in myopia or hyperopia. and cataract cataract, in medicine, opacity of the lens of the eye, which impairs vision. In the young, cataracts are generally congenital or hereditary; later they are usually the result of degenerative changes brought on by aging or systemic disease (diabetes). surgical outcomes with the Data.Site worldwide database of similar procedures, helping them to keep abreast Verb 1. keep abreast - keep informed; "He kept up on his country's foreign policies" keep up, follow trace, follow - follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something; "We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba" ; "trace the of the most successful surgical techniques, evaluate their own surgical recommendations and guide treatment decisions. Now, patients and referring optometrists and physicians will be able to access top-line data on various eye procedures and related outcomes to make intelligent decisions about possible surgeries. The Web site can be accessed at www.datasite1.com. "For the first time," Joseph Shovlin, OD, an optometrist optometrist /op·tom·e·trist/ (op-tom´e-trist) a specialist in optometry. Optometrist A medical professional who examines and tests the eyes for disease and treats visual disorders by prescribing corrective practicing at the Scranton, Pa.-based Northeastern Eye Institute, commented, "eye professionals will have the ability to view the outcomes of eye surgeries and compare these statistics with a universal average before referring their patients for treatment. Patients will also be able to access similar information from their home computers, giving them a platform from which to make a more informed decision. Access to this site will benefit both referring optometrists and patients." Data.Site Director of Sales and Marketing, Kathy Hammond Kathy Hammond (born November 2, 1951) is an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 meters. She competed for the United States in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the 400 meters where she won the bronze medal. said, "This Web site is the first of its kind and represents a logical application of information technology in aiding the decision process of eye professionals as well as enhancing the patient's ability to gather information on a variety of procedures or modes of treatment. "Because of the unique type of information that OnTarget Network will provide eye care professionals and patients," Hammond continued, "Data.Site will be offering advertising space on the site for those businesses targeting the ophthalmologic and optometric markets." Premier Laser develops, manufactures and markets several lines of proprietary medical lasers, fiber optic delivery systems, 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. systems and associated products and services for a variety of dental, ophthalmic ophthalmic /oph·thal·mic/ (of-thal´mik) ocular (1). oph·thal·mic adj. Of or relating to the eye; ocular. Ophthalmic Pertaining to the eye. and surgical applications. The statements in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. . These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with uncertainties related to the exercise of regulatory discretion, contract cancellations, component availability and pricing, labor costs, manufacturing risks, competitive factors, uncertainties pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to customer orders, demand for products and services, development of markets for the company's products and services and other risks identified in the company's SEC filings. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. |
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