Powerful Union Creates New Age Of Enlightenment

The merger of Coherent Medical Group, ESC Medical Systems and HGM Medical Laser Systems has created Lumenis, the leader in laser and light-based technologies for medical, surgical and aesthetic applications. Together, these cutting-edge companies have installed the largest base of minimally invasive, high-tech light systems worldwide. More than 30,000 of Lumenis' laser-based ophthalmic systems are used in physicians' offices, surgical clinics and hospital centers in some 75 countries. Their combined resources promise to transform the clinical management of eye disease by responding to the needs of the ophthalmic community through highly focused laser solutions, patient-driven enhancements and a tradition of strong customer service.

A Brilliant Tradition

The companies that now form Lumenis have an impressive tradition of leadership in laser and intense pulsed light innovations. As the pre-eminent laser manufacturer in the ophthalmic market, Lumenis laser technology has treated more than 30 million eyes. Moreover, it is estimated that 10 million people can see today as a result of laser treatment. From product "firsts," to a long list of "gold standard" products, Lumenis has delivered a stream of hits that offer clear advantages over conventional treatments across multiple specialties:

• Pioneered the first argon laser photocoagulator for ophthalmology in 1970
• Applied the first argon laser light to the treatment of port wine birthmarks
• Set a new standard in photocoagulation with Power on Demand
• Introduced the breakthrough Selecta 7000 Glaucoma Laser System for treating open-angle glaucoma
• Revolutionized the standard of care for wet macular degeneration with the Opal Photoactivator for Visudyne™ Therapy
• Developed the first CO₂ laser for multispecialty surgical use, featuring the UltraPulse CO₂ for state-of-the-art aesthetic skin resurfacing and laser laparoscopy
• Advanced the surgical treatments for lithotripsy and benign prostatic hyperplasia with the VersaPulse PowerSuite
• Launched the world's leading family of hair removal products with the LightSheer diode lasers and patented ChillTip cooling tip
• Established new surgical applications in urology, otolaryngology, gynecology, neurosurgery, cosmetic surgery, general surgery, orthopedics and other specialties addressing just about every part of the human body
• Allocated the largest research and development investment in the industry