GAMAGORI, Japan, Sept. 15, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- NIDEK Co., Ltd., the industry leader in visioncare and optical industry diagnostic products, announced the worldwide launch of the highly sophisticated and industry first LM-1000/P Auto Lensmeter.
The worldwide launch and release of the NIDEK LM-1000/P brings together some thirty-plus years of advanced research and development in a lensmeter products and solutions. The LM-1000/P utilizes advanced and dynamic technologies to provide faster, easier and more accurate measurements of lenses. Special patented technologies in the LM-1000/P allow for easier, faster and highly accurate measurements of progressive power lenses of all types.
The LM-1000/P also incorporates superior technologies for UV transmittance measurements, unique marking and inking on lenses with special coatings and finishes and automatic lens type detection. These superior and unique advancements make the new LM-1000/P an industry leader in lensmeters.
Mr. Hideo Ozawa, President & Founder of NIDEK, was quoted as saying: "This new lensmeter product further reinforces our strong commitment and leader position in introducing advanced solutions for visioncare and optical industry diagnostic products and solutions. NIDEK continues to invest heavily in R&D to further expand its leadership position in diagnostic products with advanced features and technologies, the LM-1000/P is one of many new products we will be introducing in the coming months. With this and other new products on the horizon, we continue our long-standing partnership and commitment to the visioncare and optical diagnostic industry."
Mr. Akihiro Hayashi and Mr. Toyoyuki Yamaoka, Directors & General Managers in NIDEK's Diagnostic Products R&D Group in Gamagori, Japan added with the following comments: "NIDEK's advanced solutions like the LM-1000/P are a testament to our ongoing commitment to bring superior products with excellent functionality and reliability to the marketplace. The LM-1000/P offers a suite of user-friendly features, advanced ergonomics and a product with excellent accuracy and reliability. NIDEK continues its long-standing commitment of developing and delivering excellent solutions and the LM-1000/P is just one example of our strong R&D efforts to deliver to the marketplace advanced solutions."
With worldwide operations headquartered in Gamagori, Japan, NIDEK develops, manufactures and sells laser systems and diagnostic equipment of ophthalmology, optometry, general surgery, gynecology and cosmetic dermatological surgery. NIDEK's ophthalmic and optometric products are specifically designed for diagnosing and treating retinal diseases, glaucoma, refractive therapies, retinopathy of prematurity, and pre- and post-operative cataract surgery therapy. NIDEK's surgical products are designed to treat patient in the growing applications of cosmetic laser surgery and laser skin resurfacing. NIDEK distributes its products through a network of distribution partners and a direct sales force.
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