LIGHTMED Corporation Awarded Tender for Ophthalmic Laser Equipment from Mexico's Ministry of Health

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- LIGHTMED Corporation, a global ophthalmic medical device company, today announced it has been awarded a competitive tender for ophthalmic laser equipment from Mexico's Ministry of Health, the government department in charge of all social health services in Mexico.

"Winning this tender is especially important to LIGHTMED because our LIGHTLas 810™ photocoagulator laser will have a significant nation-wide impact on raising patients' quality of life in Mexico. The delivery and installation of our lasers will activate Mexico's National Medical Facilities Equipment Program to combat premature retinopathy and improve the overall health of its citizens," said Shlomo Alkalay, CEO of LIGHTMED. 

"Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is the leading cause of preventable blindness in Mexican children," said Dr. Marco Antonio Ramirez, Chief del Hospital Infantil de México. Shlomo added, "The Ministry of Health acknowledged a relatively high prevalence of ROP in Mexico's population so it's a crucial time to start a proactive blindness prevention program. We are honored to collaborate with their efforts."

The Mexican government chose the LIGHTLas 810 laser for its bells and whistles, including the innovative SP-Mode™, LIGHTMED's microsecond pulse sub-threshold technology that enhances treatment safety, precision and versatility. Since Mexican hospitals treat a high volume of retina disease in pediatric patients, Dr. Ramirez explained that "we needed a cutting-edge, high quality 'work horse' to be able to keep up with our hospitals' demanding treatment schedules and launch our nation-wide health program. We are pleased that LIGHTMED offered the exact solution we were looking for."

Under the agreement terms signed by Dr. Ramirez, US-based LIGHTMED Corporation will provide 18 LIGHTLas 810 photocoagulator lasers for use in the major ophthalmology clinics and government run hospitals in Mexico by the end of November. The lasers will be strategically placed in areas with the most urgent need, including dense patient hospitals. LIGHTMED will also provide advanced hands-on training to key Mexican surgeons in its San Clemente, CA office.  

About LIGHTMED Corporation:
LIGHTMED is a medical device and technology company focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing a full spectrum of innovative laser systems for the ophthalmic market. The company's product suite includes advanced solutions for cataract, glaucoma, corneal, and retinal diseases. LIGHTMED has been in business since 1997 with its own R&D and manufacturing facility. All of LIGHTMED's products are backed by an industry leading warranty and are guaranteed with proactive routine inspections through its sales and service centers located worldwide.

Visit www.lightmed.com for more information. Connect with LIGHTMED on Facebook (@lightmedusa), Linked In (LIGHTMED), and Twitter (@LIGHTMEDUSA).

Contact Information:
LIGHTMED Corporate Communications
Elissa Berg
(949) 218-9555
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