Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO) is a global medical device company that specializes in developing and manufacturing vision care products. AMO's products include intraocular lenses, phacoemulsification systems, laser vision correction technologies, and corneal care products.
- Founded in 1976 as American Medical Optics
- Acquired by Abbott Laboratories in 2002
- In 2016, Johnson & Johnson announced its acquisition of Abbott Medical Optics for $4.3 billion
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AMO's intraocular lenses are used to replace the natural lens in the eye and restore vision after cataract surgery.
AMO's phacoemulsification systems use ultrasound technology to break up and remove cataracts from the eye.
AMO's laser vision correction technologies include LASIK and PRK procedures, which can result in reduced dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
AMO's corneal care products include treatments for eye conditions such as dry eye, blepharitis, and progressive keratoconus.
Abbott Medical Optics is a global medical device company that specializes in developing and manufacturing vision care products.
AMO's main products include intraocular lenses, phacoemulsification systems, laser vision correction technologies, and corneal care products.
AMO's competitors include Bausch & Lomb, Alcon, and Carl Zeiss Meditec.
Phacoemulsification is a surgical technique used to remove cataracts from the eye. It involves using ultrasound technology to break up the cataract and remove it from the eye.
LASIK is a type of laser vision correction procedure that can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It involves using a laser to reshape the cornea and improve the eye's ability to focus.