| 2008 | Carl Zeiss Meditec introduces major product innovations to the market: *AT.LISAŽ and *AT.LISAtoric are the world’s first real microincision lenses (MICS) for cataract surgery, the OPMIŽ LumeraŽ surgical microscope revolutionizes the Red Reflex, the Cirrus™ HD-OCT optical coherence tomograph shows details of the human eye which have never been seen before. |
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| 2007 | The Carl Zeiss Meditec share is listed on the TecDAX of the German stock exchange. The Company strengthens its position in the field of intraocular lenses by acquiring Acri.Tec AG.
The VisuMax's unique femtosecond laser technology promises to revolutionize corneal surgery. |
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| 2006 | The merger of Carl Zeiss Surgical and Carl Zeiss Meditec has created a market leader in visualization solutions for surgical applications. |
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| 2005 | Carl Zeiss Meditec moves into the surgical ophthalmology market segment by acquiring Ioltech S.A., a specialist in intraocular lenses |
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| 2004 | Carl Zeiss Meditec acquires Laser Diagnostic Technologies, a manufacturer of diagnostic devices for glaucoma.
The OPMIŽ PenteroŽ neurosurgery microscope provides a comprehensive range of digital visualization possibilities. |
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| 2002 | The takeover of Asclepion-Meditec AG (manufacturer of innovative refraction lasers) by the Ophthalmology business unit of Carl Zeiss AG sees the creation of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG.
Introduction of MEL 80™ operation laser for faster and more precise treatment of vision defects. Carl Zeiss Meditec launches the innovative Stratus OCT™ in the glaucoma and retinal imaging market segment. |
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| 1999 | Photodynamic therapy for age-related macular degeneration (yellow spot).
Non-contact optical biometry with the IOLMasterŽ opens
new possibilities for the treatment of cataract. |
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| 1991 | Reunification of west and east German parts of the Carl Zeiss company.
Carl Zeiss acquires Humphrey Systems (today Carl Zeiss
Meditec Inc., a major producer of ophthalmic diagnostic devices. |
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| 1957 | Xenon light coagulator – predecessor of the laser used for eye operations. |
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| 1866 | Start of collaboration with Ernst Abbe on the production of lenses based on precise calculations.
Start of microsurgery on finest tissues with Carl Zeiss surgical microscopes. |
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| 1846 | Carl Zeiss opens a workshop for precision mechanics and optics. |