STAAR Surgical expands its Experience Center to meet surgeon demand

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STAAR Surgical Co. announced the expansion and new location of its Surgical Experience Center. Located at the company’s headquarters in Lake Forest, California, near John Wayne Airport.

According to the company, the center serves as a hub for hands-on training and education in lens-based vision correction.¹

The prevalence of myopia in Americans is 42%, having doubled over the past 3 decades. As laser refractive procedure volume declines, the company noted the EVO ICL making an impact.²

According to the company, it is on track to sell more ICLs between 2024 and 2026 than in the first 25 years of ICL sales combined, reflecting the impact of this technology following FDA approval and market launch.

“We are thrilled to open our expanded Experience Center, offering cutting-edge resources and training for ophthalmic professionals,” Tom Frinzi, president and CEO of STAAR Surgical, said in a statement. “The center reflects our commitment to supporting the growing demand for EVO ICL and advancing its global adoption.”

The Experience Center equips healthcare practitioners, including MDs, ODs, and support staff, with the tools and knowledge to optimize EVO ICL patient outcomes. It offers advanced visualization and communication technology for both in-person and virtual training. Highlights include:¹

• Immersive wet lab training stations for up to 24 practitioners, with seating for 59 in lectures
• Stella, STAAR’s latest innovation in ordering, streamlines and enhances the EVO ICL planning and ordering process
• Advanced diagnostic technology demonstrations, including the OCULUS Pentacam AXL Wave, IOLMaster 700 and CIRRUS 6000
• 120-inch 4K video array for video conferencing and streaming of remote live surgery to enhance training

The center opens officially on Thursday, September 26, with an event attended by local ophthalmic surgeons and staff, EVO patients, and STAAR management and clinical staff.

References:

1. STAAR Surgical Experience Center Expands to Meet Growing Surgeon Demand. https://investors.staar.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/STAAR-Surgical-Experience-Center-Expands-to-Meet-Growing-Surgeon-Demand/default.aspx

2. Banashefski B, Rhee MK, Lema GMC. High Myopia Prevalence across Racial Groups in the United States: A Systematic Scoping Review. J Clin Med. 2023 Apr 21;12(8):3045.