Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc. : Benchmark for Eye Disease Treatment -- Company Ships 15,000th Ophthalmic Laser Worldwide

DUBLIN, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- April 30, 2007 -- A valuable tool in the fight to prevent vision loss is now more widely available as Carl Zeiss Meditec ships its 15,000th ophthalmic laser to the East West Eye Institute in Los Angeles. The premium lasers, which are used to perform retinal, cataract and glaucoma disease therapy, have been installed in major teaching institutions as well as leading eye care centers worldwide such as Columbia University, the University Eye Clinic of Milan in Italy, and the International Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye Care in India.