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BOSTON, Mass., August 23, 2011 – NIDEK, a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of ophthalmic equipment, announces their FDA Clearance for the MC-500 Vixi, Multicolor Pattern Scan Laser. This is the first and only pattern scan laser available with a customizable choice of the most popular wavelengths of a 532 nm Green, 577 nm Yellow, or 647 nm Red.

“This pattern scan laser based on our previous successful technology is our most advanced laser yet, finally offering the choice of any configuration of Green, Yellow, or Red colors. This new scanning system demonstrates our continued commitment to the ophthalmic community,” said Motoki Ozawa, President and CEO of NIDEK.

The MC-500 Vixi includes eight preprogrammed scan patterns with a memory function for more effective treatment of various retinal pathologies. Many more scanning patterns are available through the MC-500 Vixi with up to 14 patterns.

With this new laser, NIDEK allows for time saving through fewer sessions, less energy, and more versatility than our conventional models.

This new laser is being introduced at the American Society of Retina Specialists Annual Meeting this weekend in Boston. For more information, visit NIDEK at the ASRS meeting at Booth 300, or call 800.223.9044 ext 762.

About NIDEK

Founded in Gamagori, Japan in 1971, NIDEK continues to be a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic equipment. The United States subsidiary based in Silicon Valley, California, provides sales and service for ophthalmic lasers, refractive lasers, and many advanced diagnostic devices.

For More Information Contact:
Frank Wood, MBA, Marketing Manager
800.223.9044 ext 762
frank_wood@nidek.com

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December 2, 2010

Eyefinity/OfficeMate and NIDEK Announce
Equipment Interface For ExamWRITER Version 9.5

Rancho Cordova, CA, December 2, 2010 – Eyefinity®/OfficeMate®, the leader in electronic medical records, and NIDEK, a global leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of ophthalmic equipment today announced that they have partnered to provide an equipment interface between ExamWRITER version 9.5 and NIDEK’s NAVIS-EX software. The interface gives eyecare professionals the ability to capture images from NIDEK’s Fundus photography devices and display them in ExamWRITER.

“We are very pleased to offer our ExamWRITER version 9.5 customers this exciting integration with NIDEK and their cutting edge ophthalmic equipment,” said James Kirchner, OD, Eyefinity/OfficeMate Chief Professional Officer. “Giving ExamWRITER users the ability to easily examine their captured retinal images and other patient information is a great benefit to both the eyecare provider and the patients they serve.”

NIDEK’s NAVIS-EX software acquires images from NIDEK’s Fundus photography devices, including the AFC-230/AFC-210 Non-mydriatic Autofocus Fundus Camera and the F-10 Digital Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope. The interface allows the images to be seamlessly transferred to ExamWRITER version 9.5 and analyzed for the eyecare professional.

“Our newest partnership with Eyefinity/OfficeMate allows NIDEK to better serve our customers by linking our diagnostic products with Eyefinity/OfficeMate’s EHR solutions,” said Motoki Ozawa, President of NIDEK. “The seamless connection between our NAVIS-EX platform and ExamWRITER will greatly increase practice efficiencies.”

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About Eyefinity®/OfficeMate®

As a VSP GlobalSM company, Eyefinity/OfficeMate is the premier solutions provider serving over 26,000 eyecare professionals with innovative business solutions. Eyefinity/OfficeMate provides Web-based solutions such as frame and lens ordering, claims processing, personalized Web sites with email communication tools, industry webinars and resource guides. Customers throughout the United States and Canada use software solutions including OfficeMate practice management, ReportWRITER patient communications, ExamWRITER electronic medical records and the OfficeMate Enterprise multilocation version.

Eyefinity/OfficeMate has an international presence with its recent acquisition of Monkey Software®, an optical practice management software company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.  Monkey Software’s industry-leading solution Optomate® serves more than one-third of optometry offices in Australia and New Zealand.

About NIDEK

Founded in Gamagori, Japan in 1971, NIDEK continues to be a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic equipment. The United States subsidiary based in Silicon Valley, California, provides sales and service for ophthalmic lasers, refractive lasers, and many advanced diagnostic devices.

Eyefinity/OfficeMate Media Contact:
Jace Duval
Phone: (916) 851.4531
Cell: (916) 842.8396
jacedu@vsp.com

NIDEK:
Frank Wood, MBA
Marketing Manager
800.223.9044 ext. 762
frank_wood@nidek.com

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NIDEK and Compulink Announce Full Integration with NIDEK’s AFC Pro Photographer

FREMONT, Calif. and WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., October 5, 2010 – NIDEK, a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of ophthalmic equipment, and Compulink, a leader in fully customizable Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Practice Management software, announce their full integration with NIDEK’s AFC Pro Photographer Auto Fundus Camera.

“Our new partnership with Compulink allows NIDEK to better serve the needs of our customers by linking our top selling Auto Fundus Camera with Compulink’s EHR solutions,” said Motoki Ozawa, President of NIDEK.

“The seamless integration of ophthalmic equipment plays a key role in our strategy to provide our clients with the most efficient, easy-to-use and functional EHR solution on the market,” said Link Wilson, President and CEO, Compulink.  “That’s why we’re delighted to have NIDEK as one of our integration partners.”

NIDEK’s AFC Pro Photographer is one of the easiest to use non-mydriatic fundus cameras on the market today. It offers a full frame view with 21 mp of resolution, and comes with auto focus, auto alignment, and auto shot. Combine this with Compulink’s fully customizable and certified Advantage/EHR ™ and this is a complete package for a practice looking to increase efficiencies and deliver better patient care.

About NIDEK

Founded in Gamagori, Japan in 1971, NIDEK continues to be a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic equipment. The United States subsidiary based in Silicon Valley, California, provides sales and service for ophthalmic lasers, refractive lasers, and many advanced diagnostic devices.

About Compulink

Compulink is the industry leader in fully customizable Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Practice Management solutions for ophthalmic practices.  Our Eyecare Advantage™ features Advantage/EHR™, certified EHR technology designed specifically for optometrists and backed by Compulink’s EHR Success Guarantee. Used by over 3000 ophthalmic practices and 13 Colleges of Optometry, Advantage also features flexible patient scheduling/tracking, eye care specific exam templates, fully integrated e-Prescribing, patient web registration, electronic claims/eligibility/remittance, Optical POS, and much more.

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NIDEK’s Me 1200 Lens Edger Wins 2010 “SILMO d’Or” Award

Fremont, Calif., and Hauppauge, New York, October 4, 2010 – NIDEK is proud to announce that its new Multifunction Lens Edger Me 1200 was awarded the prestigious “SILMO d’Or” prize in the category of ‘Optician Workshop’ on September 23rd at the 2010 SILMO Optical Trade Show held in Paris, France.

SILMO is one of the largest and most renowned international optics and eyewear trade shows. Created in 1994, the SILMO d’Or award recognizes products that demonstrate innovation, technology and creativity in various categories. The Me 1200 represents the third consecutive SILMO d’Or award that NIDEK has won, preceded by the OPD-Scan II in 2008 and the ARK-560A in 2009. Distributed exclusively by Santinelli International in the United States, the Me 1200 will make its U.S. debut at the company’s Vision Expo West booth (#4055) on October 7th.

“We are honored to have won this renowned prize for three consecutive years. The prizes strengthen our position as a world leader in the Ophthalmic and Optic industries,” said Motoki Ozawa, President of NIDEK. “These awards confirm that our innovation, functionality, quality and design standards are widely valued. NIDEK strives to contribute to the improvement of worldwide eyecare through its innovative products.”

The Me 1200 integrates a myriad of precision engineered functions which create elaborate lens designs of the highest quality. One of the unit’s key functions is Step Beveling, which processes high-curve lenses for wrap frames. In addition, the Me 1200 features automatic lens periphery calculation for processing the most challenging eyewear. Other functions include Hole Creation, 3D Grooving, Polishing and the ability to process all lens types for all frame styles.

According to Gerard Santinelli, President & CEO of Santinelli International, “The Me 1200 is truly one of the most incredible feats of edging equipment engineering to ever be introduced. This October, we celebrate our 20-year partnership with NIDEK. The Me 1200 exemplifies why our reputation has became synonymous with quality and superior customer satisfaction, and how we’ve become America’s best-selling line of lens edgers.”

For further information contact:

NIDEK                                                 SANTINELLI INTERNATIONAL

Frank Wood, Marketing Manager                   Barbara S. Wagner, Marketing Manager

800.223.9044 ext. 762                                    800.644.3343 ext. 349

frank_wood@nidek.com                                 bwagner@santinelli.com

About NIDEK

Founded in Gamagori, Japan in 1971, NIDEK continues to be a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic equipment. The United States subsidiary based in Silicon Valley, California, provides sales and service for ophthalmic lasers, refractive lasers, and many advanced diagnostic devices. NIDEK is committed to delivering accurate and comfortable devices for lens processing for our customers. Lens edging equipment is distributed by Santinelli International, and Vision diagnostic equipment is distributed by Marco Ophthalmic.

About Santinelli International

Over the past 38 years, Santinelli International has grown to become the leading distributor of lens edging equipment in the United States, representing NIDEK systems. Santinelli International has assisted eyecare professionals who are looking to provide better, faster optical service to their patients, while simultaneously increase profits. The family-owned company is the proud recipient of the recent EyeVote Award “Reader’s Choice” for Best Optical Equipment Company and the VCPN Products of the Decade Award.

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High resolution photos are available from NIDEK

Contacts:

Donna Lehmann, First Insight Corporation                                 Frank Wood, NIDEK
Marketing Communications Manager                                         Marketing Manager
800.920.1940, ext. 6917 or 503.880.0538 (cell)                      800.223.9044, ext. 762
donnal@first-insight.com frank_wood@nidek.com

NIDEK and MaximEyes by First Insight Announce Direct Integration with AFC Pro Photographer Automated Fundus Camera

Fremont, CA and Hillsboro, OR (September 20, 2010) – NIDEK, a leader in designing and manufacturing equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases, glaucoma, and other vision-impairing afflictions, and First Insight, developer of maximEyes electronic health records and practice management software, launched a direct integration with NIDEK’s AFC Pro Photographer Fundus Camera and maximEyes electronic health records.

“We, at NIDEK, are very excited about our new partnership with First Insight,” said Motoki Ozawa, President of NIDEK. “This allows our customers a comprehensive solution to connect our diagnostic equipment to this innovative electronic health records system.”

“This integration allows doctors to analyze and view captured images and data for the patient using NIDEK’s NAVIS-Ex software”, said Nitin Rai, president of First Insight. “First Insight’s partnership with NIDEK paves the way for future integrations. This integration with the AFC Fundus Camera will ultimately help practices enhance the quality of care they provide to their patients.”

NIDEK’s AFC Pro Photographer is one of the most advanced automated fundus camera available today. Its sophisticated suite of automated tools offers hands-free imaging with the speed and reliability you’ve come to expect. AutoShot captures the retinal image and sends it to a laptop or desktop computer.

About NIDEK

Founded in Gamagori, Japan in 1971, NIDEK continues to be a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic equipment. The United States subsidiary based in Silicon Valley, California, provides sales and service for ophthalmic lasers, refractive lasers, and many advanced diagnostic devices. Celebrating over 30 years in the United States, our commitment to customer satisfaction is only exceeded by our dedication to provide the highest level of quality and performance of our equipment.

About First Insight

First Insight® Corporation, based in Hillsboro, Oregon, is widely recognized in the eye care industry as the most versatile and comprehensive practice management and EMR software company. The company’s focus has been to help doctors achieve a paperless practice through its flagship practice management and EHR software maximEyes (www.first-insight.com), optometry.net™ website builder (www.optometry.net) and paradEyes.com® (www.paradEyes.com) online ordering resource. MaximEyes helps thousands of eye care professionals increase revenue, reduce billing errors, improve patient retention, enhance office efficiency, and relieve the stress of impending regulatory standards. For more information about First Insight products and services, call 800.920.1940 or visit www.first-insight.com.

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Hauppauge, NY – The three U.S. distributors of the optical, ophthalmic and diagnostic products engineered by NIDEK Co. Ltd. recently met with the Japan-based company’s executive management team in Gamagori, Japan to develop strategies for better leveraging their collective brand strength and presenting a more unified front.

NIDEK Inc., Marco Ophthalmic and Santinelli International are the U.S. innovator partner leaders of NIDEK Co. Ltd.’s ophthalmic and surgical products, diagnostic products, and lens edging products, respectively.

For decades, NIDEK Co. Ltd. has earned a strong reputation of innovation, quality and value. Likewise, NIDEK Inc., Marco Ophthalmic and Santinelli International have secured equally strong reputations for personalized product representation, professionalism, technical expertise and strong customer satisfaction. As a result, the three U.S. innovator partners have each long held the highest market share in their individual sectors.

Yet much of the U.S. market may be unaware of the fact that all three represent NIDEK equipment and offer their clients the same level of quality products and customer support. A major goal of these meetings was to determine the best way to communicate this message and explore synergies that will benefit their respective customers.

The trip was also an opportunity for the three companies to pay homage to NIDEK Co. Ltd.’s founder and Chairman, Mr. Hideo Ozawa, who passed away on June 16, 2009.  They reflected on the many memories, contributions and accomplishments of this remarkable man. Simultaneously, the companies bonded together to forge ahead and work with the new NIDEK management team in an effort to continue combined global domination of the industry.

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For more information, please contact Barbara S. Wagner at: bwagner@santinelli.com or (800) 644-EDGE, extension 349.

FOUNDER OF NIDEK LEAVES LEGACY

OF DEVICES TO IMPROVE EYE CARE

June 18, 2009 NIDEK CO., LTD.

Gamagori, JAPAN — Hideo Ozawa, the founder and Chairman of the Board of NIDEK Co., Ltd. passed away June 16, 2009, at a hospital in Gamagori, Japan. He was 79 years old. He left behind a legacy in the ophthalmic and optometric industries that will not be forgotten.
In 1971, Mr. Ozawa led six people to found NIDEK in Gamagori, Japan. His goal was to link optics and electronics. The first Xenon photocoagulator in Japan developed by NIDEK in 1973 became a huge success. In 1982 NIDEK introduced the first auto-refractor. His global vision led to successful subsidiaries in the United States, France, and Italy. Mr. Ozawa received the prestigious “Order of the Rising Sun” award from the Emperor of Japan in 2004.

His ambition was to make things from “invisible to visible.” Today NIDEK operates in about 100 countries worldwide. Mr. Ozawa spent half of his time travelling, meeting with doctors and industry leaders, and developing new technologies in optics, lasers, coating, and diagnostic devices.
His vision and leadership improved the eye and health care of millions of people worldwide.

About NIDEK
NIDEK is a worldwide leader in the medical, optical and coating fields based on leading-edge optoelectronic technology. It develops, manufactures and sells products in the above fields, provide service and export the products internationally. It will continue to support people all over the world for their healthy lives as a leading company in the ophthalmic and optical instrument industries.

For more information contact:

Japan and International:
Mr. Mits Amano, Secretariat Manager, NIDEK Co., Ltd.
+81-533-67-8826 mitsutoshi_amano@nidek.co.jp

United States:
Mr. Frank Wood, Marketing Manager, NIDEK Inc.
800-223-9044 frank_wood@nidek.com

October 21, 2004 – Fremont, California

NIDEK, Inc. today announced, 9-month clinical data from its US FDA Hyperopia Clinical Study for the treatment of hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism. This marks an important milestone in the study protocol, as a total of 248 eyes have been treated, with a total number approved in the study at 300 eyes. Over the last 12 months, NIDEK has worked closely with the FDA on the design, data-collection and evaluation of the clinical study. “We are extremely excited and very pleased with these results and the 9-month follow-up data that we are getting from our 7 clinical sites for the new hyperopia software for the US EC-5000 platform. The results we have generated to date all exceed and surpass FDA criteria for hyperopia approval and we look forward to collecting all the 9-month data and thereafter working with the FDA to evaluate our submission process. With the expanded study, we look forward to completing the actual treatments in short order and doing the follow-ups necessary for submission and approval with the FDA”, commented George Waring, III, MD, Medical Monitor for the NIDEK US Hyperopia Study and Chairman of NIDEK’s Medical Advisory Group. Below is the completed data set for all treated eyes in the US clinical trial. A total of 248 eyes have been treated out of 300 approved eyes for the study protocol.

Ted Shimomura, Executive Vice President and General Manager of NIDEK, Inc. stated, “These are excellent and outstanding results and we look forward to expediting collection and review over the coming months and thereafter submitting our data to the FDA for approval in short order. NIDEK is truly dedicated to providing the highest quality solutions and treatment therapies for quality patient care and surgical outcomes in refractive surgery”. “The NIDEK EC-5000 provides expanded treatment options, parameters and an innovative, technologically advanced platform for Refractive Surgery. The NIDEK EC-5000 platform is designed for surgeons’ present use as well as future needs, as the field of Refractive Surgery continues to advance and grow. NIDEK is actively working on developing and launching its own custom ablation and wavefront technology platform with the NIDEK EC-5000 Excimer Laser System. Currently this technology is available internationally and will soon be introduced in the U.S. once clinical studies and regulatory processes are done,” stated Mr. Shimomura. NIDEK plans to begin custom ablation clinical trials in the United States in the next few months, using its proprietary CATz (Customized Aspheric Treatment Zone) software algorithm and advanced laser hardware. The company has been in detailed discussions with the FDA for the initiation of additional studies to evaluate hardware and software for the NIDEK EC-5000 Excimer Laser System. Additionally, NIDEK and the FDA will review and perform analysis of international clinical experiences with new technologies, including CATz, OATz and OPDCAT software algorithms. NIDEK’s EC-5000 Excimer Laser System is currently approved for the reduction and elimination of myopia in the low, moderate and high ranges from -0.75 to -14.00 diopters (D) and moderate myopia with astigmatism ranging in severity from -1.00 to -8.00 D, with a refractive astigmatism from -0.50 to -4.00 D cylinder by manifest refraction, using LASIK (Laser in-situ Keratomileusis) or PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy).

Fremont, California, April 15, 2005

MC-300 NIDEK MC-300 NIDEK Inc. a US leader in advanced ophthalmic laser technologies announced today that it received FDA marketing clearance for commercial release of its new MC-300 Multicolor Laser Photocoagulator System. The new laser will continue to establish NIDEK as a comprehensive laser provider for the fast growing retinal laser market. The MC-300 laser system has been commercially available in international markets and has received outstanding reviews and clinical results from retinal specialists in Asia and Europe. The NIDEK MC-300 is an advanced multi-color (red, yellow and green) diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser system. The new laser delivers three unique laser wavelengths – 659, 561 and 532 nm – ideal for retinal applications, disease treatments and management. The new retinal photocoagulator features advanced software technologies for accurate and precise energy delivery to the retina. In addition, with advanced SOLIC Technology – the new system features digitally controlled instant duty cycles, permitting the laser to be used at rapid speeds and high powers for extended periods of time without failure and energy decay. The MC-300 laser can be mounted for slit-lamp delivery and requires a standard electric outlet, offering retinal surgeons with advanced delivery capabilities and versatility in either an operating room or in-office use. NIDEK will launch the new MC-300 laser at the American Society For Cataract & Refractive Surgery – ASCRS Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, April 16th – 19th, 2005. “The NIDEK MC-300 is an outstanding laser for retinal applications, delivering a suite of advanced technologies to the retinal specialist. With the introduction of the MC-300, NIDEK continues its long-standing commitment to delivering advanced solutions for all specialties of ophthalmology, including retinal applications. Together with the MC-300 and other diagnostics and laser solutions, NIDEK continues to forge ahead and build a solid franchise for delivering products and solutions that deliver on superior technology, product reliability, performance and outstanding clinical results, with a focus in the areas of cornea, cataract, glaucoma and retina.” commented Mr. Hideo Ozawa, President & Founder of NIDEK, at a recent product release event. Mr. Ted Shimomura, Vice-President & General Manager of NIDEK Inc. commented; “The NIDEK MC-300 is an innovative break-through in ophthalmic multi-wavelength laser technology, delivering a solution that retinal specialists have been asking for in the US market for the last few years. Today there is only one other company that delivers a solution that is really not the ideal platform for retinal laser applications; now NIDEK is introducing a solution that is better in clinical results, more reliable, user-friendly and offers newer technology for the retinal specialist. In the months ahead, we look forward to having the MC-300 becoming the de-facto standard for retinal lasers. With new lasers and diagnostic solutions being introduced at this year’s ASCRS Meeting, NIDEK continues to forge ahead and make stronger in-roads into the US ophthalmic laser and diagnostic instrumentation market.”