STAAR Surgical Celebrates Visual Freedom with Jorgensen Family

STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses and companion delivery systems for the eye, today announced that Dr. Jorn S. Jorgensen successfully implanted the Company’s EVO Visian ICL in his son, Jannik Jorgensen, during a live-streamed event which also celebrated the opening of EuroEyes’ newest clinic. Dr. Jorgensen is the founder, chairman, executive director and CEO of the EuroEyes clinic group, with clinics across Germany, Denmark and China. A 3-minute video of father and son sharing thoughts leading up to the EVO ICL procedure can be viewed at the following link: https://vimeo.com/358108926/97eaa6b675

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Dr. Jorn S. Jorgensen, the founder, chairman, executive Director and CEO of the Euro Eyes clinic group, and his son, Jannik Jorgensen. (Photo: Business Wire)

“For the first time in my life I can see clear and sharp thanks to my father and EVO Visian ICLs,” said Jannik Jorgensen, who received EVO Visian ICLs last month. "As a passionate sports enthusiast it was totally clear to me that it was time to break free from my old glasses and disposable contact lenses. The EVO Visian ICL procedure was quick, painless and I trust my father, and would always choose him as my surgeon. I now have the gift from my father of high quality, clear vision without the discomfort of dry eyes. This will always be very special to me.”

Dr. Jorn S. Jorgensen, who has over 20 years of experience with STAAR’s ICL technology, explained, “I have great confidence in the EVO Visian ICL procedure, and trust in its safety and efficacy. On the occasion of the opening of our EuroEyes Clinic in Beijing, I chose to make the day even more special by giving my son, Jannik, the gift of visual freedom. The procedure went exceptionally well – Jannik and our family are extremely happy with the outcome.”

EuroEyes is a group of 25 eye clinics that was founded in 1993.

“We believe the EVO ICL should be considered as an important rite of passage for all eligible patients seeking visual freedom from disposable contact lenses and eyeglasses,” said Caren Mason, President and CEO of STAAR Surgical. “We are honored Dr. Jorgensen and his son Jannik selected EVO lenses as their choice, out of all available refractive procedures, to give Jannik high quality vision and visual freedom. We add Dr. Jorgensen to the growing list of refractive surgeons that have given the gift of ICL to a cherished family member.”