LumenisTM Ltd. (NASDAQ: LUME) is the global leader in medical and aesthetic lasers and light-based technology. Lumenis, which is Latin for "Light of Life" underscores the importance of the light that is the basis for fulfilling the company's mission - improving people's lives through advanced technology.
Lumenis' diverse product portfolio includes systems for the aesthetic, surgical, ophthalmic and dental markets. These products can be found in doctors' offices, hospitals and salons.
In the aesthetic segment, the company's systems have defined the industry in using lasers to improve people's looks - removing hair and eliminating facial blemishes as well as some large vessels and spider veins. Using its proprietary IPLTM technology, the company pioneered the introduction of IPL photorejuvenation, an in office procedure that reduces redness, age spots and fine lines with no patient downtime. Lumenis' products include LightSheerTM, IPL Quantum, IPL VascuLightTM, ClearLightTM Acne PhotoTherapyTM and ReLumeTM Cosmetic Repigmentation systems.
In the surgical market, Lumenis offers the most sophisticated laser technologies to surgeons, one of which is the VersaPulse® PowerSuiteTM. This system is perhaps the most versatile surgical laser available, offering the highest power and widest range of settings, with speed and precision to meet specific surgical needs. It includes prostatectomy, lithotripsy, turbinectomy, tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, capsular shift (LACS), endometriosis and appendectomy. Additionally, there are Lumenis lasers in most hospitals worldwide to treat ear, nose and throat, urology, gynecology, and other surgical procedures.
For the ophthalmic marketplace Lumenis' Selecta® II laser for selective trabeculoplasty for open angle glaucoma and the OpalTM PhotoactivatorTM for age-related macular degeneration lead its offerings. The company's products also address secondary cataracts, retinal problems and corrective vision treatments.
In the dental area, the Opus product line offers the widest range of dental lasers available, including a pain and noise free dental drill. And in veterinary medicine, Lumenis AccuVet lasers have been well accepted in the marketplace.
