Bausch + Lomb

Bausch + Lomb is a global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies, Inc., is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments.

Andrew Stewart

President, Global Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals

6 past transactions

AcuFocus

Venture Round in 2014
Acufocus, Inc., a medical device company, engages in the research, development, and marketing of solutions for the treatment of presbyopia. The company develops KAMRA, a corner inlay for the treatment of near vision loss that allows patients to see near and intermediate objects clearly; and AcuTarget, a system that is used to guide surgeons on surgical placement of the KAMRA.

Technolas Perfect Vision

Acquisition in 2012
Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH is a leading ophthalmology laser company, formed through a joint venture between Bausch + Lomb, and 20/10 PERFECT VISION AG. Technolas Perfect Vision has a full range of expertise in both femtosecond and excimer businesses. Current innovations focus on laser cataract surgery and the correction of presbyopia with the SUPRACOR™ laser treatment.

Ista Pharmaceuticals

Acquisition in 2012
ISTA Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage multispecialty pharmaceutical company. It discovers, develops, and markets remedies for diseases and conditions of the eye in the United States. The company offers products to treat allergies and serious diseases of the eye; and therapies for ocular inflammation and pain, glaucoma, dry eye, and ocular and nasal allergies. The company’s marketed products comprise of BROMDAY, a bromfenac ophthalmic solution for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and reduction of ocular pain in patients who have undergone cataract extractions; BEPREVE, a bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution for ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis; ISTALOL, a timolol maleate ophthalmic solution for the treatment of glaucoma; and VITRASE, a hyaluronidase injection for use as a spreading agent. Its products under development include OTC artificial tear products to treat dry eye and other ocular conditions; PROLENSA, a bromfenac ophthalmic solution for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and reduction of ocular pain after cataract extractions; T-PRED for steroid responsive inflammation; BEPOMAX and BEPOSONE nasal sprays for treating allergic rhinitis; and Bromfenac Adjunct for age-related macular degeneration. In addition, the company develops iganidipine to enhance ocular nerve blood flow; latanoprost, a prostaglandin for the treatment of glaucoma; and ecabet sodium for the treatment of dry eye. ISTA Pharmaceuticals sells its products to drug wholesalers; retailers and distributors such as chain drug stores, hospitals, clinics, and government agencies; and managed healthcare providers including health maintenance organizations and other institutions. ISTA Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. As of June 5, 2012, ISTA Pharmaceuticals operates as a subsidiary of Bausch & Lomb Incorporated.

AcuFocus

Venture Round in 2011
Acufocus, Inc., a medical device company, engages in the research, development, and marketing of solutions for the treatment of presbyopia. The company develops KAMRA, a corner inlay for the treatment of near vision loss that allows patients to see near and intermediate objects clearly; and AcuTarget, a system that is used to guide surgeons on surgical placement of the KAMRA.

AcuFocus

Series D in 2007
Acufocus, Inc., a medical device company, engages in the research, development, and marketing of solutions for the treatment of presbyopia. The company develops KAMRA, a corner inlay for the treatment of near vision loss that allows patients to see near and intermediate objects clearly; and AcuTarget, a system that is used to guide surgeons on surgical placement of the KAMRA.

AcuFocus

Private Equity Round in 2007
Acufocus, Inc., a medical device company, engages in the research, development, and marketing of solutions for the treatment of presbyopia. The company develops KAMRA, a corner inlay for the treatment of near vision loss that allows patients to see near and intermediate objects clearly; and AcuTarget, a system that is used to guide surgeons on surgical placement of the KAMRA.
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