Topcon Corporation announces VISIA Imaging acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 -- Topcon Corporation, a leading provider of medical devices and software solutions for the global eye care community, announced it has acquired VISIA Imaging S.r.l, an ophthalmic device manufacturer headquartered in Florence, Italy.

The acquisition enhances Topcon’s development and manufacturing capabilities of anterior segment devices and software, which complements its strong portfolio of posterior segment imaging devices that includes fundus cameras and optical coherence tomography.

According to a statement, the acquisition further reinforces Topcon’s position as a leading ophthalmic diagnostic device manufacturer.

Founded in 1993, VISIA specialises in the design, development, and manufacturing of anterior segment hardware and software.

The acquisition of VISIA will enable Topcon to create additional synergies within the company’s product portfolio, expand its product offering, and strengthen the Topcon Healthcare brand.

Furthermore, the acquisition gives Topcon Healthcare additional product design and development capabilities that will accelerate the release of new products and enable the company to better meet the needs of the market.

“With the integration of two companies, one Japanese and one Italian, with strengths in optical design, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing of medical devices, we continue to recognise our belief in enhancing synergistic effect combined with values of true reliability and innovative technology which come from both Topcon and VISIA.”

“I am very excited for a prosperous future in business with our ideal partner,” said Managing Executive Officer, Topcon Corporation, Fumio Ohue.

In particular, the acquisition of VISIA will allow Topcon to address the growing epidemic of myopia by focusing on the development of myopia management solutions and strengthening collaborations with companies within the myopia treatment field.

-- BERNAMA