Sightpath Medical Acquires Accusite Surgical

Sightpath Medical announced that it has acquired Accusite Surgical, a cataract surgery equipment outsourcing company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Founded in 1991, Sightpath Medical delivers custom access to ophthalmic equipment, instruments, and services. Through its patented technology, the company was the first to mobilize phacoemulsification machines, excimer lasers, the IntraLase Femtosecond Laser, and the LenSx Femtosecond Laser, according to a company news release. 

Accusite Surgical is a mobile cataract surgical company that outsources equipment, technology, and certified staff to surgeons, ambulatory surgical centers, and hospitals. For over 28 years, the company has assisted in more than 200,000 procedures throughout the Southeastern U.S.

In connection with the transaction, D. Lynn Godfrey, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Accusite Surgical, will join Sightpath Medical as Chief Strategy Officer. 

"This strategic combination bolsters Sightpath Medical’s market-leading position and enhances our ability to deliver variable, tailored access to the expert personnel, equipment, and supplies surgeons need to provide critical eye care," Joel Gaslin, President and CEO of Sightpath Medical, said in a news release. "We are delighted to begin integrating the Accusite Surgical business into ours and are equally excited to welcome Lynn Godfrey, who is an experienced and creative executive, to our management team. We look forward to growing Sightpath Medical together.”