Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center (HMC) adopts latest integrated LASIK surgery equipment

New sophisticated LASIK surgery equipment brings hope to even those who were turned back earlier

November 2, 2008,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center (HMC) and Alphamed Group, the sole distributor of Carl Zeiss Meditec in the United Arab Emirates today (Sunday, November 2, 2008) signed a collaborative agreement under which the center will have one of the newest and most advanced types of LASIK technology worldwide.

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib, Chairman of Al Habib Medical Group, said: "As a world class Medical Center ranked amongst the top global medical institutions, we are proud to adopt the new generation technology that brings Lasik Surgery to the doorstep of a large segment of people. The system is user-friendly and precise, clinical results are outstanding and the procedure is comfortable. The new system incorporates patented technologies and is the first product of its kind in the healthcare market. We have chosen Alphamed Group for their new technology, proven record and expertise.”

Alphamed Group played a significant role in installing and commissioning the system, as well as providing training for the doctors who will be using this new technology.

Monther Abbasi, General Manager- Medical & Laboratory Division, Alphamed Group, said: “This project reflects Alpahmed’s business strategy of associating with reputed providers of medical equipment and devices, as part of our efforts to offer

cutting edge technology to top healthcare providers like Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center. We do this by having trained sales and after sales team that have the proper factory level expertise to install and maintain such equipments.”