Eyelogic Systems Inc. - Trading Symbol: EYE.A (TSX-V)
CALGARY,
May 15, 2014 /CNW/ - Eyelogic is
saddened to announce that Dr. Alan
Dyer passed away on May 12
after a long battle with cancer.
Dr. Dyer spent his career advancing the science of refraction
and will be remembered as a pioneer in automated refraction. His
idea for the Eyelogic System came to him as a young
ophthalmologist; intrigued by the automation slowly being adopted
in other medical specialties. Dr. Dyer imagined a computerized
system to test patients' eyes for glasses with an easy to use
interface, and after 8 years of development he launched the
Eyelogic System. Today, his technology has performed millions of
refractions around the world and has sparked companies from around
the globe to investigate and experiment in the area of automated
refraction.
Eyelogic President Mark McDonald
commented, "Professionally, Alan will be remembered as a brilliant
inventor who was driven by a desire to bring better eyesight to as
many people as possible. Personally, he was a devoted husband,
father, and a true friend. He will be deeply missed by
everyone at Eyelogic."
"The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the
adequacy or accuracy of this release."
SOURCE Eyelogic Systems Inc.