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  • ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS INC Profile

    Advanced Medical Optics helps patients see optical illusions and real life more clearly. The company makes eye care products in three key segments: ophthalmic surgery, laser vision correction, and contact lens care. The company's surgical products include intraocular lenses used in cataract surgery, as well as devices, equipment, and accessories used in cataract and laser vision correction procedures. Its contact lens division makes multi-purpose cleaning and disinfecting solutions, daily and enzymatic cleaners, and lens moisturizing drops. Surgery products are marketed to eye surgeons and surgery centers through a direct sales force.
    James V. Mazzo
    CEO
    1700 E. St. Andrew Place

    Santa Ana, CA 92705

    http://www.amo-inc.com

    Phone: 714-247-8200

    Fax: 714-247-8672
    Sector: Healthcare Industry: Health Services
  • 2007 Sales 2007 Sales Growth 2007 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $1,090,800,000 9.4% $-192,900,000 4,100
  • Key Executives: EYE

    Name Title Officer Since
    James V. Mazzo CEO 10/1/01
    Richard A. Meier COO -
    Michael J. Lambert CFO -
    Robert F. Gallagher Chief Accounting Officer -
    Aimee S. Weisner General Counsel -
    Douglas H. Post Executive VP -
    Holger Heidrich, Ph.D. Vice President -
    Jane E. Rady Executive VP, Divisional -
  • Top Competitors: EYE

  • Insider Trends: EYE

    Sentiment for EYE is POSITIVE

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    • 2M
    • 4M
    • 6M
    • Market Value of Insider Sales
    • Market Value of Insider Purchases
    Total dollar value of all insider purchases and sales over 12 months
  • Insider Transactions: EYE

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    05/30/08 TRENARY CHARLES RUSSELL III 1,000 Planned Sale $24,201.90
    05/30/08 TRENARY CHARLES RUSSELL III 1,000 Sale $24,201.90
    05/30/08 TRENARY CHARLES RUSSELL III 1,000 Exercise of Stock Options $8,990.00
  • Ownership Breakdown : EYE

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 214.00
     
    Mutual Fund 297.00
    Other Major 11.00
  • Short Interest Volume: EYE

    Data as of 6/10/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 1.10 B
    Current Short Interest Ratio 15.70
    Float 60.48 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 17.20
    Average Daily Volume 710,000.00
    Outstanding Shares 60.82 M