STAAR Surgical Appoints Slacik to Board

STAAR Surgical Company STAA, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Charles Slacik, CPA, 58, to the Board. Mr. Slacik has over 30 years of executive level experience in the health care industry, serving most recently as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Beckman Coulter Inc. His appointment brings the number of directors on the STAAR Surgical Board to seven. Mr. Slacik will join the Board's Audit Committee.