Overall impact
B (78)

Commentary

Avedro is a strong overall performer. With a 'B' rating of 77.8 for overall impact (92nd percentile compared to all companies), Avedro ranks 8th out of 76 industry peers, behind Planet Innovation, Parexel International, Icon and 4 others, and ahead of IMAC, Enzo Biochem, Invitae and 65 others. On top material causes for Avedro's industry (Healthcare Software & Services), Avedro performs well in Disease Eradication (96.2 score), Child and Maternal Health (91.9), Reduced Use of tobacco (96.2) and 5 other causes where it received an 'A' score. Avedro did not receive a 'D' or 'F' rating on any cause.
Company
Founded
2002
Employees
122
Sector
Health Care
Industry
Biotechnology
Sub-industry
Biotechnology
SASB industry
Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Headquarters
Massachusetts, United States
Share classes
AVDR
Description
Avedro, Inc., an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical device company, develops and commercializes products to treat ophthalmic disorders and conditions, primarily associated with corneal weakness. The company's Avedro Corneal Remodeling platform comprises KXL and Mosaic systems, which deliver ultraviolet A or UVA light, and a suite of single-use riboflavin drug formulations. Its Avedro Corneal Remodeling platform treats corneal ectatic disorders and corrects refractive conditions; and KXL system in combination with Photrexa drug formulations used for the treatment of progressive keratoconus and corneal ectasia following refractive surgery. Avedro sells its products primarily to ophthalmologists, hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers through a direct sales force in the United States, as well as through medical device distributors internationally. The company was formerly known as ThermalVision, Inc. and changed its name to Avedro, Inc. in October 2005. Avedro, Inc. was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Avedro, based on its industry sub-industry Biotechnology. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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