AI Optics develops portable retinal-imaging hardware and AI-based screening software that brings eye-disease screening into primary care, retail health, home-based care, and other point-of-care settings. Founded by an NYU-trained physician who saw the consequences of limited screening access, the company built its FDA-cleared Sentinel Camera from scratch and is developing Sentinel Pro to run disease-screening modules directly on the handheld device. The New York-based team combines medical-device engineering experience with expertise in optical systems, embedded devices, and AI algorithms.
FDA Cleared — Sentinel Camera
Pharos Imaging, IncPharos Imaging is developing a compact optical coherence tomography platform designed to bring microscopic imaging out of specialist back rooms and into portable, everyday settings. Founded around a team led by co-founders Dr. David Rubaltelli and Dr. Xingchen Ji, the company is building a battery-powered, cloud-connected system that is smaller than a cell phone and intended to broaden access to OCT for home monitoring and screening.NEW YORK, NY
OneVueOneVue develops ONVIEW, a wearable eye-imaging headset that combines precision optics with AI-assisted analysis to help clinicians perform specialist-level eye examinations beyond the traditional clinic. Founded by a team of ophthalmologists, engineers, and designers, the company is building portable imaging technology for underserved communities as well as existing healthcare practices. Its products are currently under development and are not cleared for sale in the United States.
JuneBrain IncBaltimore-founded JuneBrain develops portable telehealth optical coherence tomography (OCT) devices and AI software for remote monitoring of retinal and neurological disease. Its Neuro-i SS-OCT brings automated retinal imaging to point-of-care settings, while its Reading Center analyzes OCT data for clinical research. JuneBrain is a WBENC-recognized women-owned small business and certified women’s business enterprise, with collaborations involving Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland, Baltimore.BALTIMORE, MD
OcuDoc IncOcuDoc Inc develops smartphone-based eye-care technology that remotely monitors myopia by using a proprietary algorithm to analyze retinal light scatter and estimate changes in axial length. Its app sends measurements from patients’ homes to their designated eye-care professionals, offering a mobile alternative to specialized equipment costing more than $25,000. The company’s technology team includes biomedical engineering and regulated-device experience, while its board includes LensCrafters founder E. Dean Butler.COLUMBUS, OH