Based in Solon, Ohio, PhotoOpTx develops photobiomodulation medical devices and treatment protocols for retinal disorders, including its investigational Retilux laser therapy device for diabetic macular edema. The company’s work centers on non-pharmacological light-based approaches intended to address unmet needs in ophthalmology, with research conducted alongside organizations such as the Jaeb Center for Health Research and the DRCR Network.
Psoria-Shield IncSince 2009, Utica-based Psoria-Shield Inc. has researched and developed medical phototherapy equipment, centered on its Enhanced Aurora™ system for targeted treatment of vitiligo, psoriasis, eczema and other dermatological conditions. The compact system combines UVA and narrowband UVB diode technology in one device, is FDA-cleared as a Class II medical device, and is designed for precise, uniform treatments without toxic gases or scheduled maintenance.UTICA, NY
Photonica USA, LLCPhotonica USA develops FDA-cleared medical light-therapy devices for non-invasive aesthetic and wellness treatments. Its portfolio includes the UltraSlim fat-reduction system and Alesis Medical devices for light-based applications addressing obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, alongside practice-imaging and turnkey support tools for medical professionals.CANTON, OH
Phothera PhototherapyBuilt from the combined operations of Daavlin and National Biological Corporation, Phothera Phototherapy manufactures FDA-cleared in-home narrowband UVB devices for chronic skin conditions. Based in Bryan, Ohio, the company draws on more than 80 years of combined phototherapy experience to provide prescription-guided treatment ranging from portable spot units to full-body systems for use at home or in a doctor’s office.BRYAN, OH
SunPowerLED (Kerber USA Inc.)Founded by Tom Kerber, SunPowerLED is the light-therapy operation of Kerber USA Inc., developing photobiomodulation equipment for home users, healthcare professionals, and university researchers. The Amherst company is known for engineering its devices around active cooling and spectroradiometer-verified light output, with its transcranial PBM helmet tied to a published, IRB-approved university study.AMHERST, NY