Born from retinal surgeon Christopher Riemann’s experience with a career-threatening neck injury, VitaPixel is developing a digital slit-lamp system that brings stereoscopic 3D viewing to XR glasses so ophthalmologists can examine patients upright. The Cincinnati-based team combines Riemann’s more than 25 years at the slit lamp with medical-device engineering and ophthalmic clinical experience. VitaPixel remains a pre-market startup; its device is not yet FDA-cleared or available for sale.
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.
Vestibular FirstVestibular First began in 2017 when physical therapist Helena Esmonde and technology specialist Patrick Esmonde built a homemade prototype for a clinic that could not afford existing equipment. The Philadelphia company now makes modular infrared video goggles for vestibular clinicians, researchers, and educators, while keeping affordability and practical education at the center of its work.BROOMALL, PA
MediView XR, IncCleveland-based MediView XR develops augmented-reality visualization and navigation systems that give clinicians a real-time, three-dimensional view of patient anatomy during image-guided procedures. Its platform fuses CT data with live ultrasound and supports remote collaboration, while its FDA-cleared XR90 has already been used clinically for minimally invasive navigation. The company grew from Cleveland Clinic-developed intellectual property and works with partners including GE HealthCare and Microsoft.CLEVELAND, OH
VisionixVisionix was created by Dr. Abitbol in 1994 to bring wavefront technology into vision health care, an ambition that still shapes its work today. The company now operates as a global vision-health brand formed by bringing together several established optical technology businesses, with research and development centers in Israel and France. Its equipment is used daily by 135,000 eye-care professionals worldwide.GROVE CITY, OH