eSight
eSight Corp develops eSight Go, a wearable assistive eyewear device that uses a high-definition camera and proprietary image-processing algorithms on dual OLED screens to enhance vision for individuals with central vision loss and legal blindness across 20+ eye conditions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersOttawa, Canada
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What eSight does
eSight Corp is a Canadian-headquartered medical device company that develops wearable assistive eyewear for individuals with central vision loss and legal blindness. Its flagship product, eSight Go, is a wireless, hands-free headset that combines a high-speed, high-definition camera with proprietary real-time image-processing algorithms and dual Full HD (1920x1080) OLED displays to capture, optimize, and present enhanced video so the user's brain can synthesize images and fill central vision gaps. The device targets acuity ranges from 20/60 to 20/800 and addresses over 20 ocular conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and Stargardt disease, with up to 24x magnification and a 45° field of view that preserves natural peripheral vision for mobility. Clinical efficacy is supported by peer-reviewed randomized controlled trials (the eQuest study at six institutions including Johns Hopkins and University of Montreal) showing a seven-line gain in distance visual acuity and 12-letter contrast improvement.
eSight firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- eSight
- Legal name
- eSight Corp
- Website
- https://esighteyewear.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- eSight Corp develops eSight Go, a wearable assistive eyewear device that uses a high-definition camera and proprietary image-processing algorithms on dual OLED screens to enhance vision for individuals with central vision loss and legal blindness across 20+ eye conditions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
eSight industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Assistive Vision Technology / Wearable Medical Devices
- NAICS
- Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)
- SIC
- Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- AR Smart Glasses (CRACAIAE), Wearable Computers (Industrial Smart Glasses/Wrist/Arm-Mount) (HDACALAH)
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Where eSight is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ottawa
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
eSight business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- eSight Go Device Sales: One-time sale of the eSight Go wearable assistive low-vision device (MSRP $4,950 USD / $6,600 CAD). Revenue is generated at point of purchase through direct sales, authorized distributors, and provider/clinic channels. Additional accessories and extra neck battery packs are available for separate purchase.
- Home Experience Program Trial Fee: The Home Experience Program allows customers to try eSight Go for 7 days for $250 USD / $342 CAD. This fee is non-refundable but is deducted from the overall device cost if the customer purchases. This serves as both a revenue stream and a conversion mechanism.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | eSight Go - Standard Device |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Home Experience Trial Program |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Coaching Sessions |
| Subscription | Monthly | Shopify Financing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
eSight product offering
Product offeringCore offering
eSight designs, manufactures, and sells the eSight Go wireless wearable assistive eyewear device, which combines a high-speed HD camera with proprietary smart algorithms and dual OLED screens to capture, enhance, and display real-time video so users with central vision loss can see faces, read, watch TV, and maintain mobility. The company complements the device with the Home Experience Program trial, eSight Coach personalized training, and a TeleHealth / Clinical Partner program for vision professionals.
Product overview
eSight is a pioneer in assistive digital vision technology offering a unified product ecosystem centered on the eSight Go wearable electronic eyewear device for individuals with central vision loss and legal blindness. The portfolio includes the core eSight Go device (wireless, hands-free wearable with HD camera and OLED displays), the eSight Go Companion App (mobile add-on for additional functionality), and complementary services including eSight Coaches (personalized support from vision-impaired coaches), the Home Experience Program (7-day at-home trial), and TeleHealth Program (remote training via video conferencing). The company was acquired by Gentex Corporation in November 2023 and continues to develop next-generation wearable assistive vision technology. All products are designed to assist people with over 20 different eye conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and Stargardt disease.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- eSight Go: The advanced digital device for low vision - a wireless, hands-free wearable assistive device designed to help people with central vision loss see more clearly, featuring HD OLED screens, up to 24x magnification, and 45-degree field of view.
Products and services
- eSight Go The primary wireless, hands-free wearable assistive digital device for individuals with significant central vision loss and legal blindness. eSight Go uses a high-speed HD camera and proprietary algorithms to capture, optimize, and display enhanced video on OLED screens in real time, helping users see more clearly and maintain mobility and independence.
- eSight Coach Personalized support service where each customer is assigned an eSight Coach who has personal experience with vision impairment and uses eSight technology. Coaches provide device setup assistance, training, troubleshooting, and ongoing guidance through video conferencing sessions.
- Home Experience Program A remote learning and training program allowing customers to trial eSight Go in their home for 7 days before purchasing. Includes virtual consultation with an eSight specialist, in-home device evaluation, training sessions with an eSight Coach, and a non-refundable trial fee that is applied toward purchase.
- TeleHealth Program Remote training program for patients referred by healthcare providers. Includes virtual eligibility assessment, coordinated in-home device evaluation, and training on device usage, proven to improve patient quality of life through peer-reviewed randomized controlled trials.
- Clinical Partner Program Partnership program for vision professionals and low vision clinics to refer patients to eSight. Enables healthcare providers to offer eSight as a treatment option with coordinated patient onboarding through the TeleHealth program.
Quantifiable outcome
- 7-line gain in distance visual acuity (from 20/177 baseline to 20/32 with device)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use eSight
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
eSight technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability4 records
Feature9 records
eSight partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Gentex CorporationcoreIn January 2024, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), a US-based electro-optical products company, acquired eSight Corp for an undisclosed sum. Gentex had previously partnered with eSight in January 2022 to develop next-generation wearable assistive eyewear. The acquisition combined Gentex's expertise in electro-optical products for automotive, aerospace, and fire protection industries with eSight's digital vision technology to advance next-generation wearable assistive eyewear for individuals with over 20 different ocular disorders. eSight now operates as a brand under Gentex Corporation.
- Johns Hopkins MedicinecoreJohns Hopkins Medicine served as a clinical partner in the eQuest randomized controlled trial (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT02616900) that clinically validated eSight's efficacy. The study demonstrated a seven-line gain in distance acuity, 12-letter contrast improvement, and 100% mobility retention.
- University of MontrealcoreUniversity of Montreal was a clinical partner in the eQuest RCT study validating eSight's effectiveness for central vision loss patients. Researchers at the university contributed peer-reviewed publications on eSight's clinical performance.
- UHN (University Health Network)coreUHN was a clinical partner in the eQuest RCT study validating eSight's effectiveness for central vision loss patients.
- University of MichigancoreUniversity of Michigan was a clinical partner in the eQuest RCT study validating eSight's effectiveness for central vision loss patients.
- Center for Retina & Macular DiseasecoreCenter for Retina & Macular Disease was a clinical partner in the eQuest RCT study validating eSight's effectiveness for central vision loss patients.
- University of MiamicoreUniversity of Miami was a clinical partner in the eQuest RCT study validating eSight's effectiveness for central vision loss patients.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
eSight competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- OrCam Technologies: OrCam MyEye and OrCam Read are AI-powered wearable assistive devices for visually impaired and blind users, competing head-to-head with eSight in the consumer low-vision device market with similar price points and direct-to-consumer distribution.
- IrisVision: IrisVision offers wearable low-vision smart glasses using smartphone-based VR/AR hardware with magnification and contrast features, targeting the same central vision loss population as eSight with similar prescription-based sales models.
- Eyedaptic: Eyedaptic develops AR glasses specifically designed for low-vision users with age-related macular degeneration and other retinal conditions, offering software-driven visual enhancement that competes directly with eSight's clinical value proposition.
- NuEyes Technologies: NuEyes produces wearable smart glasses for the visually impaired using ODG and similar AR hardware platforms, targeting the same low-vision demographic and competing for clinical referrals from vision specialists.
- Enhanced Vision (by Optelec): Enhanced Vision is an established low-vision assistive device manufacturer offering desktop and head-worn magnification solutions; competes with eSight in clinical low-vision channels and serves overlapping ophthalmology and optometry referral networks.
Emerging players
- Aira Tech Corp: Aira provides on-demand remote visual assistance via smart glasses and live agents, serving blind and low-vision users with subscription-based services that overlap with eSight's mobility and independence use cases.
Broad incumbents
- Vuzix Corporation: Vuzix is an established enterprise smart glasses manufacturer whose waveguide-based display technology could be adapted for low-vision applications; competes indirectly as a broader wearables platform that may enter the assistive vision space.
- Microsoft (HoloLens): Microsoft's HoloLens mixed reality platform includes accessibility research and enterprise AR applications that could be extended to low-vision use cases, representing a potential adjacent competitor with significant R&D resources.
- Apple (Vision Pro): Apple's Vision Pro spatial computing platform includes accessibility features for low-vision users; though priced higher than eSight, Apple's mainstream distribution and accessibility integration could pressure specialized assistive device vendors over time.
Others
- Lighthouse International (low-vision services): Lighthouse for the Blind and similar low-vision service organizations serve as both referral sources for eSight and competing providers of vision rehabilitation services, representing an ecosystem partner that could shift toward in-house device offerings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
eSight financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
eSight leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
eSight funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds10 records
Investors8 records
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eSight M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about eSight
What does eSight do?
eSight designs, manufactures, and sells the eSight Go wireless wearable assistive eyewear device, which combines a high-speed HD camera with proprietary smart algorithms and dual OLED screens to capture, enhance, and display real-time video so users with central vision loss can see faces, read, watch TV, and maintain mobility. The company complements the device with the Home Experience Program trial, eSight Coach personalized training, and a TeleHealth / Clinical Partner program for vision professionals.
Is eSight a public or private company?
eSight is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was eSight founded?
eSight was founded in 2013. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is eSight based?
eSight is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, in the North America region.
How does eSight make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. eSight Go Device Sales are the primary driver. The others are home Experience Program Trial Fee.
Who are eSight's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are OrCam Technologies, IrisVision, Eyedaptic, NuEyes Technologies and Enhanced Vision (by Optelec). Aira Tech Corp is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Vuzix Corporation, Microsoft (HoloLens) and Apple (Vision Pro). Lighthouse International (low-vision services) is listed as an others.
Does eSight have an API?
No public API is recorded for eSight.
What industry is eSight in?
eSight's product category is Assistive Vision Technology / Wearable Medical Devices. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAJAD, Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment), with a secondary code of CRACAIAE, AR Smart Glasses. Its NAICS code is 339115 and its SIC code is 3851.