eSight

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Assistive vision technology
• Low vision eyewear
• Wearable medical devices
• Central vision loss
• Digital vision enhancement

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core 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

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Gentex CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 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 MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohns 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 MontrealcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUHN was a clinical partner in the eQuest RCT study validating eSight's effectiveness for central vision loss patients.
• University of MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Michigan was a clinical partner in the eQuest RCT study validating eSight's effectiveness for central vision loss patients.
• Center for Retina & Macular DiseasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter for Retina & Macular Disease was a clinical partner in the eQuest RCT study validating eSight's effectiveness for central vision loss patients.
• University of MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity 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

Direct 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

• Xx.com/eSightEyewear
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1uC33dCbnolhUWVRieYipQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/eSighteyewear
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esighteyewear
• Instagraminstagram.com/esight_eyewear

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds10 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments

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