Microclear

What Microclear does

Microclear (Suzhou Microclear Medical Instruments Co., Ltd, 苏州微清医疗器械有限公司) is a Suzhou-headquartered medical device company founded in 2011 that develops ultra-widefield ophthalmic imaging systems built on proprietary confocal laser scanning ophthalmoscopy (SLO) combined with swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT). The company designs and manufactures hardware platforms used in ophthalmology, optometry, endocrinology, maternal-child health, health check-up centers, and pre-clinical research, with regulatory clearances for China (NMPA), the United States (FDA), and the European Union (CE), plus ISO 13485 quality certification. Its product line includes the Apollo and Apollo Auto ultra-widefield confocal SLO fundus cameras (manual and automated variants), the SKY whole-eye imaging platform launched in November 2024 that synchronizes SLO color, FAF, FFA, ICGA, and SS-OCT modalities in a single scan, and the SKY Lab research variant configured for small-animal imaging.

Name

Microclear

Legal name

Suzhou Microclear Medical Instruments Co.,Ltd

Website

https://microcleartech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Microclear (Suzhou Microclear Medical Instruments) develops ultra-widefield confocal laser ophthalmoscopes and SS-OCT platforms (Apollo and SKY series) used by 1,500+ hospitals and research institutions across 60+ countries for ophthalmic diagnosis and AI-assisted retinal screening.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmic Medical Imaging Equipment

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Retinal Imaging & OCT Systems (OCT/OCTA, Fundus Cameras, Fluorescein/ICG Angiography) (HLAHAJAB)

Keywords

• Ophthalmic imaging equipment
• Retinal imaging systems
• Confocal laser scanning
• Fundus cameras
• Optical coherence tomography

Headquarters

HQ city

Suzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Imaging Hardware Sales: Microclear generates revenue through the sale of ophthalmic imaging equipment including fundus cameras, confocal laser scanning systems, and SS-OCT devices. The revenue model appears to be one-time hardware sales with associated after-sales service and support contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Microclear designs, develops, and manufactures ultra-widefield ophthalmic imaging systems based on proprietary confocal laser scanning ophthalmoscopy (SLO) and swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) technologies. Its product portfolio includes the Apollo and Apollo Auto confocal SLO fundus cameras and the SKY/SKY Lab whole-eye imaging platforms, sold to hospitals, eye clinics, and research institutions for retinal disease diagnosis, diabetic retinopathy screening, and pre-clinical ophthalmic research.

Product overview

Microclear offers a portfolio of ophthalmic imaging products centered around ultra-widefield confocal laser scanning technology. The product line consists of Apollo (manual) and Apollo Auto (automated) for ultra-widefield retinal imaging, and SKY and SKY Lab for whole-eye imaging combining SLO and SS-OCT technologies. Apollo/Apollo Auto provide multimodal fundus imaging (color, FAF, FFA, ICGA) with up to 265° field of view. SKY extends this with integrated swept-source OCT for synchronized structural and flat retinal imaging. SKY Lab serves the research market with animal imaging capabilities. All products share core confocal laser scanning technology with AI-enabled automation features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Apollo: Ultra-widefield Confocal SLO fundus camera - manual version with multi-modality imaging capabilities including Color Fundus Photography, Infrared, Red Free, FAF, FFA, and ICGA.
• Apollo Auto
• SKY
• SKY Lab

Products and services

• Apollo Ultra-widefield manual Confocal Laser Scanning Ophthalmoscopy (SLO) retinal imaging system for ophthalmology departments, offering Color Fundus Photography, Infrared, Red Free, FAF, FFA, and ICGA modalities with up to 5μm optical resolution and up to 265° montage field of view.
• Apollo Auto Automated ultra-widefield Confocal SLO retinal imaging system with Auto-alignment, Auto-focus, and Auto-acquisition features, providing the same multi-modality imaging (Color, Infrared, FAF, FFA, ICGA) as Apollo with streamlined workflow for hospitals and high-volume screening centers.
• SKY Whole-eye imaging platform combining confocal SLO and swept-source OCT (SS-OCT) that produces synchronized ultra-widefield COLOR/FAF/FFA/ICGA and SS-OCT images in a single scan for comprehensive ophthalmic diagnosis in hospitals and advanced eye clinics.
• SKY Lab Research-grade whole-eye imaging platform that combines confocal laser scanning with SS-OCT for cellular-level retinal observation and pathological analysis in animal models (mouse, rabbit, monkey, dog, pig), targeted at life sciences and pre-clinical research institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ultra-widefield imaging: 135° single shot, up to 265° with montage; Optional 165° FOV
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Topcon Healthcare: Topcon's DRI OCT (swept-source OCT), Maestro, and TRC fundus camera systems are sold into the same ophthalmology/endocrinology screening segments Microclear targets with SKY and Apollo. Direct overlap on SS-OCT and fundus photography makes Topcon one of the most relevant direct peers.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec: Zeiss Meditec's CIRRUS HD-OCT and Clarus fundus camera cover the multimodal retinal imaging segments where Microclear sells Apollo and SKY. As one of the largest ophthalmic device manufacturers globally, Zeiss is a primary incumbent competitor across premium ophthalmology hospital purchasing.
• Optos (Nikon): Optos pioneered ultra-widefield retinal imaging (Panoramic 200, California, Monaco) using scanning laser ophthalmoscopy — exactly the modality Microclear competes in with Apollo. Now part of Nikon, Optos is the closest direct competitor to Microclear's ultra-widefield confocal SLO platform and targets the same ophthalmology and optometry end-customers worldwide.
• Heidelberg Engineering: Heidelberg Engineering's Spectralis OCT and HRA2 confocal SLO/angiography systems are the gold-standard multimodal retinal imaging devices used by hospital ophthalmology departments globally. Microclear's Apollo and SKY directly compete against Heidelberg in confocal SLO + OCT combined imaging, especially in FFA/ICGA workflows.
• Nidek Co., Ltd. Nidek produces the Mirante (SLO + OCT multimodal) and other fundus imaging devices that compete with Microclear's Apollo and SKY, particularly in Asian and European ophthalmology markets. Its combined SLO/OCT platform overlaps directly with Microclear's synchronization value proposition.
• Canon Medical Systems (Ophthalmic): Canon's CX-1, Xephilio OCT, and retinal cameras serve the same ophthalmology and diabetic retinopathy screening segments as Microclear. Canon's strength in non-mydriatic cameras and global distribution makes it a direct competitor in screening-oriented clinical workflows.

Emerging players

• Optopol Technology (now part of Tomey/Canon): Optopol is a Polish OCT manufacturer (REVO, SOCT Copernicus) with strong price-performance positioning in mid-tier ophthalmic clinics. They compete with Microclear's SKY SS-OCT specifically in cost-sensitive markets where Microclear's premium positioning may be a barrier.
• Intalight Imaging: Intalight is a Chinese OCT developer (SS-OCT, Angio OCT) that competes directly with Microclear in both domestic ophthalmic imaging and emerging overseas markets, particularly targeting similar endocrinology/DR-screening use cases with comparable technology positioning.
• Moptim (MOPTIM Imaging): Moptim (formerly Superlum) is a Chinese manufacturer of OCT and confocal imaging systems. As a domestic Chinese peer with overlapping SLO/OCT technology, Moptim competes with Microclear for the same Chinese hospital procurement budget and represents a credible emerging alternative.

Broad incumbents

• Tomey Corporation: Tomey produces a broad portfolio of ophthalmic diagnostic devices (OCT, specular microscopy, topography, perimetry) that overlaps with parts of Microclear's Apollo/SKY offering. As a Japanese incumbent with global distribution, Tomey is a meaningful adjacent peer in the ophthalmic imaging category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors9 records

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M&A

Investments

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