Eyoto

What Eyoto does

Eyoto is a Birmingham, UK-based medical device company founded in 2014 as a spinout from Aston University's School of Optometry. It develops and sells the Aetheia platform, a digital slit lamp system positioned as the world's first fully remote and only fully automated digital slit lamp, combining 4K live-streamed imaging with 120° arm rotation and 25x zoom. The platform runs two operating modes: Aetheia:Remote enables clinicians to conduct full slit-lamp examinations from any location via a bespoke remote control unit while a local technician assists the patient, and Aetheia:Auto, powered by the proprietary Auto-Optometry™ platform and complemented by Auto-Assist™ guided workflows, performs fully autonomous or technician-guided examinations including corneal sweeps and gross eye exams at the press of a button.

The technology stack integrates computer vision (auto-focus, automated pupil detection and centring), process automation (pre-configured examination protocols across seven modes), and AI-assisted image capture, with patent-pending status on both Auto-Optometry™ and Auto-Assist™. All data is captured in 4K, transmitted in encrypted DICOM format, and integrated into customers' existing EHR/PMS systems via API. The Aetheia device holds UKCA registration (MHRA Class I), CE Mark under EU MDR 2017/745, and FDA 510(k) exempt listing under the PUE product code, enabling commercialisation across the UK, EU, and US.

Eyoto generates revenue through hardware device sales (Aetheia:Remote and Aetheia:Auto units plus accessories such as the Volk retinal attachment, chin rests, control units, and touch screens), recurring software subscription and update packages, and annual service and support contracts. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with a consultative live-demo process (delivered via Microsoft Teams or Zoom), event presence at Vision Expo and 100% Optical, and a growing distributor channel targeting established ophthalmic equipment suppliers with tele-optometry experience. Key customers include SpaMedica (60+ NHS specialist eye hospitals deploying Aetheia:Auto nationwide as of December 2025), Optical Express (remote slit-lamp trial across UK clinics), an unnamed major US retail chain, and DigitalOptometrics (US tele-ophthalmology platform integration announced March 2026). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Eyoto

Legal name

Eyoto Group Limited

Website

https://eyoto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eyoto is a Birmingham-based medical device company developing the Aetheia digital slit lamp platform, the world's first fully remote and automated slit lamp, serving NHS hospitals, optical chains, and US telehealth providers with computer-vision-enabled tele-optometry and autonomous eye examination technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmic Diagnostic Devices

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology & Vision Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refractive Diagnostics & Biometry (Autorefractors, Keratometers, Topography/Tomography, A-Scan/Optical Biometry) (HLAHAJAA)

Keywords

• Tele-optometry platform
• Digital slit lamp
• Ophthalmic imaging software
• Automated eye examination
• Medical device diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aetheia Hardware Sales: Sale of Aetheia devices including Aetheia:Remote and Aetheia:Auto configurations. Pricing varies based on accessories and configuration. Customers can purchase accessories separately including touch screens, cables, chin rests, control units, and Volk attachment for fundus examination.
2. Software Updates & Subscriptions: Regular software updates ensuring devices stay current with clinical demand. Options include ad-hoc purchases or subscription payment scheme for automatic delivery of all upgrades as released. Periodic software enhancements for new imaging solutions.
3. Service & Support Packages: Annual servicing with multi-point checks by trained technicians. Service packages available to suit customer needs. Replacement parts and on-site support provided.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eyoto designs, manufactures, and sells the Aetheia digital slit lamp platform for tele-optometry and automated eye examinations. The hardware device is offered in two operating modes — Aetheia:Remote (live, clinician-controlled remote exams) and Aetheia:Auto (fully autonomous exams via the proprietary Auto-Optometry™ suite) — and is sold as a Class I/II regulated medical device to hospital eye departments, NHS providers, optical chains, and retail optical environments, with optional accessories and software subscriptions.

Product overview

Eyoto is a UK-based eye care technology company that originated as a spinout from Aston University's School of Optometry. Its product portfolio centres on the Aetheia platform — the world's first fully remote digital slit lamp and the only digital slit lamp capable of fully autonomous eye examinations. Aetheia is available in two operating modes: Aetheia:Remote enables clinicians to conduct live, real-time slit lamp exams remotely via a bespoke remote control unit with full control over all device functions; Aetheia:Auto (powered by the proprietary Auto-Optometry™ platform) enables fully automated or guided slit lamp exams, dramatically reducing exam times and training requirements. Aetheia:Auto includes Auto-Assist™ for step-by-step technician guidance and fully autonomous procedures such as corneal sweep and gross eye exam. The platform is complemented by Aetheia:DualView for side-by-side eye comparison. All examination data is captured in 4K resolution, transmitted in encrypted DICOM format, and integrates with existing EHR/PMS systems. A Volk lens attachment enables retinal imaging. Eyoto offers structured onboarding, training, and a self-help troubleshooting centre, with live remote demos available via Teams or Zoom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aetheia: Digital slit lamp platform for eye examinations, available in Remote and Auto variants
• Aetheia:Remote
• Aetheia:Auto
• Aetheia:DualView
• Auto-Optometry™
• Auto-Assist™

Products and services

• Aetheia Platform Flagship 4K digital slit lamp platform for tele-optometry, supporting both remote-controlled and fully automated eye examinations. Sold to hospitals, NHS providers, optical chains, and retail optical environments as a regulated medical device.
• Aetheia:Remote Remote-controlled digital slit lamp mode enabling clinicians to conduct full slit lamp examinations from any location via a bespoke remote control unit, with 4K live-streamed imaging and a local technician assisting the patient.
• Aetheia:Auto Automated digital slit lamp mode powered by Auto-Optometry™, performing fully autonomous or guided slit lamp exams to improve consistency, reduce clinical variability, and accelerate throughput.
• Aetheia:DualView Side-by-side eye examination review tool that lets clinicians compare both eyes simultaneously with intuitive drag controls for symmetry assessment, progression tracking, contact lens fitting comparison, anterior segment monitoring, and training.
• Aetheia Software Update Subscription Optional recurring software subscription delivering automatic Aetheia platform updates and upgrades as released, keeping devices current with clinical and regulatory demand.
• Eyoto Annual Service & Support Package Annual servicing package including multi-point checks by trained technicians, replacement parts, and on-site support to keep Aetheia devices operating at clinical standard.

Quantifiable outcome

• Examination times reduced by up to two-thirds - 15-minute complex procedures completed in under 5 minutes
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, foundational and growth.

• DigitalOptometricsflagshipTechnology or Integration · 11 March 2026DigitalOptometrics partnered with Eyoto to integrate advanced ophthalmic imaging technology into its tele-ophthalmic care platform, debuting during Vision Expo in Orlando. Collaboration aims to enhance remote eye examinations with automated slit lamp technology and clinical standardization.
• SpaMedicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Eyoto and SpaMedica began working together in October 2024, initially deploying Aetheia systems in four live hospital environments to validate remote and automated examination workflows. Following successful pilot in 100 clinics with feedback from more than 2,000 patients, SpaMedica announced nationwide rollout of Aetheia:Auto across its entire hospital network in December 2025. Partnership represents one of the largest deployments of automated eye examination technology in the UK.
• Optical ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOptical Express trialled Eyoto's Aetheia:Remote at its Middlesbrough clinic with optometrists conducting examinations remotely from Glasgow. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality remote slit lamp assessments across multiple locations while making effective use of optometrists' time and expertise.
• Major US Retail ChaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor US retail chain evaluated Aetheia:Auto within its controlled clinical testing facility alongside alternative technologies. Testing demonstrated clear improvements in imaging efficiency and consistency, with technicians completing examinations in under five minutes and eliminating 30% retakes previously affecting the organization.
• Aston UniversityfoundationalTechnology or IntegrationEyoto originated as a spinout from Aston University's School of Optometry. The company leverages university expertise in image processing, computer vision, machine learning, and ophthalmic user interface design to develop solutions addressing evolving needs of the optical industry.
• Ophthalmic Equipment DistributorsgrowthChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEyoto is seeking to build strategic partnerships with established distributors who share the vision of expanding access to expert eye care globally. Looking for distributors well-established in ophthalmic and optometric equipment supply chains with track record of representing high-quality manufacturers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Topcon Healthcare: Major global slit-lamp and ophthalmic diagnostic device manufacturer with established tele-optometry and digital health initiatives. Directly competes with Eyoto in the slit-lamp examination category but does not yet offer a comparable fully autonomous exam workflow.
• Haag-Streit Group: Premium slit-lamp manufacturer (BQ 900 series) widely deployed in ophthalmology clinics worldwide. Direct competitor in the slit-lamp device category with strong clinical brand equity; Eyoto's differentiation is automation and remote-control capability that Haag-Streit's traditional devices lack.
• Nidek: Japanese manufacturer of slit lamps and ophthalmic diagnostic devices with global distribution. Direct peer in the slit-lamp category; Nidek's installed base in optometry and ophthalmology practices overlaps with Eyoto's primary customer segments.
• DigitalOptometrics: US-based tele-ophthalmology platform that recently integrated Eyoto's Aetheia into its remote examination workflow. Direct peer in the tele-optometry platform category; partners rather than competes head-to-head on slit-lamp hardware, illustrating platform-layer competition.
• 20/20Now: US tele-optometry platform providing remote eye exams inside retail optical locations. Direct competitor on the tele-optometry platform side, though 20/20Now's model historically has been more refraction-centric rather than slit-lamp-automation-focused like Eyoto.

Broad incumbents

• Carl Zeiss Meditec: Large incumbent in ophthalmic diagnostics, surgical microscopy, and imaging. Offers overlapping slit-lamp and anterior-segment imaging capability as part of a much broader portfolio; broader incumbency could leverage procurement relationships to neutralize Eyoto's automation positioning.
• Heidelberg Engineering: Specialist in ophthalmic imaging and diagnostics (OCT, confocal microscopy, slit-lamp imaging modules). Adjacent competitor focused on posterior segment and imaging rather than tele-optometry workflows, but represents the kind of incumbent that could add automation features.

Emerging players

• Visibly (formerly Opternative): Online refraction and telehealth eye-care company serving US optical retailers. Adjacent competitor in remote vision testing; partial overlap on the tele-optometry workflow but no slit-lamp-grade anterior-segment examination capability.
• Remidio Innovative Solutions: Developer of portable, smartphone-based ophthalmic imaging devices with AI-enabled diagnostics. Comparable in bringing automation and accessibility to eye examination, with overlapping focus on tele-ophthalmology and resource-constrained settings.
• Eyenuk: AI-driven eye diagnostics company with FDA-cleared autonomous screening for diabetic retinopathy and other conditions. Comparable in applying computer vision and automation to ophthalmic workflows, though focused on posterior segment and screening rather than slit-lamp examination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eyoto
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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