SynergEyes
SynergEyes is a Carlsbad, California-based specialty contact lens company that designs and distributes hybrid (RGP center with soft skirt) and scleral lenses through a global network of certified independent eye care professionals serving keratoconus, astigmatism, presbyopia, and post-surgical patients, acquired by CooperVision in January 2023.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersCarlsbad, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SynergEyes does
SynergEyes, Inc. is a privately held specialty contact lens company headquartered in Carlsbad, California, founded in 2001 and acquired by CooperVision Inc. in January 2023. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes hybrid contact lenses that combine a rigid gas permeable (RGP) center with a soft silicone hydrogel skirt, addressing vision correction for patients whose needs are not met by standard soft or RGP lenses, including patients with astigmatism, presbyopia, keratoconus, irregular corneas, and post-refractive surgical conditions. Its product portfolio spans the SynergEyes iD individually designed family (Single Vision and Multifocal EDOF), the Duette family (standard, Progressive, and Multifocal variants) for astigmatism and presbyopia, UltraHealth for keratoconus (plus the FC post-surgical variant), ClearKone for keratoconus, and the SynergEyes VS scleral lens line. Technology differentiators include the patented hybrid architecture, proprietary Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) multifocal optical design, bi-tangential scleral periphery, Limbal Clearance Factor options, Aberration Control, UVA/UVB blocking, and optional Tangible Hydra-PEG coating.
The company operates a sales-led, B2B2C go-to-market model, selling exclusively through independent eye care professionals (ECPs) and requiring formal certification and fitting training across product lines. A doctor locator on the website routes patients to certified ECPs, which builds and leverages a network of more than 10,000 trained independent practitioners globally. International reach is delivered via distribution partners in 22 countries, with products and services available in 65+ countries. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of prescription contact lens products with replacement cycles of approximately six months for hybrid lenses and annually for scleral lenses; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company was most recently observed launching product line extensions for SynergEyes VS (Multifocal, Aberration Control, Limbal Clearance Factor) in January 2022, before being acquired by CooperVision in January 2023.
SynergEyes firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SynergEyes
- Legal name
- SynergEyes, Inc.
- Website
- https://synergeyes.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- SynergEyes is a Carlsbad, California-based specialty contact lens company that designs and distributes hybrid (RGP center with soft skirt) and scleral lenses through a global network of certified independent eye care professionals serving keratoconus, astigmatism, presbyopia, and post-surgical patients, acquired by CooperVision in January 2023.
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SynergEyes industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Contact Lenses
- NAICS
- Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)
- SIC
- Ophthalmic Goods (3851)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Contact Lenses & Care Systems (Soft/RGP/Scleral Lenses; Cleaning/Disinfection Solutions) (HLAHAJAE)
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Where SynergEyes is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carlsbad
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
SynergEyes business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Contact Lens Products: SynergEyes generates revenue through the sale of specialty hybrid and scleral contact lenses. The company offers multiple product families (SynergEyes iD, Duette, UltraHealth, VS) targeting different vision conditions. Replacement schedules vary by product: hybrid lenses recommended every 6 months, scleral lenses recommended annually.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
SynergEyes product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SynergEyes develops and manufactures specialty hybrid and scleral contact lenses that combine a rigid gas permeable (GP) optical center with a soft silicone hydrogel skirt. Products are prescription medical devices sold exclusively through a network of trained and certified independent eye care professionals, addressing vision correction needs for patients with astigmatism, presbyopia, keratoconus, and irregular cornea conditions.
Product overview
SynergEyes is a specialty contact lens company offering a portfolio of hybrid and scleral contact lenses. The core product family includes SynergEyes iD (Single Vision and Multifocal EDOF), Duette (standard, Progressive, and Multifocal variants), and UltraHealth (standard and FC variants) hybrid lenses, along with the SynergEyes VS scleral lens line. The company's patented hybrid lens technology combines a rigid GP (gas permeable) center for crisp, stable vision with a soft silicone hydrogel skirt for all-day comfort. SynergEyes also manufactures specialty lenses including ClearKone and SynergEyes A, KC, PS, and MF for patients with keratoconus, astigmatism, presbyopia, and post-surgical needs. The product portfolio serves eye care professionals treating patients requiring specialty vision correction including irregular cornea conditions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SynergEyes iD: Individually designed hybrid contact lenses for premium performance. Combines rigid GP center for clear vision with soft skirt for comfort. Available in Single Vision and Multifocal EDOF versions.
- Duette
- UltraHealth
- ClearKone
- SynergEyes VS
- SynergEyes A
- SynergEyes MF
- SynergEyes KC
- SynergEyes PS
Quantifiable outcome
- 82% of patients experienced vision 'better' than previous modality
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use SynergEyes
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
SynergEyes technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
SynergEyes partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- EyePrint ProstheticscoreSynergEyes and EyePrint Prosthetics announced an exclusive distribution agreement in January 2022. The partnership expands SynergEyes' specialty contact lens portfolio with EyePrint's custom prosthetic capabilities.
- Visser Contact LenscoreThe SynergEyes VS scleral lens was designed by acclaimed scleral lens authorities at Visser Contact Lens in association with NKL Contactlenzen, a Menicon subsidiary, in the Netherlands. The lens has been successfully prescribed to thousands of irregular cornea contact lens patients in 24 Visser Contact Lens Eye Clinics in Europe.
- International Distribution PartnersminorSynergEyes has partnerships with global distributors in 22 countries. Products and services available in more than 65 countries. International distribution partners include distributors in Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, South Africa, Mexico, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, New Zealand, Middle East countries (Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE), Latin America (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay).
- National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF)minorSynergEyes is a major sponsor of the National Keratoconus Foundation, which is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of keratoconus and supporting scientific research into its cause and treatment.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
SynergEyes competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Menicon (Rose K): Menicon, through its Rose K keratoconus lens family and Miru brand, is a major specialty contact lens manufacturer. Rose K is one of the most prescribed GP lens designs for keratoconus, competing directly with SynergEyes UltraHealth and ClearKone.
- CooperVision (Onefit): CooperVision's Onefit scleral lens line directly competes with SynergEyes VS in the scleral and irregular cornea segment. CooperVision is also SynergEyes' parent company, making it both a sibling product and a strategic overlord within the specialty contact lens space.
- TruForm Optics: TruForm Optics manufactures specialty contact lenses including custom GP, scleral, and hybrid designs for keratoconus and irregular cornea patients. Operates in the same ECP-prescribed specialty channel as SynergEyes.
- Visionary Optics: Visionary Optics designs and manufactures specialty contact lenses including the Europa scleral lens line for keratoconus, irregular corneas, and ocular surface disease. Direct competitor to SynergEyes VS and UltraHealth in the scleral and specialty segment.
- BostonSight: BostonSight is a specialty contact lens organization focused on scleral lenses (PROSE, Scleral Lens) for patients with keratoconus, irregular corneas, and ocular surface disease. It competes directly with SynergEyes VS and ClearKone in the irregular cornea specialty segment.
- Blanchard Contact Lenses: Blanchard manufactures specialty and scleral contact lenses (including OneFit and EasyFit) for keratoconus, post-surgical, and irregular cornea patients. Direct overlap with SynergEyes' UltraHealth, ClearKone, and VS product lines in the ECP-prescribed specialty channel.
- X-Cel Specialty Contacts: X-Cel Specialty Contacts develops custom specialty contact lenses including scleral and hybrid designs for irregular corneas and keratoconus. Competes with SynergEyes across the hybrid and specialty lens portfolio sold through independent eye care professionals.
Others
- Contamac: Contamac is a leading supplier of contact lens materials, including RGP, soft, and specialty lens blanks used by custom and specialty lens manufacturers. It serves as an enabler/supplier to specialty lens labs and is comparable to SynergEyes as part of the broader specialty contact lens ecosystem.
Broad incumbents
- Bausch + Lomb (Biotrue / Specialty): Bausch + Lomb is a global vision care incumbent offering a broad contact lens portfolio including specialty and scleral options. It competes with SynergEyes' products in the independent ECP channel and is also a potential strategic acquirer or partner in the specialty segment.
- Johnson & Johnson Vision (Acuvue): Johnson & Johnson Vision is a global contact lens leader with the Acuvue portfolio. While primarily focused on mass-market soft lenses, it has expanded into specialty and represents the broader competitive context in which SynergEyes' ECP customers operate.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SynergEyes social profiles
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SynergEyes leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
SynergEyes funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds6 records
Investors7 records
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SynergEyes M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SynergEyes
What does SynergEyes do?
SynergEyes develops and manufactures specialty hybrid and scleral contact lenses that combine a rigid gas permeable (GP) optical center with a soft silicone hydrogel skirt. Products are prescription medical devices sold exclusively through a network of trained and certified independent eye care professionals, addressing vision correction needs for patients with astigmatism, presbyopia, keratoconus, and irregular cornea conditions.
Is SynergEyes a public or private company?
SynergEyes is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was SynergEyes founded?
SynergEyes was founded in 2001. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is SynergEyes based?
SynergEyes is headquartered in Carlsbad, United States, in the North America region.
How does SynergEyes make money?
One revenue line is on record: contact Lens Products.
Who are SynergEyes's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Menicon (Rose K), CooperVision (Onefit), TruForm Optics, Visionary Optics, BostonSight, Blanchard Contact Lenses and X-Cel Specialty Contacts. Contamac is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Bausch + Lomb (Biotrue / Specialty) and Johnson & Johnson Vision (Acuvue).
Does SynergEyes have an API?
No public API is recorded for SynergEyes.
What industry is SynergEyes in?
SynergEyes's product category is Specialty Contact Lenses. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAJAE, Contact Lenses & Care Systems (Soft/RGP/Scleral Lenses; Cleaning/Disinfection Solutions). Its NAICS code is 339115 and its SIC code is 3851.