Eyekon Medical

What Eyekon Medical does

EyeKon Medical, Inc. is a privately held US manufacturer of intraocular lenses (IOLs), capsular tension rings (CTRs), and viscoelastic ophthalmic surgical devices, operating from a 17,000 sq ft FDA-approved facility at 2451 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida. Founded in 1987, the company has manufactured ophthalmic surgical devices for over 30 years and was the first IOL manufacturer to receive CE marking in 1996. The firm serves ophthalmic surgeons and hospitals performing cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, and related intraocular procedures, distributing products in over 100 countries through regional distributors and direct US sales. The company holds FDA approval, ISO 13485 certification, and the first-ever CE mark for IOLs, and operates an affiliated UK entity (EyeKon Medical, Ltd.) supporting European and international product registration.

The product portfolio spans three IOL material platforms — PMMA (rigid, FDA-approved monofocal), Hydrophilic Acrylic (foldable, offered in Natural Clear and Natural Yellow UV/violet-filtering variants), and Hydrophobic (aspheric foldable) — complemented by preloaded delivery systems in 2.0mm to 2.8mm incision sizes, capsular tension rings (10mm and 12mm), and a viscoelastic line (VISCO SH sodium hyaluronate, HPMC, HPMC Plus) covering viscosities from 2,000 cPs to ≥75,000 cPs. Proprietary technology includes a patented copolymer blending hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers, a Clear View molecular testing process to identify trace unpolymerized material in hydrophilic acrylic lenses, a Natural Yellow chromophore using 3-HydroxyKynurenine identical to the young human crystalline lens, and an advanced square edge design that reduces posterior capsular opacification. The firm also offers seven private-label sub-brands (Acuity, Acurus, DGR, MDR, Cirrus, Suncoast, Isotechnics) for distributor-branded sales.

The business is a hardware-driven medical device operation: products are sold at FOB Clearwater prices through quote-based ordering by model number, diopter power, and purchase order, primarily via regional distributors and direct manufacturer sales in the US, with no public pricing or revenue disclosed. Distribution spans North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Oceania, and Africa, with active distributor recruitment underway in EU, UK, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Morocco, Russia, India, Mexico, Colombia, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and Vietnam. Ownership appears founder/closely-held with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or public market presence; no funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes are reported in the input data.

Name

Eyekon Medical

Legal name

EyeKon Medical, Inc.

Website

https://eyekonmedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EyeKon Medical is a privately held US manufacturer of intraocular lenses, capsular tension rings, and viscoelastic devices, operating from an FDA-approved facility in Clearwater, Florida, and distributing in 100+ countries through regional distributors serving ophthalmic surgeons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmic Medical Devices

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers (423460)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics) (HLAHAJAH)

Keywords

• Intraocular lenses
• Ophthalmic surgical devices
• Capsular tension rings
• Viscoelastic solutions
• Cataract surgery products

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of FDA-approved intraocular lenses, Capsular Tension Rings, and Viscoelastic surgical devices to healthcare providers through distributor networks worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EyeKon Medical is an FDA-approved manufacturer of intraocular lenses (IOL) in three material types—PMMA, Hydrophilic Acrylic, and Hydrophobic—along with Capsular Tension Rings (CTR), Viscoelastic surgical devices (VISCO SH, HPMC, HPMC Plus), Preloaded Hydrophobic delivery systems, and Eye Wipes. Products are manufactured at a 17,000 sq ft facility in Clearwater, Florida and distributed globally through a network of distributors under house brand EyeKon and private-label sub-brands including Acuity, Acurus, DGR, MDR, Cirrus, Suncoast, and Isotechnics.

Product overview

EyeKon Medical is a privately owned FDA-approved manufacturer of intraocular lenses (IOL), Capsular Tension Rings (CTR), and Viscoelastic surgical devices for ophthalmic applications. The company operates a 17,000 square feet manufacturing facility in Clearwater, Florida and has been restoring quality of life for over 30 years. The core product portfolio centers on three IOL material types—PMMA (rigid, FDA-approved monofocal), Hydrophilic Acrylic (foldable with Natural Clear and Natural Yellow UV-blocking variants), and Hydrophobic (aspheric foldable)—supplemented by Preloaded Hydrophobic delivery systems, Capsular Tension Rings in 10mm and 12mm sizes, and Viscoelastic products (VISCO SH, HPMC, HPMC Plus). Products are distributed under the house brand EyeKon as well as private-label sub-brands including Acuity, Acurus, DGR, MDR, Cirrus, Suncoast, and Isotechnics. All products are manufactured in the United States and marketed in over 100 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acuity: Intraocular lens brand offered by EyeKon Medical.
• DGR
• Cirrus
• MDR
• Acurus
• Suncoast
• Isotechnics
• EyeKon

Products and services

• PMMA Intraocular Lens FDA-approved Polymethyl methacrylate rigid, non-foldable intraocular lenses available in single-piece and three-piece versions. Known for excellent tissue tolerance, long-term stability, and reduced cost. Includes Monofocal Series and Premium/Anterior Chamber models. Used for cataract surgery and vision correction.
• Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lens Foldable lenses made from a unique patented copolymer of hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers, featuring advanced square edge design to reduce posterior capsular opacification. Available in Natural Clear and Natural Yellow (UVA blocking/violet light filtering) series. Used in cataract surgery for vision restoration.
• Hydrophobic Intraocular Lens Aspheric foldable lenses with high index of refraction designed to offset the eye's inherent positive spherical aberrations while maintaining depth of field. Features reduced posterior capsular opacification, inflammatory cell response, and bacterial adhesion. Used in cataract surgery procedures.
• Preloaded Hydrophobic Delivery System Disposable front-loaded cartridge and injector system for hydrophilic and hydrophobic lenses, available in 2.0mm, 2.2mm, 2.4mm, 2.6mm, and 2.8mm incision sizes. Pre-loaded hydrophobic lenses available from 10.0 to 30.0 diopter. Designed for ease of use during cataract surgery.
• Capsular Tension Ring (CTR) One-piece PMMA rings (CTR10 10mm, CTR12 12mm) available in Blue and Clear, used for circular expansion and stabilization of the capsular bag periphery, reducing capsular fibrosis and ensuring safe IOL centration in cases of zonular dehiscence. Used in cataract surgery and intraocular procedures.
• Viscoelastic (Visco) Surgical Devices Ophthalmic viscosurgical devices including VISCO SH (Sodium Hyaluronate), HPMC, and HPMC Plus used during anterior and posterior segment surgery to create and maintain space, manipulate intraocular tissue, and protect the corneal endothelium.
• VISCO SH / HPMC / HPMC PLUS Sodium hyaluronate viscoelastic available in 1% to 3% concentration with viscosity range of 2,000cPs to >=75,000cPs; HPMC 2% with 3,000 cPs nominal viscosity; HPMC Plus 2% with 19,000 cPs nominal viscosity. Cohesive characteristics suited for phacoemulsification, effectively maintaining space and gently manipulating delicate intraocular tissue.
• Eye Wipes Single-use eye wipes in individual packets and jar formats, formulated without alcohol and containing Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), designed for convenient eye cleansing, pre-operative hygiene, and removal of cosmetics and debris.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EyeKon Medical, Ltd.coreOthersAffiliated company located in the UK that handles product registration for UK and international markets. Products can be registered with either the USA manufacturing facility or the UK affiliated company. Both facilities hold relevant certifications including CE Mark and ISO 13485.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• HumanOptics: HumanOptics (Germany) manufactures specialty IOLs including aspheric, toric, and add-on lenses for the European cataract surgery market. Comparable to EyeKon as a mid-sized specialty IOL manufacturer serving global ophthalmic surgeons.
• Alcon: Alcon is the global IOL market leader (PanOptix, Clareon, AcrySof) with the broadest cataract-surgery portfolio including IOLs, viscoelastics, and phaco systems. Directly competes with EyeKon across monofocal, aspheric, and premium tiers worldwide.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec: Carl Zeiss Meditec manufactures premium IOLs (CT Lucia, CT Spheris) and surgical microscopes, with strong clinical evidence and surgeon brand affinity in the cataract space. A direct competitor in aspheric and premium IOL categories where EyeKon also competes.
• HOYA Surgical Optics: HOYA Surgical Optics produces iSert and Vivinex IOL platforms (hydrophobic acrylic preloaded) that compete directly with EyeKon's preloaded hydrophobic and aspheric offerings, particularly in European and Asia-Pacific markets.
• Aurolab: Aurolab (India) is a high-volume, cost-competitive IOL manufacturer serving emerging markets, overlapping directly with EyeKon's PMMA and hydrophilic acrylic offerings in South Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
• Johnson & Johnson Vision (Tecnis): J&J Vision's Tecnis IOL platform (monofocal, multifocal, EDOF Symfony, Toric) is a direct competitor across cataract surgery markets globally, with a large direct sales force and KOL-driven surgeon engagement model similar to what EyeKon targets through distributors.
• Rayner Intraocular Lenses: Rayner is a UK-based IOL manufacturer with a long history (Soleko, RayOne preloaded) competing in hydrophilic acrylic and preloaded delivery systems — a close peer to EyeKon in size, geography, and product overlap.
• Bausch + Lomb: Bausch + Lomb offers a full cataract surgery portfolio including enVista and LuxSmart IOLs, viscoelastics, and phaco equipment. Competes with EyeKon in both developed and emerging markets across monofocal and premium segments.

Emerging players

• PhysIOL: PhysIOL (Belgium) is a mid-sized European IOL manufacturer offering hydrophobic, hydrophilic, toric, and EDOF lenses, competing with EyeKon in European and emerging markets with a similar premium-aspheric focus.
• STAAR Surgical: STAAR Surgical focuses on implantable collamer lenses (ICLs) for refractive surgery but shares ophthalmic surgical device manufacturing DNA and surgeon channels with EyeKon. Adjacent rather than direct overlap on cataract IOLs.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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