What Titmus does

Titmus, LLC is a US-based medical device manufacturer founded in 1959 that designs and produces stereoscopic vision screening instruments sold under the Titmus brand. The company is headquartered in Fulton, Maryland, manufactures its products in the USA, and holds international certifications including CE, UL, CSA, EN 60601-1, IEC 60601-1, AAMI ES 60601-1, and CB Scheme, plus compliance with ISO 8596 and ANSI Z80.21.

Its current product line consists of the V Series (V1, V2, V4) stereoscopic vision screeners and the Kaleidos autorefractive screener launched in June 2023. The V Series instruments share a compact, foldable design with standardized test illumination (LED or fluorescent), ergonomic patient positioning, membrane control panels, and FAR/NEAR testing at 20 feet and 14–16 inches respectively, with capabilities spanning visual acuity, muscle balance, depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision (85°, 70°, 55°, nasal 45°), night vision, and glare recovery. The Kaleidos adds automated refractive screening in approximately 3 seconds via tablet control, with a sphere range of ±15 D and cylinder range of ±5 D.

Titmus generates revenue through direct hardware sales to occupational health programs, healthcare providers, pediatricians, aeromedical examiners, schools, and Department of Motor Vehicles agencies. The company operates a direct sales model through a toll-free line, email, and its website, with stated lead times under one week and a two-year product warranty. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held as an LLC with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, management team, funding rounds, or revenue figures in the available source material.

Name

Titmus

Legal name

Titmus, LLC

Website

https://titmusvision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Titmus is a US medical device manufacturer, founded in 1959 and based in Fulton, Maryland, that designs and sells stereoscopic and autorefractive vision screening instruments (V1, V2, V4, and Kaleidos) directly to occupational health programs, schools, healthcare providers, aeromedical examiners, and DMVs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vision Screening Equipment

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Visual Field & Functional Vision Testing (Perimetry, ERG/VEP, Contrast Sensitivity) (HLAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Vision screening instruments
• Medical vision testing
• Occupational health screening
• Stereoscopic vision testing
• Aeromedical vision screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Fulton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vision Screening Instruments: Sale of vision screening equipment including V1, V2, V4, and Kaleidos models along with accessories, optional lenses, and replacement parts

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Titmus manufactures and sells precision-built stereoscopic vision screening instruments—including the V1, V2, V4, and Kaleidos models—for occupational health programs, schools, healthcare providers, aeromedical examiners, and DMV/government agencies. The instruments test visual acuity and related visual functions and are assembled in the United States at the company's facility in Fulton, Maryland.

Product overview

Titmus is a vision screening company that manufactures a portfolio of stereoscopic vision screening instruments in the USA. The product line includes the V1, V2, and V4 models (representing their current V Series), plus the Kaleidos autorefractive screener. The V series models share a compact, ergonomic design with standardized test illumination, offering FAR and NEAR vision testing for applications including occupational health, professional/clinical use, pediatrics, aeromedical screening, and school health programs. The Kaleidos represents a newer technology category as an automated autorefractive device controlled via tablet, providing rapid 3-second screenings for refractive error detection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Titmus V1 A Titmus stereoscopic vision screening instrument used to assess visual acuity and related visual functions in occupational health, school, healthcare, aeromedical, and DMV/government screening programs.
• Titmus V2 A Titmus stereoscopic vision screening instrument in the company's occupational vision screening line, used by employers, schools, clinics, and government agencies for standardized visual acuity and related vision testing.
• Titmus V4 A Titmus stereoscopic vision screening instrument in the company's occupational vision screening line, designed for standardized visual acuity and related vision testing in occupational health, education, healthcare, aeromedical, and DMV/government settings.
• Titmus Kaleidos A Titmus vision screening instrument in the company's product line, used for standardized vision screening across occupational health, education, healthcare, aeromedical, and DMV/government programs.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Nidek: Global ophthalmic equipment manufacturer offering autorefractors, lensmeters and screening devices that overlap with Titmus's vision testing product category.
• Welch Allyn (Hillrom / Baxter): Broader medical device incumbent whose Spot Vision Screener is an autorefractive vision screening device used in pediatric and primary care — overlapping clinical customer base with Titmus.
• Topcon Healthcare: Diversified ophthalmic and optometric equipment manufacturer offering autorefractors, screening devices and clinical diagnostics — broader portfolio than Titmus but competes in adjacent vision-testing workflows.
• Reichert Technologies (AMETEK): Long-standing ophthalmic instrument maker with vision testing and refraction devices, competing in the same clinical and occupational vision-testing category as Titmus.
• Marco (Nidek subsidiary): Ophthalmic and vision screening instruments including autorefractors and vision testing systems used in optometric and occupational settings — comparable to Titmus's clinical offerings.
• Keeler (Halma plc): Ophthalmic instruments manufacturer offering vision testing and screening products within a broader diagnostic portfolio — comparable end users (clinicians, occupational health) to Titmus.
• EssilorLuxottica: Global ophthalmic goods giant spanning lenses, frames and clinical instruments; intersects with Titmus in the vision-care ecosystem but at a vastly larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Stereo Optical: Direct competitor in stereoscopic vision screening instruments, offering the Optec series used in occupational health, schools and clinical settings — virtually identical use cases and customer base as Titmus.
• Plusoptix: Manufacturer of autorefractive vision screening devices (Plusoptix S12/S16) for pediatric and school screening, directly competitive with Titmus's Kaleidos product and overlapping customer segments.

Emerging players

• Adaptica (He Vision Group): Innovative autorefractive and vision screening devices including the 2WIN and Kaleidos-style portable screeners — directly competitive with the Titmus Kaleidos in pediatric and primary care screening.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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