Blinktbi has developed FDA-cleared technology that measures and assesses the blink reflex to identify abnormal blink patterns associated with traumatic brain injury. This objective testing method provides critical data for the timely evaluation of potential neurological impairments.
Funding
$17.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Diagnosing and assessing traumatic brain injury (TBI) often relies on subjective evaluations, lacking objective, quantifiable data for accurate and timely neurological assessments. Current methods may not provide sufficient detail about subtle changes in neurological function following a head injury.
Solution
Blinkcns offers EyeStat, an FDA-cleared technology that objectively measures and assesses the blink reflex to identify abnormal blink patterns associated with TBI. The EyeStat system uses high-resolution cameras to record the blink reflex at 240 frames per second, capturing 7,200 data points in 30 seconds. A proprietary algorithm analyzes 100 parameters of the blink reflex, generating a comprehensive medical record for clinician review. This provides clinicians, athletic trainers, physicians, and medical researchers with objective data to aid in the evaluation of neurological conditions. The device is portable, battery-operated, and provides real-time feedback.
Target Audience
The primary users are clinicians, athletic trainers, physicians, and medical researchers involved in the assessment and management of traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions.
Features
- High-resolution cameras capture the blink reflex at 240 frames/sec
- Proprietary algorithm measures 100 parameters of the blink reflex
- Measures latency, differential latency, delta 30, initial velocity, time to close, time to open and more
- Portable and battery-operated design for point-of-care testing
- Cloud storage for data access and analysis, compliant with HIPAA
- Generates comprehensive reports for clinicians
- Head strap for secure and comfortable placement