The startup develops contact lens-based biosensor technology for continuous intraocular pressure (IOP) monitoring, specifically targeting glaucoma management. This non-invasive solution enables accurate diagnostics and real-time tracking of IOP fluctuations, facilitating timely treatment decisions by healthcare providers.
Funding
$4.2M 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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Product
Problem
Glaucoma, often caused by elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), affects millions worldwide and can lead to irreversible blindness if not properly managed. Current diagnostic methods rely on single IOP measurements taken during clinic visits, failing to capture the full range of IOP fluctuations that occur throughout the day. This limited data can result in inaccurate diagnoses and ineffective treatment plans.
Solution
GlakoLens offers a non-invasive, continuous IOP monitoring solution using a biosensor embedded in a comfortable, disposable soft contact lens. This system enables 24-hour monitoring of IOP fluctuations, providing ophthalmologists with comprehensive data to formulate earlier and more accurate diagnoses. The system comprises the contact lens sensor and a wearable electronic device that wirelessly collects and stores data from the sensor. After 24 hours, the data is downloaded and evaluated, allowing for personalized treatment plans to manage glaucoma progression and prevent vision loss.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes ophthalmologists and optometrists specializing in glaucoma management, as well as patients at risk of or diagnosed with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Features
- Electrically passive sensor embedded in a disposable soft contact lens for patient comfort
- Non-contact measurement via a wearable electronic system to collect data wirelessly
- Metallic resonator with metamaterial properties that shifts resonant frequency under mechanical stress from IOP changes
- Low-power RF signal transmission from the contact lens sensor to the wearable device
- Custom-designed wearable antenna for efficient data collection
- Data is gathered over a 24-hour period to capture circadian IOP changes