The startup has developed a non-invasive medtech platform that utilizes imaging, spectroscopy, and artificial intelligence to measure ocular biomarkers. This technology enables early detection and monitoring of ocular and systemic health conditions by leveraging the eye's optical properties and its connection to the vascular system and brain.
Funding
$10.8M 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
Current methods for detecting and monitoring ocular and systemic diseases often rely on invasive procedures or lack the ability to provide a comprehensive view of biomarkers in the eye. This can lead to delayed diagnoses and less effective treatment strategies. Assessing blood oxygen saturation, a crucial biomarker, is particularly challenging with existing retinal cameras.
Solution
Zilia Health is developing a non-invasive medtech platform that utilizes imaging, spectroscopy, and artificial intelligence to measure ocular biomarkers, offering unprecedented clinical insight. The platform leverages the eye's connection to the vascular system and brain to enable early detection and monitoring of ocular, neurological, and systemic health conditions. Their technology aims to revolutionize the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration by providing healthcare professionals with a more complete understanding of a patient's health status through ocular analysis. Zilia Ocular, their retinal camera, uniquely assesses blood oxygen saturation in the human eye.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes healthcare professionals, such as ophthalmologists and neurologists, who seek advanced tools for early disease detection and comprehensive patient monitoring.
Features
- Non-invasive measurement of ocular biomarkers through imaging and spectroscopy.
- AI-powered analysis for early detection of ocular, neurological, and systemic diseases.
- Retinal camera specifically designed for assessing blood oxygen saturation.
- Technology leverages the eye's connection to the vascular system and brain.