Ophthalmology in Washington

LightScalpel is an American-based surgical CO2 laser designer and manufacturer established in 1991 and located in Bothell, Washington. The company engineers and produces flexible fiber waveguide CO2 laser systems for soft-tissue surgical procedures. LightScalpel's laser engineers bring over 300 years of combined technical expertise in industrial and medical CO2 laser markets. The company manufactures three primary laser system models: the LS-1005 (entry-level dental laser), the LS-2010 (mid-range surgical/dental system), and the LS-4020 (high-performance surgical platform). All systems feature flexible fiber hollow waveguide delivery technology, ergonomic handpieces designed for precise control, and variable spot-size capability. LightScalpel lasers are used in dental surgery (general dentistry, pediatric, orthodontics, implants, periodontics), oral and maxillofacial surgery, dermatology and plastic surgery, ENT procedures, ophthalmology, gynecology, podiatry, and neurosurgery. The company manufactures all systems domestically in the USA and sells direct to practitioners, eliminating distributor markups. LightScalpel provides product training, continuing education workshops, laser safety certification, and extensive clinical education resources.

CorneaGen is the largest provider of corneal transplant tissue in the United States, holding 25% market share. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, the company delivered over 32,500 sight-restoring grafts in 2023 to the US and 50 other countries. CorneaGen operates regional laboratories processing tens of thousands of corneas weekly, meeting FDA and Eye Bank Association of America standards. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of corneal tissue products and surgical devices, including the EndoSerter®-PL (a pre-loaded instrument for DSEK), Geuder Pre-Loaded Glass Cannula for DMEK, CTAK (customized corneal tissue inlays for keratoplasty), VisionGraft®, and Intacs® Corneal Implants. CorneaGen serves ophthalmologists and corneal surgeons globally, providing customized processed tissue for standard and complicated cases, along with surgeon education programs, training resources, and advocacy for patient access to corneal care.

ISO 13485-certified manufacturer and distributor of electrodiagnostic neuro supplies since 1975. The Electrode Store specializes in needle electrodes (monopolar, concentric, hypodermic), surface electrodes, electrode gels, pastes, and accessories for EMG, EEG, NCS, IONM, and ERG applications. Products support diagnosis of neurological and neuromuscular disorders including carpal tunnel syndrome and epilepsy. The company offers both human and veterinary electrodiagnostic solutions, with proprietary surgical stainless steel needles featuring conical sharpening and proprietary insulation coating. FDA-registered with ISO 13485, MDSAP, and CE Mark certifications. Manufacturer of the DPNCheck nerve conduction device for peripheral neuropathy diagnosis and monitoring.

MicroSurgical Technology (MST) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision ophthalmic surgical instruments, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Operating as a subsidiary of Halma plc, MST specializes in surgeon-designed instruments for ophthalmic procedures including cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). The company's product portfolio encompasses pupil expansion devices (Malyugin Ring), micro instrumentation, capsular support systems, irrigation and aspiration instruments (InterTip), diamond and metal surgical blades, handheld forceps and scissors, glaucoma devices (Trabectome®, TrabEx™), and surgical gonio visualization systems. MST partners with leading surgeon-designers to develop clinically advanced solutions that enhance surgical outcomes. The company also distributes premium surgical instruments from partner manufacturers including Duckworth & Kent and MANI ophthalmic knives, and recently introduced the Arc Duo guided incision system. With approximately 259 employees and $41 million in annual revenue, MST serves the global ophthalmic surgery market through direct sales channels and provides comprehensive educational resources and training programs.

United Contact Lens, Inc. is a specialty contact lens manufacturer based in Arlington, WA. The company designs and manufactures custom and specialty contact lenses using proprietary formulations, primarily Ocufilcon C (55% water) and Ocufilcon A (46% water) materials. UCL specializes in toric, multifocal, and bifocal lenses, with particular expertise in complex cases including keratoconus correction, post-surgical and post-trauma corneal lenses, pediatric lenses, and large-diameter bandage lenses. The company offers custom design capabilities, enhancement tints (including sport and color-deficiency corrective variants), and injection molding equipment for disposable and private-label lens manufacturing. Materials with enhanced lubricants and unique polymers are available across most lens designs. UCL maintains focus on quality consistency, competitive pricing, and high-level customer service in the specialty lens market.