Vision Testing Systems in New York

Villa Eyewear is a U.S.-based distributor and retailer of premium independent European eyewear brands, serving optical retailers and independent optometrists. The company curates exclusive collections from six European eyewear houses: J.F. Rey (French avant-garde designs in titanium, carbon fiber, and 3D-printed nylon), Jos. Eschenbach (German heritage frames in titanium and acetate), L.G.R (Italian luxury blending classic and contemporary aesthetics), Mad in Italy (colorful, creative Italian craftsmanship), UNIQUEDESIGNMILANO (Milan-based collaborative designs in thick acetate and custom hardware), and Woodys (Barcelona-based sustainable, handcrafted frames). Villa Eyewear provides U.S. optical retailers with European-quality eyewear without international procurement complexity. The company emphasizes handpicked excellence, hassle-free logistics, and support for independent optometric practices seeking product differentiation and premium quality. All brands represent a commitment to artisanal craftsmanship, technical innovation, and distinctive design—positioning eyewear as both functional and fashion statement. Villa Eyewear operates as a B2B wholesale distributor and retailer, offering account access, customer service, and seasonal collections for optical professionals and consumers.

SiVIEW SAS is a French software company specializing in AI-assisted vision examination systems for ophthalmology and optometry. The company develops a suite of three integrated software products designed to modernize refraction examinations and vision testing workflows in optical retail, independent optician practices, and medical eye care clinics. The product portfolio includes: SiVIEW Exam (AI-assisted vision examination tool that can delegate testing to trained staff), SiVIEW TéléOpto (remote/telemedicine-enabled refraction system), and SiVIEW SelfRef (patient-autonomous vision testing guided by AI algorithms). All solutions integrate seamlessly with existing refraction equipment from leading manufacturers including Essilor, Huvitz, Nidek, Reichert, Rexxam, Supore, Topcon, and Visionix—no hardware replacement required. The company claims over a decade of R&D and has completed more than 900,000 vision examinations using its platform. Key clinical benefits reported by users include examination completion in 5–10 minutes, reduction of frame rework rates to below 1%, enhanced staff autonomy, and support for independent opticians and small teams. SiVIEW serves 1,000+ retail optical points of sale across Europe and operates in multiple countries, with customer testimonials from France, Norway, and other markets. The software is designed to address operational challenges including medical deserts (geographic access gaps), staff dependency, and prescription accuracy. Regulatory positioning and specific FDA/CE certifications are not mentioned in available content.

Sonomed Escalon is a medical device company specializing in ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical solutions. The company manufactures and distributes advanced vision assessment systems, surgical instrumentation, and precision ophthalmic gases for anterior and posterior segment eye surgery. Key product lines include VuMAX HD, a high-definition ophthalmic imaging platform for detailed retinal visualization; UBM AI + ICLguru, an AI-assisted diagnostic system for ImplantableContactLens (ICL) selection and optimization; VuPad, a surgical visualization and documentation platform; and I-SPAN, pharmaceutical-grade intraocular gases (SF6 and C3F8) with precision gas mixing kits for vitreoretinal procedures. The Universal Gas Kit addresses accuracy and safety in intraocular gas preparation during ophthalmic surgery. Sonomed Escalon serves ophthalmologists, cataract surgeons, and vitreoretinal specialists in the United States and internationally. The company emphasizes precision diagnostics, predictable surgical outcomes, and evidence-based clinical solutions for refractive and surgical ophthalmology. Products are designed for both diagnostic and operating room environments in ambulatory surgery centers and hospital-based eye care facilities.

Kowa American Corporation is a subsidiary of Kowa Company Limited, a major Japanese multinational established in 1894. Operating through its U.S. branch in Torrance, California, Kowa American specializes in precision optics and medical equipment designed for demanding applications. The company maintains three core business divisions: Sporting Optics (spotting scopes, binoculars, telephoto lenses, and digiscoping equipment), CCTV & Machine Vision (industrial lenses for factory automation, cinematography, aerospace, and robotics), and Ophthalmic Diagnostics (slit lamps, tonometry systems, and retinal imaging equipment for eye care professionals). With a heritage in optical technology dating to 1946, Kowa combines advanced precision manufacturing with custom optical solutions across consumer, industrial, and medical segments.

Anschel Technology Inc. manufactures the SightSaver™, an FDA-approved and patented device for eliciting visual evoked potentials (VEPs) during intraoperative monitoring. The device is designed to prevent post-operative visual loss (POVL)—a serious complication affecting several thousand patients annually in the United States following non-ocular surgical procedures such as spine surgery. The SightSaver™ addresses critical gaps in existing visual stimulation approaches by providing a hygienic, safe, comfortable, and reliable alternative to low-quality, non-hygienic, and unreliable legacy stimulators. The company was founded in 2011 by Dr. David Anschel, a board-certified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist with extensive academic credentials and research background. The SightSaver products enable perioperative vision risk management through real-time intraoperative visual monitoring, supporting surgical teams in detecting and mitigating vision loss during high-risk procedures.

AEYE Health is an FDA-cleared AI diagnostic platform specializing in autonomous diabetic retinopathy screening from retinal images. The company offers AEYE-DS, the only fully autonomous AI solution for point-of-care diabetic retinopathy detection requiring a single image per eye, enabling primary care physicians, pharmacies, and home care providers to perform rapid screening without specialist referral. AEYE Health also develops AEYE-X, a broader retinal imaging diagnostic platform for detecting multiple eye and systemic diseases. Operating with handheld cameras (Aurora AEYE with Optomed) and robotic tabletop systems (integrated with Topcon Healthcare), the company targets the >40 million Americans with diabetes, achieving 92-93% sensitivity and >99% image success rates. The solution is CPT 92229 reimbursable and addresses critical gaps in diabetic retinopathy care access.

Designs For Vision, Inc. is a precision optical manufacturer specializing in ergonomically designed magnification and LED illumination systems for healthcare professionals and individuals with low vision. Founded in 1961 by William Feinbloom, OD, PhD, the company operates from a 67,500 sq ft facility in Bohemia, New York, with approximately 99–123 employees and annual revenue of $14.8–14.9 million. The company manufactures custom surgical and dental telescopes with integrated LED headlight systems, high-definition imaging (HDi) devices, and advanced fluorescence-guided visualization tools (REVEAL technology for dentistry and REVEAL FC for wound imaging). Product lines include world-renowned dental loupes and surgical loupes with modular LED headlights, compact HD video recording systems, and innovative optical aids for visual rehabilitation. Designs For Vision is recognized as a pioneer in headborne surgical illumination and custom optical lens design, serving dental professionals, surgeons, and the low-vision community with a strong emphasis on customization, ergonomic design, and customer service.

Ovitz manufactures wavefront-guided contact lens solutions and aberrometry technology specifically designed to correct higher-order aberrations (HOAs) of the visual system. The company provides a proprietary xwave aberrometer platform that detects aberrations throughout the entire optical path of the eye, enabling custom contact lens designs (including scleral lenses) that neutralize visual disturbances such as glare, halos, starbursts, double vision, and blur. OVITZ solutions address HOA corrections for post-surgical eyes (LASIK, RK), keratoconus, astigmatism, irregular corneas, and normal eyes with aberrations. The xwave technology integrates with multiple specialty contact lens partners including Ares, CHROMA, Europa, BostonSight, Prose, Eyeprint, Gaudi, Maxim, and others. OVITZ serves eye care providers and patients seeking premium vision correction when standard eyeglasses and conventional contacts fail to deliver adequate visual clarity.