R. Keith Burgess

WaveTec Vision Systems, Inc. develops and provides wavefront measurement technologies. It focuses on research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of the Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA) system with VerifEye used during cataract surgery. The firm offers ophthalmic medical devices. The company was founded by Kenneth C. Aldrich, William B. Adams, Thomas J. Berryman, and Tony Van Heugten in 1997 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Transcend Medical, Inc. operates as a medical device company. It develops medical devices for the treatment of glaucoma, the cause of adult irreversible blindness. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA.

Aurion Biotech, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company with offices in multiple locations. Aurion Biotech has initiated clinical trials in the US in 2023. The company is based in Seattle, WA. The company's mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with life-changing regenerative therapies. Aurion Biotech has received the prestigious Prix Galien award for best start-up in biotech. The company's first candidate is an off-the-shelf, clinically validated cell therapy for corneal care, which has received regulatory approval. The company is privately held and backed by leading investors, including Deerfield, Alcon, Petrichor, Flying L Partners, Falcon Vision/KKR, and Visionary Ventures. Greg Kunst has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Part of University of California, Jules Stein Eye Institute operates as an eye institute. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Sydnexis, Inc. engages in the production of ophthalmic pharmaceutical products. The company was founded by Gregory Isaac Ostrow in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Surface Ophthalmics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on development and commercialization of innovative therapeutics. The firm’s current drug pipeline consists of three proprietary drug candidates. Surface topical eye drop drug candidates, SURF-100 and SURF-200, utilize a patented delivery vehicle. The company is founded by Mark L. Baum and it is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

CooperVision, Inc. engages in the manufacture of contact lenses. It offers monthly, two-week and daily disposable contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. The firm’s products include MyDay; clariti 1day , Biofinity , Proclear and Avaira family. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Victor, NY.

IOR Partners LLC develops office-based surgery suites. The company was founded by Rick Prell and is headquartered in Boulder City, NV.

Visionary Ventures Management LLC (Visionary Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Ehsan Sadri. The firm is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California.

TherOptix, Inc. develops and manufactures drug-eluting contact lens. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Equinox Ophthalmic, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. It specializes in cataract, corneal and glaucoma surgery. The company was founded by John Berdahl and is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.

CorneaGen, Inc. engages in the provision of cornea care services. It offers precision cut corneal tissue, Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty, and Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty. The firm's products include EndoSerter, Geuder Glass Cannula, and Donor Trephine Punch. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

The National Board of Medical Examiners, Inc. provides services to the public through its high- quality assessments of healthcare professionals. It develops customized assessments for the medical specialty boards, other healthcare professions, and academic institutions, while online assessments help students and professionals identify their own strengths and weaknesses. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Unifeye Vision Partners Holdings LLC operates as a holding company with interest in providing health care services. The company is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

ForSight VISION4, Inc. develops novel drug delivery therapies for treatment of retinal diseases. The company was founded on June 26, 009 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

ForSight VISION6, Inc. provides health care services. The company is headquartered in Brisbane, CA.

Spiral Therapeutics, Inc. manufactures pharmaceutical products. The firm also develops therapies for inner ear disorders. The company was founded by Hugo Peris, Justin S. Hanes and Eugene de Juan in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. designs and develops therapeutic systems for retinal diseases. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Cumberland, RI.

ForSight VISION5, Inc. develops ocular drug delivery technologies and device solutions for ophthalmic diseases. It engages in the development of non-invasive products to replace eye drops and provide sustained therapy for major anterior segment eye diseases including glaucoma, dry eye, and allergy. Its lead product candidate is the Helios insert, a novel, non-invasive delivery system designed to allow glaucoma and ocular hypertensive patients to continually receive their medication. The company was founded by Eugene de Juan Jr., J. Andrew Corley and K. Angela Macfarlane in 2010 and is headquartered in Madison, NJ.

Doheny Eye Institute is a private company that provides research and education programs related to eye care. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The CEO of the company is Marissa Goldberg.

Bausch & Lomb, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets eye health products. It offers over-the-counter supplements, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care, ophthalmic surgical devices, and instruments. The company was founded by John Jacob Bausch and Henry Lomb in 1853 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Part of Surmodics, Inc., InnoRx, Inc. designs medical devices. The company is based in Mobile, AL. The company was founded by Eugene de Juan. InnoRx was acquired by Surmodics, Inc. on January 19, 2005 for $17.92 million.

ForSight Labs LLC operates as an ophthalmic technology incubator. It focuses on developing and applying solutions to improve the sight, care, and quality of life of visually impaired patients. The company was founded by Eugene de Juan, Hanson S. Gifford and Henry A. Plain in 2005 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

Braille Institute of America, Inc. offers different services to people with vision loss. The company was founded by Robert J. Atkinson in 1919 and is headquartered in Los Angles, CA.

IanTech, Inc. develops ophthalmic devices for cataract surgery. Its products include miLoop, miPhaco, miMissions, and miResources. The company was founded by Luke Clauson and Sean Ianchulev and is headquartered in Reno, NV.

Flying L Management LLC (Flying L Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Newport beach, California.

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company advocates for patients and the public and set standards for ophthalmic education. The organization provides information about managing a practice, clinical pearls, and how to thrive in residency for young ophthalmologists. The company also offers an Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award and have committees that are essential to the establishment and implementation of the organization's mission and strategic goals. The Academy's website, EyeSmart, provides information on eye diseases, treatments, news, and tips for lifelong eye health. The company also has a faculty development program for their annual meeting and offer a program called Eyecelerator that advances eye care innovation by connecting creative entrepreneurs with mission-driven investors and access to markets.

RevitalVision LLC develops vision improvement programs and technology services. It represents a new category in vision improvement with a non-invasive technology that enhances eyesight neurologically. The company was founded by John D. Hunkeler and is headquartered in Lawrence, KS.

Encore Vision, Inc. operates as an ophthalmology clinic. It offers EV06, an ophthalmic pharmaceutical solution in a conventional eye drop bottle, which includes its proprietary active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The company is headquartered in Spokane, WA.

AcuFocus, Inc. develops KAMRA inlay for the treatment of presbyopia. Its KAMRA inlay is an intra-corneal inlay designed to create a small aperture effect, allowing the eye to see near and intermediate objects more clearly. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Part of American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc., International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) is an international society that focuses on refractive surgery. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. ISRS offers various resources such as meetings, webinars, and a multimedia library to its members. Members can also benefit from discounts on editing services for the Journal of Refractive Surgery and article processing charges for open-access articles. ISRS also provides an externship program for members to work alongside world-renowned refractive and cataract surgeons. The company hosts an annual meeting, the Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day, where members can learn about the latest topics in cataract, refractive, and lens-based surgery.