IOPtic

Self-Measurement of Eye Pressure for Treatment of Glaucoma

The IOPtic Mission

Our mission is to lead a new industry providing key enabling products to preserve vision for glaucoma patients.

Glaucoma

Caused by damage to the optic nerve due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)
Often has no symptoms other than slow vision loss
The only treatment is to lower IOP using eyedrops or more invasive procedures

Progression of Glaucoma

#1 cause of irreversible blindness
Sight is the most debilitating sense to lose
Prevalence:
Worldwide: 80 million in 2020 (111 million by 2040)
United States: 3 million in 2020

The Unmet Clinical Need

Routine, Accurate, and Comfortable Self Measurement of IOP

Glaucoma is treated by monitoring pressure inside the eye, called Intraocular Pressure (IOP), and adjusting medications and other treatments accordingly
IOP fluctuates outside the doctor’s office, even during one day
IOP is typically measured every 3-6 months in doctor’s office

The IOPtic Solution

Reasons for Multiple IOP Measurements Per Day

Glaucoma progression is extremely sensitive to IOP fluctuations: Every increase of 1 mmHg increases risk of progression by 10%
IOP measured during office visits cannot capture fluctuations, monitor progression, or assess treatment
69% of IOP peaks occur outside of regular office hours
After hourly monitoring of IOP for one day in clinic, treatment is adjusted for 53% to 79% of patients

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