Israeli Startup’s 3D Printer to Make Custom Lenses in Eye Clinics

3DPrint.com September 24, 2024
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Despite the widespread use of contact lenses, nearly 20% of wearers give up on them every year due to discomfort or fit issues and high costs. With more than 150 million contact lens users worldwide, many people are switching back to glasses because their eyes simply don’t fit the standard molds used for traditional mass-produced lenses. This is exactly the problem that Lensy Medical wants to solve, especially in a market projected to reach over $14 billion by 2026.

Founded in 2021 in Rehovot, Israel, Lensy Medical is developing a 3D printing solution that could forever change the contact lens industry. Instead of waiting weeks for a pair of lenses, Lensy’s proprietary 3D printing technology will allow optometrists to create...

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