Richard Lindstrom

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.

ELENZA, Inc. develops and commercializes electro-active AutoFocal intraocular lens (IOL) to address the cataract extraction market and future opportunities associated with the correction of presbyopia. Its electro-active accommodating IOLs are used for the correction of near, intermediate, and distance vision in patients. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Roanoke, VA.

OnPoint’s breakthrough artificial intelligence technologies are delivered in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, deployed in the Cloud and exceed all accreditation standards required by law. This software service eliminates the need for manual measurements, detects gradual degradation in image quality and identifies problems before they impact clinical results. The company's comprehensive system enhances performance, saving time and money by improving consistency, reliability, and facilitating proactive preventative maintenance that minimizes downtime and helps avoid catastrophic failures. OnPoint was founded to commercialize MRI Quality Assurance software technologies. They are an information technology company dedicating to assisting the global healthcare industry in delivering and maintain the highest quality medical images thru breakthrough software-as-a-service cloud based technologies. OnPoint’s software service detects gradual degradation in image quality, exceeds accreditation requirements and identifies problems before them impact clinical results. OnPoint’s transformative technology is automated, proven, consistent, efficient, accurate, secure and proactive.

Part of Veris Health Sciences, Inc., Midwest Surgical Services, Inc. provides mobile cataract services to ophthalmologists. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN. Midwest Surgical Services was acquired by Laser Vision Centers, Inc. on December 15, 1998 for $8.25 million.

Refractec Inc. is an ophthalmic medical device company that develops and markets radiofrequency devices called the ViewPoint CK System. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

eyeonics, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells premium intraocular lenses. Its lenses are implantable devices that replace the natural lens in the human eye, typically after the natural lens has developed cataracts that can significantly impair vision. The firm's products are designed to both replace a cataractous lens and correct a refractive error. The company was founded by Andrew J. Corley and Stuart J. Cumming in 1998 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.

The International Intra-Ocular Implant Club is a research organization that focuses on the field of intraocular lens implantation.

Minnesota Eye Consultants PA provides ophthalmology services. Its services include Lasik, Cataract, Glaucoma, Corena, Oculofacial and Dry Eye Center. The company was founded by Richard L. Lindstrom and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Phillips Eye Institute operates as a standing eye specialty center. Its services include surgical, laser vision correction, pharmacy, diagnostics, eye trauma, low vision, and inpatient. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation, Inc. operates as a nonprofit organization. It funds research projects and equipment for vision programs and promotes vision-related scientific, educational, or charitable aims and projects of other individuals or associations. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

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.

Part of American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc., International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) is an international society that focuses on refractive surgery. The private 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.

Since 1939, the Minnesota Medical Foundation has been raising and managing private gifts that expand what's possible in health and medical research, education, and care at the University of Minnesota. MMF also provides philanthropic counsel to the University of Minnesota Medical Center on matters related to the partnership between the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services.

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.

Sightpath Medical, Inc. provides medical equipment rental services. The firm offers ophthalmic services for cataract and refractive surgery. The company is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

OCTANe connects people and ideas with capital and resources for technology growth in Orange County. It stimulates technology job growth and wealth creation; helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful businesses; helps companies connect with funding and growth resources; helps senior executives access intelligence, new technologies, and talent; helps develop technology business leaders; and creates a forum for technology company leaders to have an impact on the future. The company offers LaunchPad, a pro-bono accelerator for startup companies in the technology, life science, and clean tech industries. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.

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.

AEON Biopharma Sub, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on developing a proprietary botulinum toxin complex, ABP-450, for debilitating medical conditions, with an initial focus on the neurology and gastroenterology markets. The company was founded by Robert E. Grant on February 24, 2012 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

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.

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.

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

Aviana Molecular Technologies LLC develops technologies for point of care diagnostic of infections. It develops a miniaturized biosensor capable of attaching to a smartphone or smart device through Bluetooth or other wireless connections. The company's diagnostic system is a diagnostic platform that can accurately, detect a target infectious disease, biomarkers or proteins in both clinical and scientific research settings. Its platform uses the latest developments in cellular communications, semiconductor electronics, micro-fluidics and manufacturing methods to create a unique point-of-care diagnostic platform to detect biomarkers or infections. The company was founded by Vanaja Ragavan in 2008 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Flying L Management LLC (Flying L Management) is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Steamboat Springs.

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.

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.

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

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