Lentechs

LENTECHS, LLC, founded by optometrists Melissa Bailey, OD, PhD, and Joe Barr, OD, MS, FAAO, is a privately-held, clinical-stage ophthalmic medical device company based in Columbus, Ohio. The company's core mission is to enhance vision at every stage of life through innovative contact lens technology. Their flagship product, the APIOC™ contact lens, features a patented design that suspends the lens from behind the upper eyelid, mimicking the anatomy of the eye to provide glasses-like vision at all distances. LENTECHS aims to serve millions of patients in the U.S. and globally.

Notable affiliated individuals include co-founders Melissa Bailey and Joe Barr, who bring extensive expertise in optometry and vision science. The company has attracted significant interest from investors focused on medical innovations. Key achievements include the development and clinical testing of their unique APIOC™ contact lens platform. LENTECHS' impact lies in its potential to revolutionize vision correction, offering a novel solution for patients seeking alternatives to traditional contact lenses and glasses.