PixelOptics develops emPower!, an electronically‑focusing prescription eyewear system designed to enable automatic transition between near and far vision and to reduce perceived distortion from multifocal lenses. The product is initially targeted at people with presbyopia and will be prescribed by eye care professionals and sold in practitioner offices. PixelOptics describes emPower! as the world’s first electronic corrective eyeglasses and a major technological advance in prescription eyewear. The company plans to launch emPower! across North America, begin a regional rollout in Europe within 12 months, and start sales in Asia within 24 months. PixelOptics is headquartered in Roanoke, VA. The company secured financing to provide working capital to launch and commercialize emPower!.

Total raised

$45M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Apr 2011