EyeCare4Kids® announced a strategic partnership with Xenon Ophthalmics, a New Jersey–based medical technology company, to expand access to comprehensive vision care in underserved communities. As part of the collaboration, Xenon will donate more than 1,000 of its xoExam™ Systems—including required hardware—to EyeCare4Kids® over the next three years.
The donated systems will be deployed through EyeCare4Kids® programs in schools, mobile outreach settings, and rural health centers across the United States, Latin America, and Africa, including active initiatives in Kenya and South Africa. The partnership is designed to help EyeCare4Kids® deliver more complete eye assessments in the field, supporting earlier identification of vision issues and improved access to follow-up care.
“This partnership significantly expands our ability to bring professional eye care to communities that are too often left without consistent access,” said Maggie Cline, CEO of EyeCare4Kids®. “With portable exam capability, our teams can do more than identify concerns—we can support more complete evaluations and appropriate referrals.”
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Partnership at a Glance
- Donation: 1,000+ xoExam™ Systems (including required hardware)
- Timeline: Three years
- Deployment settings: Schools, mobile outreach programs, rural healthcare centers
- Regions: United States, Latin America, and Africa (including Kenya and South Africa)
- Focus: Expanding access to comprehensive eye exams, referrals, and continuity of care
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Expanding Capacity for Care, Training, and Research
In addition to patient services, EyeCare4Kids® and Xenon plan to collaborate with universities and training programs to use the xoExam™ System as a hands-on educational tool in clinical and community settings. The partners also anticipate working with academic institutions to evaluate usability and outcomes across diverse populations, contributing practical insights for global vision care delivery and workforce development.
“Our mission has always been to remove barriers to eye care,” said Joseph Carbone, Founder and President of EyeCare4Kids®. “This partnership helps increase what’s possible in community-based outreach by improving access to more complete exams in the places people already are.”
“xoExam™ was built to help make advanced diagnostic capability more accessible,” said Zeshan Khan, Founder and CEO of Xenon Ophthalmics. “We’re honored to support EyeCare4Kids® as they expand professional vision care services to communities around the world.”
“We designed xoExam™ to combine portability with practical depth of assessment,” said Steve Susanibar, Product Director and Co-Founder of Xenon Ophthalmics. “Seeing this technology used in community and rural settings is exactly why we built it.”
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About the xoExam™ System
The xoExam™ System is a patented, wearable, AI-assisted vision assessment platform designed for use in a compact, portable format. It supports a range of vision exam functions and can be used in settings where traditional clinic equipment may be limited. (See photos below)
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About EyeCare4Kids®
EyeCare4Kids® is a nonprofit organization providing vision screenings, comprehensive eye exams, and prescription eyewear to underserved children and families. The organization operates in the United States and internationally, including programs in Kenya and South Africa, and has delivered more than 500,000 vision services. Learn more at EyeCare4Kids.org
About Xenon Ophthalmics
Xenon Ophthalmics is a New Jersey–based medical technology company focused on AI-powered ophthalmic systems. The company’s xoExam™ System is a patented wearable platform designed to support portable, comprehensive vision exams. Learn more at https://xophthalmics.com
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