Innovative Corneal Reshaping: Comfortable, Precise, Non-Invasive
Quantitative Corneal Cross-Linking (qCXL™) Technology
Quantitative Corneal Cross-Linking (qCXL™) is proprietary technology designed to gently strengthen and reshape the cornea. Developed to address refractive errors, including the growing presbyopic population, the system aims to be a comfortable, non-invasive, in-office procedure to help restore vision.
Our Vision
We aim to provide a comprehensive solution to refractive error which benefits patients of all ages.
How Does it Work?
Measure, Model, Treat
TECLens’ proprietary therapy delivers UV-light directly to the eye from a fiber optic-connected
scleral contact lens. Here’s how the process works:
scleral contact lens. Here’s how the process works:
1
Planning
A personalized, precision treatment plan is developed to optimize each patient’s visual outcome.
2
Application
Topical Riboflavin solution is applied using a “no touch” reservoir lens.
3
Lens Positioning
The CXLens® is placed on the eye’s scleral surface.
4
UV Light Delivery
Patterned UV light cross-links specific areas of the cornea.
5
Real-Time Monitoring
Integrated ultrasound tracks corneal response, ensuring adherence to the treatment plan.
6
Treatment Duration
When the pre-planned biomechanical values are reached the treatment is complete.
The ultrasound monitor provides the closed loop dosing necessary to strengthen and reshape the cornea to a specific prescription, allowing for precise control over the corneal shape. Because the treatment lens tracks with movement, patients may move their eyes, head, or even close their eyes during treatment.
Key Highlights
- Personalized precision treatment plan
- Integrated real-time ultrasound
- Patterned ultraviolet light delivery
- Proprietary trans-epithelium riboflavin for intact on-eye procedures
What are the advantages?
Comfortable. Precise. Personalized Treatment.
- Stable and comfortable CXLens® design accommodates patient movement.
- No eyelid speculum required; treatment can be done with eyes open or closed.
- UV light targets specific corneal zones optimized for each patient.
Simple. Affordable.
- Low-cost control system facilitates market entry for eye care professionals.
- Efficient for busy practices; technician attendance not required.
- Treatment can be done in an exam room without complex equipment.
Refractive Accuracy.
- Patient-specific modeling of corneal biomechanics enables development and optimization of a personalized, precision treatment plan.
- Ultrasound feedback monitors the changing biomechanics in real time, assuring adherence to the plan for accurate refractive outcomes.
Potential Benefits
For Patients
For Patients
- Non-invasive
- Comfortable
- In-office treatment
- Personalized treatment
For Physicians
For Physicians
- Low cost of entry into the refractive market
- Attractive procedure margins
- Office-based procedure
- Small clinical footprint
- Easy to integrate into practice workflow
- Large market opportunity
- Patient Satisfaction
References:
- Berdahl, John, et al. “Patient and Economic Burden of Presbyopia: A Systematic Literature Review.” Clinical Ophthalmology, vol. 14, 22 Oct. 2020, pp. 3439-3450. PubMed Central, doi:10.2147/OPTH.S269597.