Lensrxlab Secures $830K in Seed Funding
Summary
Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing startups Bon Vivant Safety Eyewear Company, Inc. and Tioga Optical Lab QOZB, LLC, secured $830k in seed funding for the joint venture LENSRXLAB. Miles, US Navy Trident Nuclear Submarine Force Veteran and Dr. Chelise Firmin, Optometrist will develop two B2B Healthcare Delivery Platforms and a proprietary Advanced Lens Technology for Diabetics. One new innovation by the duo is DiaVista, a proprietary advanced lens technology powered by Nirtech® with 7 lights with UV + IR protection to be offered through both LENSRXLAB B2B platforms and globally through strategic partners. This program’s annual goal, with the support of corporate sponsors and donors, is to provide fully subsidized, specialized prescription diabetic eyewear packages with its proprietary DiaVista Advanced Lens Technology to over 20,000 low-income individuals, seniors, and veterans. Furthermore, they are launching an animated cartoon series called LENS LEGENDS, weaving together elements of adventure, humor, and education to entertain audiences of all ages while addressing various social determinants of health.