**The Screen Time Solution We’ve All Been Waiting For**
As I sit here typing away on my laptop, I can’t help but think about the countless hours we spend staring at screens each day. And let’s be real, it’s taking a toll on our eyes. According to research, adults can spend up to 6 hours or more per day on their smartphones, leading to a range of eye health issues, including dry and irritated eyes, eye fatigue, blurred vision, headaches, and worsening of nearsightedness. It’s no wonder why I’ve seen so many of my friends and family members struggling with these issues.
But what if there was a way to restore and protect our eye health in a screen-heavy world? That’s where Edenlux, a South Korean startup, comes in. The company has developed cutting-edge technology to tackle eye and ear health issues caused by excessive screen time.
**A Personal Story That Led to a Passion Project**
Edenlux founder and CEO Sungyong Park knows firsthand the devastating effects of eye strain. While serving as a military doctor, Park suffered from a rare side effect of a muscle relaxant injection, which left him with temporary paralysis of the eye muscles responsible for focusing. Doctors told him there was little to do but wait, but Park didn’t wait. He imported specialized ophthalmic tools and started retraining his eye muscles himself. Over time, his vision gradually returned, and this experience reshaped his understanding of eye health.
**A New Solution to an Old Problem**
With his newfound passion for eye health, Park, a medical doctor turned entrepreneur, developed a range of products to help people protect and restore their vision in a screen-heavy world. Edenlux’s first product, Otus, launched in 2022 in South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and Taiwan. The VR-style device uses lenses to contract and relax the ciliary muscle, generating $10 million in cumulative revenue.
But Edenlux’s latest innovation, Eyeary, is designed to be faster and easier to use. This daily visual restoration device aims to reduce dependence on reading glasses in just six months, down from a year with Otus. Eyeary also boasts a sleek design, looking like regular glasses, and is lighter and more comfortable to wear.
**The Future of Eye Health**
Edenlux is not just a health technology company; it’s a leader in the growing market of consumer eye health. With a range of products targeting specific eye conditions, including dry eye, strabismus, myopia prevention, and auditory restoration, the company is set to revolutionize the way we approach eye health.
While other companies like Oura Ring focus on heart rate and sleep tracking, Edenlux targets vision and hearing health. Its goal is to address the root causes of eye and hearing issues caused by digital device overuse.
**A Bright Future Ahead**
With a strong track record of innovation and a keen focus on consumer eye health, Edenlux is poised for success. The company has raised $99 million in funding and recently established a US subsidiary in Dallas, Texas, where its devices will undergo final assembly. Partnerships with major tech companies like Apple and Samsung are also on the horizon, aiming to integrate Edenlux’s vision-protecting technology into smartphones.
In the digital age, eye health is no longer just a wellness trend, but a growing area in consumer technology. Edenlux is leading the way, combining firsthand experience, advanced science, and hardware to redefine the way we protect and restore our vision.
