FDA grants clearance of OcuMet Beacon, a noninvasive tool for assessing retinal health

OcuMet Beacon is indicated for ophthalmoscope scanning for infrared and autofluorescence imaging of a human retina with or without the use of a mydriatic agent. Image credit: AdobeStock/АннаКовальчук

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for OcuSciences, Inc.’s flagship device OcuMet Beacon, the company announced in a press release.¹ The company said it will soon be available on the US market for use in clinics and healthcare institutions across the United States.

OcuMet Beacon is a tool for assessing retinal health. Capturing a naturally occuring fluorescence from the eye using proprietary illumination and detection technology, OcuMet Beacon is indicated for ophthalmoscope scanning for infrared (IR) and autofluorescence (AF) imaging of a human retina with or without the use of a mydriatic agent. The technology of the OcuMet Beacon is noninvasive, requiring no injections, dyes, or physical contact with the eye.

“With our collaborators, we are extending the depth of understanding for retinal diseases,” said Kurt Riegger, chief executive officer of OcuSciences. “This is a game-changer for the many patients and ophthalmologists who stand to benefit from more precise and deeper insight.”¹

The safety and clinical utility of the OcuMet Beacon is demonstrated and documented in an extensive set of peer reviewed clinical studies and a dozen new studies to be presented at ARVO, expanding the clinical use of the tool.

For more information about the OcuMet Beacon, visit www.ocusciences.com .

References:

1. OcuSciences announces FDA marketing clearance of OcuMet Beacon in retinal health assessment at ARVO. Published May 1, 2025. Accessed May 1, 2025. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250501118944/en/OcuSciences-Announces-FDA-Marketing-Clearance-of-OcuMet-Beacon-in-Retinal-Health-Assessment-at-ARVO?