Luneau Technology has acquired Next Sight, an Italian company specialized in retinal screening and telehealth.
This acquisition “brings to Luneau increased capabilities – covering both Back and Front of the eye – to propose a comprehensive eye exam, which is a key customer need” and it “supports and brings a set of experience and technology which will help to drive forward a focus on a range of telehealth solutions for Luneau Technology group,” according to a press release.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Paola Griggio, CEO of Next Sight, will continue to manage initiatives around retinal topics and will also take up a key leadership role as she is appointed vice president for telehealth at Luneau Technology.
Marc Abitbol, president and CEO Luneau Technology, said, “It is a great opportunity for Luneau Technology to expand our offer.
“We are very excited to enter the telehealth space and welcome Paola among our management team to lead this new capability for the group.”
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Luneau Technology produces devices aimed at ophthalmic, optometrists and optical professionals.
Next Sight develops robotic and IT technologies to provide ophthalmic diagnostic solutions. Next Sight produces Nexy, a device which allows retina screening through a platform to securely send patient data to remote locations.