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Preserving
Sight
For Life

Hamamatsu Vision Technology, Inc.

Our Vision

"Helping you preserve your everyday vision – now and into the future. Empowering you in the fight against glaucoma."

We are a start-up originating from the University of Tokyo and Shizuoka University.

What We do

Creating a future where preventable blindness no longer exists.

Hamamatsu Vision Technology Ltd. is committed to eradicating blindness caused by glaucoma and other ophthalmic diseases through the power of innovation. As a company, we are building a new platform to deliver eye health to everyone by integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), advanced sensing technologies, and mobile medical devices. We are addressing some of the most urgent challenges in modern healthcare, including the barriers to early detection, the difficulty of continuous disease management, and regional disparities in access to medical services. Through practical and highly reliable technology, we aim to create a world in which people everywhere can enjoy the freedom that comes with healthy vision.

Our Business

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Our Team

Meet our team. Centered around a practicing ophthalmologist and management experts, our small and elite team combines deep expertise with real-world experience to deliver meaningful value to society with clarity and purpose.
CEO
MD, PhD, Consultant Ophthalmologist

Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital; Visiting Professor, Shizuoka University; Clinical Professor, Seirei Christopher University; Visiting Professor, The Graduate School for the Creation of New Photonics Industries. Since 2006, he has advanced AI research in ophthalmology at leading institutions including Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology in the UK, as well as The University of Tokyo Hospital and the Eye Centre at Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital.

Ryo Asaoka
CEO
CTO
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CFO
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Global solutions, born in Hamamatsu.

A start-up founded by a practising ophthalmologist

From our base in Hamamatsu, we aim to build a medical innovation ecosystem with a global reach. Drawing on the spirit of Hamamatsu, a city renowned for its manufacturing excellence, we transform our ideas into tangible solutions for the world. We believe that small insights can lead to significant change.

We are proud recipients of the following grants for the 2025 fiscal year:

  • Shizuoka Prefecture Regional Revitalisation and Entrepreneurship Support Grant
  • Hamamatsu City New Industry Creation Subsidy
  • Hamamatsu City Photonics and Electronics Application Challenge Project Subsidy

About Us

Company Name

Hamamatsu Vision Technology, Inc.

Established

June 2025

CEO

Ryo Asaoka, MD / PhD / Consultant Ophthalmologist

Office Location

Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan

What's New

We share our latest updates and announcements here. Stay informed about our development progress, industry collaborations, and other key topics.
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Development Begins on New Ophthalmic Diagnostic Tools

We have begun developing new services aimed at preventing vision loss from eye conditions such as glaucoma. By blending specialised expertise with a user-centric perspective, we aim to create products that are both reliable and easy to use. Stay tuned for further updates!

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Establishment of Our Company

We are delighted to announce the establishment of Hamamatsu Vision Technology Ltd. Leveraging the unique perspective of a practising ophthalmologist, we are committed to tackling societal challenges through the power of medicine and technology. We look forward to your support.

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Our Corporate Website is Now Live

Today, we are pleased to launch our official corporate website. Here, we will be sharing information about our mission, our team, and our products. We invite you to explore the site.

Publications

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View key professional achievements of CEO Dr Ryo Asaoka here.