Ophthalmologists
Optometrists
Business Experts
Software engineers
Working exclusively at the intersection of eyecare and technology.
Care1 is a highly specialized telemedicine software company, working exclusively at the intersection of eyecare and technology. The company was founded in 2011 by a group of optometrists, ophthalmologists, business experts and software engineers.
Advanced Technology for
Advanced Care
Integrated Clinics
Glaucoma and Retinal Telemedical Collaboration
Optometrists collaborate on complex care for many conditions including glaucoma and retinal disease. Optometric practices purchase equipment, undergo training, participate in research and become regional referral centres for family physicians, specialists and other optometrists.
Retina Enabled Clinics
Retinal Telemedical Collaboration
We connect optometrists with their local retina specialists to provide digital consultations on posterior segment pathology. Patients receive subspecialty consultant care, while also saving time from needing to drive in to the specialist’s office.
Dry Eye Enabled Clinics (Coming soon)
Peri-Operative Programs for Premium Dry Eye Practices
Optometrists are provided with turnkey ocular surface management packages for patients prior to cataract surgery diagnostic testing. Optometrists receive assistance with diagnostic equipment selection, therapeutic protocols, pricing strategy, and referral logistics.
Avocado Advantage
Contact Lens Ordering Platform and Subscription Program for Optometrists
Our platform allows optometrists to sell contact lenses on subscription, where patients pay for their lenses in small monthly instalments and receive convenient at-home delivery. Optometrists order from a single universal platform which is connected directly to websites for Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, CooperVision and Johnson & Johnson.
AI meets eyecare
Our technology merges the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and medicine in order to create a powerful telemedicine and patient services portal.
We are one of the few doctor-run healthcare technology companies with its own in-house software engineering team.
The guiding principle for our technology is a spirit of collaboration and inclusivity among patients, optometrists, ophthalmologists, family physicians, specialists, and industry.
DeepMD
Eyecare becomes smarter
DeepMD is the proprietary custom-built artificially intelligent (AI) embedded within the core of our platform.
It helps patients receive evidence-based medicine, assists doctors with care plan formulation, and optimizes practices via strategic purchasing.
We have presented our research internationally:
- Canadian Ophthalmological Society Annual Meeting (Montreal, QC, CAN)
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting (New Orleans, LA, USA)
- American Telemedicine Association Annual Meeting (Orlando, FL, USA)
- World Ophthalmology Congress (Barcelona, ESP)
- Canadian Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting (Phoenix, AZ, USA)
- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD, USA)
- Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology Annual Meeting (Vancouver, BC, CAN)
Doctor Testimonials
Proudly supporting optometrists & ophthalmologists across Canada.
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Partnership Opportunities
We welcome partnerships with government, pharmaceuticals, distributors and manufacturers who are looking for an advanced technology solution in the eyecare space.
Lisa Rickards
Investor Relationships
We are an investor-backed, profitable and rapidly growing company. We are not currently looking for additional investors, but please connect with us if you feel your organization could be a strong strategic and financial partner.
Daria Craig