Feb 15, 2026
Beijing | September 24, 2025
Akeso has achieved a significant technological breakthrough by applying semiconductor-grade lithography to ophthalmic lens manufacturing—marking a pivotal shift in how lenses are designed, fabricated, and applied in clinical and consumer vision care. This advancement positions Akeso at the forefront of optical innovation, bridging semiconductor manufacturing and precision optics to unlock the next generation of vision solutions.
Lithography, a core process in semiconductor fabrication, enables the creation of complex micro- and nano-scale structures with extremely high accuracy. Traditionally used to define integrated circuit patterns, this technology now serves as the foundation of Akeso’s latest innovation: high-precision lithographic lenses.
Through the establishment of its dedicated Lithography Lens Processing Center, Akeso has become one of the first companies globally to integrate semiconductor-grade lithography into scalable lens production. This development represents a fundamental departure from conventional mold- and lathe-based lens fabrication methods.
Akeso’s lithographic approach enables microstructure engraving directly onto the lens surface, supporting previously unattainable levels of optical control. Benefits include:
The ability to embed optical functions at the nano-scale allows Akeso’s lenses to go beyond basic refractive correction. This platform opens opportunities for:
By converging microelectronics-grade engineering with ophthalmic science, Akeso is reshaping how light is manipulated within lenses—creating a new category of high-performance, multifunctional optical devices.
“Lithography transformed the semiconductor industry. We believe it can do the same for optics,” said a spokesperson for Akeso. “With micro- and nano-scale precision, we’re reimagining how vision correction and eye care technology are delivered—making personalized, intelligent eyewear a reality.”
This lithographic platform is already being deployed in Akeso’s flagship MetaRx™ personalized myopia management lenses, with further applications in intelligent eyewear under development. The company plans to expand this technology across clinical optometry, smart vision devices, and next-generation refractive solutions.
As global demand for precision-driven, customized, and tech-integrated optical products grows, Akeso’s lithography innovation provides a scalable, future-ready solution for partners in ophthalmology, optometry, optical engineering, and wearable device development.
Akeso Eyecare is a doctor-founded eye-technology company and CDMO focused on improving vision care. We design and build advanced solutions like AR displays for myopia prevention, eye tracking, extended reality devices, and digital vision health tools used in eye care and smart technology.
Our mission is to improve global vision health through smart innovation. By combining optical design, materials science, and AI, our R&D team supports partners from early research to custom design, manufacturing, and large-scale production, always guided by medical expertise, collaboration, sustainability, and patient-first thinking.
Akeso – engineering the future of vision.
Engineering the
Future of Vision.