Ophthalmology
Advancing vision through micro precision
In the ophthalmic devices market, companies often face the challenge of engineering ultra-precise, miniaturized components that meet strict performance and biocompatibility standards. At Freudenberg Medical, we offer a broad range of ophthalmology services and vertically integrated capabilities that enable us to manage complex projects involving multiple steps and manufacturing processes all within a seamlessly connected network of global facilities.
Innovative Ophthalmic Solutions
Our expertise spans both silicone and thermoplastics as well as molding and extrusion, enabling reliable, scalable production of complex parts with tight tolerances. This attention to detail is possible through the dedicated efforts of a design and development team who have experience developing technologies for dry eye therapies, glaucoma treatment and drainage, corrective/ocular surgery, and drug delivery systems.
Silicone & Thermoplastic Molding
Our micro-scale products include silicone molded components, weighing as little as 0.004g. We deliver high-precision micro molding solutions for medical applications, including implantable and hybrid components.
Key capabilities:
- Liquid injection molding (LIM), micro molding, and over-molding
- Thin-wall silicone and implantable component molding
- Insert and vertical insert molding over diverse materials
- Two-shot molding: silicone to thermoplastic
Silicone Extrusions
Our extruded implantable silicone tubing, scaling as small as 0.1778 mm ID. Our silicone micro extrusion capabilities support highly precise tubing for implantable and drainage devices. We manufacture extremely small and thin-walled profiles with consistent quality, ideal for demanding medical applications.
Key capabilities:
- Inner diameters as small as 0.007" (0.1778 mm)
- Wall thickness down to 0.002" (0.0508 mm)
- Multi-lumen and co-extrusion
- Striping for identification, x-ray opacity, and more
Clinical Applications
Common clinical applications where our industry expertise is needed includes:
- Dry eye therapies
- Glaucoma treatment and drainage
- Corrective cataract and other ocular surgery
- Drug delivery systems
- Coating applications
A practical example of our proficiency in this area is our development of The Punctum Plug. This is a tiny silicone plug inserted into the tear duct to prevent drainage of tear fluid.
