Eli Aharoni
Chief Technology Officer & VP R&D
Eli Aharoni is a visionary executive, biomedical engineer, and co-founder of VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies (now Samsara Vision), with 28+ years of experience in ophthalmic medical device R&D, innovation, and leadership.
Eli specializes in Class III intraocular implants, including the FDA- and CE-approved Implantable Miniature Telescope (SING-IMT) for advanced Macular Degeneration. With 30+ granted and pending patents in intraocular devices and surgical technologies, Eli have led global multidisciplinary teams in collaboration with leading surgeons and researchers. Earlier, directed major national R&D programs and received a National Innovation Prize.
Eli is currently, the CTO & VP R&D at Cornet Vision, advancing the groundbreaking KPro artificial cornea.