From Idea to Industry Standard: See-Green’s Impact on the Optometry Profession

Two decades ago, the idea of using light to guide scleral lens insertion was unheard of. Today, See-Green® products are a trusted standard in optometry clinics, universities, and hospitals worldwide. Our journey from a single idea to an industry staple reflects not just innovation, but collaboration with the profession we proudly serve. 

A Tool Born from Practice 

The first See-Green Scleral lens inserter was refined with the help of clinicians at the Boston Foundation for Sight, who immediately recognized its potential. They even authored the original insertion instructions that many patients still use today. 

Trusted by Professionals Everywhere 

Over the past 15+ years, See-Green has been dispensed at more than 500 practices, clinics, and hospitals, where it is now an essential training and support tool. It’s been highlighted in at least 15 scholarly publications and textbooks, cited by leading optometrists and ophthalmologists as a breakthrough in lens handling. 

Supporting Training and Adoption 

Optometrists have found that See-Green not only helps patients succeed at home but also reduces training time in the clinic. That means fewer chair hours, fewer frustrated calls, and higher rates of long-term patient success with scleral lenses. 

A Reputation Built on Safety and Service 

What sets See-Green apart isn’t just the patent-pending green LED technology, it’s the track record: 

• Zero adverse events reported in over 15 years of use. 

• FDA registration ensuring compliance with medical device safety standards. 

• An unmatched two-year warranty, honored with no paperwork and same-day replacements. 

Looking Toward the Future 

As we prepare to launch our next-generation inserter — with ergonomic improvements and serviceable design — we’re proud to continue a tradition of innovation that began with a simple question: What if we could make scleral lens insertion easier? 

John Dalsey, founder and inventor, at the 2025 American Academy of Optometry Meeting in Boston, MA

✨ From idea to industry standard, See-Green has helped tens of thousands of patients and countless optometrists worldwide. And we’re just getting started.