Medical imaging, diagnostics, and minimally invasive surgical technologies require optical components with exceptional precision, stability, and compact form factors. GENERAL OPTICS supports medical device manufacturers and research institutions with high-performance optical elements, endoscopic lens systems, and specialized diagnostic modules designed for accuracy, reliability, and long-term clinical performance.
Industry Challenges
Medical optical systems must meet demanding criteria:
- Miniaturized, high-resolution optical designs for endoscopy and micro-imaging
- Biocompatible and stable materials suitable for clinical environments
- High transmission and low aberration across VIS–NIR ranges
- Strict mechanical tolerances and parfocal consistency
- Reliability under repeated sterilization and environmental stress
GENERAL OPTICS excels in developing precision optics tailored to life-critical diagnostic and imaging systems.
Our Solutions
Endoscopic & Micro-Imaging Optics
GENERAL OPTICS has extensive experience designing and manufacturing optical systems for medical endoscopy and micro-diagnostic probes.
Key capabilities include:
- Objective lens systems for endo-microscopy
- High-resolution imaging for early cancer detection (gastric & colorectal)
- Assembled probe-level lens designs with measured image quality
- Three registered patents related to the endoscopic lens system
Applications include:
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Minimally invasive imaging
- Confocal / OCT micro-probes
- Surgical visualization
Multi-Modal Diagnostic Optical Systems
GENERAL OPTICS contributed to national R&D programs involving multi-modal optical diagnostic systems integrating:
- OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
- Confocal Microscopy (CM)
- AI-assisted Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)
These systems support:
- Early cancer detection
- High-resolution tissue characterization
- Real-time imaging with enhanced diagnostic accuracy
This demonstrates GENERAL OPTICS’ capability in complex optical system design for next-generation medical diagnostics.
Compact Molded Optics for Medical Devices
GENERAL OPTICS develops:
- Injection-molded micro lenses
- Miniaturized optical structures for confined spaces such as probe tips
- Custom optical layouts for micro-imaging systems
These designs enable compact, lightweight, high-performance imaging modules for portable and disposable medical devices.
Manufacturing & Quality Advantages
Precision Fabrication for Clinical-Grade Optics
Medical-grade optics require extremely low aberrations, tight centration tolerances, and high surface quality.
GENERAL OPTICS ensures this through:
- Ultra-precision grinding & polishing
- Large set of polishing and centering machines
- Advanced aspheric and freeform metrology
Performance is evaluated with:
- Zygo interferometers
- Talysurf PGI aspheric profiler
- High-resolution tool microscopes
Advanced Coating Solutions for Medical Imaging
Coatings for medical systems must offer:
- High transmission
- Low reflectance
- Durable resistance to cleaning chemicals
GENERAL OPTICS supports this with:
- E-beam and Ion-Assisted Deposition (IAD)
- AR, HR, broadband AR, and protective coatings
- FT-IR and UV-Vis verification for spectral performance
Environmental Reliability Testing
Medical devices undergo frequent cleaning, sterilization, and environmental stress.
GENERAL OPTICS applies MIL-STD-based durability testing:
- Abrasion
- Adhesion
- Temperature & humidity cycling
- Solubility & cleanability
These tests ensure stable performance throughout the device’s clinical lifetime.
Why GENERAL OPTICS
- Proven success in national medical R&D projects
- Expertise in endoscopic and microscopic imaging optics
- Ability to design & manufacture miniaturized, high-performance lens systems
- Complete in-house production for secure and reliable delivery
- ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified quality systems
GENERAL OPTICS delivers precision optics that enable next-generation medical diagnostics, imaging, and minimally invasive procedures with improved clarity, reliability, and clinical value.