Aeon Imaging, LLC's mission is to apply novel imaging and image display technology to advance the medical and scientific fields.
Founded in 2005 by Dr. Ann Elsner and based in Bloomington, Indiana, Aeon has developed its core technology based on collaboration with researchers at the Schepens Eye Research Institute and at the Indiana University School of Optometry. Our technology, protected by patents in the US, Canada, and elsewhere, exploits the flexible electronic aperture inherent in current CMOS sensors to perform unique confocal imaging.
Dr. Ann Elsner, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Aeon Imaging was founded by Dr. Elsner in 2005, where she currently serves as its Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Elsner is a tenured professor at the Indiana University School of Optometry, has >20 years of experience developing retinal imaging technology, and is the lead inventor of Aeon's core intellectual property. In 2018, Dr. Elsner was awarded the Edwin H. Land Medal by the Optical Society of America for her contribution of the fields of ophthalmic instrumentation and vision science with innovative imaging technologies, state-of-the-art psychophysical research and entrepreneurial ventures.
Mr. Matthew Muller, MS, MBA
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Muller currently serves as Aeon's Chief Operating Officer. With a background in optical engineering, Mr. Muller performs camera design and development, as well as the day-to-day management of the company. He is the inventor of Aeon's patented DLO technology.
Dr. Tom Gast, MD, PhD
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Gast currently serves as Aeon's Chief Medical Officer. He has >10 years experience as an ophthalmologist in private practice and provides image analysis and guidance on retinal function and disease.
Promoting Objectivity in Research
Aeon Imaging receives research funding from the US National Institutes of Health in the form of SBIR and STTR grants. As required by 42 CFR 50, Subpart F and section 4.1.10 of the NIH Grants Policy Statement, Aeon Imaging's Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) policy is publicly accessible for viewing here.