Mobile Phone Ophthalmoscope
Project Brief:
Peek Retina partnered with Wideblue to bring its vision for a low-cost, mobile ophthalmoscope to life. This innovative medical device is designed to make high-quality eye examinations more accessible worldwide. Recognising Wideblue’s proven expertise in advanced camera and optical system design, Peek selected our team to support the product’s technical development and refinement from early concept through to production readiness.
Our Approach:
Building on Peek Retina’s initial prototype, Wideblue applied a rigorous, engineering-led design process to elevate performance, usability, and manufacturability. Using Zemax optical design software, our team optimised the optical system to deliver clinically reliable imaging within a compact, mobile-friendly form factor.
These simulations were validated through the development of early-stage, hand-built prototypes, enabling rapid iteration and de-risking of the design. This combination of advanced modelling and practical prototyping ensured that the final solution met both performance and regulatory requirements.
Wideblue’s scope of work included:
- Industrial design focused on product aesthetics, ergonomics, and integration with mobile phones
- Detailed mechanical design to support robust prototyping and manufacture
- Electronics design for precise device control and reliability
- Optical component design and validation for prototyping
- Manufacture of 15 high-quality, advanced prototypes for testing and demonstration
Our Solution:
Wideblue delivered a complete, production-ready solution, including the full technical file and technology transfer required for volume manufacture. The final design was successfully transitioned to a UK-based manufacturing partner, ensuring quality, scalability, and regulatory compliance.
The mobile ophthalmoscope is the result of a highly effective collaboration between Peek Retina and Wideblue—combining medical insight with world-class engineering and design. The product’s impact and innovation were recognised with two prestigious European Platinum Design Awards in 2017, in the Designs for Society and Designs for Life Science categories, underscoring its contribution to both healthcare and human-centred design.