STAAR Surgical Company is a U.S.-based ophthalmic medical device manufacturer founded in 1982 and headquartered in California. The company is widely recognized for its innovation in implantable lens technologies designed to correct refractive errors and improve visual outcomes globally. STAAR Surgical’s core expertise centers on implantable intraocular lenses (IOLs), including phakic IOLs used in refractive surgery as well as IOLs for cataract surgery. Its technologies emphasize minimally invasive, biocompatible lens solutions that help patients reduce dependence on spectacles or contact lenses.