Vitazi.ai Leads in Oculomics
We are revolutionizing early disease detection for optometrists and eyecare providers to better inform their colleagues in primary care, cardiology, neurology, and other specialties.
Helping Clinicians Detect Disease Early, Improve Outcomes, & Maximize Value
Vitazi.ai is dedicated to empowering optometrists with advanced Oculomics tools that extend their impact beyond vision care. By leveraging retinal imaging and AI, we enable earlier detection of systemic diseases, helping optometrists play a central role in preventive health.
Our solutions integrate seamlessly into optometry practices, giving clinicians the ability to:
- Detect systemic and ocular disease earlier, improving patient outcomes
- Strengthen their position as essential partners in whole-person care
- Meet quality and population health metrics while maximizing reimbursements
By equipping optometrists to detect it earlier, we reduce the long-term burden of preventable disease and reinforce their role as frontline providers of comprehensive care.
"We made a bold decision to prioritize preventive health evaluations. As a physician, I will have succeeded if I can leave this world healthier than I found it. Every day, our team helps eye care professionals save sight and prevent disease."
Dr. Jeremy Stueven, CEO
Why Early Detection Matters
Only 50% of diabetic patients get an annual eye scanMany systemic and ocular diseases progress silently, without early symptoms. Patients may appear completely healthy—even with 20/20 vision—while disease advances beneath the surface. That’s why annual retinal scans are critical for early interception and treatment.
Historically, early detection required specialized in-office exams that were time-consuming, costly, and difficult for patients to access. Barriers included:
- Transportation and time-off work challenges
- Reluctance to undergo invasive procedures
- Multiple visits and co-pays
- Poor coordination between primary care and specialists
- Limited access to specialty providers in many communities
Vitazi.ai empowers optometrists to close this gap by offering convenient, non-invasive retinal imaging directly in their practices—reducing patient friction, enabling earlier detection, and reinforcing optometry’s role as a frontline partner in whole-person health.
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people live with diabetes in the U.S.
%
of diabetics do not get annual diabetic eye scans.
%
of severe vision loss can be prevented with annual scans and treatment.
Our Solution to Close the Care Gap
Vitazi-MD™ is a teleretinal imaging platform designed to close critical care gaps by making advanced retinal evaluations more accessible at the point of care.
Our accurate early disease interception tools provide clinicians with the insights they need—when they need them most—to protect patients’ vision and overall health. Beyond vision-threatening conditions, our versatile platform also supports teleretinal physicians in evaluating for a wide range of systemic and ocular diseases, reinforcing the role of optometry as a frontline partner in preventive health.
Our Story
Created for eye care professionals, to empower better health outcomesVitazi.ai was founded by Dr. Jeremy Stueven, an emergency physician who envisioned retinal scans as a new vital sign—a routine measurement as essential as blood pressure or heart rate. The retina provides a unique window into systemic health, offering insights that can help detect disease early and change its trajectory.
Dr. Stueven recognized that optometry and eye care practices are the most convenient and practical setting to deliver this care. Patients already trust their eye doctors, and annual visits create a natural opportunity to integrate retinal health into preventive medicine.
With Vitazi.ai, Dr. Stueven is transforming that vision into reality by making retinal scanning accessible and scalable. The platform empowers optometrists and other clinicians to enable earlier interventions, improve patient outcomes, and advance a proactive, value-based approach to healthcare.
Watch Dr. Jeremy Stueven
Mission
At Vitazi.ai, our mission is to transform the retina into a dynamic source of real-world health intelligence. By unlocking ocular biomarkers through advanced AI and data fusion, we enable earlier disease interception, accelerate therapeutic discovery, and empower a new era of precision, preventive, and value-based care.
Vision
We envision a future where every retinal image contributes to a deeper understanding of human health. Retinal evaluation becomes a universal part of routine care—accessible through trusted clinical touchpoints such as optometry practices, primary care offices, pharmacies, and labs. By transforming these images into actionable data, we enable clinicians to intercept disease earlier, advance precision medicine, and fundamentally change the trajectory of patient outcomes across populations.
Values
We are committed to transforming healthcare delivery by living out our core values:
- Innovation – advancing Oculomics with next-generation technology
- Collaboration – partnering with clinicians, patients, and health systems
- Accountability – delivering measurable impact and reliable outcomes
- Transparency – building trust through openness and clarity
- Operational Excellence – ensuring scalable, seamless solutions at the point of care
- Compassion – keeping patients and our communities at the heart of everything we do