Tilman Otto, PhD, Joins Topcon Healthcare as VP of Technology Innovation and Incubation
OAKLAND, NJ — Topcon Healthcare, Inc., a leading provider of digital healthcare solutions and robotic diagnostic devices, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Tilman Otto as the Vice President of Technology Innovation and Incubation. In his new role, Dr. Otto will be shaping the next generation of technology solutions that will support Topcon’s groundbreaking Healthcare from the Eye™ initiative, a connected care ecosystem applying artificial intelligence to non-invasive retinal scans for improved healthcare access and costs via earlier detection and more efficient management of disease.

VP of Technology Innovation and Incubation
Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
Dr. Otto brings nearly three decades of experience developing breakthrough innovations in diagnostic imaging and digital health technology. Prior to joining Topcon Healthcare, Dr. Otto was the Head of Technology Management at Heidelberg Engineering GmbH, where he led the technology strategy for ophthalmic imaging systems and managed the intellectual property filings for several major innovations. His work in real-time image processing and system design has contributed significantly to advancements in eye care. He is also one of the inventors of the groundbreaking patent for eye motion correction in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging systems.
“Tilman has an unparalleled combination of technological creativity and expertise that will enable us to significantly catalyze the Healthcare from the Eye™ initiative.”
– Ali Tafreshi, CEO & President, Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
In his new role at Topcon, Dr. Otto will focus on identifying, developing, and scaling promising new technologies to transform the healthcare landscape. In addition to overseeing the innovation pipeline, he will collaborate with R&D teams to guide the development of new imaging systems and diagnostic solutions that push the boundaries of eye and systemic health diagnostics. Regarding his new position, Dr. Otto said, “I am pleased to be joining the talented team at Topcon and contributing to the Healthcare from the Eye™ initiative. I look forward to applying my experience in ophthalmic imaging and technology to advance Topcon’s vision and help shape the next generation of medical devices that will have a lasting impact on patient care worldwide.”
Ali Tafreshi, CEO & President of Topcon Healthcare, Inc., commented, “Tilman has an unparalleled combination of technological creativity and expertise that will enable us to significantly catalyze the Healthcare from the Eye™ initiative. I’m grateful to have Tilman’s unique capabilities to accelerate our internal and external innovation initiatives geared towards scaling our business.”
About Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
Topcon Healthcare, Inc. is part of Topcon Corporation (TSE 7732). We are a leading provider of digital healthcare solutions whose vision is to improve access and quality of healthcare while decreasing the cost of care. To achieve this vision, we created Healthcare from the Eye™, a connected care ecosystem using AI-powered disease detection and management applied to noninvasive retinal imaging. Healthcare from the Eye™ is powered by Harmony®, a cloud-based, vendor-inclusive digital health information platform enabling a connected care ecosystem.
A truly global business, Topcon Corporation is focused on developing solutions to solve societal challenges in the mega-domains of healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. In healthcare, these challenges include increasing eye disease, rising medical costs, physician shortages, and unequal access to healthcare. By investing in value-driven innovations, Topcon Corporation works to help people enjoy good health and a better quality of life.
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