New World Medical

New World Medical

Develops ophthalmic surgical devices for vision.

Overview

New World Medical makes ophthalmic surgical devices, such as the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve and the Kahook Dual Blade, to help eye surgeons treat glaucoma and other eye conditions. The Ahmed Valve is implanted to drain fluid and lower eye pressure, while the Kahook Dual Blade is a surgical instrument used to remove tissue that blocks drainage routes, enabling better fluid flow. The company sets itself apart by working closely with surgeons to improve clinical outcomes and by donating surgical equipment to humanitarian and charitable causes in addition to its product development. Its goal is to preserve and enhance vision by delivering practical tools and technologies that benefit patients and communities.

About New World Medical

Simplify's Rating
Why New World Medical is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Healthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Founded

1990

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • New World Medical launched VIA360 in February 2025 and STREAMLINE enhancements in May 2025.
  • Ahmed ClearPath ST launched September 2025, expanding a proven drainage-device franchise.
  • Product breadth now spans drainage, goniotomy, and canal-based MIGS, widening hospital purchasing opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Glaukos, Alcon, and Johnson & Johnson crowd glaucoma surgery, squeezing pricing and adoption.
  • STREAMLINE and VIA360 still depend on surgeon retraining, slowing conversion from incumbent devices.
  • If FDA scrutiny or implant complications hit Ahmed ClearPath ST, the whole portfolio stalls.

What makes New World Medical unique

  • Ahmed ClearPath ST adds a pre-threaded ripcord and smaller tube for surgeon control.
  • STREAMLINE's transparent tip and ClickPulse deliver implant-free viscodilation with better visualization.
  • VIA360 combines canaloplasty and trabeculotomy with on-demand viscoelastic delivery and 360° catheter reach.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance Bonus

Company Social Events

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Ophthalmology Times
Sep 2nd, 2025
New World Medical launches non-valved glaucoma drainage device, Ahmed ClearPath ST

In addition to the Ahmed ClearPath ST, New World Medical has also launched the VIA360 Surgical System and the enhanced STREAMLINE Surgical System featuring a clear tip this year.

Avala
Apr 21st, 2022
New World Medical, Inc. launched STREAMLINE Surgical System on Apr 1st 22'.

New World Medical, a global medical device company focused on glaucoma interventions, commercially launched the STREAMLINE™ Surgical System April 1, 2022.

Ophthalmology Times
Mar 3rd, 2022
New World Medical, Inc. launched update to launch plans for the Streamline Surgical System on Mar 1st 22'.

New World Medical this week announced an update to its launch plans for the Streamline Surgical System.

EIN News
Dec 29th, 2021
New World Medical, Inc. launched Ahmed ClearPath glaucoma drainage device on Aug 1st 19'.

For instance, in August 2019, New World Medical, Inc., a privately held ophthalmic company, launched Ahmed ClearPath glaucoma drainage device.

New Optical Solutions
Nov 10th, 2021
Newopticalsolutions partners with New World Medical, Inc.

New Optical Solutions in collaboration with New World Medical, presented on November 10 th, 2021, at Electra Metropolis Hotel, the Ahmed Clear Path Model 350 & 250.

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