About Espansione Group
Espansione Group is an Italian medtech company pioneering photobiomodulation in ophthalmology and beyond. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Funo (Bologna), the company has grown into a global presence spanning more than 50 countries.
Mission
Helping people, through science.
Espansione Group is committed to redefining paradigms in ophthalmology and beyond, empowering healthcare partners and their patients with certified, evidence-based medical technologies.
The Espansione Ecosystem
The company's offering is built around a proprietary technology platform — the Espansione Ecosystem — which integrates light-based technologies from diagnosis through treatment. Every solution within the ecosystem leverages one or more of Espansione's patented technologies:
- LM™ LLLT — Light Modulation™ Low-Level Light Therapy (photobiomodulation)
- OPE™ IPL — Optimal Power Energy™ Intense Pulsed Light
Made in Italy
Espansione Group designs, crafts, and tests all its solutions in Italy, combining Italian manufacturing excellence with a deep commitment to clinical research and customer support.
EssilorLuxottica Acquisition
In February 2025, Espansione Group joined EssilorLuxottica, accelerating its growth in the medtech space and expanding its global reach within the world's leading vision care group.
Key Milestones
- Over 40 years of innovation in light-based medical technology
- Present in 50+ countries worldwide
- Technologies recognized in the TFOS DEWS III Management and Therapy Report (American Journal of Ophthalmology)
- CE (MDR) Mark granted to eye-light® for dry AMD and extended anterior segment pathologies