Glaukos
Founded Year
1998Stage
PIPE | IPOTotal Raised
$124MMarket Cap
2.35BStock Price
48.33Revenue
$0000About Glaukos
Glaukos (NYSE: GKOS) is an ophthalmic medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of products and procedures to transform the treatment of glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness. Glaukos developed Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, or MIGS, in order to improve the traditional glaucoma treatment and management paradigm.
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Glaukos Patents
Glaukos has filed 108 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Ophthalmology
- Eye surgery

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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5/9/2019 | 12/13/2022 | Diseases of the eye and adnexa, Eye surgery, Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Visual system | Grant |
Application Date | 5/9/2019 |
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Grant Date | 12/13/2022 |
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Related Topics | Diseases of the eye and adnexa, Eye surgery, Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Visual system |
Status | Grant |
Latest Glaukos News
Jan 19, 2023
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Glaukos Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Glaukos founded?
Glaukos was founded in 1998.
Where is Glaukos's headquarters?
Glaukos's headquarters is located at 229 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente.
What is Glaukos's latest funding round?
Glaukos's latest funding round is PIPE.
How much did Glaukos raise?
Glaukos raised a total of $124M.
Who are the investors of Glaukos?
Investors of Glaukos include Novo Ventures, Versant Ventures, InterWest Partners, Frazier Healthcare Partners, OrbiMed Advisors and 7 more.
Who are Glaukos's competitors?
Competitors of Glaukos include iSTAR Medical, Implandata Ophthalmic Products, Ambrx, CytImmune Sciences, VentiRx Pharmaceuticals and 13 more.
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