Who We Are

Clinicians, investors, and operators — investing personally in the future of eye care.

We have spent our careers at the intersection of clinical medicine, company building, and early-stage investing in ophthalmology. We invest personally in every opportunity we bring to the group.

100+
ophthalmology clinical trials led as investigators
30yrs
at the front lines of clinical practice
100%
of opportunities are personally invested in by our principals
Meet the Principals

Domain expertise,
personally committed.

John S. Pollack, MD

John S. Pollack, MD

Co-Founder & Partner

Retina specialist and serial founder across data analytics, devices, and ocular health — including Vestrum Health (acq. 2021). Former President of the American Society of Retina Specialists.

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Firas Rahhal, MD

Firas Rahhal, MD

Co-Founder & Partner

Vitreoretinal specialist in active practice, Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, and founding partner at ExSight Ventures. PI on 100+ ophthalmology clinical trials.

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Michael Nissen, MD

Michael Nissen, MD

Co-Founder & Partner

Vitreoretinal surgeon, Weill Cornell faculty member since 1998, and co-founder at ExSight Ventures. Founder and director of the Insight Foundation for global ophthalmic education.

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James Murray, JD

James Murray, JD

Co-Founder & Partner

Venture investor and co-founder at ExSight Ventures, leading early-stage ophthalmic investments across the lifecycle. Board member at Re-Vana Therapeutics and the Usher III Initiative.

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If reading about our team has sparked your interest in EyeSci Angels, we would welcome the conversation. No obligation, no pressure — simply an opportunity to get acquainted.