MellingMedical Partners with Sightpath Medical to Enhance Ophthalmic Surgical Care for America's Veterans
Advanced mobile surgical solutions to improve access to eye care for veterans, active duty and DoD personnel
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MellingMedical, a leader in connecting suppliers of cutting-edge medical solutions with federal health care facilities globally, today announced a strategic partnership with Sightpath Medical, a leading provider of mobile ophthalmic surgical services and equipment. The collaboration is expected to bring Sightpath's innovative mobile cataract and refractive surgery solutions to participating federal healthcare facilities nationwide. MellingMedical will leverage its extensive background in federal contracting and status as an SBA-Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to expand access to advanced eye care for America's military personnel, DoD employees and veterans.
Sightpath is honored to work alongside MellingMedical to deepen their federal contracting strategy."This partnership with Sightpath Medical represents yet another significant advancement in our mission to enhance healthcare delivery for veterans and active duty personnel," said Chris Melling, founder and CEO of MellingMedical. "Sightpath's mobile surgical solutions and proven track record of over 3 million successful procedures make them an ideal partner in our commitment to further improve the superior eye care we help deliver to federal healthcare facilities."
Sightpath Medical is renowned for its customized approach to providing advanced ophthalmic equipment and expert surgical support staff, enabling healthcare facilities to offer state-of-the-art cataract and refractive procedures without substantial capital investment. Its services include both traditional and laser-assisted cataract surgery, as well as comprehensive refractive surgical solutions. The only manufacturer-approved provider of the mobile LenSx femtosecond laser, Sightpath was the first company to mobilize phacoemulsification machines, excimer lasers, the IntraLase Femtosecond Laser, and the LenSx Femtosecond Laser.
"We are honored to work alongside MellingMedical to deepen our federal contracting strategy and serve those who have served our country," stated Dan Robins, Sightpath Medical's COO. "Our mobile surgical solutions will enable VA medical centers and DoD facilities to access cutting-edge ophthalmic technology and expert support staff, ensuring veterans receive the highest quality eye care wherever they are. With more than 1,300 surgeons and 800 facilities already supported by our services, we're ready to make a significant impact in federal healthcare delivery."
About MellingMedical
MellingMedical, an SBA-Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), holds a Medical Equipment and Surgical Federal Supply Schedule (Med/Surg), as well as a Pharmaceutical Schedule and ECAT capabilities, providing innovative and cost-effective healthcare solutions to all 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 VA Outpatient Clinics, all seven (7) VA CMOPs, 95 DoD Medical Facilities and Health and Human Services (HHS), including Indian Health Services (IHS) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). To learn more, visit MellingMedical.com.
About Sightpath Medical
Sightpath Medical is the leading provider of mobile ophthalmic surgical services and equipment in the United States. With a track record of over 3 million improved eyes and partnerships with more than 1,300 surgeons across 800 hospitals and ASCs, Sightpath delivers customized access to advanced ophthalmic equipment, services, and supplies for cataract, laser cataract, and refractive surgery. Their mobile surgical solutions eliminate ownership hassles while providing expert surgical technologists and laser engineers to support procedures, allowing healthcare facilities to focus on patient care.
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