Stephens Instruments

Stephens Instruments is a privately held ophthalmic medical device company that manufactures and distributes reusable and single-use surgical instruments for eye care professionals. Based in Lexington, Kentucky and founded in 1976, the company offers more than 1,000 products used across cataract, corneal, glaucoma, refractive, retinal, lacrimal, and foreign body procedures. In addition to core surgical instrumentation, Stephens markets dry eye management products, eye banking products, and biologics-related offerings, and supports customized instrument sets for ophthalmic practices. The company appears to operate globally through a distributor network spanning more than 50 countries and emphasizes ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration.