Designed by clinicians, for clinicians
Smileyscope was founded by two doctors to transform traumatic medical procedures into calm, patient-centred experiences.
Built on rigorous clinical evidence and designed for real healthcare environments, we've helped deliver 400,000+ procedures globally in diverse environments from leading hospitals to rural clinics.
Trust by leading healthcare organisations
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The A-to-Z on Smileyscope
2019
Pivotal clinical trials and patent
Evelyn Chan, Founder and CEO, Smileyscope, published the world’s largest randomized controlled trial for procedural virtual reality in the prestigious Journal of Pediatrics, showing up to 60% reduction in pain, 30% reduction in anxiety, and 48% reduction in restraints during venous needle procedures [1].
[1] Chan E et al, J Peds, 2019
2021
International guideline recognition
Guideline recommended in the INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice [2].
[2] Gorski L et al, J Inf Nsg, 2021
2022
Becoming standard of care
Within 12 months of launch, Smileyscope in 100% of Australian children’s hospitals.
2023
Attained FDA Class II
Approved as the first and only FDA-cleared[3] Virtual Reality AnalgesicTM for acute pain.
[3] 510k K230825
2025
Going Global
Transformed over 400,000+ procedures across 4 continents.
The founding team
Dr Evelyn Chan
MBBS MSc MPH DCH DPC
President & Founder
Evelyn is a doctor, Rhodes Scholar, and former strategy consultant dedicated to transforming healthcare through evidence-based, scalable technology.
She combines expertise in medicine, public health, and anthropology to create innovative tools that help clinicians deliver more compassionate care.
Dr Paul Leong
MBBS, MPH&TM, CCPU, FRACP, PhD
Chief Medical Officer & Founder
Paul is a respiratory and sleep specialist, researcher with over 70 publications and Clinical Associate Professor (Adjunct) at Monash University, one of the world’s top-ranked universities. Having personally witnessed and experienced the challenges of current pain and anxiety management, he was inspired to develop better, non-pharmacological solutions.
Empowering clinicians with immersive therapeutics that reduce pain and anxiety and elevates patient care.
See why 10,000 other clinicians use Smileyscope
Join leading hospitals and clinics delivering superior patient outcomes with evidence-based VR technology. Book a demo to see how Smileyscope transforms procedures in your healthcare setting.
