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Calgary, Alberta – TheNewswire - August 24, 2026 - Ocumetics Technology Corp. (“ Ocumetics ” or the “ Corporation ”) (TSXV: OTC) (OTCQB: OTCFF) (FRA: 2QBO) announces that it has completed the third and final tranche of the private placement previously announced by the Corporation on July 7, July 29, July 30, 2026 and July 31, 2026 (the “ Offering ”).

The Corporation has issued an additional 405,000 units (“ Units ”) at a price of $0.40 per unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $162,000.  Each Unit consists of one common share in the share capital of the Corporation (“ Common Share ”) and one common share purchase warrant (“ Warrant ”).  Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $0.50 for a period of three years from the date of issuance of the Warrant.

The Corporation raised an aggregate of $3,110,130 in gross proceeds under the Offering.

“We are extremely excited to have achieved our financing target, which is an important milestone for Ocumetics and our shareholders,” said Dean Burns, President and CEO of Ocumetics. “The strong support from the investment community reflects growing confidence in the potential of our accommodating intraocular lens and the progress we are making toward bringing this technology to patients.”

“This financing puts us in a strong position to execute on the next important steps in our clinical and regulatory program, adds Burns. “It provides the funding needed to complete our Group Two first-in-human surgeries in Mexico City this fall and to continue preparations for our FDA IDE application, targeted for early 2027. For our shareholders, this is an important step forward as we move the Ocumetics lens closer to the U.S. clinical pathway and, ultimately, the potential market.”

In consideration for the assistance of Canaccord Genuity Corp. in finding subscribers for third tranche of the Offering, the Corporation paid Canaccord cash commissions of $5,920 and issued 14,800 Warrants.

The Warrants are subject to an acceleration clause such that if the volume weighted average trading price of the Common Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange is at ‎‎least $0.75 per Common Share for a period of 30 consecutive trading days, the expiry date of such warrants may be ‎accelerated by the Corporation to a date that is not less than 30 days after the date that ‎notice of such acceleration is provided to the warrant holders by way of a press release.

Net proceeds of the Offering are expected to be used to fund the Corporation’s continuing first in-human clinical trials, for ongoing research and development and for general working capital. Although the Corporation intends to use the proceeds of the offering as described above, the actual allocation of proceeds may vary from the uses set out above, depending upon future operations, events or opportunities.

The Common Shares and Warrants are subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date

of issuance provided that any Warrants that were issued to Finders are non-transferrable.

Closing of the Offering was subject to the conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange, which was obtained.

About Ocumetics

Ocumetics Technology Corp. (TSXV: OTC) (OTCQB: OTCFF) (FRA: 2QBO) is a Canadian research and product development company that is dedicated to developing advanced vision correction solutions that enhance the quality of life for patients.  Through innovative research and development, Ocumetics aims to transform the field of ophthalmology with state-of-the-art intraocular lenses and other vision-enhancing technologies.

Ocumetics is in the first-in-human early feasibility study phase of a game-changing technology for the ophthalmic industry.  Ocumetics has developed a dynamic intraocular lens that fits within the natural lens compartment of the eye, potentially to eliminate the need for corrective lenses.  It is designed to allow the eye’s natural muscle activity to shift focus from distance to near, providing clear vision at all distances without the help of glasses or contact lenses, and without perceptible time lag.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

David Burwell

Director, Investor Relations        

dave.burwell@ocumetics.com

(403) 410-7907

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION: This news release includes certain “forward-looking statements” under applicable Canadian securities legislation.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the commencement, timing and scope of the Corporation’s planned clinical trial program  and other research and development activities and that they will be conducted as expected.  Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include but are not limited to: operational matters, historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, access to financing as well as other considerations that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances.  There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.  The Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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