LEXUM s.r.o.

What LEXUM s.r.o. does

Lexum s.r.o. (operating as Lexum a.s.) is the largest private provider of comprehensive ophthalmological care in the Czech Republic, founded in 1993 by Prof. MUDr. Martin Filipec, CSc. The company operates a vertically integrated network of 9 surgical eye clinics, 13+ outpatient eye ambulances, and 9 optical retail shops across all major Czech population centers plus Slovakia, employing 450+ staff including 230+ physicians and specialists. Since 2014 it has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of the UK-based Optegra Holdings Limited, an international eye care group operating 31 clinics and 32 ambulances across the UK, Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia.

The service portfolio spans the full spectrum of ophthalmology: refractive laser surgery (Femto LASIK, ReLEx Smile, PRK/PRK Plus), presbyopia correction (PRESBYOND laser and premium intraocular lens exchange programs including trifocal, multifocal, and toric IOLs), cataract treatment (standard and LenSx femtosecond laser-assisted), vitreoretinal surgery, AMD intravitreal injection therapy, glaucoma, cornea and keratoconus treatment including the largest corneal transplantation center in the Czech Republic, strabismus correction via a unique adjustable-sutures technique, aesthetic eyelid surgery, and dry eye therapy including the Rexon-Eye device. Diagnostic imaging relies on OCT, OCT angiography, and meibography.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid reimbursement model: insured clinical services (basic examinations, standard cataract, AMD injections, certain diagnostics) are billed to all Czech health insurers under contracts Lexum holds, while premium and elective services (laser surgery, premium IOL upgrades, laser-assisted cataract, aesthetic procedures) are paid directly by patients. Employer benefit card schemes (Benefit Plus, Pluxee/Sodexo, Edenred, UP) extend payment access. Pricing is publicly disclosed, with premium lens procedures reaching 44,900 Kč/eye and refractive laser packages at 11,900-29,900 Kč/eye. Patient acquisition runs through a direct-to-consumer motion combining a central call center, online booking, walk-in clinics, social media, educational content (Poradna), and community sponsorships.

Name

LEXUM s.r.o.

Legal name

Lexum a.s.

Website

https://lexum.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lexum s.r.o. is the largest private ophthalmology provider in the Czech Republic, operating 9 surgical clinics, 13+ outpatient ambulances, and 9 optical shops serving insured and self-pay patients across the Czech Republic and Slovakia as a subsidiary of the Optegra Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (45613), Optical Goods Retailers (456130), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Contact Lenses & Care Systems (Soft/RGP/Scleral Lenses; Cleaning/Disinfection Solutions) (HLAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract treatment
• Laser refractive surgery
• Optical retail services
• Vision correction

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices34 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Outpatient and surgical ophthalmology services: Revenue is generated from a combination of health insurance reimbursements and direct patient payments. Basic eye examinations are covered by public health insurance for patients of Czech health insurers. Premium services (laser surgery, premium intraocular lenses, laser-assisted cataract) are paid by patients directly. The company accepts all major Czech health insurers and also offers employer benefit card payments (Benefit Plus, Pluxee/Sodexo, Edenred, eBenefitní karta UP).
2. Self-pay elective procedures: Laser eye operations, refractive lens exchanges, premium cataract upgrades, aesthetic eyelid surgery, and strabismus correction are primarily self-pay. Prices range from 3,500 Kč for initial examinations to 44,900 Kč/eye for premium lens procedures. A summer marketing promotion offers free initial examinations for Czech health insurance patients from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
3. Optical retail (optiky): Revenue from sale of prescription glasses, sunglasses, sports glasses, and contact lenses through integrated optical shops at clinic locations. Accepts employer benefit cards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Lexum operates the largest private network of ophthalmology clinics in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, providing comprehensive eye care across all subspecialties including laser refractive surgery (Femto LASIK, ReLEx Smile, PRK, PRESBYOND), cataract treatment with LenSx femtosecond laser, premium intraocular lens implantation (trifocal, multifocal, toric), retina and vitreous surgery, glaucoma treatment, strabismus correction with adjustable sutures, corneal transplantation, aesthetic eyelid surgery, and dry eye syndrome therapy. The integrated network includes 9 main eye clinics, 13+ outpatient diagnostic clinics, and 9+ optical retail shops offering prescription eyeglasses and contact lens fitting.

Product overview

LEXUM s.r.o. operates a network of eye clinics, outpatient clinics, and optical retail stores across the Czech Republic, providing comprehensive ophthalmological services since 1993. The core offering consists of surgical and medical eye care across multiple subspecialties: laser refractive surgery (Femto LASIK, ReLEx Smile, PRK), presbyopia correction via the PRESBYOND laser method and premium intraocular lens (IOL) exchange programs, cataract treatment with and without LenSx femtosecond laser assistance, retina and vitreous surgery, strabismus correction, glaucoma treatment, eyelid plastic surgery, corneal disease treatment, and dry eye syndrome management. The portfolio includes three service channels: 9 main eye clinics providing surgical services, approximately 13 outpatient eye clinics for diagnostics and referrals, and 11 optical retail stores offering prescription eyewear, contact lens fitting, and optometric examinations. Supporting services include a patient education portal (Poradna), a patient portal (Moje Lexum), and an advisory hotline. Premium IOL programs are organized as tiered offerings (PREMIUM LENS, PREMIUM LENS PLUS, PREMIUM LENS PLUS TORIC) differentiating lens categories from aspheric to trifocal. Laser surgery programs are bundled under brand names including PREMIUM LASER, PREMIUM LASER PLUS, PREMIUM LASER – ReLEx Smile, and PREMIUM LASER PRESBYOND. The network is part of the international Optegra Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laser Eye Surgery (Refractive Surgery) Laser-based refractive surgery to correct vision defects (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) for patients aged 18-40. Methods include Femto LASIK (dual-laser), ReLEx Smile (single femtosecond laser without flap), and PRK/PRK Plus (surface method). Includes 1 year of post-operative care.
• PRESBYOND Laser Method Laser-based presbyopia correction for patients aged 40-60, combining Femto LASIK precision with a personalized laser profile. Eliminates need for reading glasses using the PRESBYOND technique.
• Premium Intraocular Lens Exchange Surgical replacement of the natural lens with a premium artificial intraocular lens (IOL) for patients aged 40-60 to correct presbyopia and refractive errors. Programs include PREMIUM LENS (aspheric, toric, bifocal), PREMIUM LENS PLUS (multifocal, trifocal), and PREMIUM LENS PLUS TORIC. Can be combined with LenSx femtosecond laser assistance.
• Cataract Treatment Surgical treatment of cataracts (clouding of the natural lens) for patients aged 60+. Offers standard cataract surgery (covered by insurance) and laser-assisted cataract surgery using LenSx femtosecond laser. Multiple premium intraocular lens upgrade programs available (aspheric, toric, multifocal, trifocal).
• Retina and Vitreous Treatment Surgical and medical treatment of retinal and vitreous disorders including laser vitreolysis for vitreous floaters, management of retinal conditions, and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. Part of Vitreoretinal Center services.
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment Intravitreal injection therapy and genetic testing for age-related macular degeneration (VPMD) and related retinal conditions. Includes OCT angiography, monitoring, and medication administration.
• Strabismus Correction Surgery Surgical correction of strabismus (eye misalignment) in adults using a unique adjustable suture technique allowing fine-tuning during surgery for optimal alignment. Performed by the only physician in the Czech Republic using this method (MUDr. Věra Flemrová).
• Glaucoma Treatment Conservative and surgical treatment of glaucoma (increased intraocular pressure). Includes diagnostic examinations, laser therapy, and surgical management options.
• Aesthetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Aesthetic plastic surgery of upper and lower eyelids to remove excess skin and fat bags, scars, wrinkles. Includes upper and lower eyelidplasty and other minor aesthetic procedures. Self-pay service.
• Corneal Disease Treatment Treatment of corneal diseases including keratoconus and corneal transplantation. Operated through Cornea Lexum s.r.o., the largest corneal transplantation center in the Czech Republic.
• Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome and ocular surface diseases. Includes meibography imaging of Meibomian glands, tear film assessment, Rexon-Eye device-based therapy (4-session program), and OCT examination.
• Lexum Optical Retail Shops (Optics) Chain of optical retail stores offering prescription eyeglass lenses from Hoya and Essilor, sunglasses, contact lenses, sports glasses, and computer glasses. Includes vision testing by optometrists, contact lens fitting, digital measurement systems, and rapid express eyewear manufacturing. Accepts employer benefit cards.
• Lexum Eye Outpatient Clinics (Ambulances) Network of ophthalmology outpatient clinics providing comprehensive eye examinations, diagnostic services, and referrals for surgical treatment at 13+ locations across Czech Republic. Basic eye examination covered by Czech health insurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 650,000+ successful eye procedures performed over 30+ years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SONS (Sjednocená organizace nevidomých a slabozrakých)minorOthersLexum is a proud partner of SONS for the 6th consecutive year, regularly supporting the Bílá pastelka annual charity collection that helps people who have lost their sight find their way back to life.
• Světluška (Czech Radio Foundation)minorOthersLexum is a sponsor of Noční běhy pro Světlušku (Night Runs for Světluška), a running series that helps people with visual impairments. Lexum symbolically closed the 2026 season of the event in České Budějovice.
• VZP ČR and all Czech health insurance companiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLexum has contracts with all Czech health insurers and meets all their quality criteria. This enables broad patient access and insurance reimbursement for covered services including basic cataract surgery, AMD treatment, and basic eye examinations.
• Employer benefit card providers (Benefit Plus, Pluxee/Sodexo, Edenred, eBenefitní karta UP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLexum accepts various employer benefit cards for payment at clinics and optical shops, enabling employees to use workplace benefits for eye care and optical products.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NeoVize Eye Clinic: Czech private eye clinic chain offering laser refractive surgery, cataract treatment with premium IOLs, and pediatric ophthalmology. Operates a multi-clinic network across the Czech Republic and is a direct competitor to Lexum in the same patient segments with comparable premium-tier self-pay offerings.
• Gemini Eye Clinic: One of the largest private ophthalmology clinic networks in the Czech Republic, offering refractive surgery, cataract, premium IOLs, and intraocular injection therapies through multiple branches. Directly competes with Lexum on the same Czech self-pay refractive and insurance-covered cataract segments, with overlapping technology stacks and a comparable premium positioning.
• OFTEX Eye Clinic: Czech eye clinic network providing refractive, cataract, and general ophthalmology services with multiple locations. Comparable multi-clinic model targeting similar patient demographics in the Czech Republic, with overlapping VZP contracts and premium IOL offerings.
• DuoVize Eye Clinic: Czech private ophthalmology provider focused on refractive surgery, cataract, and presbyopia correction, including premium intraocular lens programs. Competes head-to-head with Lexum's Praha and regional clinics for self-pay refractive and premium cataract patients in the Czech market.

Broad incumbents

• Sanoptis: Pan-European ophthalmology platform operating a large network of eye clinics and ophthalmology practices across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other European markets, owned by funds managed by intermediates. Comparable multi-site ophthalmology network model with insurance and self-pay revenue mix similar to Lexum.
• Optical Express: Largest private provider of laser eye surgery, lens surgery, and ophthalmology services in the UK and Ireland, with a multi-clinic chain model. Comparable in scale, technology breadth, and self-pay refractive positioning to Lexum, although currently focused on Western European markets rather than CEE.
• EuroEyes: German-headquartered international eye clinic group specializing in laser refractive surgery, lens surgery, and premium IOL implantation across Germany, Denmark, the UK, and China. Comparable in offering premium self-pay refractive procedures and premium IOL programs at a similar technology tier as Lexum, with a multi-clinic European footprint.
• Optegra (UK): Parent company of Lexum and broader eye care group operating 31 clinics and 32 ambulances across the UK, Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia. While Lexum is the Czech operating arm, Optegra UK provides shared technology, surgeon training, and procurement, and represents the wider portfolio context in which Lexum sits.
• Veonet: European ophthalmology network operating eye clinics and ophthalmology practices across Germany and other European countries. Comparable multi-clinic, multi-country ophthalmology provider model with similar insurance and self-pay revenue mix and similar acquisition-driven growth playbook.

Regional players

• Fakultní nemocnice - Oční kliniky (Czech University Hospital Ophthalmology Departments): University hospital ophthalmology departments (VFN Prague, FN Brno, FN Ostrava, etc.) provide publicly funded complex eye care and serve as training centers for Czech ophthalmologists. Compete with Lexum for tertiary and complex cases and influence the supply of specialist physicians, while operating under a different funding and governance model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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