Altomed

What Altomed does

Altomed Limited is the UK's largest independent supplier to the surgical ophthalmology sector, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Boldon, Tyne and Wear. The company manufactures and exclusively distributes more than 3,000 ophthalmic products spanning reusable stainless steel and titanium surgical instruments, single-use devices, intraocular dyes, implants (glaucoma valves, lid, orbital, punctum plugs, retinal detachment), consumables, ophthalmic lenses and accessories (via Volk), and equipment including bespoke Microwash sterilisation trays and SimulEYE training models. Its catalogue covers all ophthalmic sub-specialties including cataract, retina, cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastic, paediatrics, accident & emergency, and oncology.

The company combines proprietary Altomed-branded manufactured instruments with exclusive distribution of premium global brands (Volk, Coronet, Mani, MST, New World Medical, Sterimedix, Microwash, SimulEYE, Oftalblu). All products carry ISO 13485:2016 certification, CE marking under MDD/MDR, UKCA marking, and MHRA registration, with annual audits by SGS Belgium and SGS UK. Altomed also offers an instrument repair service.

Revenue is generated through three primary channels: direct sales to UK NHS trusts, private healthcare providers, and educational institutions; exports to more than 40 countries via a network of named international distributors; and direct supply to world-leading ophthalmic centres internationally. The company operates a sister-company relationship with Mid-Optic to provide a full dry-eye patient pathway. Marketing is anchored on major congress participation (ESCRS, RCOphth), hands-on demonstration formats such as the Malyugin Ring Challenge, and content presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Pricing is quote-based for institutional customers and not publicly disclosed. Altomed is privately held with no disclosed external investment.

Name

Altomed

Legal name

Altomed Limited

Website

https://altomed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Altomed Limited is the UK's largest independent supplier to the surgical ophthalmology sector, manufacturing and exclusively distributing over 3,000 ophthalmic instruments, consumables, implants, lenses, and training products to NHS trusts, private providers, educational institutions, and 40+ countries internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Boldon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Instruments Sales: Sale of reusable stainless steel and titanium ophthalmic instruments. Products are selected, developed, and delivered with quality, safety, and performance at the core.
2. Consumables and Single-Use Products: Distribution of single-use devices, intraocular dyes, liquids, gases, oils, sutures, and other consumables for ophthalmic procedures.
3. Implants and Lenses: Sale of implants including glaucoma valves, lid implants, orbital implants, punctum plugs, retinal detachment implants, and ophthalmic lenses and accessories.
4. Medical Device Distribution: Distribution of branded partner products including Volk, Coronet, Mani, MST, and other global ophthalmic brands through exclusive distribution agreements.
5. Equipment and Training Products: Sale of sterilisation trays, operating stools, pressure reducers, and training models including SimulEYE simulators for ophthalmic education.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Altomed manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of surgical ophthalmic instruments, single-use consumables, intraocular lenses, implants, and supporting ophthalmic equipment. Operating since 1976 from Boldon, Tyne and Wear, the company holds over 3,000 SKUs and supplies NHS trusts, private eye hospitals, training institutions, and international distributors in more than 40 countries.

Product overview

Altomed is the UK's largest independent supplier to the surgical ophthalmology sector, manufacturing and exclusively distributing over 3,000 products. The company operates a multi-category portfolio organized around five core product areas: Surgical Instruments (reusable stainless steel and titanium instruments including forceps, scissors, needle holders, hooks, manipulators, I/A handpieces, and bipolar/cautery equipment); Consumables & Single Use (single-use devices including cannula, pupil management products like Malyugin Rings, trephines, sutures, phaco tips, intraocular dyes, and oncology products); Lenses & Accessories ( Volk slit lamp lenses, bio lenses, gonioscopy lenses, laser lenses, and surgical lenses); Implants (glaucoma valves, lid implants, orbital implants, punctum plugs, and retinal detachment implants); and Equipment (Microwash bespoke sterilisation trays, training models including SimulEYE). The company distributes multiple branded product lines alongside its own Altomed brand, including Coronet, Mani, MST, Volk, New World Medical, Sterimedix, Oftalblu, Simuleye, and Microwash.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 products manufactured and exclusively distributed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• Guide DogscoreOthers · 16 October 2025Charity partnership with Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Altomed sponsors Guide Dog puppies including Geordie (their 2nd sponsored puppy) named in tribute to Altomed's North East roots.
• International Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAltomed has established a network of trusted international distributors across more than 40 countries including Australia (Ophthalmopro), Belgium (Line Gold Precision, Pro-vision Instruments), Cyprus (A. Potamitis Medicare), Denmark (DJ Instrumenter), Eire (KD Surgical), Finland (Otoplug), France (Sanotek), Greece (MIDI Medical), Hong Kong (Wellink), Indonesia (PT Mega Medical), Italy (Newtech), Malta (E.J. Busutti), Mauritius (ChemTech), Netherlands (Medical Workshop), New Zealand (O.I.C.), Portugal (Medimix), Singapore (Surgipro), Spain (AJL Ophthalmic, W.M. Bloss), Sweden (Medilens Nordic), and Switzerland (Medilas AG).
• Volk Optical Inc.flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Volk distributor. Altomed donates £10 to Guide Dogs for every Volk lens purchased as part of a charitable partnership initiative.
• Mid-OpticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister companies Altomed and Mid-Optic offer an extensive range of leading premium products to cover the full patient pathway in dry eye management, from early intervention through to more involved surgical solutions.
• CoronetmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner for corneal trephines, artificial anterior chambers, DALK/DMEK/DSEK products, and donor/recipient trephines.
• MST (MicroSurgical Technology)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner for Malyugin Ring products, I/A handpieces, single-use surgical instruments, phaco tips, and handles.
• ManimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner for surgical knives and blades from Japan known for ultimate sharpness.
• SimulEYEmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner for eye surgery training simulation models used for hands-on training at congresses and educational institutions.
• MicrowashmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner for bespoke sterilisation trays with over 3,000 layouts designed to protect delicate instruments and support ISO 17664 compliant reprocessing.
• SterimedixmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner for consumable surgical products including I/A handpieces and backflush/flute handles.
• OftalbluminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner for intraocular dyes (trypan blue solution) used in cataract and corneal procedures.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCwN1D26qqA79DAA76R44Tg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altomed
• Instagraminstagram.com/altomeduk/?hl=en-gb

Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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