What Eyescan does

Eyescan BV is a privately held Dutch ophthalmology network founded in 1990 and headquartered in Utrecht, operating 20+ eye care clinics and five specialized Retina Operation Centers across the Netherlands, including sites in Amstelveen, Best, Ede, Rijswijk, Utrecht, Groningen, Beverwijk, Alkmaar, Sittard-Geleen, Heerlen, Emmen, Hoorn, Purmerend, Warmond, Wassenaar, Terneuzen, and others. The company delivers the full spectrum of ophthalmic care: general eye disease management (cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy), refractive surgery (LASIK, SMILE/Lenticule Extraction, TransPRK, ICL/EVO+ lens implantation at €2,800/eye), vitreoretinal surgery (vitrectomy, retinal detachment repair, macular hole surgery) via the dedicated Retina Operatiecentrum sub-brand, pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus treatment, functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery (€1,150-€2,100), and CBR driver's license medical examinations (€99.99). Care is delivered by a team of subspecialty-trained ophthalmologists (the website lists 15+ named specialists, several with European Board credentials) using modern laser and surgical platforms, and is offered in partnership with regional hospitals including Dijklander, Zuyderland, Gelderse Vallei, Treant Scheper, and (as of Jan 2025) ZorgSaam.

Name

Eyescan

Legal name

Eyescan BV

Website

https://eyescan.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Eyescan is a privately held Dutch ophthalmology network operating 20+ eye care clinics and five specialized retina surgery centers across the Netherlands, serving insured medical, elective refractive (LASIK/SMILE/ICL), cataract, retinal, pediatric, and eyelid correction patients via hospital partnerships and direct bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO)

Keywords

• Refractive eye surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Ophthalmology clinics
• Retinal surgery
• Laser vision correction

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insured Healthcare Services: Core revenue from ophthalmic procedures covered by Dutch health insurance (zorgverzekering), including cataract surgery, general ophthalmology, retinal surgery, and strabismus treatment. Requires referral from GP or specialist. Contracts with all Dutch health insurers.
2. Self-Pay Procedures: Elective refractive procedures including LASIK, SMILE, TransPRK, ICL lenses, and cosmetic eyelid surgery paid directly by patients
3. CBR Medical Examination: Driver's license medical examination service at €99.99 per examination, performed by ophthalmologists for CBR licensing authority
4. Eyelid Correction Procedures: Cosmetic and functional eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) ranging from €1,150 to €2,100 depending on procedure type

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eyescan operates a network of specialized eye clinics across the Netherlands delivering comprehensive ophthalmological care, including refractive surgery (LASIK, SMILE, TransPRK, ICL lens implantation), cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery via its Retina Operatiecentrum division, eyelid correction, pediatric ophthalmology, and driver's license medical examinations. The organization serves both insured patients through the Dutch healthcare referral system and self-pay patients seeking elective vision correction.

Product overview

Eyescan is a specialized eye clinic network offering comprehensive ophthalmological care under one roof. The portfolio includes refractive surgery options (laser eye surgery via SMILE, LASIK, TransPRK; and lens implantation via ICL), cataract surgery, retinal/vitreous surgery through the Retina Operatiecentrum division, eyelid correction, strabismus treatment, pediatric ophthalmology, and general eye condition treatments. The services range from insured healthcare (requiring referral) to self-pay procedures like laser vision correction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ooglaseren (Refractive Laser Eye Surgery) Refractive laser surgery procedures (SMILE, LASIK, TransPRK) to correct vision and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses, offered to self-pay patients with transparent pricing.
• ICL / Voorzetlenzen (Implantable Collamer Lens) Implantable Collamer lens placed between the iris and natural lens to correct vision from -20 to +10 diopters for patients unsuitable for laser treatment, priced at €2,800 per eye including pre-examination, year-one controls, and a 2-year retreatment warranty.
• Staaroperatie (Cataract Surgery) Surgical removal of the cloudy natural lens and replacement with an artificial intraocular lens to treat cataracts, covered by Dutch health insurance with referral from GP or specialist.
• Vitrectomie en Netvliesoperatie (Vitrectomy and Retinal Surgery) Advanced vitreoretinal surgery to remove vitreous gel and treat retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and macular holes, delivered through the dedicated Retina Operatiecentrum division with locations in Amstelveen, Best, Ede, Rijswijk, and Utrecht.
• Ooglidcorrectie (Eyelid Correction) Functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) for dermatochalasis (€1,150 for both eyes) and ptosis (€1,400 one eye / €2,100 both eyes), addressing visual impairment from drooping eyelids and cosmetic concerns.
• Rijbewijskeuring (Driver's License Medical Examination) Ophthalmological examination required by CBR for Dutch driver's license renewal, priced at €99.99 per examination with payment by PIN at time of visit.
• Scheelzien Behandeling (Strabismus Treatment) Diagnosis and surgical treatment of strabismus (crossed eyes) for both children and adults, including eye muscle operations and prism correction.
• Kinderoogheelkunde (Pediatric Ophthalmology) Eye care services for children including treatment for lazy eye (amblyopia), strabismus, and other childhood eye conditions, with step-by-step parental guidance.
• Contactlenzen (Contact Lens Services) Contact lens fitting and aftercare services including soft lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, reading lenses, and night lenses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 8.4 rating on ZorgkaartNederland patient review platform
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• ZorgSaammajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2024Partnership effective January 1, 2025, where ZorgSaam transfers all ophthalmological care to ZorgSaam | Eyescan. Eyescan's first expansion into the Zeeland region (Netherlands) with locations in Terneuzen, Hulst, and Oostburg. Aims to maintain accessible and future-proof eye care in the region.
• Gelderse Vallei Hospital (Ede)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with Gelderse Vallei Hospital in Ede for integrated patient care, sharing medical expertise and coordinating treatments between the clinic and hospital.
• Dijklander ZiekenhuiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Dijklander Hospital for ophthalmology services at Hoorn and Purmerend locations, offering general ophthalmological care for various eye conditions.
• Zuyderland ZiekenhuiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtended polyclinic partnership within Zuyderland Hospital in Sittard-Geleen, providing both consultations and treatments as part of the hospital's ophthalmology department.
• Treant Ziekenhuis (Emmen)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEyescan Emmen located next to Treant Scheper Hospital, providing convenience for patients in the Drenthe region.
• All Dutch Health InsurerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerContracts with all health insurance companies in the Netherlands for insured healthcare services, enabling patient reimbursement for covered treatments.
• Optician Chains (CBR Examinations)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with affiliated optician shops for CBR driver's license examinations, allowing patients to complete required eye tests at partner locations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bergman Clinics: Bergman Clinics is a large Dutch private clinic network operating across multiple specialties including ophthalmology (refractive surgery, cataract, retinal), with national sites and insurer contracts — directly comparable to Eyescan as a multi-site Dutch specialty provider.
• FYEO (formerly eyeclinics): FYEO is a Dutch refractive surgery and eye-care chain offering LASIK, lens implants and cataract across the Netherlands; competes most directly with Eyescan's self-pay refractive and ICL service lines.
• Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam: Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam is a specialized Dutch eye hospital offering cataract, retinal, glaucoma, corneal and refractive services; comparable in clinical scope and Dutch insured-contract positioning to Eyescan, though more concentrated in one Rotterdam site.
• Visus Oogkliniek: Visus Oogkliniek is a Dutch eye clinic chain offering cataract, refractive and general ophthalmology; a smaller but directly comparable Dutch specialist competing in similar insured and self-pay segments.

Regional players

• Memira Eye Center: Memira operates refractive surgery clinics across the Nordics and parts of Northern Europe with similar laser and ICL offerings; comparable business model, technology stack and patient demographic, but primarily active outside the Netherlands.
• Optical Express: Optical Express is the UK's largest private refractive surgery provider with clinics across Europe; comparable in offering LASIK/SMILE/ICL at scale, though primarily competing in the UK/Ireland rather than the Netherlands.
• Smile Eyes (Ober-Scharrer-Gruppe): Smile Eyes / Ober-Scharrer-Gruppe is a German ophthalmology clinic network offering refractive surgery, cataract and general ophthalmology; comparable multi-site European ophthalmology operator, but focused on the German market.
• Clinica Baviera: Clinica Baviera is a European ophthalmology group (Spain, Italy, Germany) offering refractive surgery, cataract and retinal services; comparable multi-country ophthalmology chain model, but does not operate in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• TLC Laser Eye Centers: TLC is a large North American refractive surgery chain offering LASIK and lens-based procedures; comparable in scale and self-pay refractive model to Eyescan's laser/ICL arm, but operates in a different regulatory/insurer context.
• LasikPlus: LasikPlus is a US-based refractive surgery chain operating dozens of centers offering LASIK and PRK; broadly comparable as a multi-site self-pay refractive operator, though operating purely in the US private-pay market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eyescannl
• Facebookfacebook.com/eyescan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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