Clínica Oftalmológica del Caribe

What Clínica Oftalmológica del Caribe does

Clínica Oftalmológica del Caribe, operating commercially as VIU Clínica Oftalmológica Internacional, is a Barranquilla-headquartered ophthalmological care provider founded in 1983 and rebranded under the VIU name in 2022. The company delivers a full spectrum of eye-care services — refractive surgery (including 100% laser Femtolasik), cataract surgery with premium IOLs, retina, glaucoma, ocular plastic surgery, advanced diagnostics, and an optical retail line — supported by more than 50 sub-specialists and a stated annual surgical volume above 53,000 procedures. Technology is sourced from established clinical OEMs rather than developed in-house: the EyeSi 3.2 surgical simulator, N-Genuity 3D cataract visualization system, wet/dry training labs, and phacoemulsification platforms are deployed across a single physical site at Calle 86 #80-158 in Barranquilla.

The business model is direct-to-patient professional services: encounters are quote-based and scheduled via phone, WhatsApp, and in-person visits, with no publicly disclosed pricing. A secondary revenue and ecosystem line is the MATRIX training center, a wholly-owned subsidiary offering ophthalmology fellowships and short courses (segmento anterior, retina, glaucoma, ocular plastic) using simulators and live-surgery observation. The company reports no external funding, no institutional investors, and operates as a privately held entity under Corporación Oftalmológica del Caribe (COFCA); leadership is anchored by founder/president Luis Escaf. Certifications include INVIMA registration, COLCIENCIAS recognition, and national healthcare accreditation, complemented by the Reconocimiento Nacional a la Excelencia en Innovación en Salud.

Name

Clínica Oftalmológica del Caribe

Legal name

VIU Clínica Oftalmológica Internacional

Website

https://cofca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

VIU is a Barranquilla-based ophthalmological clinic (founded 1983, rebranded 2022) performing 53,000+ surgeries per year across all eye-care specialties, with 50+ sub-specialists and an in-house MATRIX training center for ophthalmologist education across LATAM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Eye diagnostic services
• Ophthalmology training

Headquarters

HQ city

Barranquilla

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from ophthalmological consultations, diagnostic services, and surgical procedures including cataract surgery, refractive surgery, retina procedures, glaucoma treatment, and ocular plastic surgery. The clinic operates as a healthcare services provider with consultations, diagnostic aids, optical products, and surgical interventions as primary revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clínica Oftalmológica del Caribe (operating commercially as VIU Clínica Oftalmológica Internacional) is a specialized ophthalmology clinic providing comprehensive visual health services, including consultations, diagnostic testing, and surgical procedures such as cataract surgery, Femtolasik refractive surgery, retinal, glaucoma, and ocular plastic surgery. It also operates the MATRIX training center, offering fellowship programs and continuing education for ophthalmologists using surgical simulators and live surgery observation.

Product overview

VIU Clínica Oftalmológica Internacional operates as a healthcare services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of ophthalmological services. The core offerings include refractive surgery (Femtolasik), cataract surgery, and general diagnostic/treatment services across all eye conditions. Supporting services include diagnostic aids and optical products. Additionally, the MATRIX training center provides specialized ophthalmological education and fellowship programs for surgeons, using advanced surgical simulators and live surgery observation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MATRIX: Centro de entrenamiento integral de cirugías oftalmológicas con simuladores de última generación, wet/dry lab y observación de cirugías en vivo para formación de oftalmólogos.

Products and services

• Refractive Surgery (Femtolasik) Advanced 100% laser, blade-free procedure to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism with rapid recovery and predictable results, for patients seeking vision correction.
• Cataract Surgery Cataract removal surgery using advanced phacoemulsification techniques with latest-generation technology and premium intraocular lenses for patients with cataracts.
• Ophthalmological Diagnosis and Treatment Comprehensive ophthalmological diagnostic and treatment services covering all visual diseases, delivered by subspecialist physicians using state-of-the-art technology.
• Diagnostic Aids Advanced diagnostic testing services to support accurate diagnosis of ocular conditions, including imaging and specialized ophthalmic examinations.
• Optical Products (Óptica) Retail optical products and services including prescription eyewear and lenses for patients needing corrective glasses.
• MATRIX Training Center Ophthalmological surgery training center using EYESI 3.2 simulators, wet/dry labs, live surgery observation, and 1-2 week intensive programs for ophthalmologists from Colombia and Latin America.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Matrix Training Center PartnersminorOthersCollaboration with medical institutions and industry partners for the MATRIX training center, providing fellowship programs and continuing education for ophthalmologists.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Clínica Baviera: European ophthalmology chain (now part of Aier Eye Hospital Group) operating high-volume cataract, refractive, and oculoplastic clinics across Spain, Germany, and LATAM. Closest analog to VIU as a multi-site, multi-specialty eye surgery brand expanding into Latin America.
• IMO Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular: Barcelona-based specialty eye hospital offering all ophthalmology subspecialties under one roof with a strong teaching and research orientation. Comparable to VIU in its "all subspecialties, single center, academic-grade technology" model.
• CODET Vision Institute: Tijuana-based ophthalmology specialty hospital serving Mexico and a large cross-border US/LATAM patient base with cataract, refractive, and retina surgery. Direct LATAM peer competing for cross-border ophthalmology patients.
• Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer: Bogotá/Barcelona eye center founded by the Barraquer family, offering full subspecialty ophthalmology plus fellowship training. Closest Colombian-region peer, with overlapping scope in anterior segment surgery and ophthalmologist education.

Regional players

• Oftalmosalud: Leading Peruvian ophthalmology clinic group offering cataract, refractive, and retina services with multiple Lima locations. Regional LATAM peer operating a similar multi-specialty, multi-site eye care model.
• Hospital de la Ceguera (APEC): Mexico City ophthalmology specialty hospital offering comprehensive eye care, training programs, and research. Comparable Mexican specialty institution with academic and clinical overlap to VIU.

Broad incumbents

• Aier Eye Hospital Group: World's largest ophthalmology chain with hundreds of centers globally and the acquirer of Clínica Baviera. Broader incumbent that demonstrates the global roll-up playbook VIU could follow in LATAM.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: North American refractive surgery chain focused on LASIK and cataract procedures. Broad incumbent demonstrating the specialty refractive/clinic model VIU pursues with Femtolasik.
• Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: UK-based world-leading ophthalmology hospital and training center affiliated with UCL. Comparable to VIU as a comprehensive subspecialty eye center with strong teaching, research, and clinical reputation.

Emerging players

• LV Prasad Eye Institute: Hyderabad-based comprehensive eye care institution combining high-volume clinical services, training, and research. Emerging-market comparable to VIU in integrating service delivery with ophthalmologist training at scale.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtiktok.com/@viuoftalmologia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@VIUCLÍNICAOFTALMOLOGÍCAINTERNA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClinicaOftalmologicaDelCaribe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clinicaoftalmologicainternacional
• Instagraminstagram.com/viuoftalmologia

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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