Care Vision Germany

What Care Vision Germany does

Care Vision Germany GmbH is a private limited company headquartered in Frankfurt am Main that operates a network of more than 25 ophthalmology clinic locations across Germany and Austria, providing refractive surgery and lens implantation services to consumer patients on a direct-to-consumer basis. The company is the German operating subsidiary of Clínica Baviera Group, a pan-European eye clinic network that reports over 30 years of operational history and more than 1.5 million treatments performed across its broader network. Workforce is in the 251–500 range, with Geschäftsführer Luis Gravalos overseeing the German entity and Oliver Merx co-managing the Trier subsidiary (CARE Vision Trier GmbH). The company self-positions as the "#1 in Augenlasern & Linsenbehandlung" provider in Germany, citing TÜV NORD service quality certification, a 4.6/5 rating across 3,651 Google reviews, and a research cooperation with Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) — where the Hamburg clinic is physically co-located inside the UKE campus. Founded in 1994 as part of the Clínica Baviera Group, CARE Vision Germany GmbH was registered as a GmbH entity in Frankfurt and maintains professional memberships in ESCRS, Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft (DOG), and Berufsverband der Augenärzte Deutschlands (BVA).

The service portfolio is centered on two procedure families delivered through commercially available medical devices rather than proprietary equipment. Laser corneal refractive procedures include LASIK, Femto-LASIK (bladeless femtosecond flap creation), Trans PRK (no-touch transepithelial surface ablation), and PRK/LASEK (surface ablation for thinner corneas). Lens-based procedures include multifocal intraocular lens implantation for presbyopia and cataracts, ICL phakic intraocular lenses for high refractive errors, and Keraring implants for keratoconus. Procedures target three consumer segments: adults under 45 with refractive errors, adults 45–60 with presbyopia, and adults over 60 with cataracts or significant presbyopia. Patient-facing digital infrastructure includes Vonage-powered video consultations, a CompuGroup Medical "Videosprechstunde" platform, Salesforce CRM, and Microsoft Office 365 for back-office operations; hygiene compliance is externally audited by Hygieneberatungszentrum against Robert Koch Institute guidelines.

Revenue is generated on a per-procedure, quote-based model with individual pricing set during consultation and not publicly disclosed; 0% patient financing is offered to lower the purchase barrier on higher-ticket laser and lens procedures. Customer acquisition runs through a multi-channel paid digital stack (Google Ads, Meta/Facebook, Bing, TikTok, Criteo retargeting) layered with organic SEO, the company website, free online info events, video consultations, and patient testimonials. No revenue figures, headcount growth disclosures, or external funding events are publicly available; the company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Clínica Baviera Group structure.

Name

Care Vision Germany

Legal name

CARE Vision Germany GmbH

Website

https://care-vision.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Care Vision Germany GmbH operates 25+ ophthalmology clinics across Germany and Austria, providing laser vision correction (LASIK, Femto-LASIK, PRK variants) and lens implantation (multifocal, ICL) procedures to consumer patients on a direct-to-consumer basis as the German subsidiary of the Clínica Baviera Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO)

Keywords

• Laser eye surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Ophthalmology services
• Vision correction
• Lens implantation

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices31 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Eye laser treatments: One-time surgical procedures including LASIK, PRK/LASEK, Femto-LASIK, Trans PRK for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Revenue generated per procedure with individual pricing based on treatment type and complexity.
2. Lens implantation procedures: Multifocal lens and ICL (phakic intraocular lens) procedures for presbyopia, cataracts, and high refractive errors. Premium service offerings with higher per-procedure revenue.
3. Financing services: 0% financing options offered to patients, enabling higher-value procedures and making treatments accessible to broader patient base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Care Vision Germany operates a network of ophthalmologic surgery centers specializing in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of eye disorders. The company offers a portfolio of refractive surgery procedures (LASIK, Femto-LASIK, Trans PRK, PRK/LASEK), lens-based procedures (multifocal lenses, ICL phakic intraocular lenses), and specialist treatments such as keratoconus care, performed by a team of specialist physicians (Fachärzte).

Product overview

CARE Vision Germany operates a network of over 25 eye clinics across Germany and Austria, providing a comprehensive portfolio of laser eye surgery and lens implantation procedures. The core offerings include multiple LASIK variants (LASIK, Femto-LASIK, Trans PRK, PRK/LASEK) for corneal refractive correction, and lens-based treatments (Multifokallinsen, ICL/Phake Linsen) for patients unsuitable for laser procedures or seeking correction of presbyopia and cataracts. The company enhances accessibility through service offerings like LASIK Wochenenden, Videoberatung, and Online Infoabende. CARE Vision is part of the larger Baviera/Clínica Baviera European eye clinic group, has operated for 30 years, and has performed over 1.5 million treatments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASIK
• Femto-LASIK
• Trans PRK
• PRK / LASEK
• Multifokallinsen (Multifocal Lenses)
• ICL (Phakic Intraokularlinse)
• Keratokonus-Behandlung (Keratoconus Treatment)
• LASIK-Wochenenden (LASIK Weekends)
• Augenärztliches Führerscheingutachten

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 3651 patient reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Uniklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year cooperation between CARE Vision and UKE for optimal treatment conditions, joint research projects in ophthalmology, and promotion of medical continuing education. UKE is a leading European research institution in ophthalmology. CARE Vision Hamburg clinic is located within UKE premises.
• Whistleblower Software ApSminorOthersProvides secure whistleblowing platform for CARE Vision Germany GmbH to receive anonymous reports of violations or unethical behavior, compliant with German Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG).
• Hygieneberatungszentrum (HBZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent hygiene consulting center that regularly reviews all hygiene-relevant measures at CARE Vision clinics and adapts them to current developments. Ensures compliance with Robert Koch Institute guidelines.
• Clínica BavieracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company group providing the broader European network of eye clinics. CARE Vision is the German subsidiary of Clínica Baviera, which operates eye clinics across Europe with 1.5M+ treatments performed.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EuroEyes: German-headquartered refractive surgery chain offering LASIK, lens implantation, and other vision correction procedures across Germany and other markets. Direct competitor with similar procedure menu, D2C model, and premium positioning in the German market.
• Smile Eyes: German ophthalmology group specializing in refractive surgery (LASIK, SMILE, lens implantation) with multiple clinic locations. Direct competitor in the German refractive surgery market with similar service portfolio and patient demographic.
• Artemis Eye Clinic Group: German ophthalmology clinic group operating multiple locations offering cataract, refractive, and general eye care. Comparable in clinical service mix and multi-clinic operating model in Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Ober Scharrer Gruppe: Large German ophthalmology network providing both medical/surgical eye care and refractive procedures. Broader incumbent with deeper general ophthalmology coverage but overlapping refractive surgery offering in the German market.
• Helios Augenheilkunde: Major German private hospital group (part of Fresenius) providing ophthalmology services including refractive and cataract surgery. Broad incumbent offering eye care as part of a wider hospital portfolio, with national scale.
• Clinica Baviera (parent group): The Spanish-listed parent group operating the broader European network of eye clinics. Comparable in procedure portfolio and clinic model, with strong overlap in Spain and Italy; the relevant parent entity for cross-market benchmarking.
• Asklepios Augenheilkunde: German private hospital operator with ophthalmology departments offering cataract and refractive surgery. Broad incumbent providing eye care as part of a multi-specialty hospital network, with overlapping procedural offerings.

Regional players

• Optical Express: UK-based refractive surgery chain offering LASIK and lens procedures. Comparable in operating model, procedure mix, and D2C marketing, but primarily serves the UK/Ireland market rather than Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/embed/J7em7MbR4AU?feature=oembed

Compliance6 records

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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