Centro Brasileiro de Cirurgia de Olhos

What Centro Brasileiro de Cirurgia de Olhos does

Centro Brasileiro de Cirurgia de Olhos (CBCO) is a private, single-site specialty ophthalmology hospital founded in 1994 and headquartered in Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil. The institution operates on a subspecialty-based care model — pioneering this structure in Brazil in 1995 — in which each patient is treated by a specialist dedicated to a specific area of ophthalmology, spanning 17+ subspecialties including cataract, cornea, refractive surgery, glaucoma, retina and vitreous, pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, ocular oncology, uveitis, oculoplastics, and low vision.

The clinical offering is built on three integrated product lines: ophthalmological specialties (consultations), diagnostic examinations (OCT, topography, angiography, biometry, visual field, Pentacam, Corvis), and surgical procedures (phacoemulsification cataract surgery, LASIK/PRK/STREAMLIGHT refractive surgery, vitrectomy, corneal transplants, glaucoma surgery including I-Stent implantation, strabismus and oculoplastic surgery), supplemented by a Contact Lens Center, 24-hour emergency care, and an online appointment scheduling system. The hospital runs a 130+ terminal central computing system, holds ISO 9001 certification (since 2008), and is described as operating one of the most advanced ophthalmic technology parks in Brazil.

CBCO generates revenue from three professional-services and retail streams: consultations and diagnostic exams, ophthalmological surgeries, and contact lens sales and adaptation. It is paid through a mix of multiple health insurance plans (convênios including VIVACOM and CELGMED2) and private-pay patients, with elective refractive and cataract procedures forming a private-pay growth lever. GTM is sales-led via direct appointment booking through phone, WhatsApp, and an online portal, supported by a content marketing program (blog, newsletter, Spotify podcast, YouTube). The clinical team — many trained at Harvard, UCLA, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and USC/Doheny — has held leadership positions across the Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology and major national subspecialty societies, anchoring CBCO's position as a national and international reference for ophthalmology in Central-West Brazil.

Name

Centro Brasileiro de Cirurgia de Olhos

Legal name

Centro Brasileiro de Cirurgia de Olhos LTDA

Website

https://cbco.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CBCO is a private ophthalmology hospital in Goiânia, Brazil, founded 1994, offering comprehensive subspecialty eye care — consultations, advanced diagnostics, and surgeries — through internationally trained specialists serving both health-insured and private-pay patients across Central-West Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus (HLAKAKAD), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmological care services
• Ophthalmic diagnostic examinations
• Eye surgery procedures
• Refractive surgery services
• Subspecialty ophthalmology hospital

Headquarters

HQ city

Goiânia

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations and Examinations: CBCO generates revenue through ophthalmological consultations and diagnostic examinations. The hospital offers comprehensive eye exams including OCT, topography, biometry, visual field testing, and other specialized ophthalmological diagnostics. Patients can pay through health insurance plans (convênios) or private payment.
2. Ophthalmological Surgeries and Procedures: Revenue from surgical procedures including cataract surgery, refractive surgery, glaucoma surgery, cornea transplants, strabismus correction, retina procedures, and eyelid surgeries. Accepts health insurance plans and private patients.
3. Contact Lens Sales and Adaptation: The Contact Lens Center provides prescription lenses and adaptation services, including practical training and ongoing follow-up for contact lens users. Serves both CBCO patients and external referrals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centro Brasileiro de Cirurgia de Olhos (CBCO) operates a specialized eye hospital delivering ophthalmological consultations, advanced diagnostic examinations, and complex surgical procedures across all major ophthalmology subspecialties (cataract, cornea, glaucoma, retina and vitreous, refractive, pediatric, strabismus, ocular plastics, uveitis, orbit, oncology, genetics, lacrimal ducts, and low vision), complemented by a contact lens center and 24-hour emergency ophthalmological care.

Product overview

Centro Brasileiro de Cirurgia de Olhos (CBCO) is a hospital of excellence in ophthalmology subspecialties that operates as a unified hospital offering. The institution provides integrated services through its core product lines: ophthalmological specialties (Especialidades Oftalmológicas), diagnostic examinations (Exames Oftalmológicos), and surgical procedures (Procedimentos Cirúrgicos). Additional specialized services include refractive surgery (Cirurgia Refrativa) with its dedicated refractive suite, a contact lens center (Central de Lentes de Contato), and 24-hour emergency care (Atendimento de Urgência 24h). The hospital also provides an online appointment scheduling system. Founded in 1994, CBCO has established itself as a national reference in ophthalmology with internationally recognized specialists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Especialidades Oftalmológicas Comprehensive ophthalmology subspecialty services covering 17+ subspecialties including Cataract, Cornea, Strabismus, Ocular Genetics, Glaucoma, Contact Lenses, Macula, Neuro-ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Ocular Oncology, Orbit, Ocular Plastics, Refractive, Retina and Vitreous, Uveitis, Lacrimal Ducts, and Low Vision, delivered by board-certified subspecialists. Targeted at patients seeking integrated specialist eye care across all major ophthalmology subspecialties.
• Exames Oftalmológicos Full range of ophthalmological diagnostic examinations including OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), Angio OCT (OCT-A), corneal topography, angiography, retinography, biometry, visual field testing, Pentacam imaging, and Corvis biomechanical analysis using state-of-the-art equipment. Targeted at patients requiring precise diagnostic evaluation across all ophthalmology subspecialties.
• Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Complete ophthalmic surgical procedures including cataract surgery (phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation), corneal transplants, refractive surgery (PRK, LASIK, STREAMLIGHT), glaucoma surgery including I-Stent implantation, retina surgery (vitrectomy, peeling), strabismus surgery, eyelid surgery, and laser procedures. Performed by subspecialist surgeons using modern surgical infrastructure.
• Cirurgia Refrativa Refractive surgery service correcting myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia using LASIK, PRK, and STREAMLIGHT laser techniques in a dedicated refractive surgery suite. Procedure duration is approximately 5 minutes per eye, with recovery in up to two weeks. Targeted at adults seeking to reduce or eliminate dependence on corrective eyewear.
• Central de Lentes de Contato Custom contact lens center providing evaluation, fitting, adaptation, practical training, and complete follow-up for optimal contact lens use, including specialty lenses for specific corneal conditions. Serves both CBCO patients and external referrals.
• Atendimento de Urgência 24h 24-hour ophthalmological emergency care service for urgent eye conditions and injuries, accessible through the dedicated emergency contact. Targeted at patients requiring immediate specialist eye care outside standard consultation hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cataract surgery with visual recovery in few days
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: US-based academic ophthalmology specialty hospital, consistently ranked #1 in the US. Comparable as a tertiary subspecialty eye-care institution and serves as a training destination for multiple CBCO physicians.
• FUBOG - Fundação Banco de Olhos de Goiás: Specialty eye-care foundation/hospital in Goiás state. Comparable as a regional ophthalmology provider offering subspecialty surgical care, with overlapping training relationships with CBCO specialists.
• CBV - Centro Brasileiro da Visão: Brasília-based ophthalmology center founded by Dr. Marcos Ávila (CBCO's founder). Directly comparable as a subspecialty eye-care hospital in the same region with overlapping leadership and clinical model.
• CEROF - Centro de Referência em Oftalmologia (UFG): University-affiliated ophthalmology reference center in Goiânia, also co-founded by CBCO's founder. Comparable subspecialty model and serves as CBCO's academic partner for fellowship training and complex case referrals.

Regional players

• Instituto de Olhos de São Paulo: São Paulo-based ophthalmology institute. Comparable specialty eye-care offering including cataract, refractive, and retinal surgery, but serving the largest Brazilian metro market rather than Goiânia.
• Hospital de Olhos do Paraná: Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology hospital in Curitiba. Comparable business model (specialty eye hospital offering surgeries, diagnostics, and refractive procedures) but operating in Brazil's South region rather than Central-West.
• CODET Vision Institute: Mexican specialty ophthalmology hospital with international medical tourism focus. Comparable subspecialty eye-care model and technology platform, but operating in a different Latin American geography.
• Hospital Oftalmológico de Brasília (HOB): Multi-subspecialty eye hospital in Brasília serving the Federal District and surrounding states. Comparable to CBCO as a regional specialty eye-care center with advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities, though serving a different metro area.

Broad incumbents

• Wills Eye Hospital: US-based specialty ophthalmology hospital with subspecialty model. Comparable operating model as a dedicated eye hospital with strong teaching and research credentials, though operating at significantly greater scale in a different geography.
• HOBrasil (Hospital de Olhos Brasil): Larger Brazilian ophthalmology chain with multiple locations across Brazil. Comparable as a specialty eye-care provider, but with broader geographic reach and greater scale advantages than CBCO's single Goiânia site.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cbco.olhos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cbco-centro-brasileiro-de-cirurgia-de-olhos

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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