Scope Opthalmics
Scope Ophthalmics (Scope Eyecare) is a UK privately held eye care company that markets preservative-free ocular lubricants, eyelid hygiene devices, and nutritional supplements under the Hycosan, HYLO, OPTASE, Eyetamins, and EvoTears brands to consumers managing dry eye disease, MGD, Blepharitis, and related ocular surface conditions in Ireland, the UK, and the Channel Islands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersCrawley, United Kingdom
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Scope Opthalmics does
Scope Ophthalmics Ltd (trading as Scope Eyecare) is a UK-based, privately held eye care company founded in 2008, operating from offices in Dublin (its Irish headquarters) and Crawley, West Sussex. It markets and distributes a multi-brand portfolio of preservative-free ocular lubricants, eyelid hygiene devices, and nutritional supplements for the management of Dry Eye Disease (DED), Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), Blepharitis, eye allergies, and age-related macular support, serving consumers in Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. Its core technology is the COMOD (COntinuous MOisture Distribution) multi-dose bottle, which delivers 6-month in-use sterility without preservatives and is deployed across both the Hycosan® and HYLO® ranges using active ingredients such as Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Dexpanthenol, and re-esterified triglyceride Omega-3.
The company's product architecture spans the dry-eye severity continuum: entry-level drops (Hycosan Original, HYLO-Tear) for mild-to-moderate symptoms, intensive formulations (Hycosan Extra, Hycosan Intense, HYLO-Forte, Hylo Dual Intense) for severe and persistent disease with high-molecular-weight HA and Ectoin combinations, adjunct devices (Optase Moist Heat Mask, Cooling Mask, Dry Eye Spray, TTO Eyelid Cleansers) for MGD and Blepharitis, and the Eyetamins® nutritional line (formerly Actase) covering AREDS2-aligned carotenoids and rTG Omega-3 formulations. HYLO-Forte won "Best Eye Care Product" at the Irish Pharmacy News OTC & Retail Product Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Scope monetizes through a dual-channel model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via its own scopeeyecare.com storefront (with free shipping above €25/£25, pay-as-you-go unit pricing typically €5.85-€19.95 per drop SKU and €16.95-€34.95 per supplement SKU) and wholesale distribution through pharmacies and opticians across Ireland and the UK. The company supplements revenue with healthcare professional engagement via a dedicated HCP portal, annual Dry Eye Well-Being Patient Webinars (2021-2024), and educational content marketing including The EyeCare Update blog. No revenue, funding, or M&A data are publicly disclosed.
Scope Opthalmics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Scope Opthalmics
- Legal name
- Scope Ophthalmics Ltd
- Website
- https://scopeeyecare.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Scope Ophthalmics (Scope Eyecare) is a UK privately held eye care company that markets preservative-free ocular lubricants, eyelid hygiene devices, and nutritional supplements under the Hycosan, HYLO, OPTASE, Eyetamins, and EvoTears brands to consumers managing dry eye disease, MGD, Blepharitis, and related ocular surface conditions in Ireland, the UK, and the Channel Islands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Scope Opthalmics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals
- NAICS
- Optical Goods Retailers (45613), Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers (423460)
- SIC
- Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Devices (Meibography, Tear Osmolarity, IPL, Thermal Pulsation) (HLAHAJAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Ocular Drug Delivery Devices (Eye Droppers/Inserts) (HLAHAIAL)
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Where Scope Opthalmics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Crawley
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Scope Opthalmics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through scopeeyecare.com website, selling eye care products including eye drops, ointments, and nutritional supplements with shipping to UK, Ireland, and Channel Islands.
- Pharmacy and Optician Distribution: Wholesale/supply relationships with pharmacies and opticians across Ireland and UK, where products are available for purchase in-store.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual eye drop products (HYLO-Forte, Hycosan Extra, Hycosan Intense) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dual-action intense formulations (Hylo Dual Intense) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Nutritional supplements - Omega-3 (Eyetamins OmegaEye Advanced) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Nutritional supplements - Vision support (Eyetamins Vision Support) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | EvoTears eye drops |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | HYLO range - various formulations |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
Scope Opthalmics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Scope Ophthalmics manufactures and sells a multi-brand portfolio of preservative-free ocular lubricants, eye care devices, and nutritional supplements for managing ocular surface diseases including Dry Eye Disease (DED), Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), and Blepharitis. Its HYLO and Hycosan preservative-free eye drop ranges are delivered via the proprietary COMOD bottle system that guarantees 6-month sterility without preservatives, supplemented by OPTASE eyelid hygiene and heat/cooling mask products, Eyetamins Omega-3 and antioxidant supplements, and EvoTears water-free lubricants.
Product overview
Scope Ophthalmics is an eye care company offering a multi-brand portfolio of preservative-free eye drops, eye care devices, and nutritional supplements for managing ocular surface diseases including Dry Eye Disease, MGD, and Blepharitis. The core offerings consist of: the Hycosan® and HYLO® preservative-free eye drop ranges (both utilizing COMOD delivery systems with 6-month sterility) containing Sodium Hyaluronate and/or Ectoin for various dry eye severities; the OPTASE® complete eyecare range including heat/cooling masks, eyelid cleansers, and sprays; Eyetamins® by Optase® (formerly Actase™) nutritional supplements with Omega-3 and carotenoid formulations; and EvoTears® water-free eye drops. HYLO-Forte® has won multiple awards including 'Best Eye Care Product' at OTC & Retail Product Awards 2022-2024.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HYLO®: Preservative-free eye drop range delivered in the COMOD system for dry eye disease treatment.
- Hycosan®
- OPTASE®
- Eyetamins®
- EvoTears®
- ACTASE™
Products and services
- HYLO-Forte® Preservative-free eye drops containing Sodium Hyaluronate in the COMOD delivery system for severe and persistent Dry Eye Disease symptoms; targeted at patients needing intensive, long-lasting ocular lubrication.
- HYLO-Tear® Preservative-free eye drops containing Sodium Hyaluronate delivered in the COMOD multi-dose bottle system; for patients with moderate Dry Eye Disease symptoms.
- HYLO-Fresh® Preservative-free eye drops combining Sodium Hyaluronate and Ectoin in the COMOD system, providing refreshing relief for itchy and red eyes.
- HYLO-Dual® Preservative-free combination eye drops with Sodium Hyaluronate and Ectoin, designed for relief of eye allergy symptoms and support of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
- HYLO Night® Preservative-free night-time eye ointment containing Vitamin A that forms a protective film over the ocular surface, improving the tear film and protecting the eye overnight.
- HYLO-Care® Preservative-free eye drops combining Sodium Hyaluronate and Dexpanthenol, intended for patients with damage or injury to the ocular surface to support healing.
- Hylo Dual Intense® Preservative-free eye drops with 0.2% High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid and 2% Ectoin for instant, long-lasting relief from intense and inflammatory dry eye symptoms; delivered in 7.5ml (Ireland) and 10ml (UK) COMOD bottles.
- Hycosan® Extra Preservative-free eye drops with 0.2% Sodium Hyaluronate in the COMOD system, for patients with severe and persistent Dry Eye Disease symptoms.
- Hycosan® Intense Preservative-free eye drops combining 0.2% Sodium Hyaluronate with 2% Ectoin in the COMOD system, providing intensive, long-lasting lubrication and tear film stabilization for severe inflammatory Dry Eye Disease.
- Hycosan® Night Preservative-free Vitamin A-based night-time eye ointment that forms a protective film over the ocular surface, providing relief from burning, itching, and dry eyes for up to 6 hours during sleep.
- Hycosan® Original Preservative-free eye drops with 0.1% Sodium Hyaluronate in the COMOD system for mild to moderate Dry Eye Disease symptoms and contact lens irritation.
- Hycosan® Plus Preservative-free eye drops combining 0.1% Sodium Hyaluronate with 2% Dexpanthenol in the COMOD system, supporting healing of the damaged ocular surface following surgery, injury, or dry eye disease.
- Hycosan® Fresh Preservative-free refreshing eye drops with 0.03% Sodium Hyaluronate and Euphrasia (Eyebright), formulated to reduce redness, soothe itchy eyes, and relieve screen fatigue.
- Hycosan® Dual Preservative-free eye drops combining 0.05% Sodium Hyaluronate with 2% Ectoin in the COMOD system, providing relief from lipid-deficient Dry Eye Disease and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
- EvoTears® Preservative-free, water-free eye lubricant specifically designed for the management of Evaporative Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
- Optase® Moist Heat Mask Reusable moist heat mask designed to provide effective relief from Dry Eye Disease, Blepharitis, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, chalazion, and styes by warming the eyelids.
- Optase® Cooling Mask Eye cooling mask delivering immediate relief from eye allergy symptoms including itchiness, redness, watering, puffiness, and inflammation.
- Optase® Comfort Dry Eye Spray Innovative spray-on product providing relief for dry and irritated eyes and eyelids.
- OPTASE® Life Sensitive Eye Daily Renewal Cream Daily facial renewal cream formulated for the sensitive skin around dry eyes.
- OPTASE® Life Sensitive Eye Makeup Remover Gentle ionized, preservative-free eye makeup remover that is ophthalmologist approved for sensitive eyes.
- Optase® TTO Eyelid Cleansing Gel Preservative-free Tea Tree Oil-based eyelid cleansing gel formulated for daily eyelid hygiene, particularly for blepharitis management.
- Optase® Tea Tree Oil Eyelid Wipes Preservative-free Tea Tree Oil-based eyelid wipes for convenient daily eyelid hygiene and Blepharitis management.
- Eyetamins OmegaEye Advanced High-strength purified Omega-3 nutritional supplement in re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) form with DHA, EPA, and Vitamin D3, ophthalmologist-approved to support everyday eye health; available in 1, 3, and 6 month supply options.
- Eyetamins Vision Support Advanced antioxidant eye supplement containing AREDS2-based ingredients (Lutein 10mg, Zeaxanthin 2mg, Astaxanthin 2mg) plus Vitamins C, E, D, and Zinc; recommended by ophthalmologists to support healthy vision and macular health; available in 1, 2, and 3 month supply options.
Quantifiable outcome
- HYLO-Forte won 'Best Eye Care Product' at OTC & Retail Product Awards for 2022, 2023, and 2024 consecutively
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Scope Opthalmics
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Scope Opthalmics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Scope Opthalmics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Scope Opthalmics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Théa Pharmaceuticals: European independent ophthalmic pharmaceutical company with a directly comparable preservative-free dry eye franchise (Thealoz Duo competes head-to-head with HYLO-Tear/Hylo Dual Intense in the UK and Ireland). Closest peer on positioning, product architecture, and clinical claim.
- URSAPHARM: German ophthalmic company and originator of the COMOD multi-dose sterile delivery system that underpins Scope's HYLO range. Comparable because it sells competing preservative-free lubricants (Hyabak) in the same therapeutic area using identical bottle technology.
- Santen Pharmaceutical: Japan-headquartered ophthalmic specialty company selling prescription dry eye and ocular surface products across Europe. Directly comparable focus on ocular surface disease, though typically Rx-led rather than OTC-led.
- Medicom Healthcare: UK-based ophthalmic medical device company focused on dry eye and lid hygiene products (e.g., Lid-Care, Blink). Closely comparable scale, channel mix, and product mix, competing for the same UK optician shelf space.
Broad incumbents
- Bausch + Lomb: Global eye health major with overlapping OTC dry eye franchises (Blink, Soothe, Artelac) plus the PreserVision supplement line. Directly comparable products, but operates as part of a much wider ophthalmic and vision care portfolio rather than a DED specialist.
- Alcon: Global ophthalmic leader whose Systane range is the dominant OTC dry eye brand in many European markets. Direct product overlap with Scope's HYLO and Hycosan lines, but Alcon competes across surgical, vision care, and pharmaceutical segments.
- AbbVie (Allergan Aesthetics / Eye Care): Owns the Refresh Tears and Refresh Plus lubricant lines and prescription Restasis. Overlapping preservative-free product offering at scale, with substantially larger R&D, detailing, and marketing budgets than Scope.
- Optrex (Reckitt Benckiser): Long-standing UK mass-market eye care brand (Optrex eye drops, washes, and allergy treatments) sold through the same pharmacy and grocery channels as Scope's portfolio. Comparable consumer-facing eye care positioning at a larger scale.
Emerging players
- Similasan: Swiss eye care company selling preservative-free homeopathic and natural lubricant drops. Comparable preservative-free OTC positioning in the European consumer eye care segment, with a narrower specialty angle.
- Rohto Pharmaceutical: Japanese OTC eye drop specialist whose premium 'Cool' and 'Dry Eye' ranges compete in the same preservative-free, multi-ingredient lubricant segment as Scope's portfolio. Comparable product architecture though primarily Asia-distributed.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Scope Opthalmics leadership team
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Scope Opthalmics funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Scope Opthalmics
What does Scope Opthalmics do?
Scope Ophthalmics manufactures and sells a multi-brand portfolio of preservative-free ocular lubricants, eye care devices, and nutritional supplements for managing ocular surface diseases including Dry Eye Disease (DED), Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), and Blepharitis. Its HYLO and Hycosan preservative-free eye drop ranges are delivered via the proprietary COMOD bottle system that guarantees 6-month sterility without preservatives, supplemented by OPTASE eyelid hygiene and heat/cooling mask products, Eyetamins Omega-3 and antioxidant supplements, and EvoTears water-free lubricants.
Is Scope Opthalmics a public or private company?
Scope Opthalmics is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Scope Opthalmics founded?
Scope Opthalmics was founded in 2008. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Scope Opthalmics based?
Scope Opthalmics is headquartered in Crawley, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Scope Opthalmics make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Direct E-commerce Sales are the primary driver. The others are pharmacy and Optician Distribution.
Who are Scope Opthalmics's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Théa Pharmaceuticals, URSAPHARM, Santen Pharmaceutical and Medicom Healthcare. Broad incumbents are Bausch + Lomb, Alcon, AbbVie (Allergan Aesthetics / Eye Care) and Optrex (Reckitt Benckiser). Emerging players are Similasan and Rohto Pharmaceutical.
Does Scope Opthalmics have an API?
No public API is recorded for Scope Opthalmics.
What industry is Scope Opthalmics in?
Scope Opthalmics's product category is Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAJAF, Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Devices (Meibography, Tear Osmolarity, IPL, Thermal Pulsation), with a secondary code of HLAHAIAL, Ocular Drug Delivery Devices (Eye Droppers/Inserts). Its NAICS code is 45613 and its SIC code is 3851.