ICR

What ICR does

ICR (Institut Català de Retina) is a privately held specialty ophthalmology clinic founded in 1986 by Dr. Ramon Martí i Bonet and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Operating under the legal entity Institut Català de Retina, S.L., the group runs six sites across Barcelona (Ganduxer headquarters with 38 ophthalmology consulting rooms and 24/7 emergency service, Pau Alcover, Clínica Bonanova surgical center with 5 operating rooms, Cerignola, and Gràcia) and Terrassa (the original 1986 site), and is family-controlled with Mercè Escudé González as President, Mireia Escudé Blasi as CEO, and Dr. Ignasi Jürgens Mestre as Medical Director. The clinic provides comprehensive ophthalmology across all subspecialties — retina and vitreous, cataract, cornea, glaucoma, refractive surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, oculoplastics, neuro-ophthalmology, and uveitis — supported by 400+ professionals (100 medical staff) and an in-house IRB enabling clinical trials through EVICR.net membership.

The service platform combines advanced diagnostic imaging (Spectralis OCT, IOL Master biometry, corneal topography, ultra-widefield angiography, OCT-guided intraoperative microscope — the first deployed in Spain) with surgical lasers (PASCAL pattern scan, argon, YAG) and a 5-OR surgical center executing 22,451 surgeries and laser treatments per year, alongside 341,332 consultations/emergencies and 168,836 diagnostic tests (532,619 total medical acts in 2025 data). ICR generates revenue from outpatient consultations, diagnostics, medical treatments, and surgical interventions billed through a mix of agreements with 12+ Spanish health insurers (Adeslas, Sanitas, DKV, Axa, Fiatc, etc.), occupational accident insurance, private-pay patients (including elective refractive and oculoplastic/aesthetic procedures), and an international patient department staffed in 7 languages that supports medical tourism.

Name

ICR

Legal name

Institut Català de Retina, S.L.

Website

https://icrcat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ICR (Institut Català de Retina) is a private Barcelona-based ophthalmology clinic founded in 1986, operating six sites with 400+ professionals delivering comprehensive eye care — consultations, diagnostics, surgery, and 24/7 emergencies — to insured and private-pay patients across all ophthalmology subspecialties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Eye care clinic
• Cataract surgery
• Retinal treatments
• Refractive surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmology consultations and treatments: Revenue generated from outpatient consultations, diagnostic tests, and medical treatments across all ophthalmology subspecialties. The clinic serves both insured patients (via agreements with mutuas/insurance companies) and private-pay patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ICR (Institut Català de Retina) is a comprehensive ophthalmology center providing eye care services across all subspecialties including retina and vitreous, cataract, cornea, glaucoma, refractive surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, oculoplastics, and neuro-ophthalmology. The clinic delivers outpatient consultations, advanced diagnostic imaging (OCT, biometry, topography, angiography), medical and surgical treatments, laser procedures, and 24/7 emergency ophthalmology care through multiple facilities in Barcelona and Terrassa.

Product overview

ICR (Institut Català de Retina) is an ophthalmology clinic offering a comprehensive range of eye care services. The center provides surgical procedures including cataract surgery and refractive/laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK), alongside medical treatments for retina and vitreous conditions, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, cornea diseases, and oculoplastics. The clinic operates 24/7 emergency services and offers advanced diagnostic imaging (OCT, biometry, topography, retinography) and laser treatments. ICR serves patients through multiple locations in Barcelona and Terrassa, with a patient portal for digital access to services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery (Operación de cataratas)
• Refractive Surgery / Laser Vision Correction
• Retina and Vitreous Department Services
• Glaucoma Treatment
• Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• Oculoplastics and Eye Aesthetics
• Cornea and External Eye Disease Services
• Emergency Ophthalmology Services (24/7)
• Diagnostic Tests and Imaging
• Intravitreal Injections
• Laser Treatments (Argon, YAG, PASCAL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 22,451 surgeries and laser treatments per year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ramon Martí i Bonet FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation was created by Dr. Ramon Martí i Bonet, founder of ICR. Its main goal is to improve eye health and future perspectives of vulnerable people in Catalonia and developing countries. Over 3,350 free surgeries have been performed for vulnerable populations in India and Chad. ICR collaborates by providing staff, volunteer work, and resources for the Foundation's projects. Since 2023, telemedicine services have connected ICR professionals with Le Bon Samaritain Hospital in Chad.
• Vicente Ferrer FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ramon Martí i Bonet Foundation has a joint program with the Vicente Ferrer Foundation called 'Early Intervention,' including training courses on prematurity and visits to children under 3 years to detect ocular difficulties and preventable childhood blindness. Over 1,320 people have participated in training courses.
• Evicr.net (European Vision Institute for Clinical Research Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICR is a member of Evicr.net, a network of approximately 100 institutions across Europe. All EVICR centers share rigorous and demanding procedures for conducting clinical studies and trials, enabling participation in international research.
• Acción contra el HambreminorOthersNon-profit organization that ICR collaborates with for social causes related to health.
• Casal dels InfantsminorOthersNon-profit organization in Catalonia that ICR collaborates with for social causes.
• Intermon OxfamminorOthersInternational non-profit organization that ICR collaborates with for social causes.
• Associació de Discapacitats Visuals de CatalunyaminorOthersCatalan association for visual disability that ICR collaborates with for social causes.
• Fundació MAPminorOthersNon-profit foundation that ICR collaborates with for social causes.
• Le Bon Samaritain Hospital (Chad)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2023, ICR provides telemedicine services connecting ICR professionals with Le Bon Samaritain Hospital in Chad for diagnosing ocular pathologies. ICR also trained the health center's teams.
• Health Insurance Providers (Adeslas, Sanitas, DKV, etc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorICR has agreements with 12+ health insurance providers including Adeslas, Sanitas, DKV, Assistència Sanitària Col·legial, Fiatc, Axa, Agrupació, Mutua General, Atlàntida, Clinicum, Vitalseguro, Divina Pastora. Also covers occupational accident insurance patients.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Optical Express: UK- and Ireland-headquartered ophthalmology provider with large refractive surgery and cataract volumes across many clinics. Comparable in single-specialty delivery model, refractive/cataract focus, and patient-volume scale, though primarily UK-centric.
• Miranza: Spanish group of ophthalmology clinics (including Vissum and other centers) offering full-subspecialty eye care including cataract, refractive, retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Directly comparable to ICR in scope, multi-site model, and premium positioning, with national and international footprint.
• Optegra: Multi-country ophthalmology network in the UK and Europe (previously via the EUhealth group) focused on cataract, refractive, and lens surgery in dedicated eye hospitals. Comparable to ICR through its single-specialty chain model, premium procedure mix, and international positioning.
• Clínica Baviera: Spain's largest ophthalmology chain (now part of Aier Eye Hospital Group), operating dozens of clinics across Spain and Europe offering cataract, refractive, retina, and glaucoma services. The most direct competitor to ICR in Spanish private ophthalmology, with similar subspecialty coverage, surgeon-led model, and insurance/mutua network.
• Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer: Historic Barcelona ophthalmology clinic and academic institution offering comprehensive subspecialty eye care including cataract, refractive, cornea, retina, glaucoma, and pediatric ophthalmology. Directly comparable to ICR across subspecialty coverage, Barcelona-based operations, and reference-center positioning.
• IMO - Institut de Microcirurgia Ocular: Barcelona-based ophthalmology center specializing in micro-surgery of the eye, covering cataract, refractive, cornea, retina, and glaucoma in a subspecialty-led model. Headquartered in Barcelona, IMO is a direct local competitor to ICR with comparable clinical reputation and international patient focus.

Broad incumbents

• Quirónsalud: Spain's largest private hospital network, owned by Fresenius/Helios, operating dozens of general hospitals with ophthalmology departments. Represents broader incumbent competition in Spanish private healthcare, with greater capital and geographic reach than ICR, though ICR is more specialized in a single specialty.
• HM Hospitales: Spanish private hospital group with multiple sites offering general and specialty care including ophthalmology. A broader incumbent competing for surgical ophthalmology volume in Catalonia and Spain, with greater capital and group scale than ICR.

Others

• Hospital Clínic de Barcelona: Public university hospital in Barcelona with a respected ophthalmology department and residency program. Indirectly comparable via shared specialty and Barcelona talent pool, and serves as a referrer/competitor for complex ophthalmology cases in Catalonia.
• Sanitas (Bupa Spain): Major Spanish health insurer and healthcare provider (Bupa-owned) with its own dental/eye care and hospital network. Functions as a payer partner to ICR but also operates selected specialty services, making it both a channel partner and adjacent competitive ecosystem player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/InstitutCatalaDeRetina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institut-catal-de-retina
• Xx.com/ICRcat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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