What Oftalvist does

Oftalvist (legal entity Oftalmología Vistahermosa, S.L.) is a Spanish ophthalmology clinic chain founded in 1992 and headquartered in Alicante, operating more than 40 clinics across 15 Spanish provinces. The company is wholly owned by Grupo ASISA, a major Spanish healthcare and insurance group. Its service portfolio spans the full ophthalmology continuum: refractive surgery (FemtoLasik, LASEK, ICL), presbyopia correction, cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, retinal and macular disease treatment, oculoplastics, glaucoma, cornea and corneal transplantation, pediatric ophthalmology, dry eye, optometry, and an adjacent facial aesthetic medicine line (CO2 laser, IPL, botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid, mesotherapy, chemical peels).

The underlying technology stack is hardware-led: femtosecond lasers (adopted across all centers since 2012), ORA intraoperative wavefront aberrometry, OCT diagnostic imaging, excimer lasers, premium multifocal/trifocal IOLs, CO2 laser with sequential radiofrequency, and IPL systems. Surgical delivery is embedded within hospital surgical units via mutual partnerships with HLA Hospitales and IMED Hospitales, combining outpatient clinic presence with inpatient-grade operating infrastructure.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with diversified reimbursement: patient acquisition runs through the website, phone booking (901 010 190), and clinic visits; direct billing agreements exist with 30+ Spanish health insurers (Adeslas, Asisa, Sanitas, Mapfre, DKV, Axa, Caser, Cigna, Aegon, Allianz, and others); elective procedures not covered by insurance are paid privately with 36-month interest-free financing. Volume metrics are 52,000+ surgeries per year, 90,000+ new patients per year, 1,000+ daily consultations, and 4.6/5 on Google reviews from 35,256+ patient surveys.

Name

Oftalvist

Legal name

Oftalmología Vistahermosa, S.L.

Website

https://oftalvist.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Oftalvist is a Spanish ophthalmology clinic chain operating 40+ centers across 15 provinces, providing refractive, cataract, retinal, oculoplastic and pediatric eye care plus facial aesthetics, owned by Grupo ASISA and reimbursed via 30+ insurers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Oculoplastics & Orbital Surgery (HLAKAKAI)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Refractive surgery
• Cataract treatment
• Eye care clinics
• Vision correction

Headquarters

HQ city

Alicante

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmic Surgical Services: Revenue from surgical procedures including refractive surgery, presbyopia correction, cataract surgery, retina procedures, and oculoplastics. Services provided in integrated hospital settings with their own surgical units.
2. Medical Consultations and Diagnostics: Revenue from ophthalmology consultations, diagnostic testing, and ongoing patient care across multiple specialties including retina, cornea, glaucoma, and pediatric ophthalmology.
3. Health Insurance Billing: Direct billing relationships with over 30 Spanish health insurance providers for covered patient services.
4. Patient Financing: Interest-free financing options offered to patients for up to 36 months, enabling higher-value procedures on a payment plan basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oftalvist operates a network of 40+ ophthalmology clinics across 15 Spanish provinces providing comprehensive eye care services including refractive surgery, presbyopia correction, cataract surgery, retinal and macular disease treatment, oculoplastics, glaucoma management, corneal transplants, pediatric ophthalmology, dry eye treatment, and facial aesthetic medicine. All surgical procedures are performed in hospital-integrated surgical units using advanced technology such as femtosecond lasers, ORA intraoperative guidance, OCT imaging, and premium intraocular lenses.

Product overview

Oftalvist is a Spanish ophthalmology clinic chain operating over 40 clinics across 15 provinces in Spain. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of eye care services organized around surgical and medical treatments. Core surgical services include refractive surgery (Lasik, ICL lenses), presbyopia correction (lens replacement), cataract surgery, and retinal/macular disease treatment. The clinic operates specialized units for oculoplastics, cornea, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, dry eye syndrome, and lacrimal duct surgery. Additionally, Oftalvist provides facial aesthetic medicine services including CO2 laser treatments, IPL photorejuvenation, chemical peels, mesotherapy, botulinum toxin, and hyaluronic acid fillers. The company emphasizes advanced technology integration including femtosecond lasers, ORA intraoperative guidance systems, OCT diagnostic imaging, and premium multifocal intraocular lenses. All procedures are performed in hospital-integrated surgical units within recognized hospital centers to ensure maximum safety and efficacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refractive Surgery (Cirugía Refractiva) Laser eye surgery to correct refractive errors including myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Includes FemtoLasik, LASEK, and intraocular lens procedures for adults seeking vision correction.
• Presbyopia Surgery (Cirugía de Presbicia) Surgical correction of presbyopia (age-related near vision loss) using femtosecond laser technology or premium intraocular lenses to restore vision at all distances. Pricing starts from €2,250 per eye.
• Cataract Surgery (Cirugía de Cataratas) Cataract removal surgery using femtosecond laser technology, ORA intraoperative guidance, and premium intraocular lenses for vision restoration.
• Retina and Macula Services (Retina y Mácula) Diagnosis and treatment of retinal and macular diseases including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and macular holes, including minimally invasive vitrectomy surgery.
• Oculoplastic Surgery (Cirugía de Párpados) Oculoplastic surgery including blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), treatment of xantelasmas, ptosis correction, and ocular prosthesis services.
• Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment (Síndrome del Ojo Seco) Diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome including specialized treatments such as intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy.
• Cornea and Ocular Surface (Córnea y Superficie Ocular) Treatment of corneal diseases including keratoconus, corneal ulcers, pterygium surgery, and corneal transplantation.
• Glaucoma Treatment Diagnosis and medical/surgical treatment of glaucoma to prevent optic nerve damage and vision loss.
• Corneal Transplant (Trasplante de Córnea) Corneal transplant procedures including keratoprosthesis for advanced corneal disease cases.
• Pediatric Ophthalmology (Oftalmología Pediátrica) Pediatric ophthalmology services including treatment of amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus, and refractive defects in children.
• Optometry (Optometría) Optometry services including visual therapy and low vision aids for patients with visual impairments.
• Facial Aesthetic Medicine (Medicina Estética Facial) Facial aesthetic medicine services including botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid fillers, mesotherapy, chemical peels, photorejuvenation with IPL, and CO2 laser skin rejuvenation.
• FemtoLasik Procedure Blade-free laser vision correction using femtosecond laser technology for precise corneal flap creation in refractive surgery.
• ICL Intraocular Lens (Lente Intraocular ICL) Implantable collamer lens for high myopia correction, placed inside the eye without removing the natural lens.
• Minimally Invasive Vitrectomy (Vitrectomía Mínimamente Invasiva) Minimally invasive vitrectomy surgery for retinal and vitreous conditions including diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and macular diseases.
• CO2 Laser Facial Rejuvenation CO2 laser with sequential radiofrequency (SmartXide Touch system) for facial skin rejuvenation, treating wrinkles, pigmentation, acne scars, and performing non-surgical blepharoplasty.
• IPL Photorejuvenation (Luz Pulsada IPL) Intense pulsed light therapy for photorejuvenation, treating vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, rosacea, and skin texture improvement; also used for dry eye treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 52,000+ surgeries performed annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ADESLAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Spanish health insurer with direct billing agreement for patient services at Oftalvist clinics across Spain.
• ASISAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish health insurer with direct billing relationship for covered patient services.
• SANITAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Spanish health insurer with direct billing agreement.
• MAPFREcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish insurance company with direct billing for health services.
• DKVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish health insurer with direct billing agreement.
• HLA HospitalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration with HLA hospital group across multiple locations including Vistahermosa, San Carlos, La Vega, La Salud, and other HLA facilities where Oftalvist operates clinic-based ophthalmology services with shared surgical facilities.
• IMED HospitalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IMED hospitals (Benidorm, Burjassot, Elche, Torrevieja, Alcoy) for integrated ophthalmology services within hospital facilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clínica Baviera: Spain's largest listed ophthalmology chain with a similar multi-clinic model offering refractive surgery, cataract, and subspecialty ophthalmology. Direct competitor in the same Spanish market with comparable technology stack and insurance partnerships.
• Innova Ocular: Federation of independent Spanish ophthalmology clinics offering coordinated subspecialty services. Comparable multi-region outpatient model competing for insurance-covered and private ophthalmology patients.
• Admiravisión: Spanish ophthalmology chain focused on refractive surgery and cataract, with multi-clinic presence. Direct competitor targeting similar elective surgery patient segments, particularly in eastern Spain.
• Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer: Historic Barcelona ophthalmology institution (where Oftalvist's Dr. Nadal trained) offering subspecialty surgical ophthalmology. Premium-positioned peer competing for high-acuity retina, cataract, and refractive cases.
• Miranza: Spanish ophthalmology group resulting from consolidation of multiple clinics (formerly CRM Ophthalmological and others). Comparable multi-clinic model with strong subspecialty depth in retina and refractive surgery, competing in many of the same Spanish regions as Oftalvist.
• IMO Grupo Miranza (Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular): Barcelona-based ophthalmology center of excellence with strong subspecialty focus and surgical volume comparable to Oftalvist. Competes directly for premium refractive, cataract, and retina patients in Catalonia/Barcelona.

Broad incumbents

• Quirónsalud Ophthalmology: Largest private hospital group in Spain offering ophthalmology within comprehensive hospital settings. Competes for premium surgical cases but as part of broader multi-specialty offering rather than dedicated ophthalmology network.
• Vithas Ophthalmology Centers: Hospital group that operates ophthalmology units across Spain within its broader multi-specialty hospital network. Overlapping service lines but embedded in a wider hospital portfolio rather than a pure-play ophthalmology chain.

Others

• Luneau Technology / BVI Medical: Supplier of ophthalmic surgical equipment including femtosecond laser platforms used in refractive and cataract surgery. Adjacent ecosystem player providing some of the enabling technology (e.g., device categories overlap with Oftalvist's HLAHAJ profile) that Oftalvist's clinical operations depend on.

Regional players

• Vista Oftalmólogos: Network of ophthalmology clinics across Spain with similar focus on refractive and cataract surgery. Comparable service model and patient demographics, often competing in overlapping metropolitan markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oftalvist
• Facebookfacebook.com/oftalvist
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oftalvist

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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