Retina Clinic

What Retina Clinic does

Retina Clinic is a privately held ophthalmology clinic based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2001 and operating two physical units (Unidade Estados Unidos and Unidade Gabriel). It specializes exclusively in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of retinal and vitreous diseases, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment, and serves individual patients on a direct-to-consumer basis. Its service portfolio comprises core consultations and surgical treatment, a diagnostic imaging center (Centro Diagnóstico Retina Clinic) for advanced examinations such as fluorescein angiography and biometry, a pediatric sub-brand called Retina Kids, and a home-visit service (Atendimento Domiciliar) for patients with mobility limitations. The clinic also runs a Fellowship program and teaching/research initiatives as part of its academic arm.

Underlying the service offering is a stack of advanced ophthalmic diagnostic and therapeutic equipment used to identify and manage retinal conditions, supplemented by an online patient portal (EyeImages) for accessing examination results and WhatsApp-based appointment booking. The clinic differentiates itself from general ophthalmology practices by concentrating all of its clinical staff in retinal sub-specialties and by positioning as a category specialist rather than a broad eye-care provider. Its go-to-market is retail healthcare: patients book directly via phone or WhatsApp, receive care in-clinic or at home, and are reached through organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), an educational blog, and direct email. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the revenue model is professional services billed per consultation, exam, and procedure, with no enterprise contracts, third-party payor concentration, or subscription component described in the available data.

Name

Retina Clinic

Legal name

Retina Clinic

Website

https://retina.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Retina Clinic is a privately held, São Paulo–based ophthalmology clinic specializing exclusively in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal and vitreous diseases across two clinic units, serving adult, pediatric, and home-care patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 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 Consultation and Treatment Services: Revenue generated from patient consultations, diagnostic examinations, and treatment procedures for retinal and vitreous diseases

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Retina Clinic is a single-specialty ophthalmology clinic that provides medical consultations, diagnostic examinations, and surgical treatments for retinal and vitreous diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment. It operates two São Paulo clinic units supplemented by a dedicated pediatric service (Retina Kids), a comprehensive diagnostic imaging center, and a home-visit care program, with online access to exam results via a dedicated portal.

Product overview

Retina Clinic operates as a specialized ophthalmological clinic focused exclusively on retinal and vitreous diseases. The core offering is the clinic itself, supported by specialized sub-brands including Retina Kids for pediatric patients, a diagnostic center for comprehensive eye examinations, and home care services for immobile patients. Additional offerings include a fellowship training program and an educational blog. The product portfolio is unified under the Retina Clinic brand, with specialized services addressing different patient segments and care needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Retina Kids: Specialized pediatric ophthalmology service focused on children's eye health and retina-related conditions.

Products and services

• Retina Clinic Specialty Consultations and Treatment Specialized ophthalmological consultations, examinations, and treatments for retinal and vitreous diseases (e.g., macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment) for adult patients in São Paulo.
• Retina Kids (Pediatric Retinal Care) Pediatric ophthalmology service focused on age-appropriate retinal screening, early diagnosis, and treatment of retinal and eye conditions in children.
• Centro Diagnóstico Retina Clinic Comprehensive ophthalmological diagnostic imaging services, including biometry and panoramic fluorescein angiography, supporting early detection and ongoing monitoring of retinal and vitreous conditions.
• Atendimento Domiciliar (Home Care Service) Domiciliary ophthalmological consultations, examinations, and follow-up retinal care provided at the patient's home for mobility-limited or post-operative patients.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hospital Sírio-Libanês: Premier São Paulo hospital with an established ophthalmology center offering medical and surgical eye care. Comparable as an incumbent provider of retinal care within a broader hospital portfolio serving premium patient segments.
• Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: Internationally recognized UK specialty eye hospital with leading retina and vitreous services plus fellowship training. Comparable as a global benchmark for retina-focused clinical excellence, research, and subspecialty training.
• Wills Eye Hospital: Renowned US specialty eye hospital in Philadelphia with deep vitreoretinal expertise and an ophthalmology fellowship. Comparable as a benchmark retina-specialty institution with teaching and fellowship programs similar to Retina Clinic's.
• Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein: Large, established São Paulo hospital with a comprehensive ophthalmology department. Comparable as a competing provider of retinal and ophthalmic care, but operates as a broad multi-specialty institution rather than a retina-exclusive clinic.

Regional players

• COPE - Clínica de Olhos de Pernambuco: Specialty ophthalmology clinic in Recife providing comprehensive eye care including retinal services. Comparable in subspecialty depth but operates in a different Brazilian geography (Northeast region).
• Hospital de Olhos do Paraná: Specialty eye hospital in Curitiba focused on ophthalmic diagnosis and surgery, including vitreoretinal care. Comparable in subspecialty focus and clinic model, but serves the Southern Brazilian market.

Direct peers

• Hospital de Olhos de São Paulo: Specialized ophthalmology hospital in São Paulo offering diagnosis and surgery across retinal, cataract, and refractive conditions. Direct competitor in the same metro, with overlapping retina subspecialty services and similar B2C patient acquisition model.
• IMO - Instituto de Moléstias Oculares: Brazilian ophthalmology specialty institute focused on clinical and surgical eye care, including retinal diseases. Comparable as a specialized ophthalmology provider serving São Paulo with physician-led subspecialty expertise.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTSFfaznTF-2z0CRMvGPFbw
• Facebookfacebook.com/retina.com.br
• Instagraminstagram.com/retina.clinic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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