Optotek Medical
Optotek Medical is a Slovenian manufacturer of ophthalmic laser systems (Nd:YAG, SLT) and precision articulated arms, serving eye hospitals, ophthalmologists, and OEM medical device partners, now operating within the LUMIBIRD Medical group alongside Quantel Medical and Ellex.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersLjubljana, Slovenia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Optotek Medical does
Optotek Medical d.o.o. is a Slovenia-based medical device manufacturer specializing in ophthalmic laser systems and precision articulated arms for light delivery. Founded as Optotek and headquartered at an ISO 13485 certified facility in Brnik Aerodrom, Slovenia, the company designs, develops, and produces all laser components in-house. Its core product portfolio comprises the OptoYag M (Q-switched Nd:YAG photodisruptor for capsulotomy and iridotomy), the OptoSLT M (Q-switched frequency-doubled Nd:YAG laser for Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty treatment of open-angle glaucoma), and the combined OptoYag&SLT M dual-laser unit, alongside standard and custom OptoArms articulated arms used in medical, dental, fine arts conservation, and industrial applications. Discontinued lines include the LacriMax transcanalicular DCR diode laser and OptoSLT nano 1 ns SLT device.
The company operates a hybrid B2B business model spanning direct sales to ophthalmologists and eye hospitals, a global distributor network, and long-standing OEM partnerships through which its laser systems and articulated arms are integrated into products marketed by Quantel Medical, Alcon/Novartis, El.En., Alma Lasers, A.R.C. Laser, LaVision, and Excelsius. Following acquisition by LUMIBIRD Group's subsidiary Quantel Medical in 2019 and the subsequent 2020 consolidation of Ellex, Optotek now operates within the three-brand Lumibird Medical platform. Proprietary technologies include PPS™ (Pulse to Pulse Stability), FES™ (Fine Energy Setting), e-SlitLight™ LED slit lamp illumination, and DPSS (diode-pumped solid state) laser sources. With 72 employees, equipment installed across all continents including Antarctica, and recognition as a CEEMAN Hidden Champion in 2011, Optotek maintains clinical reference relationships with University Medical Centre Ljubljana and key opinion leaders across European ophthalmology.
Optotek Medical firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Optotek Medical
- Legal name
- Optotek d. o. o.
- Website
- https://optotek-medical.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Optotek Medical is a Slovenian manufacturer of ophthalmic laser systems (Nd:YAG, SLT) and precision articulated arms, serving eye hospitals, ophthalmologists, and OEM medical device partners, now operating within the LUMIBIRD Medical group alongside Quantel Medical and Ellex.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Optotek Medical industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Ophthalmic Medical Lasers
- NAICS
- Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Glaucoma Diagnostics & Surgical Devices (Tonometry, Gonioscopy, MIGS, Drainage Implants, Laser Trabeculoplasty) (HLAHAJAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics) (HLAHAJAH), Oculoplastics & Lacrimal Surgical Devices (Ptosis/Orbital Tools, DCR/Lacrimal Stents, Facial Implants) (HLAHAJAL)
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Where Optotek Medical is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ljubljana
- HQ country
- Slovenia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Optotek Medical business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Medical Laser Systems: Sale of ophthalmic laser systems including OptoYag M (Nd:YAG photodisruptor), OptoSLT M (SLT laser), and OptoYag&SLT M (combined dual laser system). These are capital equipment sales to hospitals, eye clinics, and ophthalmologists.
- Articulated Arms: Custom and standard articulated arms for light delivery in medical, dental, fine arts conservation, and industrial laser applications. Sold both as standalone products and bundled with laser systems.
- OEM Components and Sub-assemblies: Custom made (OEM) laser systems, assemblies and sub-assemblies sold to high-tech medical device companies. Long tradition of fruitful collaboration with partners including Quantel Medical, Alcon/Novartis, A.R.C. Laser, El.En., Alma Lasers.
- Service and Technical Support: Service department providing technical support, maintenance, and repairs for installed laser systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | DCR Workshop - Standard Fee |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | DCR Workshop - Resident Fee |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Optotek Medical product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Optotek Medical manufactures and sells ophthalmic laser systems (Nd:YAG photodisruptors, SLT lasers, dual YAG/SLT systems) and precision articulated arms for light delivery. Core products include OptoYag M, OptoYag&SLT M, and OptoSLT M used in capsulotomy, iridotomy, and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for glaucoma treatment, along with custom and standard articulated arms for medical, dental, fine arts conservation, and industrial laser applications.
Product overview
Optotek Medical develops and manufactures ophthalmic laser systems and articulated arm delivery systems. The core product portfolio centers on two main laser platforms: YAG photodisruptor lasers (OptoYag M) for capsulotomy and iridotomy procedures, and SLT laser systems (OptoSLT M) for Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty glaucoma treatment. The OptoYag&SLT M combines both technologies in a single integrated unit. Additionally, Optotek produces OptoArms articulated arms in standard and custom configurations for delivering laser light in medical, dental, fine arts conservation, and industrial applications. Several products have been discontinued including the LacriMax DCR laser and OptoSLT nano SLT device. Optotek Medical operates as part of LUMIBIRD Medical group following acquisition by Quantel Medical in 2019.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- OptoYag M: Q-switched Nd:YAG laser photodisruptor for capsulotomy and iridotomy treatments, wavelength 1064 nm
- OptoYag&SLT M
- OptoSLT M
- OptoArms
- LacriMax
- OptoSLT nano
- PPS
- e-SlitLight
- FES
Products and services
- OptoYag M A Q-switched Nd:YAG photodisruptor laser (1064 nm) integrated into the e-SlitLight LED slit lamp for capsulotomy and iridotomy treatments. Emits pulses from 0.5 to 10 mJ with dual red diode aiming beam for ophthalmologists and eye hospitals.
- OptoYag&SLT M A combined dual laser unit integrating Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm) and frequency doubled Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (532 nm) into a single e-SlitLight system. Enables capsulotomy, iridotomy, and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) treatments for ophthalmologists.
- OptoSLT M A Q-switched frequency doubled Nd:YAG laser (532 nm) for Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) treatment of open angle glaucoma. Features PPS technology for stable output energy, e-SlitLight LED illumination, and FES fine energy setting (0.2 to 2.6 mJ).
- OptoArms Standard Articulated Arms Delivery systems guiding light from laser sources to point of application. Standard models include medical/dental articulated arms (7 joints, 16 mm clear aperture), fine arts conservation arms (sealed for outdoor use), and industrial laser arms with smooth movements and large working area.
- OptoArms Custom Made Articulated Arms Custom-designed articulated arms with configurable specifications including 7 joints, 16 mm or 19 mm clear aperture, adjustable segment lengths, spring or weight counterbalance options, and compatibility with various wavelengths (Er:YAG, CO2, Ruby, Nd:YAG, KTP, excimer) for medical, dental, and industrial OEMs.
- Technical Support and Service Service department providing technical support, maintenance, and repairs for installed Optotek laser systems and articulated arms to healthcare institutions and OEM partners.
Quantifiable outcome
- SLT laser can reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients through non-invasive, selective targeting of pigmented trabecular meshwork cells
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Optotek Medical
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Optotek Medical technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature7 records
Optotek Medical partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Quantel Medical (France)flagshipLong-standing OEM partnership where Optotek supplies laser systems and technology integrated into Quantel Medical branded products for ophthalmology applications.
- Alcon, a Novartis division (Switzerland)flagshipOEM partnership with world's largest eye care device company. Optotek supplies components and technology integrated into Alcon product lines.
- El.En. (Italy)coreOEM partnership with Italian aesthetic and medical laser company for integration of Optotek laser technology.
- Alma Lasers (Israel)coreOEM partnership with Israeli medical and aesthetic laser company for technology integration.
- A.R.C. Laser (Germany)coreOEM partnership with German laser company for ophthalmic laser technology integration.
- LaVision (Germany)minorOEM partnership with German imaging and spectroscopy company for laser technology integration.
- Excelsius (Germany)minorOEM partnership with German medical laser company for technology integration.
- Slovenian Research AgencyminorRegistered research organization with multiple co-financed scientific projects including microspectroscopy, optodynamics, fiber lasers, photobiomodulation, and clinical applications development spanning 1998-2020.
- Ministry for Education, Science and Sport (Slovenia)minorCo-financing partner for GOSTOP (Factories of the Future) project and other research initiatives.
- Ministry of Economic Development and Technology (Slovenia)minorCo-financing partner for research projects and ESCRS congress participation, including European Social Fund support.
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana – Eye HospitalcoreClinical collaboration for development and testing of transcanalicular DCR laser techniques. Prof. Dr. Brigita Drnovšek-Olup developed the method used in LacriMax system, with 8-year follow-up studies and multiple joint publications.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Optotek Medical competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Nidek: Japanese manufacturer of ophthalmic equipment including YAG and SLT lasers (e.g., YC-180, SLT options) used for capsulotomy, iridotomy and glaucoma treatment. Directly competes with Optotek's OptoYag M, OptoSLT M and OptoYag&SLT M in the same ophthalmic laser category.
- Iridex Corporation: US-based ophthalmic laser company selling YAG and SLT lasers as well as laser delivery devices. Directly comparable in clinical use cases (glaucoma and cataract surgery lasers) and modest scale similar to Optotek.
- Ellex Medical (iCare): Australian-origin ophthalmic laser brand (now part of LUMIBIRD Medical alongside Optotek) historically known for SLT lasers and YAG capsulotomy systems. Overlaps directly with Optotek's flagship OptoYag and OptoSLT platforms.
- Quantel Medical: French ophthalmic laser company that is both an OEM customer of Optotek and a sister company within LUMIBIRD Medical. Sells directly competing YAG and SLT lasers, making it the most directly comparable peer in product line and customer base.
- LightMed Corporation: Taiwan-based manufacturer of ophthalmic YAG, SLT and photocoagulation lasers. Competes head-to-head with Optotek in ophthalmic surgical laser systems for glaucoma and cataract-related procedures.
Broad incumbents
- Carl Zeiss Meditec: Large German ophthalmic incumbent offering surgical microscopes, laser systems and IOLs. Competes with Optotek's installed base via broader ophthalmic platforms but is not a focused ophthalmic laser specialist like Optotek.
- Lumenis: Israeli-origin medical and aesthetic laser company with ophthalmic laser offerings. Comparable on laser technology and OEM-style integration, although Lumenis is significantly larger and more diversified across aesthetics.
- Alcon: World's largest eye care device company and a direct OEM customer of Optotek. Alcon's broader surgical and vision care portfolio overlaps in cataract and glaucoma workflows where Optotek's lasers are used.
- Topcon Healthcare: Japanese ophthalmic equipment manufacturer offering diagnostic, refractive and laser surgical systems including YAG lasers. Adjacent competitor in ophthalmic surgical laser space though broader in diagnostic and refraction products.
Emerging players
- Laser Mechanisms Inc. US-based manufacturer of precision articulated arms and beam delivery systems for industrial and medical laser systems. Directly comparable to Optotek's OptoArms product line, particularly custom articulated arms supplied to OEM laser builders.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Optotek Medical social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Optotek Medical financial estimates
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Optotek Medical leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Optotek Medical funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Optotek Medical
What does Optotek Medical do?
Optotek Medical manufactures and sells ophthalmic laser systems (Nd:YAG photodisruptors, SLT lasers, dual YAG/SLT systems) and precision articulated arms for light delivery. Core products include OptoYag M, OptoYag&SLT M, and OptoSLT M used in capsulotomy, iridotomy, and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for glaucoma treatment, along with custom and standard articulated arms for medical, dental, fine arts conservation, and industrial laser applications.
Is Optotek Medical a public or private company?
Optotek Medical is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Optotek Medical founded?
Optotek Medical was founded in 1990. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Optotek Medical based?
Optotek Medical is headquartered in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in the Europe region.
How does Optotek Medical make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Medical Laser Systems are the primary driver. The others are articulated Arms, OEM Components and Sub-assemblies and service and Technical Support.
Who are Optotek Medical's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Nidek, Iridex Corporation, Ellex Medical (iCare), Quantel Medical and LightMed Corporation. Broad incumbents are Carl Zeiss Meditec, Lumenis, Alcon and Topcon Healthcare. Laser Mechanisms Inc. is listed as an emerging player.
Does Optotek Medical have an API?
No public API is recorded for Optotek Medical.
What industry is Optotek Medical in?
Optotek Medical's product category is Ophthalmic Medical Lasers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAJAI, Glaucoma Diagnostics & Surgical Devices (Tonometry, Gonioscopy, MIGS, Drainage Implants, Laser Trabeculoplasty), with a secondary code of HLAHAJAH, Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics). Its NAICS code is 339112 and its SIC code is 3841.