Ophthalmos Eye Institute

What Ophthalmos Eye Institute does

Ophthalmos Eye Institute (legal name: Ερευνητικό και Θεραπευτικό Ινστιτούτο Οφθαλμός) is a private specialty ophthalmology center headquartered in Glyfada, Athens, founded by Professor Spyros Georgaras in 1985. It provides direct-to-consumer outpatient consultations, diagnostic imaging, and microsurgical procedures across the full ophthalmology spectrum — including cataract surgery (phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lenses), refractive surgery (excimer laser, radial keratotomy, conductive keratoplasty, intrastromal rings), glaucoma management (MIGS, trabeculectomy, laser), retinal and anti-VEGF therapies, vitreoretinal surgery, corneal transplantation, strabismus correction, pediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastic reconstructive surgery, dry eye, and regenerative/anti-aging treatments. The institute operates a state-of-the-art Day Hospitalization (Microsurgical Ophthalmology) Unit at its Glyfada flagship and extends surgical capacity through long-standing affiliations with Hygeia Hospital (since 1982), Metropolitan Hospital (since 2016), and MITERA Mother Hospital, with a satellite branch opened in Mytilini, Lesvos in March 2022.

Volume metrics disclosed by the institute exceed 12,000 examinations and 1,200+ surgical procedures annually, with cumulative surgical volume of 60,000+ over a 30-year operating history. The institute owns US and European patents (granted 1993) for holographic lenses for ametropia correction and is recognized for pioneering the first ultrasound phacoemulsification cataract surgery in Greece (1982) and the first hospital-based excimer laser in the country (1992). GTM motion is direct-to-consumer patient bookings via phone (+30 210 8940902), supported by a content website, YouTube/Facebook channels, and earned media via Professor Georgaras's television appearances; the institute serves individual patients across Attica and Lesvos and markets to international patients via an English-language domain (ophthalmos-eyesurgery.com).

Business model is professional-services fee-for-service across four revenue streams: outpatient consultations/examinations, surgical procedures, diagnostic services (OCT, visual field, retinal imaging), and optical/contact lens services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The institute is privately held by founder Professor Georgaras, with no evidence of outside investment or parent company, and is governed through affiliated professional societies in which the founder holds leadership roles.

Name

Ophthalmos Eye Institute

Legal name

Ερευνητικό και Θεραπευτικό Ινστιτούτο Οφθαλμός

Website

https://ophthalmos.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ophthalmos Eye Institute is a private Greek ophthalmology center in Glyfada, Athens, founded in 1985 by Professor Spyros Georgaras, providing direct-to-consumer diagnostic, microsurgical, and laser eye care across cataract, refractive, glaucoma, retinal, pediatric, and oculoplastic specialties for individual patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services / Eye Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (621320), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

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

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG), Neuro-Ophthalmology (HLAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Eye surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Medical vision care

Headquarters

HQ city

Glyfáda

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations: Outpatient consultations and examinations for various ophthalmic conditions, including CHECK-UP services
2. Surgical Procedures: Cataract, refractive, glaucoma, retina, strabismus, and other ophthalmic surgeries performed at day clinic and Hygeia Hospital
3. Diagnostic Services: Advanced diagnostic testing including OCT, retinal imaging, visual field testing, and specialized examinations
4. Optical/Contact Lens Services: Contact lens fitting, specialized lenses, and low vision aids through optometrist services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ophthalmos Eye Institute is a private ophthalmology center that diagnoses and surgically treats the full range of eye conditions — cataract, refractive errors, glaucoma, retinal and macular diseases, corneal disease, strabismus, pediatric eye disorders, oculoplastic conditions, and dry eye — through a multi-specialty clinic structure anchored by a microsurgical day-hospitalization unit in Glyfada. It also delivers optometric services (contact lenses, low-vision aids) and preventive CHECK-UP examinations, reaching both local and out-of-Athens patients through its main clinic, a Mytilini branch, and affiliations with Hygeia, Metropolitan, and MITERA hospitals.

Product overview

Ophthalmos Eye Institute operates as a comprehensive ophthalmological center offering a unified portfolio of specialized surgical and medical departments. The core offering centers on microsurgical ophthalmology with a state-of-the-art Daily Hospitalization Unit in Glyfada. The institute provides specialized departments covering cataract surgery, refractive surgery (including Excimer Laser and intraocular lens procedures), glaucoma management, retina and anti-angiogenic therapies, cornea transplants, reconstructive eyelid/orbit surgery, strabismus correction, and regenerative/anti-aging treatments. The institute also operates a dedicated Dry Eye Clinic, Pediatric Ophthalmology department, and CHECK-UP facility for preventive care. With over 12,000 examinations and 1,200+ surgeries annually, the institute integrates clinical services with its affiliated ophthalmological department at Hygeia Hospital, Metropolitan Hospital, and Mitera Hospital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Department Department performing cataract procedures including ultrasound phacoemulsification with state-of-the-art equipment, premium cataract surgeries with toric, multifocal and accommodative intraocular lenses, lens exchange, supplementary IOLs, iridian-supported IOLs, YAG laser capsulotomy, aphakia restoration, and iridoplasty.
• Refractive Surgery Department Department providing refractive surgical procedures including Excimer Laser for myopia/astigmatism/hyperopia/presbyopia, corneal transplants, radial keratotomy, conductive keratoplasty for hyperopia, refractive intraocular lenses, intrastromal corneal ring segments, and collagen cross-linking (CxL) for keratoconus.
• Glaucoma Department Department offering glaucoma treatments including pneumatic trabeculoplasty (PNT), minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), ExPress valve, ELT (Excimer Laser Trabeculectomy Ab Interno), YAG laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), YAG laser iridotomy, trabeculectomy, Molteno anti-glaucoma valves, and cryotherapy/Diode laser cyclophotocoagulation.
• Retina and Anti-Angiogenic Therapies Department Department performing retinal procedures including Argon Laser photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy for macular degeneration, anti-VEGF intravitreal injections, retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, macular surgery, and EndoLASER.
• Cornea and Eye Tissue Transplant Department Department specializing in corneal transplants and eye tissue procedures, handling keratoprosthesis and advanced transplant techniques such as PK, DSAEK/DMEK, and ocular surface reconstruction.
• Ophthalmic Reconstructive Surgery of Eyelids, Orbit and Lacrimal Apparatus Department Department providing reconstructive procedures for eyelids, orbit, and lacrimal apparatus including CO2 laser aesthetic surgery, artificial eye transplants and prosthetics, and injectable BOTOX therapy for spasms, ectropion, and dystonia.
• Strabismus Surgery Department Department performing strabismus and diplopia surgeries in collaboration with the Orthoptic Department.
• Regenerative and Anti-Aging Treatments Department Department offering regenerative and anti-aging treatments including stem cell therapy and growth factor applications for tissue and organ regeneration, administered through Professor Georgaras' Hellenic Society of Regenerative Medicine, Anti-Aging and Biotechnology.
• Dry Eye Clinic Specialized clinic diagnosing and treating dry eye syndrome, addressing Meibomian gland dysfunction and related ocular surface conditions.
• Pediatric Ophthalmology, Amblyopia, Strabismus and Diplopia Department Department specializing in pediatric eye conditions, lazy eye (amblyopia) treatment, strabismus correction, and double vision management.
• Ophthalmological CHECK-UP Department Department providing comprehensive ophthalmological examinations and preventive eye care assessments.
• Daily Hospitalization Unit (Microsurgical Ophthalmology) State-of-the-art microsurgical ophthalmology unit and day hospitalization facility at the Glyfada center, combining advanced medical technology with a patient-friendly environment for outpatient surgical procedures.
• Ophthalmological Consultations and Diagnostic Services Outpatient consultations and diagnostic testing including OCT, retinal imaging, visual field testing, and specialized ophthalmic examinations for patients across all age groups and conditions.
• Optical and Contact Lens Services Contact lens fitting, specialized lens applications (including keratoconus, scleral, and orthokeratology lenses), and low-vision aids delivered through optometrist services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000+ surgical procedures completed over 30 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hygeia HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership since 1982. Professor Georgaras serves as Director of the A' Ophthalmology Clinic. Hygeia-Ophthalmos day surgery unit operates within the hospital. First Excimer laser in Greece hospital installed here. Multiple pioneering surgeries performed including first cataract phacoemulsification and first myopia surgery in Greece.
• Metropolitan HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor Georgaras serves as honorary director of the ophthalmology department. Affiliated hospital providing additional surgical facilities.
• Mother Hospital (MITERA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated hospital for ophthalmology services with collaboration on surgical procedures.
• Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery (EEEFDX)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Professor Georgaras in 1984. He served as President until 2003, then Board Member, and elected President again from 2015 to present. Society provides training and fellowship opportunities for Greek ophthalmologists.
• Hellenic Society of Regenerative Medicine, Anti-Aging and BiotechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Professor Georgaras in 2010. Focus on stem cell research, growth factors, and regeneration of cells, tissues, and organs. He serves as Active President and current General Secretary.
• Southeastern European Society of Cataract and Refractive SurgeryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Professor Georgaras in 2006 through initiative with ophthalmological societies of southeastern European countries. He served as President.
• International Intraocular Implant Club (IIOIC)coreOthersExclusive international organization of selected ophthalmic surgeons with global recognition. Professor Georgaras is the only Greek ophthalmologist among its members.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• NewVision Eye Clinic: Greek private ophthalmology clinic focused on refractive surgery and cataract. Comparable as a domestic Greek peer competing for refractive and cataract patient volumes in the Athens market.

Direct peers

• Optical Express: Pan-European refractive surgery and eye care chain performing LASIK, lens surgery, cataract and other ophthalmic procedures. Comparable as a competitor in refractive/cataract surgery with a multi-site delivery model across the UK and Europe.
• OMMA (Οφθαλμολογικό Ινστιτούτο OMMA): Greek ophthalmology institute offering refractive, cataract and medical retina services. Comparable as a domestic specialty peer competing for the same Greek patient population in refractive and cataract surgery.
• Athens Eye Hospital (Οφθαλμολογικό Κέντρο Αθηνών): Greek private ophthalmology center providing medical and surgical eye care in Athens. Comparable as a domestic Greek competitor operating in the same metropolitan market and overlapping patient base.
• Clinica Baviera: European ophthalmology chain (now part of Aier Eye Hospital Group) specializing in cataract, refractive, glaucoma and retina across Spain, Italy, Germany and Austria. Directly comparable as a multi-site, physician-led ophthalmology provider with a similar service mix and patient demographic.
• Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular (IMO): Barcelona-based comprehensive ophthalmology center offering medical and surgical eye care across all major subspecialties. Comparable to Ophthalmos as a Southern European specialty eye institute with strong international patient and referral pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Aier Eye Hospital Group: Largest ophthalmology hospital network globally (China-listed), with European expansion including the Clinica Baviera acquisition. Comparable as a global incumbent demonstrating the chain-consolidation trajectory that founder-led specialty clinics may eventually face.
• Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: World-renowned ophthalmology hospital in London offering comprehensive medical and surgical eye care across subspecialties. Comparable to Ophthalmos as a benchmark for full-spectrum ophthalmology institutes with strong academic/research orientation and international patient flow.
• Optegra Eye Health Care: UK- and EU-based ophthalmology hospital group offering cataract, refractive, lens replacement and other ophthalmic services. Comparable as a multi-site European specialty eye-care provider with a similar service line to Ophthalmos.

Others

• Hygeia Hospital: Major Greek private hospital that is simultaneously Ophthalmos' core surgical partner (A' Ophthalmology Clinic directed by Prof. Georgaras) and a broader competitor in private healthcare. Relevant for understanding the institute's hospital-dependency and competitor landscape.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBCvHcyvn1DX2Qbopv7EJpg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ophthalmos.gr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ophthalmos-eye-institute

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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