What Augenzentrum OnO does

Augenzentrum ONO AG is a private Swiss ophthalmology group headquartered in the Glatt shopping center in Wallisellen, operating a network of 15+ eye centers and two optical retail shops across five cantons (Zurich, Schwyz, Thurgau, Schaffhausen, Lucerne, and Fribourg). Founded in 1989 as part of the Ophthalmologic Network Organisation (ONO) and led by CEO Luca Todeschini, COO Sabrina Boner, and CFO Alban Januzi, the practice delivers comprehensive eye care including refractive surgery (Femto-LASIK, Trans-PRK, and ICL intraocular lens implantation), cataract and glaucoma surgery, retinal disease management (OCT-angiography, intravitreal injections), pediatric ophthalmology, dry eye therapy, and emergency ophthalmology. The flagship Wallisellen site houses a fully equipped ambulatory operating theater, and the group also operates the "ono estetika" sub-brand for aesthetic and plastic surgery. Approximately 20 FMH-certified specialists across multiple subspecialties are supported by ISO 9001:2015 certification and SIWF C2 training-clinic recognition.

The business model is professional-services revenue on a per-procedure and per-consultation basis, with published unit pricing in Swiss Francs for elective procedures (Femto-LASIK CHF 1,950/eye, Trans-PRK CHF 1,750/eye, ICL from CHF 4,950/eye, Lumenis IPL CHF 1,000 for four sessions). Core ophthalmology services are reimbursed via Swiss basic and supplementary health insurance, while laser refractive surgery and aesthetic/cosmetic procedures are predominantly out-of-pocket. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via OneDoc online booking, phone scheduling, walk-in emergency services, and community events (patient lectures, practice apéros, professional ONO dinners), supplemented by a formal referring-physician network using HIN secure communication. Customer segments span general preventive eye care, refractive surgery candidates, cataract, glaucoma, retinal disease, and pediatric patients, plus the ono estetika aesthetic segment.

Technology assets include modern ophthalmic lasers (Femto-LASIK, Trans-PRK), Lumenis M22 IPL, Jett Plasma Medical II, and OCT-angiography diagnostic imaging, with an SIWF C2 training accreditation that functions as both a regulatory credential and a talent-acquisition pipeline. The group is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no public listing, and no revenue disclosure; expansion has been a mix of organic (multi-canton center rollout) and inorganic (2024 acquisition of the former Augenzentrum Sursee AG, adding the Augenklinik Sursee surgical facility) growth.

Name

Augenzentrum OnO

Legal name

Augenzentrum ONO AG

Website

https://augenzentrum-ono.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Augenzentrum ONO AG is a private Swiss ophthalmology group operating 15+ eye centers across five cantons, providing refractive surgery, cataract/glaucoma treatment, retinal disease management, pediatric ophthalmology, dry eye therapy, and aesthetic procedures to patients in German- and French-speaking Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Eye Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive laser surgery
• Glaucoma treatment
• Eye examinations

Headquarters

HQ city

Wallisellen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations and Examinations: Revenue from eye examinations, diagnostic tests, and routine check-ups including refraction tests, visual field tests, and various ophthalmological assessments
2. Refractive Surgery (Eye Laser): Laser eye surgery procedures including Femto-Lasik, Trans-PRK, and ICL/artificial lens implantation for vision correction
3. Cataract Surgery (Grauer Star): Surgical treatment for cataracts with modern operation techniques
4. Aesthetic Treatments: Aesthetic treatments including IPL therapy for dry eye (CHF 1,000 for 4 sessions), Jett Plasma procedures, and blepharoplasty
5. Emergency Services: Emergency ophthalmology services for acute vision problems including urgent appointments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Augenzentrum OnO provides comprehensive ophthalmology services through a network of eye centers in Switzerland, including refractive laser surgery (Femto-LASIK, Trans-PRK, ICL lens implantation), cataract and glaucoma surgery, retinal disease treatment, pediatric ophthalmology, dry eye therapy, eyelid surgery, and emergency eye care. The group operates a fully equipped ambulatory surgical center in Wallisellen, optical retail shops under the Optiker ONO brand, and an aesthetic surgery sub-brand called ono estetika.

Product overview

Augenzentrum ONO is a leading Swiss ophthalmology group operating a network of eye care centers across five cantons. The practice offers a comprehensive portfolio of eye care services centered on three main pillars: (1) Refractive surgery including laser procedures (Femto-LASIK, Trans-PRK) and intraocular lens implantation (ICL/IPL) for vision correction without glasses; (2) General ophthalmology services covering cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases, corneal conditions, eyelid surgery, strabismus, and pediatric ophthalmology; and (3) Specialty treatments including Dry Eye therapy using Lumenis IPL and Jett Plasma technologies. The group also operates ono estetika for aesthetic/plastic surgery and Optiker ONO for optical retail. With approximately 20 specialists across multiple locations and a modern surgical center at Glattzentrum Wallisellen, the organization provides both outpatient operations and laser treatments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ono estetika: Plastic and aesthetic surgery services as well as various beauty treatments, operated under Augenzentrum ONO AG at the Glatt center in Wallisellen

Products and services

• Femto-LASIK Eye Laser Treatment Most popular laser procedure where the cornea is partially lifted by laser to correct refractive errors, offering quick healing and good vision the day after surgery. Not suitable for thin or irregular corneas. Pricing is CHF 1,950 per eye.
• Trans-PRK Eye Laser Treatment Minimally invasive 'no-touch' laser procedure for corneal surface modeling, suitable for eyes with thin or irregular corneas, with gradual vision improvement over several weeks. Pricing is CHF 1,750 per eye.
• ICL / Intraocular Lens Implantation Reversible intraocular lens implantation either in addition to (phakic IOL) or replacing the natural lens (refractive lens exchange) for glasses freedom in very high refractive errors. From CHF 4,950 per eye.
• Cataract Surgery (Grauer Star) Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens and replacement with an artificial intraocular lens using modern surgical techniques for vision restoration. For patients with cataracts.
• Glaucoma Treatment (Grüner Star) Diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma including medication, laser treatment (trabeculoplasty), and surgical interventions to reduce intraocular pressure and prevent optic nerve damage.
• Retinal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion, using OCT angiography diagnostics and intravitreal injections.
• Classical Eye Examinations Comprehensive eye examinations including routine check-ups, visual acuity tests, and fitness-to-drive assessments for early detection and treatment of eye diseases and vision disorders.
• Eyelid and Tear Duct Surgery Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) for drooping eyelids and teary eyes; treatment of ectropion, entropion, and eyelid tumors; ptosis correction and reconstructive procedures.
• Corneal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of corneal diseases and injuries including infections, keratoconus, edema, and corneal transplantation (keratoplasty). Surgical and medical management of corneal conditions.
• Strabismus Surgery Surgical correction of eye misalignment in children and adults, treating manifest (heterotropia) and latent (heterophoria) strabismus using various eye muscle surgical techniques.
• Pediatric Ophthalmology Eye examinations for children from 4 months of age, screening for vision disorders, amblyopia treatment, and strabismus management in cooperation with orthoptists.
• Dry Eye Lumenis IPL Therapy Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy using the Lumenis M22 laser for treatment of dry eye syndrome, blepharitis, rosacea, and meibomian gland dysfunction, delivered in 4 sessions at 2-4 week intervals. CHF 1,000 for 4 sessions.
• Jett Plasma Medical II Treatment Plasma technology treatment for dry eye syndrome using gentle electrical impulses to increase cell membrane permeability, and for aesthetic procedures including eyelid rejuvenation and treatment of drooping eyelids.
• Emergency Eye Care Service Emergency eye care services for acute vision problems including flashes, floaters, double vision, visual field defects, and eye injuries, reachable by phone at 044 878 70 07.
• Optiker ONO Optical Retail Optical retail stores operated under the Optiker ONO brand at Weinfelden and Winterthur, offering eyeglasses, lenses, and optical services.
• ono estetika Aesthetic Surgery Aesthetic and plastic surgery services under a separate brand, offering the full spectrum of plastic and aesthetic surgery procedures and various beauty treatments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of patients report significant improvement after first two Lumenis IPL treatments for dry eye
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ophthalmologic Network Organisation (ONO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989ONO is the parent group/network of specialized eye clinics in Switzerland and neighboring France. Augenzentrum ONO is part of this network established since 1989, enabling knowledge sharing, best practices, and coordinated development across member centers.
• Dr. med. Marc A. PeterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Marc A. Peter is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery (FMH) with a day clinic in Winterthur since 1992. He provides aesthetic plastic surgery services at the Augen Glattzentrum AG locations.
• OneDoc AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationOneDoc provides the online appointment booking system for the website, enabling patients to schedule appointments at any location.
• HIN (Health Info Net)coreTechnology or IntegrationHIN provides secure encrypted email communication for healthcare providers, ensuring data protection and professional confidentiality in medical communications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Optical Express: UK-based, large-scale private refractive surgery and optical retail provider; comparable cash-pay laser and lens surgery services and serves as a benchmark for European refractive-clinic scale economics.
• Alcon: Global leader in ophthalmic surgical devices, IOLs and vision care products; not a direct competitor but a critical supplier whose phaco systems, IOLs and refractive technology underpin OnO's cataract and laser surgical offering.

Emerging players

• BetterView: Swiss digital-first optical retailer offering prescription eyewear online with home try-on; overlaps with OnO's ONO Optiker retail sub-brand on the Swiss eyewear consumer but competes through a different digital-first model.

Direct peers

• Pallas Kliniken: Switzerland's largest private ophthalmology clinic group, operating multiple eye centers offering cataract, refractive and laser surgery; directly comparable to OnO in service mix, Swiss-only footprint and multi-site group-practice model.
• EuroEyes: Germany-founded, listed refractive surgery clinic chain operating across Europe and China with Femto-LASIK, SMILE and ICL procedures; highly comparable multi-site refractive model and serves as a public-market benchmark for European eye-clinic valuations.
• Laservista: Swiss refractive and laser eye surgery clinic group focused on Femto-LASIK, Trans-PRK and lens implantation; competes head-on with OnO's refractive surgery franchise on the same Swiss patient base.

Regional players

• Memira (Capio/Praktikertjänst): Scandinavian refractive surgery and eye care chain operating across Sweden, Norway and Denmark; comparable multi-site refractive and cataract model but serves a different geography than OnO's Swiss footprint.
• Smile Eyes: DACH-region refractive and ophthalmology clinic group (Germany/Austria/Switzerland) offering LASIK, lens and cataract surgery; comparable service mix and clinic economics but primarily competes in German-speaking markets outside OnO's core Swiss cantons.
• Universitätsspital Zürich Augenklinik: Academic ophthalmology department at University Hospital Zurich offering full-scope eye care including complex surgery, retina and glaucoma; competes with OnO for tertiary referrals, specialist talent and complex surgical cases in the Zürich catchment area.

Others

• Johnson & Johnson Vision: Global ophthalmic devices and consumer vision business supplying IOLs, refractive lasers and contact lenses; adjacent ecosystem participant that supplies the equipment and consumables OnO uses across its surgical and refractive service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/augen-glattzentrum-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/augenzentrum.ono
• TikToktiktok.com/@augenzentrumono
• Facebookfacebook.com/augenzentrumono

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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