Blanchard Contact Lens

What Blanchard Contact Lens does

Blanchard Contact Lens Inc. is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of custom-made rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Gilbert, United States. The company specializes in scleral lens designs — notably the proprietary Onefit platform (Onefit, Onefit MED, Onefit MED+) — built around a four-zone adjustable fitting architecture (central, mid-peripheral, limbal, landing) and a minimalist design philosophy optimized for corneal oxygen transmission. Supporting proprietary technologies include Controlled Peripheral Recess (CPR) for accommodating scleral elevations, S-Form aspheric multifocal optics, Sym-Toric front-toric stabilization, and Optimized Pupil Optics (OPO). The portfolio extends beyond sclerals to Paragon CRT ortho-k lenses for myopia management, Reclaim HD and Essential multifocals for presbyopia, RSS lenses for post-refractive corneas, and Single Vision GP lenses.

The company has been a subsidiary of CooperVision's Specialty EyeCare Division since a December 2018 acquisition, while operating as an independent business under the continued leadership of founder Jean Blanchard. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time lens sales to eye care professionals in the US and Canada (via account managers and an online ordering portal for Single Vision/RGP designs), complemented by professional consultation services for difficult fittings and a network of distributors and laboratory partners in 24 countries worldwide. Additional commercial mechanics include unlimited no-charge warranty exchanges (120 days), a 72-hour US shipping guarantee for Paragon CRT, and an optional 24-hour rush production service. The company is ISO 13485:2016 certified, holds FDA 510(k) clearance for the Onefit family's therapeutic dry eye application, and supports its customer base with bi-monthly English and monthly Spanish webinars, the Beyond the Limbus training program, and the Onefit Spotlight Case Report Program.

Name

Blanchard Contact Lens

Legal name

BLANCHARD CONTACT LENS INC.

Website

https://blanchardlab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blanchard Contact Lens designs and manufactures custom-made rigid gas permeable and scleral contact lenses, selling them to optometrists and ophthalmologists across the US, Canada, and 24 international markets as part of CooperVision's Specialty EyeCare Division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Contact Lenses

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers (423460)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Contact Lenses & Care Systems (Soft/RGP/Scleral Lenses; Cleaning/Disinfection Solutions) (HLAHAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF)

Keywords

• Rigid gas permeable lenses
• Scleral contact lenses
• Custom contact lens manufacturing
• Ortho-k myopia treatment
• Specialty eye care products

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilbert

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contact Lens Sales: Sale of custom-made RGP contact lenses including scleral lenses, multifocal lenses, single vision lenses, and ortho-k lenses to eye care professionals who then prescribe to patients.
2. Professional Consultation Services: Expert consultation services provided to practitioners for assistance with difficult fits, lens design selection, and troubleshooting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Blanchard Contact Lens designs and manufactures custom-made rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses, with a focus on scleral lenses for eye care professionals. The product portfolio centers on the Onefit scleral lens platform (Onefit, Onefit MED, Onefit MED+) for healthy to highly irregular corneas, alongside Paragon CRT ortho-k lenses, Reclaim HD and Essential multifocal lenses, RSS post-refractive surgery lenses, and single vision RGP lenses. The company also provides expert consultation services to support practitioners with complex fittings.

Product overview

Blanchard Contact Lenses is a designer and manufacturer of custom-made rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses, specializing in scleral lenses since 1986. The company operates under the CooperVision Specialty EyeCare division following its 2018 acquisition. The product portfolio centers on the proprietary Onefit Scleral Lens Platform (Onefit, Onefit MED, Onefit MED+) which offers varying levels of customization for healthy to highly irregular corneas. Additional products include Paragon CRT ortho-k lenses for myopia management, Reclaim HD multifocal lenses for presbyopia, RSS lenses for post-refractive surgery patients, and Essential aspheric multifocals. The company provides extensive fitting support including online calculators, training programs (Beyond the Limbus workshops), and expert consultation services for practitioners in the US and Canada with distribution in 24 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Onefit: Versatile and dynamic scleral lens solution for both healthy and mild to moderately irregular corneas.
• Onefit MED
• Onefit MED+
• Paragon CRT
• Reclaim HD
• RSS
• Essential
• Single Vision

Products and services

• Onefit Versatile scleral lens solution for both healthy and mild to moderately irregular corneas, featuring minimalist design with optimal oxygenation and adjustable parameters across four fitting zones (Central, Mid-Peripheral, Limbal, Landing Zone). Standard 14.9mm diameter with Onefit SC variant at 14.7mm for smaller corneas.
• Onefit MED Intuitive and fully customizable scleral lens (15.6mm diameter) allowing practitioners to control design through four fitting zones: central, mid-peripheral, limbal, and landing zone. Designed for highly irregular and medically indicated corneas.
• Onefit MED+ Advanced scleral lens (17.0mm diameter) offering full customization with larger landing zone for precise scleral alignment and soft landing on conjunctiva. Same design platform as Onefit MED with additional parameter controls.
• Paragon CRT Rigid gas permeable ortho-k contact lenses FDA-approved for overnight wear in the treatment of myopia. Corrects myopia up to -6.00D with or without astigmatism up to -1.75D. Includes Dual Axis option for enhanced customization.
• Reclaim HD Bi-Aspheric Multifocal lenses with patented S-Form technology and Ray Tracing Optical Lathing for presbyopic patients. Features aberration control optics with standard +1.00D to +3.00D add power options.
• Essential Aspheric multifocal lenses, the number one dispensed in North America. Utilizes S-Form Technology for smooth flattening effect with ADD correction from +0.75 to +3.00D.
• RSS (Refractive Surgery Specific) Corneal GP lens featuring unique reverse geometry design for post-surgical flat central cornea. Indicated for patients who have undergone RK, LASIK, or penetrating keratoplasty.
• Single Vision Single vision gas permeable lenses manufactured in various GP materials for spherical or toric lens applications in proprietary or standard designs.
• Professional Consultation Services Expert consultation services provided to practitioners for assistance with difficult fits, lens design selection, and troubleshooting. Available via phone and email in both the US and Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• Better than 20/20 vision achieved with Onefit lenses for keratoconus patient Gabby Chaves, resulting in unrestricted IndyCar license
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ContamaccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2021Contamac sponsors the Onefit Spotlight Case Report Program. They are the materials supplier for Optimum Extra and Optimum Extreme lens materials used in Onefit lenses. Contamac announced the FDA 510(k) clearance for dry eye applications with Optimum materials.
• Multilens (Nordiska Lins)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 August 2015Multilens (Nordiska Lins), a laboratory in Göteborg Sweden, signed agreement with Blanchard to bring MSD mini scleral design lens to Scandinavia.
• CooperVision Specialty EyeCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlanchard operates under CooperVision Specialty EyeCare, gaining access to expanded resources and support while maintaining independent operations. Joint marketing efforts include webinars and training programs under the CooperVision Specialty EyeCare brand.
• Tangible SciencecoreTechnology or IntegrationTangible Science provides Hydra-PEG coating technology used on Blanchard lenses. Hydra-PEG creates a wettable and lubricious lens surface ideal for dry eye patients. Blanchard offers Hydra-PEG as an optional coating and promotes Tangible Science products through their resources section.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ABB Optical Group: Major distributor of contact lenses and ophthalmic products to eye care professionals in North America. Comparable as a channel/distribution peer shaping how specialty lenses reach practitioners, though not a direct manufacturing competitor.
• Contamac: Materials supplier of ophthalmic lens polymers including Optimum Extra/Extreme and Hexa 100 used in Blanchard's Onefit lenses. Compares as a key upstream ecosystem participant and partner rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• MedLens: Custom gas permeable and scleral contact lens laboratory serving practitioners. Direct peer with similar specialty/RGP manufacturing focus and practitioner-direct sales model.
• TruForm Optics: Custom specialty contact lens manufacturer offering scleral, RGP, hybrid and ortho-k designs. Direct peer with similar practitioner-channel business model and custom-made specialty lens focus.
• Visionary Optics: Specialty lens lab producing scleral lenses such as Europa Tangent and ScleralFil. Direct competitor targeting the same optometrist/ophthalmologist channel for irregular cornea and ocular surface disease fittings.
• Alden Optical: Specialty custom soft and gas permeable contact lens manufacturer serving eye care professionals with products for keratoconus, post-surgical and irregular cornea patients. Direct competitor in the custom specialty lens category.
• SynergEyes: Specialty contact lens manufacturer focused on hybrid and scleral lenses (e.g., UltraHealth, SynergEyes VS) for irregular corneas, keratoconus and presbyopia. Direct competitor to Blanchard's Onefit platform in the practitioner-prescribed specialty lens category.
• Valley Contax: Custom specialty contact lens lab manufacturing scleral, RGP, corneal and ortho-k designs (e.g., Custom Stable, StableFit). Direct peer serving the same practitioner market with comparable custom lens portfolio.
• X-Cel Specialty Contacts: Specialty contact lens manufacturer producing custom GP, scleral and hybrid lenses (including Atlantis Scleral). Direct competitor in the custom-made specialty/RGP category sold to eye care professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Bausch + Lomb: Global ophthalmic manufacturer with broad contact lens, surgical and vision care portfolios including scleral and specialty lens offerings (e.g., BostonSight family). Comparable as a much larger incumbent serving the same eye-care professional channel with overlapping specialty lens and custom-fit products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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