What Sudblick does

Südblick GmbH is a private German ophthalmology network headquartered in Augsburg that operates more than 35 eye care centers and surgical (OP) locations across Bavaria, spanning Augsburg city, Augsburg surroundings, Munich city, Munich surroundings, and the Allgäu region. Founded in 2005 and led by Medical Directors Dr. med. Felix Rombold and Dr. med. Christoph Niederdellmann, the company offers the full spectrum of ophthalmology services — general consultations, preventive screenings (macular, glaucoma, diabetes-related), cataract surgery (Grauer Star) with Premiumlinsen/Komfortlinsen, refractive laser and lens-exchange procedures (Brillenfreiheit), glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration therapy, retinal and corneal surgery, Bowman-Layer keratoconus transplantation, strabismus correction, and eyelid aesthetics — to both statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) insured patients, with pricing determined through insurance contracts and individual treatment agreements.

The business model is a professional services medical network: revenue is generated per patient encounter and per surgical procedure, distributed across more than 35 physical sites with online booking via the Arzt-Direkt platform. Technologically, Südblick relies on modern, vendor-supplied ophthalmology hardware — IOLMaster 700 optical biometry, femtosecond laser systems (e.g., at the Füssen site), premium intraocular lenses, and Bowman-Layer transplantation instrumentation — rather than proprietary platforms, augmented by a Carl Zeiss Reference Center certification for intraocular surgery. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through physical clinics, supported by local SEO (Google Business Profiles per location), a content hub, a dedicated refractive microsite (suedblick-augenlaser.de), Instagram, patient lectures (Patientenvorträge), and physician thought leadership via earned media (Tagesspiegel, Klassik Radio). Recent strategic activity indicates active expansion: a flagship Augsburg reference center under construction at Martin-Luther-Platz, a new München-Perlach site, a pediatric myopia clinic, femtosecond laser cataract rollout to Allgäu, and a new Instagram channel — all executed by a founder/physician-owned GmbH with no identified external institutional capital.

Name

Sudblick

Legal name

Südblick GmbH

Website

https://augen-augsburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Südblick GmbH is a private Bavarian ophthalmology network operating 35+ eye care and surgical centers across Augsburg, Munich, and Allgäu, delivering consultations, cataract and refractive surgery, and specialized procedures to GKV and PKV patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (621399), Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Eye care clinics
• Ophthalmic diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Augsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Revenue is generated through the provision of medical eye care services including consultations, preventive examinations, and surgical procedures. As a network of ophthalmology practices and clinics, income derives from treating patients with public and private health insurance across 35+ locations in Bavaria. Services include refraction correction, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration therapy, retinal surgery, and aesthetic eye procedures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Südblick operates a network of 35+ ophthalmology centers and surgical clinics across Bavaria (Augsburg, Munich, Allgäu), delivering general eye consultations, preventive screenings, and a full range of ophthalmic surgical procedures including cataract surgery (Grauer Star), refractive laser and lens-exchange procedures (Brillenfreiheit), and treatment of glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal disorders, keratoconus (via Bowman-Layer transplantation), strabismus, and aesthetic eyelid procedures. Services are provided to patients under German statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) health insurance with integrated online appointment booking.

Product overview

Sudblick Augenzentren operates a network of ophthalmology centers across Bavaria (Augsburg, Munich) and the Allgäu region, offering a comprehensive portfolio of eye care services. The offering is organized into three main pillars: (1) Sprechstunde & Vorsorge — general ophthalmology consultations and preventive examinations including eye exams, macular and glaucoma screening, and diabetes-related care; (2) Operative Leistungen — a broad range of surgical procedures including cataract (Grauer Star) surgery with Premiumlinsen/Komfortlinsen, glaucoma (Grüner Star), macular degeneration (AMD), retinal operations, corneal surgery, keratoconus via Bowman-Layer transplantation, strabismus correction, and Augenästhetik (eyelid/aesthetic procedures); and (3) Brillenfreiheit (via sudblick-augenlaser.de) — refractive procedures including Augenlasern (laser eye surgery) and Linsentausch (lens exchange for patients 45+), enabling glasses-free living. The company also offers a specialized Myopie-Spezialsprechstunde for children. Locations span Augsburg city, Augsburg surroundings, Munich city, Munich surroundings, and Allgäu, with both examination practices and dedicated surgical (OP) centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sprechstunde & Vorsorge (Eye Consultation & Preventive Care) General ophthalmology consultations and preventive examinations covering eye exams, visual acuity testing, macular screening, glaucoma screening, medical assessments, orthoptics/vision training, dry eye treatment, red eye evaluation, visual field testing, astigmatism screening, and diabetes-related eye care. Targets patients of all ages seeking routine eye care.
• Grauer Star (Katarakt) Surgery Cataract surgery involving removal of the clouded natural lens and replacement with an artificial intraocular lens, addressing age-related loss of visual acuity caused by lens opacification. Available across Südblick's network, with femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery offered at the Füssen location.
• Grüner Star (Glaukom) Treatment Diagnosis and surgical treatment of glaucoma, a condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve typically associated with elevated intraocular pressure. Targets patients requiring specialist intervention to preserve vision.
• Makuladegeneration (AMD) Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration, a progressive condition leading to loss of central vision with symptoms including blurred vision, distorted perception, and dark spots in the central visual field. Includes preventive screenings and therapeutic interventions.
• Netzhautoperationen (Retinal Surgery) Surgical procedures addressing retinal disorders and conditions affecting the retina. Targets patients with retinal diseases requiring surgical intervention.
• Hornhautchirurgie (Corneal Surgery) Surgical treatments for corneal conditions and disorders affecting the cornea. Targets patients requiring specialist corneal intervention.
• Keratokonus — Bowman-Layer Transplantation Advanced surgical treatment for keratoconus using Bowman-Layer transplantation, an innovative technique offering advantages over traditional corneal transplantation. Performed by ophthalmic surgeon Bader Khayat. Targets patients with progressive keratoconus.
• Schielen (Strabismus) Treatment Surgical and non-surgical treatment for strabismus (misalignment of the eyes). Targets patients requiring correction of ocular misalignment, including pediatric cases.
• Augenästhetik (Eyelid & Aesthetic Procedures) Aesthetic eye procedures including eyelid lifts (Lidstraffungen), removal of skin lesions, and correction of eyelid malpositions, aimed at restoring a more youthful and refreshed appearance. Targets patients seeking cosmetic eye-area surgery.
• Augenlasern (Laser Eye Surgery) Laser-based refractive surgery to permanently correct vision impairments such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, aimed at eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses. Targets adult patients seeking spectacle-free living.
• Linsentausch (Lens Exchange, ab 45 Jahren) Refractive lens exchange procedure designed for patients aged 45 and older, offering an alternative path to freedom from glasses or contact lenses. Targets middle-aged and older adults with refractive errors.
• Myopie-Spezialsprechstunde für Kinder (Pediatric Myopia Consultation) Specialized consultation service for early detection and treatment of myopia (nearsightedness) in children, offered at the Augenzentrum Rosenheimer Platz in Munich. Targets parents concerned about progressive childhood myopia and smartphone-related vision changes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients frequently report needing little to no glasses after premium lens implantation surgery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Carl Zeiss MediteccoreTechnology or IntegrationSüdblick holds a Carl Zeiss certification as a Reference Center for Intraocular Surgery, indicating a core technology and quality partnership. The organization uses Zeiss diagnostic equipment (e.g., IOLMaster 700) and lens technologies for cataract and refractive procedures. This partnership provides access to premium lens technology and validated surgical workflows.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Optical Express: UK-headquartered ophthalmology provider with the largest network of clinics in Europe offering laser vision correction, lens surgery, and general eye care. Broader scale incumbent in the same clinical category as Südblick.
• Artemed SE: German hospital and specialty clinic operator with ophthalmology offerings as part of a broader specialty care portfolio. Comparable as a larger established player operating in the same ophthalmology space.
• Helios (Fresenius): Largest private hospital operator in Germany and Europe with ophthalmology departments across many facilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping eye care services though not specialized like Südblick.

Direct peers

• Lasik Germany: German refractive surgery clinic network specializing in laser eye surgery and premium IOL procedures. Directly comparable to Südblick's Augenlasern and Linsentausch offerings for the spectacle-free patient segment.
• Smile Eyes: German network of ophthalmology clinics focused on refractive surgery and lens treatments. Comparable to Südblick's Brillenfreiheit/laser and lens exchange offerings, serving similar patient segments seeking spectacle-free vision.
• AugenCentrum: Multi-site German ophthalmology practice group providing consultations and surgical eye care. Comparable regional peer with similar medical and surgical ophthalmology service mix to Südblick.
• Ober Scharrer Group (OCUMAVIC): One of Germany's largest ophthalmology clinic networks with locations across multiple federal states. Directly comparable to Südblick as a multi-site medical and surgical eye care provider with a similar service portfolio spanning cataract, refractive, and retinal procedures.
• EuroEyes: German-listed eye clinic chain specializing in refractive surgery (laser vision correction and lens exchange) with locations across Germany and China. Comparable to Südblick's refractive and premium lens services under a multi-site clinical delivery model.
• CARE Vision: European ophthalmology clinic chain offering laser eye surgery and lens treatments across Germany and other European countries. Comparable to Südblick's refractive surgery service line under a multi-site delivery model.

Regional players

• Memira (Nordic/Capio): Nordic refractive surgery clinic chain operated by Capio/Ramsay Santé, offering laser and lens procedures. Comparable peer operating the same multi-site refractive surgery model as Südblick but in a different European geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/suedblick

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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