EyeLaser
EyeLaser (Augenlaser Ambulatorium GmbH) is a privately held Austrian premium ophthalmology clinic operating two centers in Vienna and Linz, delivering refractive surgery, premium cataract and presbyopia treatments, and keratoconus/dry-eye services to adult patients paying out of pocket.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersLinz, Austria
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What EyeLaser does
EyeLaser (legal entity: Augenlaser Ambulatorium GmbH) is a privately held Austrian ophthalmology clinic operating two surgical centers in Vienna and Linz, founded in 2012 and led by managing director Dr. Victor Derhartunian FEBO and co-founder Dr. Paul Jirak FEBO. The practice delivers refractive surgery, premium cataract surgery, presbyopia correction, and adjacent ophthalmology services to adult patients across all refractive-error segments — from 20-year-old myopes seeking freedom from glasses to 55+ cataract patients opting for premium lens upgrades. The clinic's two lead surgeons collectively perform over 3,000 procedures per year, supported by additional specialists including Assoc. Prof. Priv. Doz. Dr. Christina Leydolt (cataract and lens surgery research lead) and Dr. Mario Kneifl.
The clinic's core technology stack centers on femtosecond laser systems (FLACS for cataract surgery, SmartSight/ReLEx SMILE/Femto-LASIK/Trans-PRK for refractive correction), AI-supported biometry for premium intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation, and a manufacturer-independent portfolio of premium lenses sourced from Johnson & Johnson (PureSee, ODYSSEE), Bausch & Lomb (ENVY, LuxLife), Alcon (PanOptix Plus), and STAAR Surgical (Visian ICL/EVO+). Notable proprietary offerings include the Allotex TransForm biological corneal implant for presbyopia (3,500 EUR per eye) and a blended-vision strategy that combines halo-free EDOF lenses in the dominant eye with trifocal lenses in the non-dominant eye. Outcome reporting claims >90% reading-glasses independence after Allotex TransForm, complication rates below 1% for lens surgery, and 12 consecutive DocFinder Patients' Choice Awards from 2012 to 2023.
EyeLaser operates a direct-to-consumer, premium out-of-pocket revenue model since Austrian statutory health insurance (ÖGK) does not cover elective refractive procedures. Pricing is per-eye unit-based, ranging from 2,500 EUR (PresbyMAX, IOL implantation) to 4,500 EUR (premium refractive lens exchange with FLACS). The clinic drives patient acquisition through a six-language multilingual website, SEO-optimized German content, online self-assessment quizzes, YouTube testimonial videos, and Facebook/Instagram channels, supplemented by referral relationships with partner clinics in Warsaw (Swisslaser) and Swiss/German-speaking regions. The company is privately owned by its founding surgeons with no external investors or parent company, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.
EyeLaser firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EyeLaser
- Legal name
- Augenlaser Ambulatorium GmbH
- Website
- https://eyelaser.at
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- EyeLaser (Augenlaser Ambulatorium GmbH) is a privately held Austrian premium ophthalmology clinic operating two centers in Vienna and Linz, delivering refractive surgery, premium cataract and presbyopia treatments, and keratoconus/dry-eye services to adult patients paying out of pocket.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EyeLaser industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Ophthalmic Surgery Services
- NAICS
- Offices of Physicians (62111)
- SIC
- Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Refractive Surgery Systems (Excimer/Femtosecond Lasers, Phakic IOL Systems, Wavefront/Guidance) (HLAHAJAG), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)
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Where EyeLaser is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Linz
- HQ country
- Austria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
EyeLaser business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Eye Surgery Procedures: The clinic generates revenue through performing refractive and cataract eye surgeries. Procedures are charged per eye with premium pricing for advanced technologies. Patients pay out-of-pocket as health insurance typically does not cover elective refractive procedures. Financing and installment payment options are available.
- Premium Lens Implants: Revenue from selling and implanting premium intraocular lenses (EDOF, trifocal, multifocal). Lens costs are included in the overall procedure pricing.
- Consultation and Diagnostic Services: Pre-operative examinations and consultations, including comprehensive eye diagnostics for determining treatment eligibility.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Allotex TransForm Corneal Implant for Presbyopia |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Refraktiver Linsentausch (Lens Exchange) with Premium EDOF/Trifocal |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | PresbyMAX PresbyLASIK |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Lens Implantation IOL |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Laser Touch-up/Enhancement |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
EyeLaser product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EyeLaser operates ophthalmic surgery clinics in Austria that provide laser vision correction, phakic lens implantation, presbyopia procedures, cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, keratoconus treatment, dry-eye treatment, diagnostics, consultations, and follow-up care. Its sellable offering is procedure-based eye care delivered through clinics in Vienna and Linz.
Product overview
EyeLaser operates as an eye laser center offering a comprehensive portfolio of vision correction procedures across two surgical centers in Vienna and Linz, Austria. The offering spans four main categories: (1) Laser procedures including SmartSight, ReLEx SMILE, Femto-LASIK, and Trans-PRK for corneal reshaping; (2) Premium lens implants including EDOF lenses (PureSee, LuxLife), trifocal/multifocal lenses (ODYSSEE, ENVY, PanOptix Plus), and toric lenses for astigmatism correction; (3) Presbyopia treatments including PresbyMAX laser surgery and Allotex TransForm biological corneal implants; and (4) Medical treatments including cataract surgery, keratoconus management (crosslinking, CAIRS), and dry eye therapy. The company uses FLACS (Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery) with AI-powered biometry calculations and emphasizes Swiss precision methodology. Additional services include phakic ICL lenses for patients unsuitable for laser, YAG capsulotomy for after-cataract, and PTK laser therapy.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Allotex TransForm: Corneal implant treatment for presbyopia using biological collagen tissue implants
- SmartSight
- PresbyMAX
- FLACS
Products and services
- SmartSight (Lentikelextraktion ohne Flap)
- ReLEx SMILE
- Femto-LASIK 7D
- Trans-PRK 7D (LASEK)
- ICL / Phake Linsen (EVO Visian ICL)
- Allotex TransForm
- PresbyMAX
- Refraktiver Linsentausch (RLE) mit Premium-Linsen
- EDOF-Linsen (Extended Depth of Focus)
- Multifokallinsen / Trifokallinsen
- Torische Intraokularlinsen
- Monofokallinsen
- Grauer Star Operation / Katarakt-OP
- Crosslinking (Hornhautvernetzung)
- CAIRS Intrakorneale Ringsegmente
- PTK Lasertherapie
- Trockene Augen Behandlung (Optilight/IPL/PRP)
- YAG-Kapsulotomie
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 90% of patients can discard reading glasses after Allotex TransForm treatment
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use EyeLaser
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
EyeLaser technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
EyeLaser partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Swisslaser (Warsaw, Poland)minorPartner clinic in Poland for patients seeking eye laser treatments. Eyelaser refers patients to Swisslaser in Warsaw.
- SmartLaser (Vienna, Austria)minorPartner clinic in Vienna for eye laser procedures. Referenced as an alternative provider in the Austrian market.
- Allotex (TransForm Implant)coreSupplier of the Allotex TransForm biological corneal implant for presbyopia treatment. The implant is made from decellularized human donor corneal tissue.
- Johnson & Johnson (PureSee, ODYSSEE)coreSupplier of premium intraocular lenses including PureSee refractive EDOF lens and ODYSSEE trifocal lens. Eyelaser is manufacturer-independent but uses these flagship products.
- Bausch & Lomb (ENVY, LuxLife)coreSupplier of premium intraocular lenses including ENVY Envista and LuxLife refractive EDOF lenses. Part of manufacturer-independent lens selection.
- Alcon (PanOptix Plus)coreSupplier of PanOptix Plus trifocal intraocular lens, one of the flagship trifocal options used at Eyelaser.
- STAAR Surgical (Visian ICL/EVO)coreManufacturer of Visian EVO+ phakic implantable contact lenses. Over 1 million ICL lenses implanted worldwide since 1993. Eyelaser implants the latest generation EVO+ with larger optics.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
EyeLaser competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Augencentrum Köln: German ophthalmology and refractive surgery center offering LASIK and lens surgery; comparable in clinical scope and premium positioning, primarily serves a different geography (Cologne region).
Broad incumbents
- Optical Express: UK-based pan-European chain providing laser eye surgery, lens replacement, and cataract procedures. Significantly larger scale than EyeLaser but operates adjacent to it in serving cash-pay patients seeking premium vision correction.
Direct peers
- Optimax: UK eye surgery chain providing laser vision correction (LASIK, LASEK, SMILE) and lens surgery; comparable on procedure mix and direct-to-consumer cash-pay model.
- Smile Eyes: German/Austrian eye clinic group performing LASIK, SMILE, Femto-LASIK, ICL, and refractive lens exchange. Direct overlap with EyeLaser in procedures offered and DACH patient market.
- Memira: Nordic-owned eye surgery chain (present in Sweden, Norway, Germany) offering refractive laser and lens surgery with a similar premium DACH-adjacent positioning and cash-pay model.
- EuroEyes: German-headquartered eye surgery chain offering laser vision correction (LASIK, SMILE) and lens/ICL implantation across Germany, the UK, Denmark, and China. Most direct competitor in the premium refractive and lens surgery category across the DACH region.
- Centre for Sight: UK premium eye clinic offering laser vision correction, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, and lens exchange. Comparable on premium positioning, surgeon-led model, and breadth of refractive and cataract offerings.
- Care Vision: Germany-focused eye laser clinic chain offering LASIK, SMILE, and lens procedures with a premium-cash-pay business model comparable to EyeLaser's.
Others
- STAAR Surgical: Manufacturer of Visian EVO ICL lenses — EyeLaser is a downstream user/customer of STAAR's phakic IOL product rather than a competitor, but represents a key supplier relationship for ICL procedures.
Emerging players
- Augenklinik Stratos: Smaller specialized eye clinic in Germany offering premium refractive surgery and IOL implantation; comparable in scale and surgical scope to EyeLaser.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
EyeLaser social profiles
Digital presenceEyeLaser financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
EyeLaser leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
EyeLaser funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EyeLaser M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EyeLaser
What does EyeLaser do?
EyeLaser operates ophthalmic surgery clinics in Austria that provide laser vision correction, phakic lens implantation, presbyopia procedures, cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, keratoconus treatment, dry-eye treatment, diagnostics, consultations, and follow-up care. Its sellable offering is procedure-based eye care delivered through clinics in Vienna and Linz.
Is EyeLaser a public or private company?
EyeLaser is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was EyeLaser founded?
EyeLaser was founded in 2012. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is EyeLaser based?
EyeLaser is headquartered in Linz, Austria, in the Europe region.
How does EyeLaser make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Eye Surgery Procedures are the primary driver. The others are premium Lens Implants and consultation and Diagnostic Services.
Who are EyeLaser's main competitors?
Augencentrum Köln is listed as a regional player. Optical Express is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Optimax, Smile Eyes, Memira, EuroEyes, Centre for Sight and Care Vision. STAAR Surgical is listed as an others. Augenklinik Stratos is listed as an emerging player.
Does EyeLaser have an API?
No public API is recorded for EyeLaser.
What industry is EyeLaser in?
EyeLaser's product category is Ophthalmic Surgery Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAKAKAC, Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care), with a secondary code of HLAHAJAG, Refractive Surgery Systems (Excimer/Femtosecond Lasers, Phakic IOL Systems, Wavefront/Guidance). Its NAICS code is 62111 and its SIC code is 8011.