EyeLaser

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Laser eye surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Intraocular lens implants
• Ophthalmology clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Linz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. Premium Lens Implants: Revenue from selling and implanting premium intraocular lenses (EDOF, trifocal, multifocal). Lens costs are included in the overall procedure pricing.
3. Consultation and Diagnostic Services: Pre-operative examinations and consultations, including comprehensive eye diagnostics for determining treatment eligibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core 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

Named customers3 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Swisslaser (Warsaw, Poland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner clinic in Poland for patients seeking eye laser treatments. Eyelaser refers patients to Swisslaser in Warsaw.
• SmartLaser (Vienna, Austria)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner clinic in Vienna for eye laser procedures. Referenced as an alternative provider in the Austrian market.
• Allotex (TransForm Implant)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of the Allotex TransForm biological corneal implant for presbyopia treatment. The implant is made from decellularized human donor corneal tissue.
• Johnson & Johnson (PureSee, ODYSSEE)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier 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)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of premium intraocular lenses including ENVY Envista and LuxLife refractive EDOF lenses. Part of manufacturer-independent lens selection.
• Alcon (PanOptix Plus)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of PanOptix Plus trifocal intraocular lens, one of the flagship trifocal options used at Eyelaser.
• STAAR Surgical (Visian ICL/EVO)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer 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

Regional 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

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/eyelaserwien
• Facebookfacebook.com/eyelaseraustria
• Instagraminstagram.com/eyelaser_augenlaser_augenarzt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eyelaser-vienna

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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