Athens Vision

What Athens Vision does

Athens Vision is a private Greek ophthalmology group operating as ATHENS VISION – ΙΔΙΩΤΙΚΗ ΜΟΝΑΔΑ ΗΜΕΡΗΣΙΑΣ ΝΟΣΗΛΕΙΑΣ Α.Ε., headquartered in Kallithea, Athens. The group runs three diagnostic clinics across the Attica region (Syggrou, Marousi, and Piraeus) and one centralized surgical unit at the Syggrou location, comprising 18 examination rooms and a stated operating capacity of 60+ surgical procedures per day. Cumulative throughput stands at 150,000+ patients served and 30,000+ surgical procedures performed over a 20+ year history, with services spanning cataract, glaucoma, retina, refractive, corneal transplant, oculoplastic, pediatric ophthalmology, and aesthetic-procedure categories. The clinical workforce is anchored by six founder-physicians, including a Scientific Director and department heads for Glaucoma, Retina, and Oculoplastics, several holding dual American/European board certification and credentials from UCLA, Freiburg, and Athens universities. Technology stack comprises state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, surgical lasers, and the Eye-Light IPL/LLLT dry-eye therapy system, with ISO 9001:2015 certification covering both clinical services and research activity.

Name

Athens Vision

Legal name

ATHENS VISION – ΙΔΙΩΤΙΚΗ ΜΟΝΑΔΑ ΗΜΕΡΗΣΙΑΣ ΝΟΣΗΛΕΙΑΣ Α.Ε.

Website

https://athensvision.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Athens Vision is a private Greek ophthalmology group operating three diagnostic clinics and one surgical unit across Attica, serving 150,000+ patients with subspecialty surgical, medical, and aesthetic eye-care services delivered by an internationally credentialed founder-physician team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Offices of Optometrists (621320), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Glaucoma treatment
• Retinal care

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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 Diagnostic Services: Outpatient ophthalmology consultations, comprehensive diagnostic examinations, and preventive check-up packages (Basic, Glaucoma, Cataract, Pediatric). Consultations and diagnostics are booked directly by patients per visit.
2. Surgical and Interventional Procedures: Surgical procedures including laser refractive surgery, cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, oculoplastic surgery, retina procedures, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). Revenue from procedures performed at the surgical unit, covered by national insurance (E.O.P.Y.Y.) and private insurers.
3. Insurance Reimbursements: Revenue from reimbursed procedures through E.O.P.Y.Y. (national health insurance) for surgical cases and direct billing relationships with over 20 private insurance companies including National Insurance, Generali, Allianz, NN, BUPA, AXA-PPP, Groupama Phoenix, Eurolife ERB, ERGO, European Union Insurance, Interasco, CNP Zois, Atlantic Union, Interglobal, Europ Assistance, and others.
4. Aesthetic Ophthalmology Services: Cosmetic and aesthetic procedures including blepharoplasty, forehead lift, midface lift, botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, and fat injection treatments, typically paid out-of-pocket by patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Athens Vision is a private ophthalmology medical center that provides diagnostic examinations, surgical procedures, and aesthetic ophthalmology services from three diagnostic locations and one centralized surgical unit in the Athens metropolitan area. The center offers specialty care across cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, oculoplastics, pediatric ophthalmology, refractive surgery, and dry eye disease treatment, supported by advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment. Patients access services through direct appointments, online booking, and direct billing with E.O.P.Y.Y. and 20+ private insurance providers.

Product overview

Athens Vision operates as a multi-location ophthalmology center offering a comprehensive range of eye care services across three facilities in Athens (Syggrou, Marousi, and Piraeus). The portfolio includes diagnostic Check-Up packages (Basic, Glaucoma, Cataract, Pediatric), surgical services (Laser Eye Surgery/LASIK-PRK, Cataract Surgery, Corneal Transplants, Glaucoma Surgery including MIGS, Oculoplastic Surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology), and aesthetic ophthalmology services (Botox, Dermal Fillers, Fat Transfer, Blepharoplasty, Forehead Lift, Midface Lift). The Eye-Light System utilizing IPL and LLLT technology represents their advanced therapeutic offering for dry eye treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Check-Up Comprehensive preventive ophthalmologic examination package for general eye health screening, available at 80 EUR per session.
• Glaucoma Check-Up (Check-Up Γλαυκώματος) Specialized diagnostic package focused on glaucoma screening and monitoring, available at 100 EUR per session.
• Cataract Check-Up (Check-Up Καταρράκτη) Diagnostic package for cataract evaluation and assessment, available at 100 EUR per session.
• Pediatric Check-Up (Παιδιατρικό Check-Up) Preventive eye examination package designed for children, available at 70 EUR per session.
• Laser Eye Surgery (Επέμβαση με Laser) Refractive surgery including LASIK and PRK procedures for correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
• Cataract Surgery (Καταρράκτης) Surgical treatment for cataract removal with intraocular lens replacement.
• Glaucoma Treatment (Γλαύκωμα) Medical, laser, and surgical treatment for glaucoma including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures.
• Blepharoplasty (Βλεφαροπλαστική) Eyelid surgery for aesthetic and functional purposes, addressing drooping eyelids and under-eye bags.
• Botox Treatment (Botox Προσώπου) Botulinum toxin injections for reduction and prevention of expression wrinkles.
• Dermal Fillers (Δερματικά Εμφυτεύματα) Hyaluronic acid and other injectable fillers for facial volume restoration and wrinkle treatment.
• Fat Transfer (Έγχυση Λίπους) Autologous fat grafting for facial volume restoration and rejuvenation.
• Forehead Lift (Ανόρθωση Μετώπου) Surgical forehead and brow lift procedure for facial rejuvenation.
• Midface Lift (Ανόρθωση Μέσου Τριτημορίου) Midface lifting procedure targeting the area between the lower eyelid and mouth corner for facial rejuvenation.
• Retina and Macular Degeneration Treatment (Αμφιβληστροειδής Ωχρά Κηλίδα) Diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment.
• Pediatric Ophthalmology (Παιδοφθαλμολογία) Specialized eye care for children including amblyopia treatment and strabismus surgery.
• Oculoplastic Surgery (Οφθαλμοπλαστική Χειρουργική) Plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit.
• Corneal Transplants (Κερατοειδής/Μεταμοσχεύσεις) Corneal surgery including full-thickness (penetrating) and partial-thickness keratoplasty, and keratoprosthesis.
• Eye-Light System (IPL/LLLT) Dry Eye Treatment Combined Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) system for the treatment of dry eye disease and Meibomian gland dysfunction. Targets the underlying cause of evaporative dry eye rather than just symptoms, offering pain-free in-office sessions designed individually after full evaluation of the ocular surface.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000 surgical procedures performed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers23 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scientific Evaluation Committee (Gr. P. Georgariou Fellowship)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Committee of distinguished ophthalmic surgeons from the Greek ophthalmological community, established to evaluate and select candidates for the Gr. P. Georgariou Clinical Fellowship. Fellows trained in general ophthalmology and four subspecialties (Cornea & Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma, Retina, Oculoplastics & Orbit). The fellowship program runs annually for 9 months.
• Hotel Poseidon (Ποσειδών)minorOthersFour-star hotel in Palaio Faliro (Athens coastal road) with preferential pricing and discounts arranged for Athens Vision patients requiring accommodation. Located 3km from the Athens Vision central location. Recently renovated with high-specification facilities and convenient access to the city center and business district.
• Hotel Athenian MontazaminorOthersFour-star hotel operating since 2020 with 41 rooms and 2 Junior suites, located on Syggrou Avenue near major cultural landmarks including the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and Onassis Foundation. Preferential rates and discounts for Athens Vision patients, located 1.9km from the central Athens Vision location. Offers restaurant and room service.
• E.O.P.Y.Y. (National Primary Health Care Insurance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational health insurance provider (Εθνικός Οργανισμός Παροχής Υπηρεσιών Υγείας). Athens Vision is contracted with E.O.P.Y.Y. for surgical cases, enabling insured patients to access ophthalmological surgical services with insurance reimbursement.
• National Insurance (ΕΘΝΙΚΗ ΑΣΦΑΛΙΣΤΙΚΗ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Greek private insurance company. Direct billing partnership for patient coverage across consultations, diagnostics, and procedures.
• GeneralicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational insurance group with direct billing partnership for Athens Vision patient coverage.
• AllianzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal insurance company with direct billing partnership for Athens Vision services.
• NN (ING)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate insurance company with direct billing partnership for Athens Vision patient coverage.
• BUPAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational health insurance company with direct billing partnership for Athens Vision patient coverage.
• AXA-PPPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational insurance company with direct billing partnership for Athens Vision patient coverage.
• Groupama Phoenix, Eurolife ERB, ERGO, European Union Insurance (ΑΣΦ. ΜΙΝΕΤΤΑ), Interasco, CNP Zois, Atlantic Union (ΑΤΛΑΝΤΙΚΗ ΕΝΩΣΗ), Interglobal, Europ Assistance, Deutsche Assistance GmbH, Interpartner Assistance, CNP Cyprialife, Eurolife Cyprus, General Insurance of Cyprus, Hellenic ALICO LIFEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdditional insurance partners with direct billing arrangements covering consultations, diagnostics, and procedures at Athens Vision facilities. Full list includes Groupama Phoenix, Eurolife ERB, ERGO, European Union Insurance (Minetta), Interasco, CNP Zois, Atlantic Union, Interglobal, Europ Assistance, Deutsche Assistance GmbH, Interpartner Assistance, CNP Cyprialife, Eurolife Cyprus, General Insurance of Cyprus, and Hellenic ALICO LIFE.
• Bank of Greece (Τράπεζα της Ελλάδος)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCentral bank of Greece. Athens Vision maintains a partnership with the Bank of Greece health fund for employees of the bank, providing ophthalmological services to bank staff.
• TUV Austria HellascoreOthersInternationally recognized certification body that awarded Athens Vision ISO 9001:2015 certification following comprehensive audit of all center activities, confirming high level of service quality in both clinical services and research operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Clínica Baviera: One of Europe's largest private ophthalmology groups, listed in Spain, with a chain of eye clinics across Iberia and selected European markets. Comparable in subspecialty surgical mix, though materially larger scale than Athens Vision.
• Optical Express: Large UK- and Europe-wide private ophthalmology and refractive surgery chain. Comparable in refractive surgery, cataract, and premium IOL services, but operates at much greater scale and primarily in Northern/Western Europe rather than Greece.
• Optegra Eye Health Care: Pan-European private ophthalmology hospital group offering cataract, refractive, glaucoma, and oculoplastic surgery. Comparable multi-site specialty hospital model, though larger and geographically focused on UK, Czech Republic, and Poland rather than Greece.

Emerging players

• Groupe Point Vision: French private ophthalmology center network rapidly scaling across France with a multi-site, multi-subspecialty model. Comparable in growth-phase multi-site ophthalmology clinic operations, though operating in France rather than Greece.

Direct peers

• OMMA Ophthalmology Institute: Greek private ophthalmology center providing cataract, refractive, glaucoma, and oculoplastic procedures. Direct peer operating in the same competitive set as Athens Vision within the Attica private ophthalmology market.
• Emmetropia Eye Institute: Athens-based private eye clinic offering refractive surgery, cataract, and general ophthalmology. Direct competitor in the Greek premium ophthalmology segment, comparable in service mix and patient demographic to Athens Vision.
• Ophthalmica Institute of Ophthalmology: Private ophthalmology center in Greece offering cataract, glaucoma, refractive and retinal surgery across multiple locations. Direct peer to Athens Vision in the Greek private ophthalmology day-hospital category, with comparable surgical subspecialty coverage and a multi-site Attica footprint.
• LaserVision.gr (Laser Vision): Greek ophthalmology clinic specializing in refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK), cataract, and general ophthalmology. Direct peer in the Greek private ophthalmology services market, competing for the same self-pay and insured refractive and cataract patient base.
• Ophthalmos Institute: Greek private ophthalmology clinic with subspecialty surgical services. Direct peer comparable in scope, serving the same insured and self-pay ophthalmic surgery demand in Greece.

Regional players

• Optica Generali Hellas (private ophthalmology network): Greek optical and ophthalmology retail network. Adjacent peer overlapping in vision care retail and primary eye examinations, though more retail-skewed than Athens Vision's hospital-based surgical model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AthensVision
• Facebookfacebook.com/AthensVision
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/athens-vision

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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