Ophthalmica

Name

Ophthalmica

Legal name

ΜΟΝΑΔΑ ΗΜΕΡΗΣΙΑΣ ΝΟΣΗΛΕΙΑΣ - ΟΦΘΑΛΜΟΧΕΙΡΟΥΡΓΙΚΗ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ

Website

https://ophthalmica.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Refractive surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Retinal disease treatment
• Eye care clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Thessaloníki

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical ophthalmology services: Fee-for-service ophthalmic consultations, diagnostic examinations, and medical treatments for various eye conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and refractive errors.
2. Surgical procedures: Cataract surgery with phacoemulsification, refractive laser procedures (SMILE Pro, Femto-LASIK, Trans-PRK), vitrectomy, intravitreal injections, and blepharoplasty. Premium intraocular lenses (multifocal, toric, EDOF) available at additional cost.
3. Diagnostic screening packages: Pre-symptomatic diabetic retinopathy screening at 40EUR, comprehensive ophthalmology check-up packages including the Family Pack promotion (3+1 free examination for four-member families).
4. Preventive care packages: Ophthalmica Family Pack offering preventive eye examinations for all ages including clinical eye examination, fundus examination, visual acuity measurement, tonometry, and prescription services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ophthalmica is a private ophthalmology institute and microsurgery Day Care Unit in Thessaloniki, Greece, providing comprehensive diagnostic, clinical and surgical eye care services. Its core offerings include refractive laser vision correction (SMILE Pro, Femto-LASIK, Trans-PRK), cataract surgery with phacoemulsification and premium intraocular lenses, vitreoretinal surgery (vitrectomy, intravitreal anti-VEGF injections), pre-symptomatic diabetic retinopathy screening, pediatric ophthalmology, low vision rehabilitation, and oculoplastic surgery, supported by advanced equipment such as the Zeiss Visumax 800 and Schwind Amaris 1050RS lasers.

Product overview

Ophthalmica is a comprehensive ophthalmology and microsurgery institute operating as a Day Care Unit (MON) in Thessaloniki, Greece. The company offers a unified portfolio of eye care services comprising core surgical procedures (SMILE Pro, Femto-LASIK, Trans-PRK, cataract surgery with various IOLs, vitrectomy, intravitreal injections), specialized diagnostic and treatment departments, digital patient services (online evaluation tools, treatment calculators, virtual tours), and educational content (Web TV, Vlepo Mag, medical events). The institute operates 15 specialized departments covering all ophthalmological conditions and utilizes advanced medical equipment including Zeiss Visumax 800, Schwind Amaris 1050RS, and DEKA CO2 laser systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oculoplastics: A specialized department for oculoplastic surgery services, accessible via oculoplastics.ophthalmica.gr

Products and services

• SMILE Pro Minimally invasive refractive surgery technique using femtosecond laser to create and remove a corneal lenticule through a 2.5mm incision for correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Targeted at adults seeking vision correction with reduced recovery time.
• Femto-LASIK All-laser LASIK procedure that uses a femtosecond laser to create the corneal flap and an excimer laser to reshape the cornea, eliminating the need for a surgical blade. Targeted at refractive surgery candidates.
• Trans-PRK (No-Touch) Single-step no-touch photorefractive keratectomy in which the excimer laser removes the epithelium and reshapes the cornea automatically, with a therapeutic contact lens placed post-procedure. Targeted at refractive surgery candidates, particularly those unsuitable for flap-based procedures.
• Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification) Surgical cataract removal using ultrasound phacoemulsification with topical anesthesia and no hospitalization, completed in approximately 15-20 minutes with intraocular lens implantation. Available with monofocal IOL or premium IOL upgrades (multifocal, toric, EDOF). Targeted at patients with cataracts seeking vision restoration.
• Vitrectomy (Pars Plana) Micro-surgical vitreoretinal procedure performed under local anesthesia over 40-90 minutes using a high-resolution microscope and micro-instruments through small scleral incisions to treat retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, and vitreous hemorrhage. Targeted at patients with retinal or vitreous disease.
• Intravitreal Injections (Anti-VEGF and Cortisone) Micro-invasive intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF drugs (Lucentis/Ranibizumab, Avastin/Bevacizumab) or cortisone to treat age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other vascular or inflammatory eye conditions. Targeted at patients with retinal vascular or inflammatory disease.
• Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Pre-symptomatic diabetic retinopathy screening using ultra-wide field digital fundus photography completed in 30 minutes without requiring pupil dilation, priced at 40 EUR. Targeted at Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients aged 12 and older for annual or bi-annual retinal monitoring.
• Pediatric Ophthalmology (Ophthalmica Kids) Pediatric ophthalmology services for children of all ages covering common childhood eye conditions, amblyopia, strabismus, and pediatric eye examinations. Targeted at children and their parents seeking specialized pediatric eye care.
• Low Vision Rehabilitation (Ophthalmica Low Vision) Low vision rehabilitation services and visual aids including the eSight electronic visual assistance device for patients with irreversible vision loss. Targeted at patients with permanent visual impairment seeking assistive solutions.
• Oculoplastic / Eyelid Surgery (Oculoplastics) Oculoplastic surgical services including eyelid surgery and aesthetic CO2 fractional laser eyelid procedures (DEKA Smartxide Punto) under the Oculoplastics sub-brand/department. Targeted at patients requiring functional or cosmetic eyelid and periocular surgery.
• Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management Specialized glaucoma department providing diagnosis, monitoring, and medical/surgical management of glaucoma. Targeted at patients with elevated intraocular pressure or diagnosed glaucoma requiring ongoing care.
• Emergency Eye Care Emergency ophthalmology department providing urgent care for acute eye conditions including trauma, sudden vision loss, infections, and other emergent presentations. Targeted at patients with acute eye injuries or sudden vision changes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vision correction in 5-8 seconds with SMILE Pro laser application
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Active membership and leadership involvement. Dr. Miltos Balidis (President of Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses & Refractive Surgery) ran for ESCRS Board candidacy, demonstrating institutional commitment to European ophthalmology community and access to latest techniques.
• Moorfields Eye Hospital LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Long-standing collaboration with the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Co-organizes the biennial Thessaloniki-Moorfields Revision Course in Ophthalmology since 2017, bringing international expertise to Greece. Includes training exchange and educational program development.
• Insurance Companies (multiple)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFormal partnerships with insurance companies for coverage of ophthalmology services, enabling insured patients to access care at Ophthalmica facilities. Listed on the clinic's insurance company partnerships page.
• Carl Zeiss MediteccoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive access to Zeiss Visumax 800 femtosecond laser system in Northern Greece, enabling SMILE Pro procedures. Technical partnership for advanced laser technology implementation. The institute showcases Zeiss technology prominently.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Ophthalmiatreio Athinon (Athens Eye Hospital): Long-established Athenian specialty eye hospital offering the full ophthalmology service range. Comparable specialty hospital model but serving Attica rather than Northern Greece.
• Mediterraneo Hospital: Multi-specialty private hospital in Cyprus with ophthalmology department serving regional self-pay and medical tourism demand. Adjacent regional peer in cross-border Southeast European specialty care.

Direct peers

• Emmetropia Mediterranean Eye Institute: Greek refractive surgery clinic based in Crete with similar laser vision correction focus and premium consumer targeting. Most direct Greek-market peer in refractive surgery.
• Centre for Sight: UK premium ophthalmology clinic founded by Prof. Sheraz Daya offering laser vision correction, lens surgery, and cornea. Comparable in surgeon-led, premium-technology, multi-subspecialty profile.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: North American refractive surgery chain offering LASIK, PRK, and lens-based procedures. Comparable in consumer-facing premium laser vision correction model with multi-location footprint.
• Optical Express: Pan-European refractive surgery and lens replacement provider with clinics across the UK and continental Europe. Closest large-scale peer in refractive/cataract premium self-pay business model.
• Optimax Eye Surgery Specialists: UK-based chain specializing in laser eye surgery (LASIK, LASEK, SMILE) with similar technology-forward, premium-positoning direct-to-consumer model. Highly comparable in service mix, though larger and UK-focused.
• Miranza (formerly Grupo Baviera): Iberian leader in ophthalmology with a Day Care Unit-style network of clinics covering refractive, cataract, retina, and glaucoma. Closest international analogue in scope and premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Moorfields Private: Private arm of the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital. Comparable in specialty depth and premium reputation; broader incumbent with hospital infrastructure rather than day-care model.
• Affidea: Pan-European outpatient diagnostics and specialty care provider active in Greece. Comparable in multi-site ambulatory care delivery, though broader than ophthalmology-only.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ophthalmicagreece
• Facebookfacebook.com/ophthalmicagreece
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ophthalmica
• Instagraminstagram.com/ophthalmicagreece
• TikToktiktok.com/@ophthalmica?lang=el-GR
• Xx.com/ophthalmicagr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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