Clínica 20/20

What Clínica 20/20 does

Clínica 20/20 is a privately held ophthalmology clinic founded in August 2007 in San José, Costa Rica, operating from a single purpose-built facility in Torre Médica 20/20 opposite the National Stadium. The clinic positions itself as the most complete and advanced ophthalmological center in Costa Rica, with the only ACHC International Ambulatory Surgery Center Accreditation held by an ophthalmology provider in the country. It delivers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning refractive surgery (ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, PRK, EVO Visian ICL, Presbyond Blended Vision), femtosecond laser cataract surgery, keratoconus treatment (crosslinking plus intrastromal ring implants), pterygium removal, presbyopia correction, glaucoma management, and retina procedures, supported by 10+ subspecialist ophthalmologists covering cornea/refractive, retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and pediatric ophthalmology.

The clinic's underlying technology stack is built around premium surgical platforms, several of which were first deployed in Central America and the Caribbean under its roof: the VISUMAX 800 femtosecond laser for SMILE, the LenSx femtosecond laser for cataract surgery (first in Central America, 2011), the NGENUITY 3D Visualization System with OLED 4K display, the ORA Optiwave Refractive Analysis system for intraoperative lens calculation, Intralase technology for laser-assisted corneal transplant and intrastromal ring tunnels, and STAAR Surgical's EVO Visian ICL phakic lens. Patient-facing channels include a direct-to-consumer website with online self-screening and appointment booking via the qmedicos.com platform, supported by testimonial-led brand marketing featuring public figures and conference-driven professional reputation building.

The business model combines direct-to-consumer cash-pay refractive and presbyopia procedures with insurance-billed medical ophthalmology (cataract, glaucoma, retina) through direct-provider relationships with Costa Rica's major insurers (INS, BlueCross BlueShield, ripley, BDI), and regional cross-border patient referrals leveraging the clinic's equipment exclusivity in Central America and the Caribbean. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; consultations serve as the price-discovery step. The clinic is owned and led by Medical Director Dr. Claudio Orlich Dundorf with no disclosed institutional investment or external shareholders.

Name

Clínica 20/20

Legal name

Clínica 20/20

Website

https://oftalmologia.co.cr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clínica 20/20 is a private ophthalmology clinic in San José, Costa Rica, offering refractive surgery, femtosecond laser cataract surgery, keratoconus treatment, and presbyopia correction using premium equipment exclusive to Central America and the Caribbean, and serving insured and self-pay patients locally and regionally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAKAC

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

SECONDARYHLAKAKAF

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

SECONDARYHLAKAKAE

Retina & Vitreous Specialists

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

SECONDARYHLAFAIAF

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Surgical Centers & Perioperative Care (ASCs)

SECONDARYHLAKAKAN

Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Refractive surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Laser eye surgery
• Ophthalmological clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

San José

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmological Surgical Procedures: Revenue from refractive surgery (LASIK, SMILE, PRK), cataract surgery with femtosecond laser, cornea transplants, pterygium surgery, keratoconus treatment (crosslinking, intrastromal rings), presbyopia surgery (Presbyond, multifocal/trifocal lenses), glaucoma surgery, and retina procedures.
2. Ophthalmological Consultations and Diagnostic Services: Revenue from comprehensive ophthalmological examinations, corneal topography, diagnostic testing, and follow-up consultations.
3. Insurance Billing: The clinic is a direct provider for major national insurers including INS, BlueCross BlueShield,ripley, BDI, and others, billing insurance companies directly for covered procedures.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clínica 20/20 provides comprehensive ophthalmology services including refractive surgery (LASIK, SMILE, PRK, EVO Visian ICL), cataract surgery using femtosecond laser technology, keratoconus treatment, presbyopia correction, corneal transplant, pterygium surgery, and glaucoma and retina management. The clinic serves adult patients seeking vision correction and treatment for eye conditions at a single physical location in San José, Costa Rica, with online appointment scheduling and direct billing to major Costa Rican insurance providers.

Product overview

Clínica 20/20 is a comprehensive ophthalmological center offering a portfolio of surgical procedures and advanced medical technology equipment. Core offerings include refractive surgeries (ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, PRK), cataract surgery with femtosecond laser, phakic lens implants (EVO Visian ICL), presbyopia treatments (Presbyond, trifocal lenses), and keratoconus treatments (crosslinking with intrastromal rings). The clinic utilizes advanced equipment including VISUMAX 800 femtosecond laser, LenSx laser for cataract surgery, NGENUITY 3D visualization system, and ORA intraoperative analysis system. These services are supported by a team of specialist ophthalmologists covering cornea, retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and pediatric ophthalmology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ReLEx SMILE Minimally invasive refractive surgery using the VISUMAX 800 femtosecond laser for correction of myopia and astigmatism without creating a corneal flap. Offered to adult patients seeking to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
• EVO Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) Phakic intraocular lens implantation for correction of refractive errors including myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using biocompatible Collamer material with UV protection. Offered to patients who are not candidates for corneal laser refractive surgery.
• Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery (LenSx) Advanced cataract surgery using the LenSx femtosecond laser guided by Optical Coherence Tomography for precision and safety, with intraocular lens implantation options including monofocal, toric, multifocal, and trifocal lenses. Offered to adult patients with cataracts requiring surgical removal of the opaque natural lens.
• LASIK Surgery Laser refractive surgery for correction of myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia, available in topography-guided customized and Femtolasik 100% laser without blades versions. Offered to adult patients seeking to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
• PRK Surgery Photorefractive keratectomy refractive surgery guided by topography for correction of myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia. Offered to adult patients seeking to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
• Keratoconus Treatment (Crosslinking + Intrastromal Rings) Combined treatment using corneal crosslinking (CXL) to stabilize keratoconus progression and intrastromal ring implants (via Intralase laser) to correct corneal irregularity and improve vision. Offered to patients with keratoconus experiencing progressive thinning and cone-shaped deformation of the cornea.
• Pterygium Surgery Surgical removal of abnormal tissue growth on the cornea with conjunctival graft or amniotic membrane to reduce recurrence risk. Offered to patients with pterygium affecting vision or comfort.
• Presbyopia Surgery (Monovision/Trifocal Lenses) Surgical treatment for presbyopia including monovision technique with laser and multifocal or trifocal intraocular lens implants. Offered to patients over 40 experiencing difficulty with near vision.
• Presbyond Blended Vision Advanced laser surgery for presbyopia that creates balanced vision at all distances (near, intermediate, far) through a fusion zone between both eyes. Offered to presbyopic patients seeking to reduce dependence on reading glasses.
• Corneal Transplant Laser-assisted corneal transplant surgery using advanced technology, including artificial cornea (Alphacor) transplantation. Offered to patients with severe corneal disease requiring replacement.
• NGENUITY 3D Visualization System 3D surgical visualization system offering OLED 4K 55-inch display with 3D glasses for enhanced cataract surgery observation. Surgical platform used by the clinic's cataract surgeons.
• ORA (Optiwave Refractive Analysis) Intraoperative system that estimates required intraocular lens based on individual eye characteristics in seconds during surgery, particularly useful for complex cataract cases. Surgical platform used by the clinic's cataract surgeons.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of people are candidates for Presbyond surgery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INS (Instituto Nacional de Seguros)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect provider for INS (Instituto Nacional de Seguros), Costa Rica's national insurance institute, covering workplace accidents and traffic accidents. The clinic serves insured patients under INS policies for cornea, cataract, glaucoma, and anterior segment surgeries.
• ripleycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect insurance provider forripley health insurance plans, allowing insured patients to access clinic services under their insurance coverage.
• BlueCross BlueShield Costa RicacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect insurance provider for BlueCross BlueShield Costa Rica plans, allowing insured patients to access clinic services under their coverage.
• BDI (BlueCross BlueShield affiliate)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect insurance provider relationship with BDI, serving insured patients for ophthalmological procedures.
• Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWhile not a direct provider, many of the clinic's doctors have backgrounds working at CCSS (Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social), Costa Rica's public health system, and refer patients for advanced procedures not available in the public system.
• Dr. Paulo Ferrara (Brazil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Ferrara, the Brazilian inventor and developer of Ferrara Intracorneal Rings, trained and mentored Dr. Claudio Orlich at Clínica 20/20 during the first ring implants in Costa Rica in 2005. This collaboration established the clinic's keratoconus treatment program.
• Association to Prevent Blindness in Mexico (APEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Claudio Orlich completed his ophthalmology residency and cornea/refractive surgery fellowship at APEC's Hospital Luis Sánchez Bulnes in Mexico. This relationship shaped the clinic's clinical protocols and continues through international conference participation.
• ALCON (Surgical Equipment)coreTechnology or IntegrationALCON provides key surgical equipment including the LenSx femtosecond laser for cataract surgery. Clínica 20/20 was the first in Central America to acquire the LenSx and participates in ALCON innovation and training programs.
• STAAR Surgical (EVO Visian ICL)coreTechnology or IntegrationSTAAR Surgical provides the EVO Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) for phakic IOL refractive procedures. The clinic offers this technology as part of its refractive surgery portfolio.
• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (University of Miami)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple clinic doctors have training affiliations with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, one of the world's leading ophthalmology institutions. Dr. Luis Cedeño completed a visiting observership in the Glaucoma Service; Dr. Orlich attended advanced courses. This affiliation provides access to cutting-edge protocols and research.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: University of Miami–affiliated eye hospital, consistently ranked #1 in the US. Listed as OTHERS because Clínica 20/20 doctors have training affiliations with Bascom Palmer rather than competing directly with it; relevant as a benchmark for clinical protocols and reputation.

Broad incumbents

• LASIKPlus: US-based refractive surgery chain with multiple locations. Comparable as a consumer-facing refractive surgery provider, though structurally different as a multi-site US chain focused on LASIK/SMILE volume.
• Aier Eye Hospital Group: Largest eye hospital chain globally, publicly listed in China. Comparable as a leading ophthalmology provider but operates at vastly greater scale across multiple geographies; useful as a scaling benchmark.
• Moorfields Eye Hospital: UK-based world-leading ophthalmology institution. Comparable as a globally recognized eye care brand and subspecialty referral center, though structurally different as part of the NHS.

Emerging players

• LV Prasad Eye Institute: India-based non-profit eye care institute with international reputation across cornea, retina, and pediatric ophthalmology. Comparable as a subspecialty-rich single-region eye institute with strong clinical brand.
• Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology: Nepal-based specialty eye hospital with a strong international reputation and teaching role. Comparable as a specialty eye institute that has built global recognition from a single-region base.

Regional players

• Oftalmosalud: One of the largest ophthalmology groups in Peru with multiple sites and broad subspecialty coverage. Comparable as a regional Latin American ophthalmology provider targeting premium and insured segments.
• Clínica Oftalmológica Pasteur: Chilean ophthalmology clinic with a long operating history and broad subspecialty services. Comparable as a Latin American single-market ophthalmology provider with established clinical reputation.

Direct peers

• CODET Vision Institute: Premium ophthalmology clinic in Tijuana, Mexico, founded and led by Dr. Arturo Chayet. Highly comparable: founder-led, advanced femtosecond and refractive technology, strong medical-tourism flow from the US and Latin America, full subspecialty coverage.
• Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular (IMO): Barcelona-based premium ophthalmology center led by Dr. Borja Corcóstegui. Comparable as a single-site, subspecialty-rich ophthalmology clinic with leading-edge technology and international patient reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Clinica2020

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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