Centro de Ojos Buenos Aires

What Centro de Ojos Buenos Aires does

Centro de Ojos Buenos Aires (also operated as Centro de Ojos - Grupo Manzitti) is a private ophthalmology clinic headquartered in Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 1981 and operating continuously for 40+ years. The clinic provides comprehensive eye care across subspecialties: cornea (keratoconus, lamellar and endothelial keratoplasty, crosslinking), cataract and refractive surgery (phacoemulsification, intraocular lenses, LASIK/LASEK excimer laser), retina (vitreoretinal surgery, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment), glaucoma (medical, laser, MIGS, valvular surgery), and oculoplastics/ocular surface (blepharoplasty, IPL for dry eye, lacrimal duct procedures). It also runs a walk-in urgent care service (demanda espontánea) and a four-year ophthalmology residency program directed by Dr. Ignacio Manzitti (Medical Director) and Dr. Fernando Pellegrino (Technical Director), in partnership with Consejo Argentino de Oftalmología (CAO), Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), and FacoExtrema.

The clinic operates three locations across Buenos Aires (Barrio Norte at Azcuénaga 1677, Retiro at Av Córdoba 487, and Callao at Av Callao 1059), with the Barrio Norte site functioning as the ambulatory surgery center. Clinical infrastructure includes advanced diagnostic equipment (CVC, OCT for macula/optic nerve/anterior segment, Pentacam, Heidelberg Anterion, endothelial cell count, Lenstar and Argos optical biometry, Daytona Optos widefield retinography, digital angiography, Keratograph 5M) and treatment platforms (Avedro crosslinking, YAG/SLT/MicroPulse lasers, IPL for dry eye). The practice is a direct-to-consumer provider, accepting patient appointments via phone, WhatsApp, and walk-in, and contracting with at least 14 Argentine health insurance providers (obras sociales and prepagas) including OSDE, Swiss Medical, Omint, Medife, Sancor Salud, Avalian, Galeno, Pasteur, OPDEA, APSOT, OSPJN, OSDIPP, OSJERA, and OSMITA.

The revenue model is professional services: payments flow from patient consultations, diagnostic studies, and surgical procedures (phacoemulsification, vitrectomy, refractive surgery, keratoplasty, laser treatments) reimbursed through a mix of insurance contracts and private-pay. The clinic is physician/family-owned under the Manzitti group, with no disclosed external equity, debt, or M&A activity. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range. Reported scale signals include 1.8k+ patients with a 4.4 satisfaction rating and three geographic points of access across the Buenos Aires metro area. The company does not disclose financials, and no AI/ML, software, or technology-platform capabilities are described in the available materials.

Name

Centro de Ojos Buenos Aires

Legal name

Centro de Ojos Buenos Aires

Website

https://centrodeojos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centro de Ojos Buenos Aires is a private ophthalmology clinic in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded 1981, providing comprehensive eye care across cornea, cataract, refractive, retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastics subspecialties via three locations, serving insured and private-pay patients.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (62111), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Oculoplastics & Orbital Surgery (HLAKAKAI), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Eye care clinic
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Retina treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Recoleta

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations and Procedures: Revenue from patient consultations, diagnostic examinations, and medical procedures across all ophthalmology subspecialties including retina, glaucoma, cornea, and oculoplastics.
2. Surgical Services: Ambulatory surgical procedures including cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK/LASEK), glaucoma surgery, vitrectomy, and cornea transplants performed at the clinic.
3. Diagnostic Studies: Revenue from specialized diagnostic imaging and testing including OCT, Pentacam, retinography, angiography, biometry, and other complementary studies.
4. Health Insurance Reimbursement: Billing and reimbursement from Argentine obras sociales and prepagas (health insurance providers) including OSDE, Swiss Medical, Omint, Medife, Sancor Salud, Avalian, Galeno, Pasteur, and others.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centro de Ojos Buenos Aires is an ophthalmology clinic providing comprehensive eye care services including diagnosis, treatment, and ambulatory surgery across subspecialties: cornea (keratoconus, crosslinking, transplants), cataract and refractive surgery (LASIK, LASEK, intraocular lenses), retina (vitrectomy, detachment repair, diabetic retinopathy), glaucoma (laser and surgical treatments), and oculoplastics (blepharoplasty, dry eye therapy). The clinic also operates a four-year ophthalmology residency program and offers walk-in urgent care services.

Product overview

Centro de Ojos Buenos Aires is an ophthalmology clinic providing comprehensive eye care services since 1981. The center operates as a multi-service facility offering specialized departments including corneal services, cataract and refractive surgery, retina services, glaucoma treatment, and eyelid/ocular surface procedures. The clinic provides advanced diagnostic studies using modern equipment (OCT, Pentacam, Heidelberg Anterion, Optos wide-field retinography), surgical treatments (LASIK, intraocular lenses, corneal crosslinking, vitrectomy), and a walk-in urgent care service. The center also runs a four-year ophthalmology residency program and accepts various health insurance plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Servicio de córnea (Cornea Service) Specialized corneal services for patients with keratoconus, Fuchs dystrophy, and other corneal diseases. Includes lamellar anterior keratoplasty (DALK), endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK, DMEK, PDEK), and corneal crosslinking procedures.
• Cataratas y Cirugía refractiva (Cataract and Refractive Surgery) Specialized service for cataract correction and refractive error correction (myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, astigmatism) using intraocular lenses (IOLs) and excimer laser surgery.
• Servicio de retina (Retina Service) Comprehensive retina services for patients with retinal detachment, macular degeneration (wet and dry), floaters, diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and conditions requiring complex vitrectomy.
• Servicio de Glaucoma (Glaucoma Service) Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment including eye drop therapy, trabeculectomy surgery, laser treatments (YAG, SLT, micropulse), micro-implant surgery (MIGS), and valve implant surgery.
• Párpados y superficie ocular (Eyelids and Ocular Surface) Ophthalmic plastic surgery and ocular surface services including blepharoplasty, dry eye treatment, surgical dry eye treatment, and IPL laser therapy.
• Estudios complementarios (Complementary Diagnostic Studies) Advanced diagnostic imaging and testing services including OCT, Pentacam, Heidelberg Anterion, endothelial cell count, Lenstar optical biometry, Argos biometer, Optos Daytona wide-field retinography, digital angiography, and Keratograph 5M.
• Demanda espontánea (Walk-in Urgent Care) Walk-in ophthalmological care service for patients requiring urgent attention without a scheduled appointment, available Monday to Friday 8am-8pm and Saturdays 8am-2pm at the Barrio Norte location.
• Cirugía de cataratas (Cataract Surgery) Cataract surgery using ultrasound phacoemulsification to remove the clouded natural lens and replace it with a transparent artificial intraocular lens (monofocal or multifocal/premium lenses).
• Cirugía refractiva (Refractive Surgery) Refractive surgery using excimer laser (LASIK, LASEK techniques) to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism with personalized treatments performed under topical anesthesia.
• Programa de residencia en oftalmología (Ophthalmology Residency Program) Four-year ophthalmology residency program directed by Dr. Ignacio Manzitti and Dr. Fernando Pellegrino, combining supervised clinical practice, surgical participation, academic activities, and conference attendance, with a Superior Course in partnership with UBA-CAO.

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Consejo Argentino de Oftalmología (CAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentro de Ojos participates in CAO activities including congresses and educational programs. The residency program includes activities and courses organized by the CAO.
• FacoExtremacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe residency program includes participation in FacoExtrema congress, a major ophthalmology conference for training and professional development.
• Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe residency program includes a Superior Course (Curso Superior) offered in partnership with UBA-CAO starting from the second year of training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CODET Vision Institute: Tijuana-based multi-subspecialty ophthalmology clinic focused on cataract, refractive, and retina services with strong medical-tourism flow from the US. Comparable LATAM peer with similar service mix and patient-acquisition model.
• Clínica Baviera: Public Spanish ophthalmology clinic chain offering refractive surgery, cataract, glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastics across multiple locations. Closest directly comparable operator in terms of multi-subspecialty ophthalmology services delivered through owned clinics.
• IMO – Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular: Barcelona-based multi-subspecialty ophthalmology center covering cornea, cataract, refractive, retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Comparable in subspecialty breadth, brand-led positioning, and high-end technology stack.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Canadian ophthalmology chain operating multiple laser and cataract clinics. Comparable in multi-site clinic model and patient-facing specialty-care delivery.
• LasikPlus: US-based ophthalmology platform operating a multi-site network of refractive surgery and cataract centers. Comparable in multi-location operating model and concentration on refractive and cataract procedures.
• Center for Sight: US multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice offering cataract, refractive, cornea, and oculoplastics. Comparable in multi-subspecialty physician-led clinic model.

Broad incumbents

• Alcon Vision: Global medical-device incumbent in ophthalmology with leading positions in IOLs, refractive surgery lasers, and surgical equipment. Comparable as a much larger incumbent whose products (IOLs, lasers) enable the clinic's offerings.

Others

• Avedro (now Glaukos): Equipment supplier whose crosslinking technology is used by Centro de Ojos for keratoconus treatment. Comparable as a tangential participant in the ophthalmology value chain rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Hospital de Ojos José de San Martín: Public Argentine ophthalmology hospital in Buenos Aires treating the full range of ocular pathology. Competes for the same patient pool in the same metro area, though on a public-pay model.
• Centro Oftalmológico de Alta Especialidad: Mexico-based multi-subspecialty ophthalmology group offering cornea, refractive, cataract, and retina services. Similar clinic-led model in Latin America, though serving a different national market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IgnacioManzitti/videos?shelf_id=0&view=0&sort=dd
• Facebookfacebook.com/CentroDeOjosBuenosAires
• Instagraminstagram.com/centrodeojosbuenosaires
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-de-ojos-buenos-aires-s.a.

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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