Excel Vision

What Excel Vision does

Excel Vision is a Strasbourg-headquartered ophthalmology network and equipment rental platform operating across France, Belgium, and Germany. Founded in 1993 and structured as EXCEL Vision SARL within the Correct Vision Europe Group, the company provides ophthalmologists and eye clinics with per-act rental access to premium refractive surgery lasers — the SCHWIND AMARIS 1050RS excimer laser (1050 Hz, 7D eye-tracking) and the ZIEMER Z8 Neo femtosecond laser — along with the SCHWIND SIRIUS+ diagnostic platform for corneal topography and wavefront analysis. This rental model eliminates the typical €500K+ capital outlay required to offer laser refractive procedures and is complemented by technical installation, intra-operative assistance, and practice-management tooling (shared scheduling, automated patient communications, electronic consent, QR-coded intake mini-sites).

The business model is a hybrid B2B/B2C usage-based rental: ophthalmologists and clinics pay per procedure for laser access and support, while consumers seeking vision correction for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia are routed through Excel Vision's multilingual website and mutual-insurer partnerships (SANTECLAIR, ITELIS) to its 120+ partner surgeons across 60+ cities, including 9+ French university hospital (CHU) reference accounts. Procedures supported include PKR, Trans PKR, Femto-LASIK, Presby-LASIK, and Femto-CATARACTE. Excel Vision is the refractive-surgery brand of the diversified Correct Vision Europe Group, which also includes Labo-CVE (contactology, 35+ years), EYE TEACH (training), and MICROSURGI (single-use instrumentation).

Operating signals include 6,000+ procedures performed annually across the network, an 11–50 employee headcount, ISO 9001 quality management certification, HDS (Hébergement de Données de Santé) French health-data hosting certification, and TÜV Rheinland / Certipedia CE marking. Go-to-market relies on direct B2B outreach to ophthalmologists, presence at industry congresses (SFO 2026, DOC 2026 Nuremberg), a dedicated Pro portal at pro.excel-vision.eu, and consumer-side digital channels (consumer website, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube). Refractive surgery is generally not reimbursed by French social security, and pricing is quote-based per act; mutual insurers have negotiated preferential rates with Excel Vision partners.

Name

Excel Vision

Legal name

EXCEL Vision SARL

Website

https://excel-vision.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Excel Vision is a Strasbourg-based ophthalmology network across France, Belgium, and Germany, providing per-act laser equipment rental, technical support, and patient recruitment to 120+ partner ophthalmologists and 9+ university hospitals for refractive and cataract surgery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refractive Surgery Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers (423460)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Refractive surgery equipment
• Laser eye surgery
• Ophthalmology network
• Excimer laser rental
• Femtosecond laser services

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser Equipment Rental (Location à l'acte): Ophthalmologists and clinics rent excimer and femtosecond laser equipment on a per-procedure (act) basis, avoiding large capital expenditure. The model provides flexible, scalable access to technology without upfront investment in a technical platform.
2. Patient Recruitment Services: Referral of patients from mutual insurance partners and care networks to partner centers, generating qualified leads for partner ophthalmologists.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Excel Vision provides pay-per-procedure rental of excimer and femtosecond laser equipment, diagnostic devices, surgical assistance, and patient recruitment services to partner ophthalmologists and clinics across Europe. The company bundles practice-management software and clinical training so practitioners can offer refractive surgery (PKR, Trans PKR, Femto-LASIK, Presby-LASIK, Femto-Cataracte) without purchasing hardware. End patients are referred from the consumer website and insurance partnerships into the partner clinic network.

Product overview

Excel Vision is a network of specialized clinics offering refractive laser surgery and related ophthalmology services across Europe. The company operates primarily as an equipment rental and turnkey solution provider for partner ophthalmologists, with the core offering centered on five surgical techniques: PKR, Trans PKR, Femto-LASIK, Femto-CATARACTE, and Presby-LASIK. These techniques are supported by advanced laser equipment including the SCHWIND AMARIS 1050RS excimer laser and ZIEMER Z8 Neo femtosecond laser, along with diagnostic equipment like the SCHWIND SIRIUS+. In addition to surgical services, Excel Vision provides practice management software including a shared calendar tool (Agenda Partagé), patient communication tools, and patient recruitment services through health insurance partnerships. The company also offers training programs (EYE TEACH) and medical instrumentation (MICROSURGI) as complementary services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SCHWIND AMARIS 1050RS Excimer Laser Rental Ultra-fast excimer laser at 1050 Hz frequency with 7D eye-tracking and 0.54mm spot size. Used for PKR, Trans PKR, and LASIK procedures to correct myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Provided to partner ophthalmologists on a per-procedure rental basis.
• ZIEMER Z8 Neo Femtosecond Laser Rental Multifunctional femtosecond laser using micro-photodisruption with ultra-short light pulses and integrated OCT imaging. Used for LASIK flap creation, cataract surgery, and corneal treatments. Provided to partner ophthalmologists on a per-procedure rental basis.
• SCHWIND SIRIUS+ Diagnostic Device Rental 2-in-1 system providing 3D analysis of the corneal surface and anterior segment in a single 1-second scan. Analyzes higher-order aberrations, anterior and posterior corneal topography, anterior chamber depth, and keratometric data for intraocular lens calculations. Provided to partner ophthalmologists alongside laser rentals.
• PKR (Photokeratectomie Réfractive) Procedure Surface ablation technique that removes the corneal epithelium before applying excimer laser to reshape the cornea. Indicated for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, particularly suitable for patients with thin corneas. Delivered by partner ophthalmologists using Excel Vision's rented equipment.
• Trans PKR Procedure Fully laser-based surface ablation technique where the epithelium is removed by the excimer laser without mechanical contact. Offers more precise and homogeneous treatment compared to classical PKR. Delivered by partner ophthalmologists using Excel Vision's rented equipment.
• Femto-LASIK Procedure All-laser LASIK procedure using femtosecond laser to create corneal flap followed by excimer laser for corneal reshaping. Offers rapid visual recovery and high precision. Delivered by partner ophthalmologists using Excel Vision's rented laser stack.
• Femto-Cataracte Procedure Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery that automates key surgical steps including corneal incisions, capsulotomy, and lens fragmentation for improved precision and customization. Delivered by partner ophthalmologists using Excel Vision's rented femtosecond laser.
• Presby-LASIK Procedure Laser technique specifically designed to improve near vision in presbyopic patients while maintaining overall visual balance. Can also correct associated refractive errors. Delivered by partner ophthalmologists using Excel Vision's rented laser stack.
• Patient Recruitment Service Partnership service connecting partner clinics with patients from national health insurance networks (SANTECLAIR, ITELIS) and the consumer website seeking refractive surgery. Provides targeted patient acquisition and qualified lead generation for partner ophthalmologists.
• Shared Agenda (Agenda Partagé) Planning Software Online planning platform for scheduling surgical sessions, managing patient data, generating documents and surgical programs, with automated pre-operative email and SMS reminders and electronic consent forms. Provided to partner ophthalmologists as part of Excel Vision's turnkey solution.
• EYE TEACH Training Program Theoretical and practical training programs in corneal laser surgery for practitioners, offered through partnership with eye-teach.com. Complements the equipment rental offer and enables practitioners to launch their refractive practice after training, with coaching support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000+ refractive procedures performed annually across the network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CHU RouencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Hospital of Rouen uses Excel Vision equipment and support services for refractive laser procedures. CHU Rouen is among the 9+ university hospital partners in the Excel Vision network.
• CHU AmienscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Hospital of Amiens performs refractive laser surgery using Excel Vision's rented laser equipment and technical support, part of the 9+ CHU network.
• CHU CaencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Hospital of Caen is a partner in the Excel Vision network, using equipment rental and support for refractive procedures.
• CHU MontpelliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Hospital of Montpellier is among the 9+ university hospital partners using Excel Vision's laser equipment and services.
• CHU NîmescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Hospital of Nîmes performs refractive procedures with Excel Vision equipment and support.
• Centre Hospitalier VersaillescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVersailles Hospital uses Excel Vision's rental laser equipment and services for its refractive surgery program.
• Centre Hospitalier CambraicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambrai Hospital performs refractive laser procedures using Excel Vision's equipment rental and support model.
• Hôpitaux StrasbourgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrasbourg Hospital Group (including associated facilities) uses Excel Vision's services for refractive surgery procedures.
• Hôpital Villeneuve d'AscqcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVilleneuve d'Ascq Hospital performs refractive laser procedures with Excel Vision equipment and support services.
• SANTECLAIRcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational mutual insurance company that redirects its insured members interested in refractive surgery to Excel Vision partner centers. Preferential tariff arrangements are in place.
• ITELIScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational health insurance network that redirects patients to Excel Vision partner centers, providing patient acquisition support with negotiated preferential rates for members.
• EYE TEACHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining organization (brand of Correct Vision Europe Group) providing theoretical and practical training in corneal laser surgery. Complements the equipment rental offer by enabling practitioners to launch their refractive practice after training, with coaching support.
• Correct Vision Europe GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent group of Excel Vision, providing shared services and brand portfolio including Excel Vision (refractive surgery equipment rental), Labo CVE (contactology, 35+ years expertise), EYE TEACH (surgical training), and MICROSURGI (instrumentation).
• Schwind (eye-tech-solutions)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of the AMARIS 1050RS excimer laser and SIRIUS+ diagnostic device. Excel Vision uses Schwind equipment as the primary technology platform for its refractive surgery network.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec / ZiemercoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of the Z8 Neo femtosecond laser used in Excel Vision's network. Zeiss/Ziemer technology enables LASIK flap creation, cataract surgery, and corneal treatments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Clinique de la Vision (Groupe Point Vision): French network of ophthalmology centers offering cataract and refractive surgery across French regional cities, providing direct regional comparability to Excel Vision's French network footprint.
• Smile Eyes Group: German refractive surgery clinic group operating high-volume laser eye surgery centers in Germany, comparable on laser refractive patient acquisition and clinic operations in the German-speaking market Excel Vision serves.
• Augenklinik Ahaus / Care Vision Germany: German refractive and cataract clinic chain offering laser and lens procedures under various regional brands, comparable to Excel Vision's German expansion arm in terms of patient acquisition model and per-procedure service structure.

Direct peers

• LasikPlus (LCA-Vision): North American refractive surgery center network specializing in LASIK and PRK, providing direct comparability on per-procedure patient acquisition and clinic-throughput economics.
• Optical Express: UK-headquartered chain of refractive surgery clinics performing LASIK, LASEK, lens replacement, and cataract surgery across the UK, Ireland, and several European countries, with a similar turnkey clinical network model.
• Clínica Baviera: European ophthalmology group founded in Spain, operating a chain of refractive surgery and ophthalmology clinics across Iberia, Italy, Germany, Austria, and other European markets - the closest direct peer to Excel Vision's network-based refractive model.

Broad incumbents

• Alcon Vision Care / Alcon Surgical: Global ophthalmic device and surgical equipment leader (WaveLight/LenSx excimer and femto platforms), providing scale comparability on equipment-supported refractive and cataract surgery service provision.
• Schwind eye-tech-solutions: German manufacturer of the Amaris excimer family and Sirius diagnostic devices used by Excel Vision; comparable as an OEM and direct supplier that also licenses its own service-provider models in some markets.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec (ZEISS Medical Technology / ZEISS Vision Care): Global ophthalmic devices and consumables manufacturer whose SMILE/SMILE pro refractive surgery platform and Cataract Suite overlap with Excel Vision's excimer/femto services, while also representing a supplier relationship for Ziemer femtosecond technology.
• Vision Group Holdings (Vista Optical): Large multi-brand eye-care services platform in Europe combining optical retail and refractive procedures, comparable on the integrated eye-care-services business model with Excel Vision.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@excelvision1213
• Facebookfacebook.com/cliniqueExcelVision
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/excel-vision/posts/?feedView=all

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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