What Videris does

Videris s.r.o. is a Prague-based medical technology distributor founded in 2009 as a spin-off from Erilens, a pioneer intraocular-lens manufacturer in former Czechoslovakia. The company curates, distributes, installs, and services a multi-brand portfolio of ophthalmology equipment, consumables, and surgical furniture sourced from 25+ international manufacturers including Ziemer, Haag-Streit, Norlase, Tomey, Rexoneye, UFSK-OSYS, iCare, Plusoptix, Rayner, and Plasmapp. Its operational scope covers Czech Republic (Bohemia and Moravia) and Slovakia, served through a wholly-owned subsidiary in Bratislava. The product range spans diagnostic devices (optical biometry, perimetry, autorefractometry, fundus imaging), surgical systems (phacoemulsification, femtosecond lasers, photocoagulators, surgical microscopes), AI-assisted screening (iCare RetCAD CNN-based fundus analysis, Plusoptix pediatric autorefractometers), VR surgical and diagnostic simulators (Haag-Streit Eyesi family), dry-eye therapy devices (Rexoneye Quantum Molecular Resonance platforms), ophthalmic surgical chairs and tables (UFSK-OSYS), low-temperature plasma sterilizers (Plasmapp), intraocular lenses, and surgical consumables.

The company employs approximately 24 staff organized into sales (product specialists covering Bohemia, Moravia, and Slovakia), application specialist roles, a dedicated service department led by Jaroslav Frolík, marketing, and administration/finance. Jan Tichý, the founder and director, has more than three decades of industry experience. Videris derives revenue from direct B2B sales of capital equipment to hospitals and ophthalmology clinics, recurring consumables, and multi-year service contracts attached to installed equipment, with pricing quoted per configuration and not publicly listed. Distribution is conducted exclusively through direct field sales supported by application training and an in-house service and calibration infrastructure; there is no e-commerce or third-party channel.

The company is privately held and family-owned. No institutional investors, funding rounds, or public-market activity are disclosed. Operational positioning centers on being a long-term local partner that connects international medical technology with Czech and Slovak clinical practice through specialist sales coverage, installation, training, and after-sales service, with marketing primarily relationship-driven and constrained by Czech medical advertising regulations.

Name

Videris

Legal name

Videris s.r.o.

Website

https://videris.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Videris s.r.o. is a Prague-based medical device distributor founded in 2009 that supplies ophthalmology equipment, surgical instruments, and consumables to clinics and hospitals in the Czech Republic and Slovakia via exclusive partnerships with international brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Distribution (Ophthalmology)

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers (423460), Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers (42346)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vitreoretinal Surgical Devices (Vitrectomy Systems, Endolaser, Illumination, Tamponades) (HLAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Ophthalmic equipment distribution
• Medical device distribution
• Ophthalmic surgical instruments
• Ophthalmic diagnostic devices
• Ophthalmic consumables supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Distribution: Videris distributes ophthalmological and medical equipment from international brand partners (Ziemer, Haag-Streit, Norlase, Tomey, Rexoneye, UFSK-OSYS, and others) to healthcare institutions in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Revenue is generated through direct sales of equipment, consumables, and accessories with associated installation, training, and after-sales service support.
2. Consumables and Supplies: Sale of consumable medical supplies including intraocular lenses, surgical instruments, and specialty ophthalmic products from suppliers such as Rayner, Staar, Morcher, BVI, and others.
3. Service and Technical Support: Dedicated service department providing installation, calibration, maintenance, and technical support for distributed medical equipment, with factory-authorized service capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Videris s.r.o. is a Czech-based B2B distributor of ophthalmology and medical devices, supplying Czech and Slovak healthcare institutions with diagnostic, surgical, screening, dry eye therapy, sterilization, VR training simulator, surgical table/chair, and consumable/intraocular lens products from more than 25 international manufacturers (including Ziemer, Haag-Streit Simulation, Tomey, Norlase, Rexoneye, UFSK-OSYS, Plusoptix, iCare, Rayner, Staar, and Plasmapp). The offering bundles equipment sale with factory-authorized installation, application training, and after-sales technical service provided by the company's own service department.

Product overview

Videris is a Czech medical device distributor serving healthcare providers in ophthalmology and related fields. The company operates as a portfolio of branded products sourced from international manufacturers, organized into the following product categories under the ophthalmology umbrella: Oftalmologické přístroje (Ophthalmology Devices) — further divided into Diagnostika (Diagnostic Devices including optical biometry, Scheimpflug tomography, slit lamps, autorefractometers, perimeters, fundus analysis), Chirurgie (Surgical Devices including phaco systems, lasers, microscopes), Screening (pediatric screening with autorefractometers and AI-powered retinal analysis via iCare RetCAD), Suché oko (Dry Eye Therapy using Rexon-Eye / REXON-Ai QMR with Quantum Molecular Resonance technology), Simulátory H-S (Haag-Streit VR Medical Simulators for ophthalmic and ENT training including Eyesi Surgical, Eyesi Direct, Eyesi Indirect, Eyesi Indirect ROP, Eyesi Slit Lamp, and Earsi Otoscope), Operační stoly a křesla (UFSK surgical tables, chairs, and surgeon seating), and Sterilizátor (PLASMAPP low-temperature plasma sterilizer). Additional categories include Spotřební materiál (Consumables), Zobrazovací systémy (Imaging Systems), Chirurgické nástroje (Surgical Instruments), and Oční chirurgie (Ocular Surgery). The company also distributes TOMEY branded diagnostic devices (refraction units TRU series, perimeters AP series, lensmeters TL series, optotypes TCP series, phoropters TMP/TAP series, ultrasound AL/UD series, multifunction station MR-6000, autorefractometers RC series) and represents numerous other international brands. The offering is not a single unified software platform but rather a multi-vendor portfolio of physical medical devices with associated services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TOMEY TRU Refraction Units (TRU-2500 / TRU-2000 / TRU-1000 / TRU-800) Series of refraction units combining patient chair, instrument table and supporting arms to provide a centralized and efficient diagnostic workflow in ophthalmology and optometry practices. Targeted at eye clinics and optometry practices in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• TOMEY Automatic Lensmeters (TL-7000 / TL-6100 / TL-7100) Automatic lensmeters using Hartmann (TL-7000) and Shack-Hartmann (TL-6100, TL-7100) wavefront analysis sensors for precise measurement of spectacle and contact lens power, progressive zone mapping, and UV/blue light transmission analysis. Targeted at ophthalmology clinics and optical outlets.
• TOMEY MR-6000 Multifunctional Diagnostic Station Multifunctional diagnostic platform combining autorefractometer, keratometer, non-contact tonometer, pachymeter, corneal topographer and dry eye analysis module in a single device for comprehensive anterior segment screening in roughly 90 seconds. Targeted at high-volume ophthalmology practices and clinics.
• TOMEY Ultrasound Biometric Systems (AL-4000 / UD-800) Ultrasound biometric systems for ophthalmic biometry: AL-4000 is a wireless handheld A-scan biometer and pachymeter designed for dense cataract cases, while UD-800 is a modular station with A/B-scan and ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) for structural imaging through opaque media. Targeted at ophthalmology surgical practices preparing cataract cases.
• TOMEY AP-4000 / AP-3500 Automatic Perimeters Automatic computer perimeters for precise visual field mapping and scotoma detection: AP-4000 supports static and kinetic testing plus SWAP perimetry, while AP-3500 is optimized for standard static white-on-white perimetry. Targeted at ophthalmology clinics performing glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring.
• TOMEY Automatic Refractometer/Keratometers (RC-5000 / RC-900 / RC-800) Automatic refractometer and keratometer series: RC-5000 (fully automated), RC-900 (semi-automatic with retroillumination), and RC-800 (compact) for objective refraction and corneal mapping. Targeted at ophthalmology and optometry clinics.
• TOMEY Manual and Digital Phoropters (TMP-800 / TMP-2000 / TAP-2000) Manual and digital phoropter series: TAP-2000 (digital automated), TMP-2000 (premium manual), and TMP-800 (standard manual) for precise subjective refraction and visual acuity examination. Targeted at ophthalmology and optometry clinics performing refraction workflows.
• TOMEY Digital Optotype / Chart Panels (TCP series) Digital optotype/chart panel series (TCP-2000A, TCP-3000P, TCP-4000, TCP-4000P) with wireless connectivity and linear polarization variants for advanced binocular and stereoscopic diagnosis, replacing traditional projected or printed visual acuity charts. Targeted at ophthalmology and optometry clinics.
• Ziemer FEMTO Z8 NEO Femtosecond Laser Platform Multipurpose femtosecond laser platform using Ziemer's Low Energy Technology for refractive, therapeutic and cataract surgery, offering improved precision, OCT integration, and mobile deployment capability. Targeted at advanced refractive and cataract surgery centers.
• Haag-Streit METIS 900 Ophthalmic Surgical Microscope Premium ophthalmic surgical microscope combining Swiss apochromatic optics with a digital workflow, featuring stable red reflex, motorized tilt, and 4K video documentation through the MIOS system. Targeted at ophthalmic surgical departments performing cataract and vitreoretinal procedures.
• Norlase ECHO Pattern Laser Photocoagulator Pattern laser photocoagulator using MEMS technology with a fiberless design, voice control, and microsecond (uSEC) tissue-sparing mode for retinal photocoagulation and angle treatment. Targeted at ophthalmology clinics and hospital retinal surgery services.
• Haag-Streit Eyesi Surgical VR Simulator Advanced VR surgical simulator for intraocular microsurgery training, covering cataract surgery (phacoemulsification, capsulorhexis) and vitreoretinal procedures (pars plana vitrectomy, membrane peeling), with realistic visual haptic feedback. Targeted at ophthalmology residency programs, teaching hospitals, and surgical training centers.
• Haag-Streit Eyesi Indirect ROP VR Simulator VR simulator for training on retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening, featuring a premature infant anatomy model and scleral indentation training for detection and classification of ROP stages. Targeted at NICU teams, pediatric ophthalmology fellows and teaching programs.
• Haag-Streit Eyesi Indirect VR Simulator VR simulator for binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy, featuring a realistic head model, headset, and examination lens for training on peripheral and central retinal pathology detection. Targeted at ophthalmology residency and teaching programs.
• Haag-Streit Eyesi Slit Lamp VR Simulator VR simulator replicating the Haag-Streit BQ 900 slit lamp for training on biomicroscopy techniques, including indirect funduscopy and gonioscopy, with a comprehensive virtual patient pathology database. Targeted at ophthalmology training and education programs.
• Haag-Streit Eyesi Direct VR Simulator VR simulator for direct ophthalmoscopy training, providing a standardized virtual environment for medical students and physicians to practice fundus examination techniques. Targeted at medical schools and ophthalmology training programs.
• Haag-Streit Earsi Otoscope VR Simulator VR otoscopy training simulator for ENT, pediatric and general practice training, featuring an anatomically accurate head model and a virtual patient database of ear pathologies. Targeted at ENT, pediatric, and general practice training programs.
• UFSK eyeFORCE Ophthalmic Surgical Chair Fully motorized ophthalmic surgical chair combining transport, preparation, and operating table functions, with e-drive assistance and the SES surface extension system for streamlined mobile table rotation workflow. Targeted at ophthalmic surgical departments and ambulatory surgery centers.
• UFSK 500 XLE Comfort Mobile Ophthalmic Surgical Table Mobile ophthalmic surgical table with premium multi-layer viscoelastic padding, battery-powered wireless operation, and 3D headrest for patient positioning during cataract and vitreoretinal surgery. Targeted at hospital and clinic ophthalmic operating rooms.
• UFSK surgiForce Surgical Chair Premium surgical chair providing maximum biomechanical support and stability for microsurgeons, featuring an asymmetric base design and integrated foot controls for height adjustment during extended ophthalmic procedures. Targeted at microsurgeons in ophthalmology.
• UFSK surgiTrend Surgeon Seating System Advanced surgical chair with dynamic or comfort seating systems for surgeon ergonomic support during high-volume ophthalmic procedures, featuring an integrated foot switch and armrest adjustability. Targeted at high-volume ophthalmology surgeons and surgical teams.
• Rexon-Eye Dry Eye Therapy Device Therapeutic device using Rexoneye's Quantum Molecular Resonance (QMR) technology for non-invasive treatment of dry eye syndrome by stimulating Meibomian glands and tear glands through high-frequency alternating current (4-64 MHz) without thermal damage. Targeted at ophthalmology and optometry clinics treating dry eye patients.
• REXON-Ai QMR Therapeutic Platform Advanced QMR therapeutic platform using athermic molecular bond stimulation at precisely calibrated frequencies of 4-64 MHz to enhance cellular metabolism and support tissue regeneration in dry eye treatment. Targeted at advanced ophthalmology clinics offering dry eye disease management.
• Plusoptix S20 Handheld Pediatric Vision Screener Handheld binocular autorefractometer using dynamic infrared photoskiascopy for rapid, contactless pediatric vision screening from 6 months of age, measuring refractive error, pupil diameter, and gaze symmetry without cycloplegia. Targeted at pediatricians, family practices, school screening programs, and ophthalmology clinics.
• Plusoptix A20 Mobile Pediatric Vision Screener Mobile binocular autorefractometer using excentric infrared photoskiascopy for objective pediatric vision screening from 5 months of age, eliminating instrument myopia through a one-meter working distance. Targeted at pediatric practices, ophthalmology clinics, and screening programs.
• iCare RetCAD AI Retinal Analysis Software AI-powered cloud-based diagnostic software module from iCare that uses convolutional neural networks for fully automated analysis of fundus photographs, supporting screening and clinical decision-making for diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration and providing quantitative scoring with heatmap visualization. Targeted at ophthalmologists, screening programs, and hospital diagnostic workflows.
• Plasmapp Sterlink FPS-15s+ Low-Temperature Plasma Sterilizer Low-temperature plasma sterilizer using hydrogen peroxide vapor and plasma synergy for rapid, material-preserving sterilization of ophthalmic microsurgical instruments at point of care, fitted to ophthalmic surgical instrument sensitivities. Targeted at ophthalmic surgical departments, ASCs, and clinics performing in-house instrument reprocessing.
• Ophthalmology Consumables (intraocular lenses, surgical instruments and accessories) Recurring consumable products including intraocular lenses (Rayner, Staar, Morcher, BVI and others) and ophthalmic surgical instruments, distributed to ophthalmology clinics and hospitals in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Targeted at ophthalmic surgeons performing cataract, refractive, and vitreoretinal procedures.
• Installation, Training, and After-Sales Service for Distributed Equipment Factory-authorized installation, application training, calibration, and preventive and corrective maintenance services performed by Videris's in-house service department for the distributed multi-brand equipment portfolio, supported by application specialists and regional service technicians. Targeted at the same ophthalmology clinics and hospitals that purchase the equipment.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ZiemercoreTechnology or IntegrationZiemer (Swiss company) supplies femtosecond laser technology including the FEMTO Z8 NEO platform for refractive, therapeutic, and cataract surgery. Videris distributes Ziemer products in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• Haag-Streit SimulationcoreTechnology or IntegrationHaag-Streit (Swiss company) supplies the Eyesi family of VR surgical and diagnostic simulators including Eyesi Surgical, Eyesi Indirect, Eyesi Indirect ROP, Eyesi Slit Lamp, Eyesi Direct, and Earsi Otoscope. Videris distributes these training simulators in Czech and Slovak markets.
• TomeycoreTechnology or IntegrationTomey (German/Japanese company) supplies comprehensive ophthalmic diagnostic portfolio including refractometry/keratometry (RC series), perimetry (AP series), biometry (AL-4000, UD-800), refraction units (TRU series), lensmeters (TL series), optotypes (TCP series), foropters (TMP/TAP series), slit lamps (TSL series), and the MR-6000 multifunctional diagnostic station. Videris distributes Tomey products in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• NorlasecoreTechnology or IntegrationNorlase (Danish company) supplies innovative laser systems including LYNX (pattern scanning laser), LION (fiberless indirect laser ophthalmoscope), LEAF (compact photocoagulation laser), and ECHO (all-in-one pattern laser with voice control and µSEC technology). Videris distributes Norlase products in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• RexoneyecoreTechnology or IntegrationRexoneye (Italian company) supplies the Rexon-Eye and Rexon-Ai QMR devices using Quantum Molecular Resonance technology for non-invasive dry eye syndrome treatment. Videris distributes Rexoneye products in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• UFSK-OSYScoreTechnology or IntegrationUFSK-OSYS (German company) supplies ophthalmic surgical chairs and tables including surgiForce, surgiTrend, eyeFORCE, and 500 XLE Comfort. Videris distributes UFSK-OSYS products in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• PlusoptixcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlusoptix (German company) supplies pediatric vision screening devices including the A20 and S20 binocular autorefractometers using excentric infrared photoskiascopy. Videris distributes Plusoptix products in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• iCarecoreTechnology or IntegrationiCare (Finnish company) supplies the RetCAD AI-powered retinal image analysis software that uses convolutional neural networks for automated detection of diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Videris distributes iCare RetCAD in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• RaynercoreTechnology or IntegrationRayner (UK company) supplies ophthalmic products including intraocular lenses and the SOPHI phacoemulsification system. Videris distributes Rayner products in Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Topcon Corporation: Global Japanese ophthalmic equipment company offering diagnostic imaging (OCT, fundus cameras), refraction systems, and surgical equipment. Comparable as a broad-line ophthalmology equipment manufacturer whose instruments compete against multiple brands within Videris's distributed portfolio.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec AG: Global leader in ophthalmology medical technology with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostic imaging, surgical microscopy, lasers, and IOLs. Comparable because Zeiss sells direct in larger markets with a comprehensive ophthalmic equipment offering that overlaps with the brands Videris distributes (e.g., competing against Haag-Streit, Ziemer).
• Heidelberg Engineering GmbH: German ophthalmic imaging specialist focused on Spectralis OCT, HRT, and other high-end diagnostic imaging devices. Comparable because their premium imaging portfolio competes for the same clinical budget allocation as Videris's distributed diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Tomey Corporation: Japanese-German manufacturer of comprehensive ophthalmic diagnostic equipment (refractometers, perimeters, biometers, lensmeters, phoropters). Comparable because Tomey both supplies Videris in CZ/SK and maintains its own European sales channels, creating direct and indirect competition for diagnostic device share.
• Haag-Streit AG: Swiss ophthalmic equipment manufacturer producing the Eyesi surgical/diagnostic VR simulator family, surgical microscopes (METIS), and slit lamps that Videris distributes. Comparable because Haag-Streit operates both as a Videris supplier and as a direct sales competitor in other European markets with overlapping equipment lines.
• Nidek Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical equipment including autorefractors, optical biometers, lasers, and multifunction diagnostic stations. Comparable because Nidek's product portfolio competes head-to-head with Tomey (distributed by Videris) and other brands in Videris's diagnostic line.
• Alcon Inc. Global ophthalmic medical device and pharmaceutical company with leading positions in cataract surgical equipment, IOLs (including PanOptix), vitreoretinal surgery, and refractive lasers. Comparable as a vertically integrated manufacturer-distributor whose surgical and IOL portfolios directly overlap with products Videris sells from Rayner, Staar, BVI, and Morcher.
• Bausch + Lomb: Global ophthalmic company offering surgical equipment, IOLs, vitreoretinal instruments, and pharmaceuticals. Comparable because their broad ophthalmology surgical and IOL portfolio overlaps with Videris's distributed surgical consumables and intraocular lens offerings across CEE markets.

Emerging players

• Optopol Technology: Polish manufacturer of ophthalmic diagnostic equipment including OCT, corneal topography, and perimetry systems. Comparable as a regional CEE-based ophthalmic equipment company serving overlapping clinical applications, though Optopol focuses on manufacturing where Videris focuses on distribution.
• Optomed Plc: Finnish company developing handheld fundus cameras and AI-based screening solutions for ophthalmic and diabetic retinopathy screening. Comparable as a smaller specialty player whose AI screening and imaging offerings intersect with the iCare RetCAD and Plusoptix screening products distributed by Videris.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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Funding rounds

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