Augen Zentrum Dietikon

What Augen Zentrum Dietikon does

Augen Zentrum Dietikon is a private ophthalmology medical practice headquartered at Kirchstrasse 20, Dietikon, Switzerland, founded in 1988 by Dr. Giger and operated since 2019 under the ownership and medical directorship of Dr. Peter Paul Ciechanowski. The practice operates as the flagship site of the Augenpartner Limmattal AG network, which also encompasses partner practices in Berikon Mutschellen (opened 2019) and Spreitenbach (opened 2021), creating a multi-location regional eye-care platform in the Limmattal corridor southwest of Zurich.

The practice delivers comprehensive ophthalmology services across the full clinical spectrum, including general consultations and diagnostics (slit lamp, OCT, tonometry, gonioscopy, ophthalmoscopy), cataract surgery, refractive/laser surgery, glaucoma treatment, intravitreal injections for wet macular degeneration, corneal transplantation (notably DMEK, an advanced technique learned at NIIOS Rotterdam under Dr. Gerrit Melles), pediatric orthoptics, uveitis management, and emergency eye care. The team comprises approximately 18 members, including 10 FEBO-certified ophthalmologists covering all major subspecialties, supported by opticians, orthoptists, and practice assistants. Consulting and attending affiliations with University Hospital Zurich, Stadtspital Triemli, Spital Limmattal, and Klinik im Park Hirslanden provide tertiary surgical infrastructure and a referral pipeline.

Revenue is generated through professional services billed under the Swiss TARMED tariff system, with medically necessary procedures covered by mandatory basic health insurance (KVG) and elective procedures such as refractive surgery typically paid out-of-pocket. The practice serves the general consumer population of the Limmattal region (general adult patients, cataract patients typically aged 60+, pediatric strabismus/amblyopia cases, and emergency walk-ins) on a direct-to-consumer basis via online booking, phone, and same-day emergency appointments. The go-to-market is localized: multilingual website (German, English, Italian), local directories (Yelp.ch, Search.ch, Local.ch), Facebook presence, and a referral network anchored to the Augenpartner Limmattal AG partner practices and hospital affiliations.

Name

Augen Zentrum Dietikon

Legal name

Augenpartner Limmattal AG

Website

https://augenzentrum-dietikon.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Augen Zentrum Dietikon is a private Swiss ophthalmology practice in Dietikon offering comprehensive eye care, diagnostics, cataract and refractive surgery, and DMEK corneal transplantation, operated under the Augenpartner Limmattal AG multi-site network serving Limmattal region patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Ophthalmic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAJ)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Macular degeneration treatment
• Pediatric orthoptics

Headquarters

HQ city

Dietikon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmology Consultations: Medical consultations and diagnostic examinations for various eye conditions including eye infections, conjunctivitis, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, corneal diseases, uveitis, and pediatric/orthoptic care. Revenue generated through Swiss health insurance (basic insurance and supplementary insurance) as well as out-of-pocket payments for certain services.
2. Surgical Procedures: Cataract surgery (most common operation in Switzerland, performed up to 60,000 times yearly nationally), refractive/laser surgery, corneal transplantation, glaucoma surgery, and eyelid surgery. Revenue from insurance-covered procedures and private pay options.
3. Intravitreal Injections: Treatment for wet macular degeneration using antibody fragments injected into the eye. Applied in series of sessions every four to five weeks. Covered by Swiss health insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Augen Zentrum Dietikon is a private ophthalmology practice providing comprehensive eye care including diagnostic examinations (OCT, slit lamp, tonometry), medical therapies for infections, uveitis and macular degeneration, and surgical procedures (cataract, refractive/laser, DMEK corneal transplantation, glaucoma). It serves individual patients in the Limmattal region of Switzerland with consultations, treatments, and same-day emergency care, operating as part of the Augenpartner Limmattal AG network with locations in Dietikon, Berikon, and Spreitenbach.

Product overview

Augen Zentrum Dietikon is an ophthalmology medical practice offering a comprehensive range of eye care services. The practice provides consultations and treatments across multiple eye conditions including refractive surgery (laser eye surgery), cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration treatment, corneal disease treatment, uveitis treatment, conjunctivitis treatment, eye infection treatment, posterior capsular opacification treatment, orthoptics/children's eye care, presbyopia correction, and emergency eye care. The practice operates as a single-location medical facility with a team of ophthalmologists and supporting medical staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ophthalmology Consultations and Eye Examinations General ophthalmology consultations providing comprehensive eye examinations, visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure measurement, and slit lamp examinations for diagnosis of various eye conditions. Targeted at adult and pediatric patients seeking routine or diagnostic eye care.
• Refractive Surgery (Augen lasern) Laser-based surgical procedure to correct vision disorders such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, enabling sharp vision without glasses or contact lenses. Targeted at adult patients seeking independence from corrective eyewear, typically paid out-of-pocket as elective treatment.
• Cataract Surgery (Grauer Star) Surgical removal of clouded lens with replacement by artificial intraocular lens (IOL), including extracapsular cataract extraction and phacoemulsification techniques. Targeted at cataract patients (typically 60+) with age-related lens clouding in 90% of cases; covered by Swiss basic health insurance when medically necessary.
• Glaucoma Treatment (Grüner Star) Diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma including eye drops therapy, laser therapy, and surgical interventions to reduce intraocular pressure and prevent optic nerve damage. Targeted at glaucoma patients requiring long-term IOP management.
• Macular Degeneration Treatment Treatment for dry and wet age-related macular degeneration including intravitreal injections for the wet form, dietary recommendations, and corrective lenses for both forms. Targeted at patients with wet macular degeneration (covered by Swiss health insurance, applied in series every four to five weeks).
• Orthoptics / Children Eye Care Vision therapy and treatment for strabismus (crossed eyes) and amblyopia (lazy eye) in children, including corrective lenses, eye patching, and extraocular muscle surgery when necessary. Targeted at children and young patients with eye alignment disorders or impaired binocular vision.
• Eye Infection Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of bacterial, viral, and contact lens-related eye infections, including antibiotic therapy and preventive care recommendations. Targeted at patients with acute or chronic eye infections.
• Conjunctivitis Treatment Treatment of conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by bacterial infections, allergies, or viruses, using eye drops, artificial tears, and antibiotics as appropriate. Targeted at patients with bacterial, allergic, or viral conjunctivitis.
• Corneal Disease Treatment Treatment of corneal diseases including keratitis, corneal dystrophies, and injuries, ranging from eye drops to lamellar keratoplasty and full cornea transplantation (including advanced DMEK technique). Targeted at patients with corneal pathology requiring medical or surgical intervention.
• Posterior Capsular Opacification Treatment YAG laser capsulotomy treatment for posterior capsular opacification (secondary cataract), a complication occurring after cataract surgery affecting 30-50% of patients. Outpatient, painless laser procedure taking only a few minutes. Targeted at post-cataract patients experiencing secondary lens clouding.
• Uveitis Treatment Treatment of uveitis (inner eye inflammation) using cortisone drops, creams, injections, and pupil-dilating drops, with immunosuppression for chronic cases. Targeted at patients with anterior, intermediate, or posterior uveitis.
• Presbyopia / Age Sight Correction Correction of presbyopia (age-related loss of near focusing ability) through reading glasses, multifocal contact lenses, and surgical artificial lens implantation. Targeted at adult patients experiencing age-related near-vision decline.
• Emergency Eye Care Same-day emergency appointments for acute eye conditions and injuries, with availability outside regular hours and on Saturdays. Targeted at patients requiring urgent eye care for infections, injuries, and acute vision problems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cataract surgery complications are very few when patient has no other eye diseases - the most common operation in Switzerland with up to 60,000 performed yearly
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Augenarzt Berikon MutschellencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner practice opened in 2019. Owned and managed by Dr. Ciechanowski as part of the Augenpartner Limmattal AG network. Provides ophthalmology services to patients in the Mutschellen region.
• Augenarzt SpreitenbachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner practice opened in 2021. Part of Augenpartner Limmattal AG network. Dr. Ciechanowski and Dr. Vincent Grandjean provide ophthalmology services at this location.
• Augenpartner Limmattal AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company established in 2021 by Dr. Ciechanowski. Umbrella organization for the network of ophthalmology practices in the Limmattal region including Augen Zentrum Dietikon, Berikon, and Spreitenbach.
• Klinik im Park, HirslandenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDr. Ciechanowski serves as Belegarzt (attending physician) at this private hospital since 2019, performing surgical procedures.
• Spital LimmattalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDr. Ciechanowski serves as consultant since 2017. Provides ophthalmology consultation services.
• Talacker Augen Zentrum Zürich (TAZZ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Ciechanowski works part-time at this Zurich eye center. Provides general ophthalmology consultations and surgical treatments alongside TAZZ colleagues.
• Ambulante Augenchirurgie Zürich (AAZ)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDr. Ciechanowski provides surgical treatment at this ambulatory surgery center in Zurich.
• University Hospital ZurichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoth Dr. Ciechanowski and Dr. Böni maintain consulting/attending relationships with the ophthalmology department. Dr. Böni has been a senior physician since 2014. The practice collaborates on clinical research and training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vista Augenklinik: Swiss network of ophthalmology clinics offering cataract, refractive, and general eye care services. Directly comparable as a Swiss private ophthalmology provider with a multi-site, multi-specialty model similar in concept to the Augenpartner Limmattal AG network.
• Augenklinik Zürich West: Private eye clinic in the greater Zurich area offering cataract, glaucoma, retinal, and refractive surgery. Directly comparable to Augen Zentrum Dietikon as a privately operated, full-service Swiss ophthalmology practice competing for patients in the Zurich metropolitan region.
• Augenklinik Heuweg: Private ophthalmology clinic in Winterthur, Switzerland, offering a similar comprehensive range of eye surgery and medical ophthalmology services. Directly comparable to Augen Zentrum Dietikon as a privately operated, multi-specialty Swiss eye clinic serving German-speaking patients in a single regional catchment.
• AugenCentrum (ACE): Network of Swiss ophthalmology clinics providing diagnostics, medical, and surgical eye care. Comparable as a privately operated, multi-site Swiss ophthalmology group offering a similar breadth of services to Augen Zentrum Dietikon.

Broad incumbents

• Pallas Kliniken: Switzerland's largest private ophthalmology clinic chain with multiple locations and a broad service offering across cataract, refractive, and cosmetic eye treatments. Comparable as a multi-site Swiss ophthalmology provider competing for the same patient pool, though at significantly larger scale and with broader geographic reach than Augen Zentrum Dietikon.
• Universitätsspital Zürich - Augenklinik: Academic ophthalmology department at University Hospital Zurich, with which Augen Zentrum Dietikon maintains consulting and referral ties. Comparable as a Zurich-based ophthalmology provider offering the full sub-specialty range, though operating under a public/academic mandate rather than a private practice model.
• Moorfields Eye Hospital: Large, internationally renowned ophthalmology hospital in London offering the full sub-specialty range including advanced corneal transplantation. Comparable to Augen Zentrum Dietikon in clinical breadth and in housing DMEK capability, though operating as a major specialty hospital rather than a small private practice.

Emerging players

• Medical Retina Center / Swiss Eye Centers: Group of Swiss eye centers offering specialized ophthalmology services including retina and cataract. Comparable as a Swiss private ophthalmology provider with a multi-site, sub-specialty model, though more recently expanded than the long-established Dietikon practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/augenzentrumdietikon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/augen-zentrum-dietikon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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