Augenklinik Wettingen

What Augenklinik Wettingen does

Augenklinik Wettingen is a Swiss multi-location ophthalmology clinic group headquartered in Wettingen, canton of Aargau. Founded in 2014 as Augenpraxis Centerpassage by PD Dr. med. Pascal Knecht-Bösch and PD Dr. med. Martina Knecht-Bösch, the group operates four integrated facilities: the main Augenklinik Wettingen clinic, Chirurgie Wettingen (a dedicated surgical center opened July 2020), Augenklinik Baden (opened October 2021), and Augenpraxis Etzelmatt (integrated January 2022). Clinical services span comprehensive ophthalmology including cataract surgery, corneal disease management (with DMEK/DSAEK corneal transplant capability), retinal care (including anti-VEGF injection therapy for AMD and diabetic retinopathy), glaucoma, eyelid surgery, orthoptics, and neuro-ophthalmology. The clinic is equipped with modern diagnostic technology including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), OCT-Angiography, fluorescein angiography, specular microscopy, and visual field devices.

The group's go-to-market is a direct-to-consumer model with bottom-of-funnel referrals from general practitioners, diabetologists, and pharmacists. Revenue is generated through professional services billed under the Swiss TARMED tariff system across four streams: outpatient consultations and diagnostics, surgical procedures, ongoing intravitreal injection therapy, and medical education events (the annual Ophtha Skills Day congress). The core operation employs 10 ophthalmologists and 13 medical professionals and holds SIWF D2 certification as a Weiterbildungsstätte Ophthalmochirurgie, a restricted designation in Switzerland. A proprietary branded product, the "eye shine" mask for dry eyes, is developed by the medical director and manufactured locally by arwo Stiftung, sold exclusively at Wettingen and Baden locations.

In December 2025 the group announced a merger with the Gutblick Group, effective January 2026, creating a combined network of 15 locations, approximately 50 physicians and 240 staff. Under the post-merger structure, PD Dr. Pascal Knecht-Bösch serves as CEO/Klinikleiter and PD Dr. Martina Knecht-Bösch as Co-CMO. The company remains private, with revenue not publicly disclosed. Tangible differentiators include the integrated surgical-center/co-located clinic model, the SIWF D2 training facility designation, academic credentials (co-founders hold University of Zurich Privatdozent titles), and multiple subspecialty clinics under one roof.

Name

Augenklinik Wettingen

Legal name

Augenklinik Wettingen

Website

https://augenklinik-wettingen.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Augenklinik Wettingen is a Swiss multi-location ophthalmology clinic group serving patients in the Aargau region with comprehensive eye care spanning diagnostics, cataract and retinal surgery, corneal disease management, and orthoptics across four integrated sites operating under the Gutblick Group since 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Glaucoma Diagnostics & Surgical Devices (Tonometry, Gonioscopy, MIGS, Drainage Implants, Laser Trabeculoplasty) (HLAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology clinic services
• Cataract surgery treatment
• Retinal disease management
• Diabetic eye care
• Corneal transplantation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wettingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical consultations and examinations: Outpatient ophthalmology consultations, diagnostic examinations, and follow-up care at three clinic locations
2. Surgical procedures: Eye surgeries including cataract operations, corneal transplants, retinal surgery, eyelid procedures performed at Chirurgie Wettingen
3. Intravitreal injections: Regular injection treatments for age-related macular degeneration and other retinal conditions requiring ongoing therapy
4. Medical education events: Ophtha Skills Day congress fees: CHF 95 for ophthalmologists, CHF 65 for resident physicians, plus potential Wetlab fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Augenklinik Wettingen provides comprehensive outpatient ophthalmology services across four integrated locations in the Aargau region of Switzerland. Offerings span diagnostic imaging (OCT, OCT-Angiography, fluorescein angiography, visual field testing, specular microscopy), medical consultations, and surgical procedures including cataract operations, corneal transplantation (DMEK/DSAEK), retinal surgery, intravitreal anti-VEGF injections, and eyelid surgery. The group also operates an annual continuing education congress (Ophtha Skills Day) and sells an exclusive proprietary therapeutic eye mask (eye shine) for dry eye relief.

Product overview

Augenklinik Wettingen operates as a multi-location ophthalmology group comprising four distinct facilities: Augenklinik Wettingen (main clinic), Chirurgie Wettingen (surgical center), Augenklinik Baden, and Augenpraxis Etzelmatt. Together they form a unified eye care platform offering comprehensive ophthalmology services from diagnostics to surgical treatments. The clinics specialize in cataract surgery, corneal treatments, retinal disease management (including anti-VEGF injections), glaucoma care, diabetes-related eye conditions, and eyelid surgery. Supporting services include OCT imaging, fluorescein angiography, visual field testing, orthoptics, and the Ophtha Skills Day educational congress. A proprietary product, the 'eye shine' mask, is sold exclusively at clinic locations for dry eye treatment. The group joined the Gutblick Group in January 2026, expanding to 15 locations across Switzerland with approximately 50 physicians and 240 staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eye shine Maske: A therapeutic eye mask developed by PD Dr. med. Martina Knecht-Bösch for dry eyes and lid conditions. Manufactured locally by arwo Stiftung from sustainable, toxin-free materials.
• Ophtha Skills Day

Products and services

• Augenklinik Wettingen Main ophthalmology clinic in Center Passage, Wettingen, offering comprehensive diagnostics, medical treatments, and surgical consultations with 4 examination rooms and university-level care.
• Chirurgie Wettingen Dedicated surgical center performing cataract operations, corneal transplants, retinal surgeries, intravitreal injections, eyelid surgeries, and other intraocular eye procedures. Located adjacent to Augenklinik Wettingen.
• Augenklinik Baden Eye clinic in Baden with focus on cornea and cataract treatments, located at Theaterplatz 5, 5400 Baden, with barrier-free access via Badstrasse.
• Augenpraxis Etzelmatt Eye practice in Wettingen offering orthoptics, pediatric ophthalmology, general eye care, cycloplegia drops, and visual screening services. Includes orthoptics department.
• Ophtha Skills Day Annual ophthalmology continuing education congress combining theory with hands-on practice at the slit lamp, featuring evidence-based knowledge transfer and expert lectures. Held at Villa Boveri, Baden. Ticket pricing: CHF 95 for ophthalmologists, CHF 65 for resident physicians.
• eye shine Maske Exclusive, sustainable therapeutic eye mask for dry eye relief and lid inflammation. Developed by PD Dr. med. Martina Knecht-Bösch and manufactured locally by arwo Stiftung using sustainable, toxin-free materials. Available exclusively at the Wettingen and Baden clinic locations.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gutblick GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025The Augenkliniken Wettingen, Baden and Etzelmatt joined the Gutblick group in December 2025. From January 2026, PD Dr. Pascal Knecht-Bösch serves as CEO/Klinikleiter while Dr. Martina Knecht-Bösch becomes Co-CMO. The combined group has 15 locations, 50 physicians, and 240 total employees.
• Saint Lucy FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable foundation founded in 2013 providing eye care in underserved regions. PD Dr. Pascal Knecht-Bösch conducts humanitarian missions, treating patients in Tanzania. The foundation aims to restore vision and improve prevention and treatment of eye diseases.
• Augenklinik Universitätsspital ZürichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Dr. med. Marc Stahel and Dr. Frank Blaser to develop protocols for eye surface tumors. Enables close academic and clinical exchange.
• Oertli Instrumente AGminorOthersSurgical instrument company sponsoring the annual Ophtha Skills Day educational congress
• Laboratoires ThéaminorOthersPharmaceutical company sponsoring dry lab and wet lab training sessions for young ophthalmologists
• Johnson & Johnson Vision (Oertli)minorOthersSurgical equipment provider supporting wet lab training at the clinic

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Augenklinik Zollikon: Augenklinik Zollikon is a Swiss ophthalmology clinic offering cataract, glaucoma, retinal, and refractive surgery in the Zürich region — comparable as a specialty eye clinic competing for the same insured patient base in German-speaking Switzerland.
• Pallas Kliniken: Pallas Kliniken is one of the largest ophthalmology clinic chains in Switzerland, operating multiple eye-care locations across the country with comprehensive services spanning diagnostics, surgery, and specialty care — directly comparable in business model and target market to Augenklinik Wettingen as part of the Gutblick Group.
• Vista Klinik: Vista Klinik is a Swiss ophthalmology clinic group offering cataract surgery, refractive procedures, and general eye care across multiple Swiss locations — a direct peer in scale and service mix to Augenklinik Wettingen, both targeting the Swiss private-pay and insured patient market.

Broad incumbents

• Optical Express: Optical Express is the UK's largest provider of laser eye surgery, lens replacement, and private ophthalmology services, operating as a multi-location clinic chain — comparable in business model (multi-site ophthalmology) though at much larger scale and focused on refractive procedures.
• Care Vision: Care Vision is one of Europe's largest eye clinic groups operating across Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and the Netherlands with cataract, refractive, and lens surgery — a broader regional incumbent providing comparable ophthalmology services with greater geographic scale.
• Augenklinik Universitätsspital Zürich: The eye clinic of University Hospital Zurich is a leading Swiss academic ophthalmology center providing complex specialty care, clinical research, and physician training — comparable as a higher-tier peer that handles referrals and academic cases, and is an active collaboration partner of Augenklinik Wettingen.
• EuroEyes: EuroEyes is a European ophthalmology clinic group specializing in refractive surgery (LASIK, lens exchange) with locations in Germany, Denmark, the UK, and China — comparable as a multi-location ophthalmology services provider targeting the European market.

Regional players

• Memorial Healthcare Group (Ophthalmology): Memorial Healthcare Group operates multi-specialty hospitals with strong ophthalmology departments across Turkey — an emerging player in medical tourism and eye surgery services, comparable in service mix though serving a different primary geography.

Others

• Laboratoires Théa: Laboratoires Théa is a European pharmaceutical company specializing in ophthalmic products (dry eye, lid hygiene, anti-infectives) — relevant as both an education sponsor of Augenklinik Wettingen's training programs and a supplier of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals used in the clinic's dry-eye and lid-margin services.
• Oertli Instrumente AG: Oertli Instrumente AG is a Swiss manufacturer of surgical instruments and platforms for cataract and vitreoretinal surgery — directly relevant as both a sponsor of Augenklinik Wettingen's Ophtha Skills Day and a key equipment supplier to the Chirurgie Wettingen surgical center.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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