Augenklinik Zürich West

Name

Augenklinik Zürich West

Legal name

Augenklinik Zürich West (AZHW AG)

Website

https://augenklinik-zh.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

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

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), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Macular degeneration treatment
• Refractive eye surgery
• Pediatric eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations and Procedures: Revenue from eye examinations, diagnostic procedures, surgical interventions including cataract surgery, retinal procedures, corneal transplants, and various laser treatments. Includes both one-time procedures and ongoing treatment programs.
2. Therapeutic Treatment Cycles: Recurring revenue from treatment protocols such as PhotoBioModulation (PBM) requiring repeated cycles every 4-6 months, and IRPL therapy with recommended refreshment treatments every six months.
3. Refractive Surgery Services: Self-pay elective procedures for correcting myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia including LASIK, LASEK, lens-based procedures, and additional implants (ICL, Artisan, Sulcoflex).
4. Clinical Trial Participation: Revenue from conducting clinical studies including ASTERIA, SAVE AMD, CEDAR, CHROMA, KITE, Canakinumab, and TREND studies under the direction of their physicians.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Augenklinik Zürich West is a specialty ophthalmology clinic providing comprehensive eye care from routine diagnostic examinations through complex surgical interventions. The clinic offers diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration (including PhotoBioModulation with Valeda and anti-VEGF injections), cataract surgery with various intraocular lens options, refractive surgery (LASIK, LASEK), corneal transplantation, glaucoma surgery, vitrectomy, pediatric ophthalmology, dry eye therapy, and oculoplastic procedures, serving patients in the greater Zurich area with multi-language support.

Product overview

Augenklinik Zürich West is a modern ophthalmology center offering comprehensive eye care services from diagnosis to surgical intervention. The clinic provides a wide range of specialized treatments including PhotoBioModulation (PBM) using Valeda device for dry AMD, Scharioth Macula Lens implantation, E-Eye IRPL therapy for dry eye, cataract surgery with various IOL options (aspherical, toric, multifocal, AMD-specialized), refractive surgery (LASIK, LASEK), corneal transplantation, anti-VEGF injections (Eylea, Lucentis), XEN implant for glaucoma, vitrectomy, and pediatric ophthalmology services. The clinic also offers diagnostic services including OCT, fluorescein angiography, and various specialized eye examinations. Treatment approaches include both conservative and surgical options, with an emphasis on individualized patient care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery (Grauer Star Operation) Surgical removal of cataracts using modern biometry for lens calculation. Various specialized intraocular lens (IOL) options available including aspherical, toric, multifocal IOLs, and special AMD lenses. Performed on adults with cataracts.
• PhotoBioModulation (PBM) / Valeda Treatment Low-level light therapy using wavelengths of 650nm and 810nm to activate Cytochrome C Oxidase in mitochondria, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in patients with dry AMD. Treatment involves 9 sessions of less than 5 minutes each within 4 weeks, repeated every 4-6 months at 1400 CHF per cycle. Not covered by basic health insurance.
• Scharioth Macula Lens (SML) Implantation Specialized intraocular lens implanted for AMD patients whose visual acuity has decreased to 10-30%. The lens provides 10 diopter addition in the center for magnification in near vision while preserving distance vision, potentially eliminating the need for magnifying glasses.
• E-Eye IRPL (Intense Regulated Pulse Light) Therapy Treatment using high-intensity light pulses applied to facial skin below the eye and temple area to reduce eyelid margin inflammation and improve Meibom gland secretion for patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). Painless treatment lasting a few minutes, recommended as 4 treatments plus a refreshment session after 6 months at 600 CHF. Not covered by standard health insurance.
• Anti-VEGF Therapy (Intravitreal Injections) Treatment for wet AMD and other retinal diseases using Eylea or Lucentis injected into the eye to block Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor.
• Refractive Surgery (LASIK, LASEK) Surgical correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia using various laser procedures on the cornea. Self-pay elective procedure.
• Supplementary Intraocular Lenses (ICL, Artisan, Sulcoflex) Additional intraocular lenses implanted for correction of refractive errors when laser surgery is not suitable. Self-pay elective procedure.
• Corneal Transplantation Various corneal transplant techniques available for patients with severe corneal diseases, including partial and full thickness transplantation.
• XEN Implant (Glaucoma Surgery) Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using the XEN implant for patients with glaucoma.
• Vitrectomy (Vitrektomie) Minimally invasive vitrectomy for treatment of macular holes, epiretinal gliosis, vitreous floaters (mouches volantes), retinal detachment, and retinal holes.
• Photodynamic Therapy Treatment for wet AMD performed in the clinic's own operating room.
• Myopia Control for Children Treatment to slow progression of myopia in children using progressive addition lenses, myopia-control contact lenses, and atropine eye drops (0.01%, 0.02%, or 0.05%). For pediatric patients.
• Punctum Plugs Small, well-tolerated implants placed in the lower tear puncta to reduce tear drainage and improve eye surface moisture for patients with severely reduced tear production.
• BlephEx Treatment Professional cleaning of eyelid margins using the BlephEx system to remove deposits and bacteria, reducing inflammatory processes for patients with blepharitis.
• Corneal Crosslinking (Hornhautvernetzung) Corneal crosslinking procedure for treatment of keratoconus and other corneal conditions.
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Non-invasive, high-resolution imaging technology for detailed examination of retinal and corneal structures. Diagnostic imaging service.
• Uveitis Treatment Treatment of inflammatory eye diseases affecting the uvea, using corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and interdisciplinary collaboration with rheumatologists and other specialists.

Quantifiable outcome

• PBM treatment showed vision improvement, reduction in drusen (AMD deposits), and improved contrast vision in clinical studies
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Limmat KlinikminorOthersCooperation partner for patient care. The clinic collaborates with Limmat Klinik for comprehensive patient services within the Zurich healthcare network.
• Klinik Pyramide am SeeminorOthersCooperation partner for patient care. Collaborative relationship for serving patients in the Zurich area with specialized ophthalmology services.
• Michels Augenärzte am SeecoreOthersAffiliated eye doctor practice in Feldmeilen operated by the same medical team (Dr. Rike Michels). Provides additional location for pediatric and general ophthalmology services in the Zurich region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EuroEyes: Pan-European refractive surgery clinic chain headquartered in Hamburg with locations across Germany, Denmark, and the UK. Comparable as a premium elective refractive surgery provider (LASIK, ICL, lens surgery) targeting self-pay patients, though broader geographic footprint.
• VISTA Diagnostics Augenklinik Zürich: Zurich-based private ophthalmology clinic offering diagnostics, intravitreal injections, and retinal disease treatment. Comparable as a private specialty eye clinic targeting the same Zurich premium patient base, with similar subspecialist staffing approach.
• Pallas Klinik: Private Swiss ophthalmology and aesthetics clinic chain with multiple locations (Zurich, Aarau, Olten). Offers comprehensive eye care, refractive surgery, and oculoplastics. Highly comparable as a private multi-specialty eye clinic; both compete for Zurich-area premium patients and recruit from similar physician pools.

Broad incumbents

• Augenklinik am Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ): University eye hospital affiliated with the University of Zurich, providing comprehensive ophthalmology including retina, cornea, pediatrics, and oculoplastics. Overlaps in service range but operates as a public academic institution with broader general hospital integration.
• Rotterdam Eye Hospital (Het Oogziekenhuis): Specialized ophthalmology hospital in the Netherlands offering comprehensive subspecialty eye care including retina, cornea, and pediatric ophthalmology. Comparable as a specialized eye-hospital model rather than a general hospital, though serves a different national market.
• Optical Express: UK- and Ireland-based chain offering refractive surgery, cataract procedures, and optical retail. Comparable in elective vision correction and broader eye care categories, though operates at significantly larger scale with retail integration.
• Augenklinik Stadtspital Triemli: Public hospital eye clinic in Zurich where Prof. Dr. Stephan Michels previously served as deputy chief physician and macular disease leader. Overlaps significantly in retinal, cataract, and general ophthalmology services but operates as a public hospital with broader acute care mandates.

Others

• IROC (Institut für Refraktive und Oculoplastische Chirurgie): Swiss ophthalmology research and consulting institute; Augenklinik Zürich West lists IROC as a cooperation partner. Connected through research collaboration and ophthalmology consulting rather than direct clinical competition.
• LumiThera (Valeda manufacturer): US-based medical device company that manufactures the Valeda PhotoBioModulation system used by Augenklinik Zürich West for dry AMD. Relationship is supplier/technology partner rather than competitor; relevant as the upstream enabler of the clinic's PBM service line.

Regional players

• Augenarzt-Praxisgemeinschaft Gutblick: Group ophthalmology practice in the Swiss German-speaking region. Comparable as a private Swiss ophthalmology group offering medical and surgical eye care, primarily serving regional patients rather than Zurich metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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