Basir Eye Specialty Center

What Basir Eye Specialty Center does

Basir Eye Specialty Center (مرکز فوق تخصصی چشم پزشکی بصیر) is a private ophthalmology group practice headquartered in Tehran, Iran, founded in 1993 by Dr. Ahmad Shojaei. The center claims to be the first private ophthalmology center in Iran and positions itself as the country's pioneer in laser refractive surgery, with more than three decades of accumulated experience. It operates a multi-subspecialty clinical platform spanning cornea, retina, glaucoma, strabismus and oculoplastic surgery, and optometry, delivered through dedicated subspecialty clinics within each location.

The service portfolio covers the full ophthalmic care continuum: outpatient consultations, diagnostic imaging (OCT, visual field, corneal topography, paraclinical testing), and a broad surgical menu including phacoemulsification cataract surgery, Femto-LASIK / LASIK / LASEK refractive procedures, corneal ring (INTACS) implantation, full and partial corneal transplantation (PK, DALK, DSEK), vitreoretinal surgery, glaucoma surgery, strabismus correction, oculoplastic procedures (blepharoplasty, DCR), and intravitreal anti-VEGF injections. Supporting services include an optical retail line for branded eyewear and contact lenses, plus the affiliated Basir Eye Health Research Center (BEHRC) for clinical research and the IKCA and IDEDA patient associations for keratoconus and dry eye respectively.

Revenue is generated through professional service fees across consultations and surgeries, retail hardware sales (eyeglasses and contact lenses), and a dedicated International Patients Department (IPD) that provides medical tourism concierge services — visa assistance, accommodation coordination, translation, and airport transfer — to patients traveling from neighboring countries. The center currently operates seven branches: four in Iran (Tehran as headquarters, Shiraz, Kerman, and Kish Island) and three in Iraq (Baghdad/Al-Kadhimiyya, Sulaymaniyah, Basra), having formalized its international patient services in 2018 and reportedly serving over 10,000 international patients annually. The business model is direct-to-consumer, supported by most major Iranian health insurance plans for domestic patients and free online consultation as a top-of-funnel acquisition channel for cross-border patients.

Name

Basir Eye Specialty Center

Legal name

مرکز فوق تخصصی چشم پزشکی بصیر

Website

https://basirclinic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Basir Eye Specialty Center is a private ophthalmology group practice founded in 1993 in Tehran, operating four clinics in Iran and three in Iraq. It delivers multi-subspecialty eye care — refractive surgery, cataract, cornea, retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastics — to domestic and international medical tourism patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320), 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), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Eye care clinic
• Refractive surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Medical tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Outpatient Consultations: General and specialized ophthalmology consultations across multiple subspecialty clinics including cornea, retina, glaucoma, strabismus, and optometry
2. Surgical Services: Comprehensive eye surgeries including cataract surgery (phaco), laser refractive surgery (LASIK, LASEK, Femto-LASIK), cornea transplantation, retina surgery, glaucoma surgery, strabismus correction, and oculoplastic procedures
3. Diagnostic Services: Eye imaging, vision testing (refraction), and paraclinical tests for comprehensive eye examinations
4. Optical Products: Eyeglasses and contact lenses sales through their optical shop
5. International Patient Services (Medical Tourism): Comprehensive services for international patients including treatment coordination, translation, accommodation arrangements, and follow-up care

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Basir Eye Specialty Center is a multi-subspecialty ophthalmology medical center that provides diagnostic, medical, and surgical eye care services, including laser refractive surgery (Femto-LASIK, LASIK, LASEK), cataract surgery (phacoemulsification), cornea transplantation, retinal and glaucoma surgery, strabismus correction, oculoplastic procedures, and intravitreal injections. It also delivers outpatient ophthalmic imaging, optometry, optical retail (eyeglasses and contact lenses), dedicated international patient services (IPD), and operates the Basir Eye Health Research Center (BEHRC). The center serves both domestic Iranian patients and international medical tourists through seven branches across Iran and Iraq.

Product overview

Basir Eye Specialty Center is a comprehensive ophthalmology medical center offering a unified platform of eye care services. The center provides a broad portfolio of surgical procedures including advanced refractive surgeries (Femto-LASIK, LASIK, LASEK), corneal procedures (transplantation, ring implantation), cataract surgery (phacoemulsification), glaucoma treatment, retina surgery, and oculoplastic procedures (blepharoplasty, strabismus repair, tear duct surgery). Supporting these core surgical offerings are diagnostic services (medical imaging, optometry), retail optical products (eyeglasses, contact lenses), specialized clinical departments, and international patient services for medical tourism. The center also operates the Basir Eye Health Research Center (BEHRC) for ophthalmology research. Established in 1993, it operates multiple branches across Iran (Tehran, Shiraz, Kerman, Kish) and internationally (Baghdad, Sulaymaniyah, Basra), serving over 10,000 international patients annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Femto-LASIK (فیمتولیزیک) Advanced laser eye surgery using femtosecond laser technology for refractive error correction, representing the clinic's flagship refractive surgery offering.
• LASIK (لیزیک) Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis procedure for vision correction, one of the first refractive surgery procedures introduced in Iran by this center.
• LASEK (لازک) Laser epithelial keratectomy procedure for refractive error correction using a surface ablation technique.
• Corneal Ring Implantation INTACS corneal ring implantation for keratoconus treatment to improve vision by reshaping the cornea.
• Corneal Transplantation Full and partial thickness cornea transplant procedures including PK, DALK, and DSEK techniques.
• Phacoemulsification (Phaco) Cataract Surgery Ultrasound-based cataract removal surgery with intraocular lens implantation for vision restoration.
• Glaucoma Treatment and Surgery Medical and surgical treatment for glaucoma (water/black eye disease) including medication, laser therapy, and surgical interventions.
• Retina Surgery Vitreoretinal surgical procedures including vitrectomy, retinal detachment repair, and laser treatments for retinal conditions.
• Strabismus Surgery Surgical correction of eye misalignment (strabismus) and eye deviation conditions.
• Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Cosmetic and functional eyelid surgery including ptosis repair, blepharoplasty, and eyelid reconstruction.
• Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Tear duct surgery to restore proper tear drainage from the eye to the nose.
• Refractive Error Correction Comprehensive refractive surgery services including laser procedures, phakic lens implantation (ICL, Artisan), and other vision correction methods.
• Intravitreal Injections Direct intraocular injection treatments including anti-VEGF medications (Avastin, Lucentis) for retinal diseases and macular edema.
• Medical Imaging Services Advanced ophthalmic imaging services including OCT, visual field testing, corneal topography, and other diagnostic scans.
• Optometry and Eye Examination Comprehensive vision testing and eye prescription determination services performed by qualified optometrists.
• Eyeglass and Contact Lens Services Optical retail services offering branded eyeglasses and original contact lenses.
• Subspecialty Ophthalmology Clinics Subspecialty clinics including Cornea Clinic, Retina Clinic, Glaucoma Clinic, Strabismus and Aesthetic Eye Clinic, and Optometry Clinic.
• International Patient Services (IPD) Comprehensive services for international patients including medical consultation, visa assistance, accommodation coordination, translation, and treatment follow-up.
• Basir Eye Health Research Center (BEHRC) Research center focused on ophthalmology research, innovation, and publishing scientific articles in reputable journals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 international patients served annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Multiple Health Insurance ProviderscoreOthersBasir Eye Center collaborates with most health insurance providers in Iran to facilitate coverage for patients. This partnership allows patients to receive treatments with insurance reimbursement, reducing out-of-pocket costs and increasing accessibility to their services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aravind Eye Care System: World-renowned high-volume ophthalmology network running a hub-and-spoke delivery model with research and training arms; comparable to Basir on volume-driven ophthalmology, multi-location footprint, and embedded research center.
• LV Prasad Eye Institute: A large multi-subspecialty eye care institution combining clinical care, research, and training across multiple centers; comparable to Basir's integrated subspecialty-plus-research model and high patient throughput.
• Noor Eye Hospital (Noor Ophthalmology Complex): A leading multi-subspecialty private ophthalmology center in Tehran offering cataract, refractive, retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastic services — directly comparable to Basir in geography, service mix, and target patient profile.

Regional players

• Memorial Healthcare Group (Eye Department): Major Turkish hospital group with a strong international patient department serving Middle Eastern and Iraqi patients; a regional medical-tourism competitor to Basir's IPD for cross-border ophthalmology cases.
• King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital: Tertiary eye specialty hospital in Saudi Arabia serving domestic and regional patients; comparable to Basir in subspecialty breadth and in serving cross-border ophthalmology demand from the Gulf and surrounding countries.
• Dünyagöz Hospitals Group: One of the largest dedicated ophthalmology hospital networks in Turkey and a major medical-tourism brand across the Middle East; competes directly with Basir for Iraqi and Gulf refractive and cataract patients.

Broad incumbents

• Moorfields Eye Hospital: Globally recognized ophthalmology institution and one of the oldest dedicated eye hospitals; a broad incumbent benchmark for Basir's full-service subspecialty and research-driven model.
• Singapore National Eye Centre: Large specialty eye center combining clinical care, research, and education in Asia; comparable to Basir as a multi-subspecialty tertiary eye provider with an established international patient footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Basirclinic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCE-SGtSBYWy_qOhB09PNooA?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/en.basireyecenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enbasirclinic
• Instagraminstagram.com/basireyeclinic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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