Instituto Jundiaiense Luiz Braille

What Instituto Jundiaiense Luiz Braille does

Instituto Jundiaiense Luiz Braille is a private non-profit civil association founded on December 20, 1941 in Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil, originally established to house and professionalize blind individuals. Today, it operates as a regional reference center for ophthalmology and visual rehabilitation, delivering care to people with visual disabilities and SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde) patients across Jundiaí and surrounding municipalities including Francisco Morato and Itatiba.

The institute's core services span comprehensive ophthalmology (consultations, diagnostics including retinography and ocular ultrasonography, and laser photocoagulation), a Glaucoma Reference Center, surgical procedures (cataract, glaucoma, strabismus, ocular plastics) supported by three surgical rooms, visual rehabilitation programs including orientation and mobility training, and a high-cost medications pharmacy. It also hosts an Ophthalmology medical residency program in partnership with Faculdade de Medicina de Jundiaí (FMJ) since 2018. Operations are scaled at approximately 7,000 consultations and 15,000 diagnostic exams per month, delivered by 38 employees.

The business model is anchored in Brazil's public healthcare system: all first consultations are funneled exclusively through Basic Health Units (UBS), with SUS reimbursing services provided free of charge to patients. Supplemental revenue comes from formal municipal government contracts (Jundiaí, Francisco Morato, Itatiba), donations via bank transfer and PIX, corporate giving programs (Havan Troco Solidário), service club contributions (Rotary Club de Jundiaí-Leste), and fundraising campaigns such as Tampinha Legal. The institute maintains a Transparency Portal under Federal Law 13.019/2014 and operates with no parent company, private equity, or external investor ownership.

Name

Instituto Jundiaiense Luiz Braille

Legal name

Instituto Jundiaiense Luiz Braille de Assistência ao Deficiente da Visão

Website

https://braillejundiai.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Instituto Jundiaiense Luiz Braille is a non-profit founded in 1941 in Jundiaí, Brazil, serving as a regional reference center for ophthalmology, glaucoma treatment, and visual rehabilitation for SUS patients and people with visual disabilities across Jundiaí and surrounding municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Visual Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low Vision Rehabilitation (HLAKAKAJ), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Visual rehabilitation
• Eye care services
• Public health services
• Ophthalmic diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Jundiaí

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Healthcare System (SUS) Reimbursements: The institute operates as a healthcare provider within Brazil's public health system, receiving reimbursements for consultations, examinations, and surgeries performed on SUS patients. The institute performs approximately 7,000 consultations and 15,000 exams per month.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The institute accepts monetary donations through bank transfers, PIX, and physical donations. It also participates in the Tampinha Legal campaign collecting plastic bottle caps for fundraising.
3. Pharmacy for High-Cost Medications: Operates a specialty pharmacy for high-cost medications, serving patients requiring expensive ophthalmological treatments, particularly for glaucoma.
4. Government Contracts and Partnerships: The institute maintains formal agreements with municipal governments including Jundiaí, Francisco Morato, and Itatiba for healthcare and education services, providing ophthalmology and rehabilitation services under public contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The institute provides free ophthalmology consultations, ophthalmic surgeries, and diagnostic eye examinations under Brazil's public health system (SUS), as well as visual rehabilitation and Orientation and Mobility training for visually impaired individuals. It also operates as a SUS-designated Glaucoma Reference Center and dispenses high-cost ophthalmic medications. Social-assistance programs for blind and low-vision patients complement the clinical offering.

Product overview

Instituto Jundiaiense Luiz Braille is a healthcare and rehabilitation institution founded in 1941, offering a unified portfolio of vision-related services. The core offerings include Ophthalmology services (diagnostics, specialized exams including retinography and laser photocoagulation, and surgeries for cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus, and ocular plastics), a Glaucoma Reference Center, and Rehabilitation services for visually impaired individuals including Orientation and Mobility training. The institution also operates a High-Cost Pharmacy for medications, maintains a Transparency Portal for regulatory compliance, and runs a Tampinha Legal plastic cap recycling fundraiser. The institute hosts a medical residency program in partnership with Faculdade de Medicina de Jundiaí (FMJ) since 2018, and provides approximately 7,000 consultations and 15,000 exams monthly, all free of charge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ophthalmology consultations via SUS Free outpatient ophthalmology consultations provided under Brazil's SUS public-health system, available to individual patients in the Jundiaí region and referrals from the SUS network.
• Ophthalmic surgeries Surgical procedures on the eye performed under the SUS framework, intended for individual patients requiring ophthalmic surgical intervention.
• Ophthalmic diagnostic exams Diagnostic eye examinations performed at the institute for individual patients referred through the public-health network or presenting directly.
• Glaucoma Reference Center SUS-designated reference service for the specialized treatment and management of glaucoma patients.
• Visual rehabilitation program Rehabilitation services designed for blind and low-vision individuals to develop functional skills after vision loss.
• Orientation and Mobility training Structured training for visually impaired individuals to develop safe and independent mobility skills.
• High-cost medication dispensation Dispensation of high-cost ophthalmic medications to patients at no direct cost, supporting ongoing treatment of chronic eye conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 7,000 consultations and 15,000 exams performed monthly
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Faculdade de Medicina de Jundiaí (FMJ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Since 2018, the institute has housed the medical residency program in Ophthalmology from the Faculty of Medicine of Jundiaí (FMJ). The program celebrated its 8th anniversary in 2025, providing specialized training for ophthalmologists while enhancing the institute's medical capabilities.
• Prefeitura de JundiaícoreOthersThe municipal government of Jundiaí provides ongoing support and partnerships for the institute's operations, including healthcare agreements and administrative support. The institute participates in municipal health planning and public health initiatives.
• Havan (Troco Solidário)minorOthersThe Havan retail chain donated R$ 27,000 to the institute through its Troco Solidário (Change for Charity) campaign, where customers can round up their purchases to support local charitable organizations.
• Rotary Club de Jundiaí-LesteminorOthersThe Rotary Club of Jundiaí-Leste donated equipment to the institute that will be used for activities, lectures, and workshops for people with blindness and low vision.
• TV CenaminorOthersTV Cena produced a documentary about the institute to commemorate its 80th anniversary, helping to raise awareness about the institute's services and the visually disabled community.
• Tampinha Legal CampaignminorOthersThe institute is the first organization in the Jundiaí region to join the Tampinha Legal campaign, which collects plastic bottle caps to raise funds for charitable organizations.
• Municipalities of Francisco Morato and ItatibacoreOthersThe institute has formal agreements with neighboring municipalities of Francisco Morato and Itatiba to provide healthcare and education services, extending its reach beyond Jundiaí.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hospital Oftalmológico de Sorocaba (BOS): Specialty eye hospital in Sorocaba (also São Paulo interior) providing ophthalmologic surgery, consultations and exams. Comparable as a regional ophthalmology specialty facility serving SUS patients and adjacent municipalities.
• Instituto Penido Burnier: Long-standing ophthalmology specialty hospital and teaching center based in Campinas, São Paulo state. Closely comparable as a regional ophthalmology reference institution offering diagnostics, surgery, and residency training in the same SUS-dependent model.
• Hospital de Olhos do Paraná: Specialty ophthalmology hospital in Curitiba providing comprehensive eye care including surgery and diagnostics. Comparable in scope of services and SUS/private mix to a regional reference eye hospital.
• Hospital de Olhos de São Paulo: Dedicated ophthalmology hospital in São Paulo city offering a similar portfolio of cataract, glaucoma, retina, and refractive surgeries. Comparable as a high-volume ophthalmology specialty provider serving both public and private patients.
• Fundação Altino Ventura: Non-profit ophthalmology institution in Recife focused on visual health, training, and SUS service delivery. Comparable as a charitable/educational eye-care organization combining clinical service, training, and outreach in Brazil's public system.
• CEROF / Hospital das Clínicas da UFG: Centro de Referência em Oftalmologia linked to a public university hospital in Goiás. Comparable as a SUS-funded ophthalmology reference center combining clinical service, residency training, and high-complexity procedures.
• Hospital de Olhos de Pernambuco (HOPE): Specialty eye hospital in Recife serving SUS patients across the Northeast. Comparable as a high-volume SUS ophthalmology provider with teaching and rehabilitation components.

Broad incumbents

• Wills Eye Hospital: One of the oldest and largest specialty eye hospitals in the United States, with a residency program and comprehensive ophthalmology services. Comparable as a heritage specialty eye institution that pairs clinical care with residency training and research, though operating in a private-pay context rather than SUS.
• Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: Specialty ophthalmology hospital in London combining NHS-funded patient care, residency/fellowship training, and research. Comparable as a publicly funded ophthalmology reference center with residency programs — a useful benchmark for the SUS ophthalmology model at scale.
• Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo – Departamento de Oftalmologia: Major philanthropic hospital complex with a high-volume ophthalmology department serving SUS patients. Comparable as a SUS-funded provider offering tertiary ophthalmology, residency training, and rehabilitation-like continuity of care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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