Clinique de la Vision

What Clinique de la Vision does

Clinique de la Vision is a private French ophthalmology clinic specializing in refractive laser surgery, operating under the legal entity Chirurgie Laser Vision SAS (SIREN 42173083900022, NAF 8621Z) with majority ownership held by Refract SA. Founded in 1999 as France's first dedicated refractive surgery center and headquartered at 131 rue de l'Université in Paris's 7th arrondissement, the clinic runs a hub-and-spoke model with four regional satellites in La Rochelle, Montpellier, Strasbourg, and Toulouse, supported by 38 staff including 31 associated ophthalmic surgeons.

The clinic's core offerings span the full refractive surgery portfolio: LASIK, PKR, Trans PKR, SMILE/Klex, and Presbylasik for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia, alongside phakic ICL implants, cataract surgery with lens replacement, keratoconus management (Cross Linking, intracorneal rings, CAIRS, corneal grafts), and cosmetic keratopigmentation for eye color change. It also sells a proprietary "Refractive Passport" patient record and an exclusive personalized sophrology pre-operative service. Technology platforms include the Teneo II Octavius laser and an all-laser (bladeless) surgical technique.

Clinique de la Vision generates revenue primarily through per-procedure fees for elective refractive surgery, which is not covered by French social security and operates outside the CCAM/T2A reimbursement framework. Pricing is structured as two main packages—"La Vue pour Tous" (all-inclusive at €1,150-€1,350 per eye with assigned surgeons) and "Premium" (€450-€700 clinic fee plus free surgeon honoraries, allowing patient choice of surgeon)—with separate pricing for keratoconus, keratopigmentation (from €3,000/eye), and sophrology (€50-€80/session). Patient acquisition runs through Doctolib online booking, a content-rich website, social media channels, professional referrals, and word-of-mouth from ophthalmologists who have themselves been treated at the clinic.

Name

Clinique de la Vision

Legal name

Chirurgie Laser Vision SAS

Website

https://cliniquedelavision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clinique de la Vision is a private French ophthalmology clinic and self-described first refractive surgery center in France (since 1999), offering LASIK, PKR, SMILE, Presbylasik, ICL implants, cataract, keratoconus, and keratopigmentation procedures to adult patients across five locations, led by 31 associated surgeons under Chirurgie Laser Vision SAS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Refractive Surgery Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAKAF

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

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

SECONDARYHLAKAKAO

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

SECONDARYHLAHAJAH

Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Ophthalmic Devices (Vision Care & Surgical)

Keywords

• Refractive eye surgery
• Laser vision correction
• Ophthalmology clinic
• LASIK procedures
• Cataract surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refractive Laser Surgery: Core revenue from laser eye surgery procedures including PKR, LASIK, Smile, Trans PKR, and Presbylasik. Surgery fees charged per eye with separate billing for clinic facility fees and surgeon professional fees. The establishment is non-conventionné (not covered by French social security).
2. Premium Surgical Formulas: Premium tier pricing where patients pay clinic facility fees separately from surgeon honoraries (libre/honoraires libres), allowing flexibility in surgeon selection and consultation format.
3. Sophrology Services: Pre-operative mental preparation services including 30-minute sessions (50€) and 60-minute Premium sessions (80€). Also available for chronic vision disease management.
4. Keratoconus Treatments: Specialized treatments for keratoconus including Cross Linking (400-1000€), intracorneal rings, and corneal grafts, charged separately from surgeon fees.
5. Keratopigmentation: Cosmetic corneal pigmentation procedure for changing eye color, starting from 3,000€ per eye.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clinique de la Vision is a private ophthalmology center specializing in laser refractive surgery to correct visual defects (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia) and treat cataracts, keratoconus, and provide cosmetic eye color change. The clinic sells two distinct service packages—La Vue Pour Tous (streamlined all-inclusive package) and Premium (patient-selected surgeon with extended follow-up)—as well as ancillary services like personalized sophrology preparation.

Product overview

Clinique de la Vision is a refractive surgery center in Paris offering a comprehensive portfolio of laser eye procedures and ophthalmic treatments. The clinic operates two main service packages: La Vue Pour Tous (all-inclusive laser surgery for patients under 47) and Premium (surgeon choice with extended follow-up). Core surgical offerings include PKR, Trans PKR, Lasik, Smile/Klex, and Presbylasik for refractive corrections; phakic implants (ICL) for myopia; cataract surgery; and specialized keratoconus treatments including Cross Linking, corneal rings, and topography-guided PKR. The clinic also offers cosmetic keratopigmentation for eye color change, personalized sophrology services for surgical preparation, and dedicated myopia and presbyopia patient spaces. Founded in 1999, the SAS Chirurgie Laser Vision operates independently with 31 associated surgeons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La Vue Pour Tous All-inclusive laser refractive surgery package (PKR, Trans PKR, LASIK, Smile) for first-time patients under 47 years old, with assigned surgeon, free feasibility testing via Doctolib, and included 3- to 6-month post-operative follow-up. Priced at 1,150€ per eye for PKR/T-PKR/Surface laser and 1,350€ per eye for LASIK/Smile.
• Premium Formula Premium tier allowing patient to choose their surgeon from 31 associated ophthalmologists; clinic facility fees billed separately from surgeon honoraria (libre/honoraires libres). Includes 12-18 month follow-up and free retreatments within follow-up window. Clinic fees: 450€ PKR/T-PKR + libre surgeon fees; 700€ LASIK/Smile/Presbylasik + libre surgeon fees.
• PKR (Photokeratectomie Réfractive) Surface laser treatment for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Indicated for patients across refractive error ranges as part of the clinic's core laser refractive surgery offerings.
• Trans PKR Trans-epithelial photorefractive keratectomy, a surface laser technique with the same indications and outcomes as traditional PKR but with streamlined epithelial handling.
• Lasik (All-Laser) Laser in-situ keratomileusis procedure using femtosecond laser for flap creation; performed exclusively as a 100% laser (bladeless) technique for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism correction.
• Smile / Klex Small incision lenticule extraction technique (Smile / Klex) for minimally invasive laser vision correction.
• Presbylasik Laser treatment for presbyopia correction, available for patients aged 47-52 years, addressing both distance and near vision through the Senior Forfait package at 1,450€ per eye.
• Implant phaque (ICL) Phakic intraocular lens (ICL) implantation for myopia correction, priced from 1,500€ to 2,000€ per eye depending on whether astigmatism correction is needed. Indicated for patients unsuitable for or preferring implant-based correction over corneal laser procedures.
• Cataracte Surgery Cataract surgery with lens replacement, performed by specialized surgeons at the clinic using laser-assisted techniques where appropriate.
• Cross Linking (CXL) Collagen cross-linking treatment to strengthen the cornea and halt keratoconus progression, priced at 400-1,000€ depending on package (La Vue Pour Tous vs Premium).
• Anneaux intra cornéens (Intracorneal Rings)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5 star rating from 485 Google reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alcon: World-leading ophthalmic surgical device and IOL company, owner of the LenSx laser cataract platform. Indirect competitor via manufacturer-aligned clinics in Europe; referenced indirectly in the anchor's 'independence from manufacturers' positioning.
• STAAR Surgical: Manufacturer of the ICL/EVO Visian phakic intraocular lens — directly relevant because Clinique de la Vision's phakic implant offering (€1,500–€2,000/eye) is built around this device. Comparable as a strategic supplier and indirect stakeholder in the anchor's premium ICL revenue line.
• Johnson & Johnson Vision: Major ophthalmic device company (TECNIS IOLs, iFS laser) competing indirectly via surgeon-supply relationships and manufacturer-aligned refractive chains in Europe. Provides context on the integrated competitor model the anchor explicitly differentiates against.
• Bausch + Lomb (BVI Medical): Major ophthalmic device and IOL manufacturer (Stellaris, enVista) with growing refractive and surgical portfolios. Comparable in that it competes indirectly via the surgeon-product channel, and is one of the manufacturer groups whose clinic ownership the anchor positions itself against.
• Nidek: Japanese manufacturer of ophthalmic lasers, including platforms competing with the Teneo II Octavius used at Clinique de la Vision. Comparable as a technology supplier and indirect competitor via clinics that standardize on Nidek platforms.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec: Global manufacturer of ophthalmic lasers (VisuMax, SMILE) and IOLs. Not a direct competitor as it sells equipment and IOLs rather than performing surgery, but is referenced in Clinique de la Vision's marketing context as a manufacturer whose ownership of competing clinics could create conflicts of interest — a positioning the anchor uses as differentiation.

Direct peers

• TLC Laser Eye Centers: North American refractive surgery chain performing LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and ICL procedures. Closely aligned in service mix, surgeon-led clinic model, and elective patient acquisition approach, making it one of the most directly comparable clinic operators globally.
• LasikPlus: One of the largest US refractive surgery chains offering LASIK, PRK, and ICL procedures through a clinic network. Directly comparable to Clinique de la Vision in core offering (laser vision correction), direct-to-consumer patient model, and out-of-pocket pricing model — though operating at much larger scale in North America.
• Optical Express: UK and Ireland-based chain of refractive surgery clinics with significant European footprint. Highly comparable in core laser vision correction services, surgeon-network model, and consumer-facing elective positioning. Provides a useful benchmark for European scaling of refractive clinic operations.
• Groupe Point Vision: French chain of ophthalmology centers offering consultations, refractive surgery, and cataract procedures. The most direct domestic competitor to Clinique de la Vision, competing for the same French out-of-pocket refractive patient pool with a more hub-and-clinic distributed model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cliniquedelavision
• Instagraminstagram.com/cliniquedelavision_fr/?utm_medium=copy_link

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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