COF (Cabinet d'Ophtalmologie des Flandres)

What COF (Cabinet d'Ophtalmologie des Flandres) does

COF (Cabinet d'Ophtalmologie des Flandres) is a private, physician-owned ophthalmology group practice headquartered in Lille, France, and operating across the Hauts-de-France region. Founded in 2005 by Dr. Vincent Dedes with five colleagues, it has grown to the largest ophthalmology group in the region, with more than 40 ophthalmologists, 107 total employees, seven consultation sites, and seven operating theaters. In July 2022, COF became part of the first Equipe de Soins Spécialisés (ESS) in France dedicated to ophthalmology, formalizing its status as a recognized specialized care team under the French healthcare system.

The practice delivers a comprehensive ophthalmology service portfolio spanning cataract surgery (including region-exclusive femto-cataract laser and phaco-emulsification), refractive laser surgery (PKR, LASIK, SMILE, PresbyLASIK), medical and surgical retina care (DMLA, diabetic retinopathy, vitreo-retinal surgery), glaucoma management (medications, MIGS, filtering surgery), corneal transplants (penetrating keratoplasty, DALK, DMEK), eyelid and lacrimal surgery, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, contact lens fitting, aesthetic eye medicine, and emergency consultations. Equipment includes femtosecond and excimer lasers, OCT, corneal topography, retinal angiography, MIGS implant sets, and a dedicated intravitreal injection suite. Patient booking is centralized through Doctolib across all sites, supplemented by phone and professional referrals.

COF generates revenue through professional fees for consultations and surgical procedures, predominantly reimbursed via the French Sécurité Sociale and complementary mutuelles, with partial out-of-pocket exposure on aesthetic and premium refractive procedures. The 2023 acquisition of the Centre Ophtalmologique de l'Artois and ongoing physician recruitment indicate an active expansion and consolidation strategy within Hauts-de-France, though the practice remains a privately held, physician-operated entity with no disclosed institutional ownership or external funding.

Name

COF (Cabinet d'Ophtalmologie des Flandres)

Legal name

Cabinet d'Ophtalmologie des Flandres

Website

https://cof.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

COF is the largest ophthalmology group in Hauts-de-France, France, operating 7 consultation sites and 7 operating theaters with 40+ physicians delivering comprehensive medical, surgical, refractive, pediatric, and aesthetic eye care, billed primarily through the French social security system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Medical retina
• Pediatric ophthalmology

Headquarters

HQ city

Lille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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. Medical Consultations: General and specialized ophthalmology consultations billed through French social security system
2. Surgical Procedures: Surgical interventions including cataract surgery, refractive surgery, retina surgery, glaucoma surgery, and corneal transplants. Covered by French national health insurance and supplementary insurance.
3. Laser Vision Correction: Refractive laser procedures (PKR, LASIK, SMILE) for vision correction without glasses/contacts
4. Aesthetic Procedures: Cosmetic and aesthetic treatments including botox injections, hyaluronic acid fillers, and eyelid surgery

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

COF is a multi-location ophthalmology medical practice operating 7 consultation sites and 7 surgical centers across the Hauts-de-France region of France. It provides comprehensive eye care including general consultations, optical correction (glasses, contact lenses), diagnostic imaging, medical retina treatments, and surgical procedures such as cataract surgery (including laser-assisted femto-cataract), refractive laser surgery (PKR, LASIK, SMILE, PresbyLASIK), glaucoma surgery, vitreo-retinal surgery, corneal transplants, eyelid and lacrimal surgery, strabismus surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, and aesthetic eye medicine.

Product overview

COF (Cabinet d'Ophtalmologie des Flandres) is a multi-location ophthalmology clinic network in the Hauts-de-France region of France, operating 7 consultation sites and 7 surgical centers. The practice offers a comprehensive portfolio of ophthalmological services organized around core specialties: cataract surgery (including laser-assisted femto-cataract), refractive laser surgery (PKR, LASIK, SMILE, PresbyLASIK), medical and surgical retina care (DMLA, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions), glaucoma management (medications, filtering surgeries, MIGS), corneal transplants (keratoplasty techniques including DALK and DMEK), eyelid and lacrimal surgery, aesthetic medicine and blepharoplasty, pediatric ophthalmology with strabismus surgery, and contact lens fitting. The center is equipped with advanced diagnostic technologies including OCT, retinal angiography, and corneal topography. The practice integrates with Doctolib for patient appointment scheduling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery (Cataracte) Surgical treatment for cataract removal using phaco-emulsification with ultrasound, with options for laser-assisted (femto-cataract) surgery and various implant types (monofocal, toric, multifocal) for adult patients with cataracts.
• Refractive Surgery (Chirurgie Réfractive) Laser eye surgery including PKR, LASIK, SMILE, and PresbyLASIK techniques for correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia, plus implantable lens procedures for patients seeking vision correction without glasses.
• Medical Retina (Rétine Médicale) Medical treatment for retinal diseases including age-related macular degeneration (DMLA), diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, and retinal tumors using intravitreal injections and laser therapy for patients with retinal pathologies.
• Surgical Retina (Rétine Chirurgicale) Vitreo-retinal surgery for conditions including retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, vitreous hemorrhage, and posterior segment trauma for patients requiring surgical retinal intervention.
• Glaucoma Treatment (Glaucome) Diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma including medications (eye drops), filtering surgeries (trabeculectomy, non-perforating sclerectomy), and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) for patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma.
• Cornea and Transplants (Cornée et Greffes) Corneal transplant procedures including penetrating keratoplasty (full-thickness), deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), and endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), plus keratoconus treatment with cross-linking for patients with corneal disease.
• Eyelids and Lacrimal Pathways (Paupières et Voies Lacrymales) Surgical and medical treatment of eyelid conditions (ptosis, ectropion, entropion, tumors) and lacrimal system disorders including dacryocystorhinostomy for patients with eyelid or tear-duct conditions.
• Aesthetic Eye Medicine and Surgery (Médecine et Chirurgie Esthétique du Regard) Aesthetic procedures including botulinum toxin (Botox) injections, hyaluronic acid fillers, lipostructure, and blepharoplasty for facial rejuvenation around the eyes for patients seeking cosmetic enhancement.
• Pediatric Ophthalmology (Ophtalmo-pédiatrie) Pediatric eye care including strabismus treatment, amblyopia (lazy eye) management, congenital eye conditions, and visual development monitoring for children from infancy through adolescence.
• Strabismus Surgery (Strabologie) Surgical correction of strabismus (eye misalignment) in children and adults, plus botulinum toxin treatment for certain cases.
• Contact Lens Fitting (Lentilles de Contact) Contact lens fitting and adaptation services for various vision corrections including specialty lenses for keratoconus and post-surgical cases.
• Emergency Ophthalmological Services (Urgences) Emergency ophthalmological consultations for urgent eye conditions, infections, and trauma, available without prior appointment at COF centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• First specialized care team (ESS) in France for ophthalmology

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DoctolibcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 July 2022Online appointment booking platform partnership enabling patients to schedule consultations across all 7 COF locations via Doctolib website and mobile app

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Visya: Visya operates a network of ophthalmology centers in France offering cataract, refractive, and medical retina services. Comparable to COF as a multi-site French ophthalmology group serving similar patient segments.
• Point Vision: Point Vision is one of France's largest ophthalmology groups operating multi-site medical and surgical eye-care centers. It is the closest direct comparable to COF in business model, service breadth, and multi-location ASC structure.
• Clinica Baviera: Clinica Baviera is a European ophthalmology chain (now part of Aier Eye Hospital) operating multi-site refractive and cataract clinics across Spain and Europe. Closely mirrors COF's refractive-and-cataract-led specialty model.
• Optical Express: Optical Express is the UK's largest provider of laser eye surgery and ophthalmology services with a multi-site clinic model. Directly comparable to COF on refractive surgery focus and high-volume clinic operations.
• Vision Group: Vision Group operates a network of ophthalmology clinics and refractive centers across the Netherlands and Europe. Comparable to COF on multi-site ophthalmology delivery and surgical specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Elsan: Elsan is a leading French private hospital group operating clinics with ophthalmology and day-surgery units. Comparable to COF on surgical infrastructure and regional presence, though within a wider hospital offering.
• Affidea: Affidea operates diagnostic imaging and outpatient day-surgery centers across Europe, including ophthalmology. Comparable to COF on the outpatient surgical-center model and multi-site infrastructure footprint.
• Aier Eye Hospital Group: Aier is the world's largest eye care chain with hospitals and clinics globally. Provides a benchmark for scaled ophthalmology roll-ups, though its breadth and capital base are far larger than COF's.
• Ramsay Santé: Ramsay Santé is France's largest private hospital group with significant ophthalmology and ambulatory surgery capacity. Overlaps with COF in surgical eye care but as part of a broader multi-specialty hospital portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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