INSTITUT OPHTALMOLOGIQUE DE PICARDIE

What INSTITUT OPHTALMOLOGIQUE DE PICARDIE does

The Institut Ophtalmologique de Picardie (IOP) is a French ambulatory ophthalmological surgery center founded in 2013, organized as a Groupement de Coopération Sanitaire (GCS) that bridges private ophthalmologists with the Polyclinique de Picardie and CHU Amiens Picardie. The center provides comprehensive ophthalmological care including cataract surgery with multiple intraocular implant tiers, refractive laser surgery (LASIK, SMILE, PRK), retinal and vitrectomy procedures, glaucoma treatment, strabismus correction, eyelid and lacrimal duct surgeries, intravitreal injections for DMLA and vascular conditions, and aesthetic procedures (botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid). Operations span three consultation sites — the main Amiens facility (6 operating rooms, 29 day hospital beds, IVT injection unit, refractive laser suite), COP Vallée des Vignes (opened December 2020), and COP Picardie Maritime near Abbeville (opened April 2023) — collectively serving the broader Picardie region. The center is staffed by 14 liberal ophthalmologists and 7 orthoptists.

The technology stack combines multiple laser platforms (Zeiss Mel 80 excimer, Schwind Amaris 500E excimer with integrated eye-tracker, Zimmer LDV femtosecond for LASIK flap creation), the Zeiss Callisto image projection system for precise toric implant alignment during cataract surgery, phacoemulsification systems with 2.2mm microincision technique, OCT imaging, surgical microscopes, and dedicated refractive and IVT suites. Notable proprietary methods include the SMILE 100% Femto-second technique positioned as the reference approach for refractive surgery, premium intraocular implants (monofocal toric, multifocal, multifocal toric), and a dedicated intravitreal injection workflow for anti-VEGF therapies (Lucentis, Eylea) and corticosteroid implants (Ozurdex). The flagship 6-OR surgical facility was purpose-built in an Eye of Horus architectural design with color-coded consultation units.

Revenue is generated predominantly through professional services reimbursable by French social security (standard consultations €30-48, supplementary exams €71-180, medically necessary surgeries), supplemented by premium intraocular implant upsells not covered by social security but partially reimbursable through mutuelles, elective refractive surgery in patients over 55 without cataracts, and aesthetic procedures. Patient acquisition combines Doctolib online booking, direct physician referrals, CHU Amiens institutional referrals formalized through the GCS partnership, and emergency walk-in coverage Monday through Saturday. The RNO orthoptist-led glasses renewal protocol for patients aged 18-50 adds a high-throughput revenue stream. No public revenue disclosure is available.

Name

INSTITUT OPHTALMOLOGIQUE DE PICARDIE

Legal name

L'Institut ophtalmologique de Picardie

Website

https://institut-ophtalmologique.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Institut Ophtalmologique de Picardie (IOP) is a French ambulatory eye surgery center operating as a GCS partnership between private ophthalmologists, Polyclinique de Picardie, and CHU Amiens Picardie, serving Picardie region patients across three sites with cataract, refractive, retinal, and glaucoma surgical services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmological Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Ophthalmological surgery
• Cataract treatment
• Refractive surgery
• Retinal surgery
• Glaucoma treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Amiens

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmological Consultations: Outpatient consultations across 3 sites (IOP, COP Vallée des Vignes, COP Picardie Maritime) covering general ophthalmology, specialized consultations (retina, glaucoma, strabismus, pediatrics), orthoptist services, and functional explorations (OCT, visual field, topography, echometry)
2. Surgical Procedures (Cataract, Refractive, Retina, Glaucoma, etc.): Ambulatory surgical procedures covered by French social security for medically necessary interventions (cataract, glaucoma, retinal surgery, strabismus). Premium implants and refractive procedures for patients over 55 without cataracts are not covered by social security but may be partially reimbursed by supplemental insurance (mutuelles)
3. Glasses Renewal Protocol (RNO): Orthoptist-led visual assessment for glasses prescription renewal for patients aged 18-50 meeting specific criteria (prior consultation within 5 years, no chronic pathology), reimbursed by social security

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ambulatory ophthalmological surgery center and consultation practice providing a comprehensive portfolio of medical and surgical eye care services — including cataract, refractive, retinal, glaucoma, strabismus, eyelid, and tear duct surgeries, intravitreal injections, and orthoptic consultations — across three sites in the Picardie region (France), operating under a GCS (Groupement de Coopération Sanitaire) model that combines private ophthalmologists with Polyclinique de Picardie and CHU Amiens Picardie.

Product overview

INSTITUT OPHTALMOLOGIQUE DE PICARDIE (IOP) operates as an ophthalmological clinic offering a comprehensive portfolio of eye care services centered around surgical and medical treatments. The facility, opened in 2013, provides cataract surgery with various intraocular implant options, refractive laser surgery (PKR, Femto-LASIK, SMILE), retinal surgery, glaucoma treatment, strabismus correction, eyelid surgery, lacrimal duct procedures, and intravitreal injections. The COP (Centre Ophtalmologique de Picardie) serves as the consultation arm with three sites offering ophthalmology and orthoptist services. All surgical procedures are performed on an outpatient ambulatory basis in the IOP's 6 operating rooms with 29-day hospitalization beds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Laser Picardie Ophtalmologie (LPO): Partnership with Excel Vision providing laser eye surgery services.

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Surgical procedure to replace the defective crystalline lens with an artificial intraocular implant, performed under topical anesthesia as outpatient surgery at the IOP facility. Targeted at patients with cataract causing progressive vision impairment.
• Intraocular Implants (IOLs) Artificial lens implants (monofocal, monofocal toric, multifocal, and multifocal toric) used during cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange to correct distance vision, near vision, and astigmatism. Premium (multifocal/toric) implants are not covered by social security; some mutuelles may partially reimburse depending on patient contract.
• Refractive Surgery (LASIK, Femto-LASIK, PKR/PRK, SMILE) Laser-based surgical procedures to correct refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia) using Zeiss Mel 80 and Schwind Amaris 500E excimer lasers and Zimmer LDV femtosecond laser, including the SMILE 100% femtosecond technique.
• Glaucoma Surgery Surgical treatment for glaucoma including laser procedures (YAG iridotomy, SLT trabeculoplasty) and filtration surgery (trabeculectomy, non-perforating deep sclerectomy) performed as outpatient procedures.
• Retinal Surgery Surgical procedures for retinal conditions including vitrectomy for epiretinal membrane, macular holes, and retinal detachment repair using laser, cryocoagulation, gas tamponade, or silicone oil.
• Strabismus Surgery Surgical correction of eye misalignment (convergent or divergent strabismus) performed under general anesthesia as outpatient procedure, involving shortening or lengthening of eye muscles.
• Eyelid Surgery Surgical and non-surgical treatments for eyelid conditions including dermatochalasis, entropion, ectropion, ptosis, chalazion, as well as aesthetic procedures using botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid fillers.
• Lacrimal Duct Surgery Surgical procedures to restore tear duct patency including probing in infants, punctum plug placement, uni/bicanalicular intubation, and dacryocystorhinostomy.
• Intravitreal Injections (IVT) Direct intraocular injections of therapeutic substances (anti-VEGF such as Lucentis, Eylea; corticosteroids like Ozurdex) for treatment of wet AMD, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, and uveitis. Delivered in a dedicated IVT unit with comfortable waiting area.
• Ophthalmology Consultation Services (COP) Private ophthalmology consultation services across three sites in Amiens and Abbeville, staffed by 14 ophthalmologists and orthoptists, offering routine exams, emergency care, glasses renewal (RNO protocol), pre-operative assessments, and functional explorations (OCT, visual field, topography, echometry).

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% patient satisfaction rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Polyclinique de PicardiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Co-founding partner in the GCS (Groupement de Coopération Sanitaire) structure alongside private ophthalmologists and CHU Amiens Picardie. The Polyclinique de Picardie provides the institutional infrastructure and administrative framework for the ambulatory surgery center, with the IOP located adjacent to or within the Polyclinique campus.
• CHU Amiens PicardiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Co-founding partner in the GCS structure alongside private ophthalmologists and Polyclinique de Picardie. CHU Amiens provides academic and institutional legitimacy, enables referral pathways for public patients, and contributes to training and research integration. The IOP is co-located near CHU facilities.
• Excel VisionsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for refractive laser surgery. Excel Vision provides and maintains the laser equipment (Zeiss Mel 80, Schwind Amaris, Zimmer LDV femtosecond) used at IOP for refractive corrections. Note: The excel-vision.net website returned a 404 error at time of scraping.
• DoctolibsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline appointment booking platform partnership enabling patients to book consultations and glasses renewals digitally. Doctolib provides the booking infrastructure integrated into the IOP website.
• Carl Zeiss MeditecsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationEquipment provider supplying the Mel 80 excimer laser and Callisto eye tracking/image projection system for cataract and refractive surgery.
• SCHWIND Eye-tech SolutionssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationEquipment provider supplying the AMARIS 500E excimer laser with high-precision small beam technology and integrated eye-tracker for refractive corrections.
• Laser Picardie Ophtalmologie (LPO)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated specialized refractive laser center referenced on the IOP website with separate branding (lpo-amiens.fr), handling laser refractive procedures including the SMILE 100% femtosecond technique. Linked as related entity under same ophthalmologist group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clinique Sourdille: Private ophthalmology surgery center in Nantes offering cataract, refractive, glaucoma, and oculoplastic surgery. Most structurally similar peer to IOP—private-led ambulatory eye surgery model in a regional French city with comparable subspecialty breadth.
• Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie des Quinze-Vingts: France's oldest and largest public specialty eye hospital, located in Paris. Comparable to IOP in subspecialty depth (retina, glaucoma, refractive, pediatric) and academic stature, but publicly funded and inpatient-oriented versus IOP's ambulatory private-led model.
• Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild: Paris-based specialty eye hospital (ESR) offering the full spectrum of medical and surgical ophthalmology. Closest French analog to IOP in terms of comprehensive subspecialty coverage, technology leadership, and academic affiliation, though operating at greater scale in a denser catchment.

Others

• Polyclinique de Picardie: Co-founding institutional partner of IOP under the GCS structure. Adjacent rather than competing—it provides the institutional/administrative framework IOP sits within, with overlapping surgical capacity in Amiens.
• CHU Amiens Picardie: Co-founding academic partner of IOP under the GCS. Source of public-patient referrals and academic credibility for IOP's ophthalmologists; operates a parallel public ophthalmology service rather than competing commercially.

Broad incumbents

• Elsan: Largest French private healthcare group, including ophthalmology centers and ambulatory surgery platforms. Represents the consolidating incumbent pressure on independent specialty clinics like IOP.
• Vivalto Santé: French private hospital group with regional clinics offering ophthalmology among other specialties. Comparable to Ramsay and Elsan as a multi-specialty incumbent competing for the same regional ophthalmology demand as IOP.
• Ramsay Santé: Listed French private hospital group with ophthalmology services across multiple regional sites. Overlaps IOP on surgical capacity and ambulatory shift, but operates broadly across many specialties rather than focusing on eye care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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