Visión Echagüe

What Visión Echagüe does

Visión Echagüe is a privately held ophthalmology clinic founded in 2004 by Dr. Juan A. Echagüe in Montevideo, Uruguay, with a second branch in Minas (Lavalleja) opened in 2012. The clinic operates as a direct-to-patient provider offering the full spectrum of ophthalmic care — from consultation through advanced surgical intervention — under a single roof, with all diagnostic studies (OCT, HRT, corneal topography, pachymetry, visual field, endothelial cell count, IFL) bundled into the consultation fee at no extra charge. Its service menu spans cataract surgery with phacoemulsification and premium IOLs (multifocal, toric, extended depth of focus), refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL, Presbyon for presbyopia), glaucoma management including selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), vitreoretinal surgery (vitrectomy, retinal detachment), corneal disease treatment (cross-linking, Ferrara intracorneal rings, DMEK/DMAEK transplants), dry eye diagnosis with the OCULUS Keratograph 5M, pediatric ophthalmology, and Valeda photobiomodulation for dry AMD.

The clinic is differentiated by several pioneering firsts in Uruguay: introduction of the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph (HRT), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and EYESYS corneal topographer, the first Ferrara intracorneal ring implantation for keratoconus, and participation in establishing Uruguay's first ambulatory surgery center. The team includes Dr. Juan A. Echagüe (30+ years of experience, ESCRS 2010 second prize winner) and Dr. Pedro Echagüe (DMEK/DMAEK-trained at Price Vision Group under Dr. Francis W. Price). The business model is professional-services-based, centered on consultations and outpatient surgical procedures paid out-of-pocket or via third-party coverage, with a freemium lead funnel for the Presbyon technique and an aggressive community-outreach program (free screenings, mobile eye unit visiting public schools, free cataract surgery for elderly at Hospital Geriátrico Piñeyro del Campo) that generates brand equity and patient acquisition. The clinic is entirely founder-owned, with no institutional investors, no expansion beyond two fixed locations, and no public financial disclosure.

Name

Visión Echagüe

Legal name

Visión Echagüe

Website

https://visionechague.com.uy

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Visión Echagüe is a private ophthalmology clinic in Uruguay offering comprehensive eye care — diagnostics, laser treatment, and surgery — across two locations in Montevideo and Minas to retail patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Eye care clinic
• Ophthalmic diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Montevideo

HQ country

Uruguay

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmology Consultations: The clinic generates revenue through direct patient consultations with specialists Dr. Juan A. Echagüe and Dr. Pedro Echagüe. Consultations include a comprehensive set of diagnostic studies included in the consultation fee.
2. Surgical and Procedural Services: Revenue is generated from ophthalmic surgical procedures including cataract surgery (phacoemulsification with IOL implantation), refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL), glaucoma surgery, vitrectomy, retinal procedures, and keratoconus treatments (cross-linking, intracorneal rings). Procedures are performed as outpatient/day surgery.
3. Diagnostic Studies: The clinic performs and charges for specialized diagnostic tests including OCT, HRT, corneal topography, pachymetry, visual field testing, ecobiometry, endothelial cell count, and IFL (functional retinal evaluation). These studies are included in the consultation cost but can also be billed separately.
4. Presbyopia Correction (Presbyon Laser Technique): Presbyon is a new laser surgery technique for presbyopia correction that allows patients to see both far and near without glasses regardless of age, representing an additional high-value surgical service line.
5. Free Informational Consultations (Lead Generation): The clinic offers free informational consultations (sin costo) for presbyopia treatments to educate prospective patients and convert them to paying surgical patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Visión Echagüe is an ophthalmology clinic in Uruguay providing comprehensive eye care that integrates diagnostic studies, medical treatment, and surgical procedures for a full range of eye conditions. Its offering spans cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL, Presbyon), glaucoma management including Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, retinal and vitreous surgery (vitrectomy, diabetic retinopathy, AMD treatment with Valeda PBM), corneal treatments (cross-linking, intracorneal rings, DMEK/DMAEK transplants), and pediatric ophthalmology. All diagnostic studies are bundled into the consultation fee with immediate specialist review.

Product overview

Visión Echagüe is an ophthalmological clinic offering comprehensive eye care services through a multi-location practice in Uruguay (Montevideo, Minas, Mercedes). The clinic provides a full spectrum of ophthalmic services centered around surgical procedures for cataracts, refractive errors, and retinal conditions, supported by an extensive diagnostic studies suite. Key service areas include cataract surgery with various intraocular lens options (monofocal, multifocal, toric, extended depth of focus), laser refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, SMILE), ICL implants for high myopia, glaucoma management including SLT laser treatment, corneal disease treatment (cross-linking, intracorneal rings for keratoconus), vitrectomy for retinal conditions, and specialized dry eye clinic with advanced diagnostic equipment. The clinic integrates cutting-edge technology including Valeda photobiomodulation for dry AMD, comprehensive diagnostic capabilities (OCT, HRT, corneal topography, visual field), and pediatric ophthalmology services. All services are supported by in-house diagnostic studies included in consultation costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery with Phacoemulsification

Quantifiable outcome

• Valeda PBM treatment reduces subretinal drusen number and size in 70% of dry AMD cases, with improvements in visual acuity and contrast sensitivity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rotary Club Montevideo, Rotary Club Pan de Azúcar, and Grupo MADERminorOthers · 2 December 2019Rotary Club Montevideo, Rotary Club Pan de Azúcar, and Grupo MADER provided support and recognition to Visión Echagüe for its community outreach and social responsibility efforts, particularly in glaucoma screening events in Pan de Azúcar. This was acknowledged through a letter of appreciation from the clinic.
• Price Vision Group / Dr. Francis W. PricecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2014Dr. Pedro Echagüe completed specialized training in DMEK/DMAEK endothelial corneal transplant techniques at Price Vision Group under Dr. Francis W. Price. This training enabled the clinic to offer advanced lamellar corneal transplant procedures that are among the most modern techniques globally.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clínica de Ojos Montevideo: Historic ophthalmology practice in Montevideo where Dr. Juan A. Echagüe spent 16 years before founding Visión Echagüe. Directly comparable as a Uruguayan physician-led ophthalmology clinic offering cataract, refractive, and glaucoma services to the same urban patient base.
• Clínica Barraquer: One of Latin America's most established ophthalmology specialty centers, based in Bogotá. Comparable as a multi-subspecialty eye clinic (cataract, refractive, retina, cornea, glaucoma) led by named physicians and serving both domestic and regional patients.
• Centro de Oftalmología Pasteur: Chilean ophthalmology center providing comprehensive cataract, refractive, and retinal services. Comparable as a Southern Cone specialty clinic operating in a similar market and regulatory environment.
• CODET Vision Institute: Ophthalmology specialty clinic in Tijuana, Mexico, offering premium cataract, refractive (LASIK, ICL), and retina surgery. Comparable as a physician-led regional eye-care center that combines advanced technology with cross-border patient acquisition.

Broad incumbents

• Moorfields Eye Hospital: Global benchmark for ophthalmology specialty hospitals (UK-affiliated network). Comparable only at the specialty-care category level, given dramatically larger scale, research footprint, and integrated hospital model.
• Hospital de Olhos de São Paulo / Hospital Oftalmológico de Brasília: Brazilian ophthalmology specialty hospitals that concentrate high-volume cataract, refractive, and retinal surgery. Comparable as large regional incumbents in Latin America offering the same procedure mix as Visión Echagüe, but with greater scale and surgical throughput.
• Wilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins): US academic ophthalmology center covering the full anterior/posterior segment subspecialty spectrum. Comparable as a multi-subspecialty eye-care institution, though Visión Echagüe operates as a community practice rather than an academic hospital.
• Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular (IMO): Barcelona-based ophthalmology specialty hospital group with broad subspecialty coverage (cataract, refractive, retina, cornea, glaucoma). Comparable as a larger, established specialty eye-care institution in the Spanish-speaking world, though at significantly greater scale.

Emerging players

• LaserVision: Latin American refractive surgery chain with a heavy focus on LASIK and presbyopia correction. Comparable in its specialization in elective refractive procedures, though LaserVision is more retail-oriented while Visión Echagüe operates a full medical-surgical practice.

Others

• Price Vision Group: US ophthalmology practice specializing in corneal transplant (DMEK/DSAEK) and refractive surgery where Dr. Pedro Echagüe completed his advanced training. Comparable as a high-end subspecialty eye-care partner; also a referral/training relationship rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/vision_echague
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/visi%C3%B3n-echag%C3%BCe

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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