Updated 22 October 2026
Ophthalmic device distributors in Australia: 18 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 18 establishments in Australia whose registry records include ophthalmic: 1 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 2 registration holders without a channel role, and 15 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 202 medical device establishments in Australia overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada, last seen on 22 October 2026.
Ophthalmic covers intraocular lenses, diagnostic and surgical equipment, contact lenses and vision care. Buyers are eye hospitals, day surgery centres and optical retail, each with its own distributors. Intraocular lenses are a tender-driven, high-volume line in most public systems.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 1 | 6% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 2 | 11% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 11 | 61% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 11 | 61% | Registered with the US FDA as an exporter of devices made for export. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Australia
In Australia the ARTG entry is held by an Australian sponsor, which is usually the importer or distributor or a local subsidiary. If the distributor is the sponsor, the market entry belongs to it until a transfer is agreed.
Top 18 ophthalmic establishments by size
Channel roles first, then registration holders, then manufacturers. Size is a 0 to 100 score; Complete is 0 to 5.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ERSKINE DENTAL MACKSVILLE New South Wales | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Ophthalmic | 12 | 1 | 0 | 29.8 | 3/5 |
| 2 | Ellex Medical Pty Ltd Mawson Lakes South Australia, SA | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy, Surgery and endoscopy | 15 | 9 | 0 | 40.2 | 3/5 |
| 3 | MEDMONT INTERNATIONAL PTY. LTD. Nunawading Victoria, VIC | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 6 | 4 | 0 | 34.4 | 3/5 |
| 4 | INKA SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Jandakot Western Australia | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +6 more | 139 | 1 | 0 | 38.0 | 3/5 |
| 5 | DAIZO EYEWEAR PTY LTD Brighton Victoria | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 5 | 1 | 0 | 24.3 | 3/5 |
| 6 | VOROTEK Moolap Victoria | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ear, nose and throat, Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22.0 | 3/5 |
| 7 | GELFLEX LABORATORIES PERTH Western Australia | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 3/5 |
| 8 | DIMPLE OPTICS PTY LTD Rosebery New South Wales | Manufacturer Exporter | Ophthalmic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 3/5 |
| 9 | EPOKHE EYEWEAR PTY LTD Byron Bay New South Wales | Manufacturer Exporter | Ophthalmic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 3/5 |
| 10 | SCAN OPTICS PTY., LTD. THEBARTON, ADELAIDE South Australia | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 3/5 |
| 11 | SAFESTYLE HOLDINGS PTY LTD Osborne Park Western Australia | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.7 | 3/5 |
| 12 | BLUBLOX PTY LTD (TA BON CHARGE) Sydney New South Wales | Manufacturer Exporter | Ophthalmic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.5 | 3/5 |
| 13 | INNOVGAS PTY LTD Docklands Victoria | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Ophthalmic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.5 | 3/5 |
| 14 | VALLEY EYEWEAR PTY., LTD. Currumbin Waters Queensland | Manufacturer Exporter | Ophthalmic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.5 | 3/5 |
| 15 | Younger Optics Australia Hindmarsh South Australia | Manufacturer Exporter | Ophthalmic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.5 | 3/5 |
| 16 | EYEONIC PTY LIMITED Caulfield North Victoria | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
| 17 | SUNSHADES EYEWEAR PTY LIMITED Alexandria New South Wales | Manufacturer Exporter | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
| 18 | TONIC EYEWEAR PTY LTD. Kilsyth Victoria | Manufacturer Exporter | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
Questions about ophthalmic distributors in Australia
How many ophthalmic distributors are there in Australia?
The Index counts 18 establishments in Australia with ophthalmic in their registry record, of which 1 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a ophthalmic device registration in Australia?
In Australia the ARTG entry is held by an Australian sponsor, which is usually the importer or distributor or a local subsidiary. If the distributor is the sponsor, the market entry belongs to it until a transfer is agreed.
How do I find a ophthalmic distributor in Australia?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Australia to reveal three profiles. For a ranked shortlist for your device, get the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a ophthalmic distributor in Australia?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Australia and whose linked device listings fall in the ophthalmic segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Australia
Ophthalmic in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 18 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 2 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
Index build 22 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Named individuals are never collected.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.