Updated 22 October 2026
Ophthalmic device distributors in Brazil: 11 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 11 establishments in Brazil whose registry records include ophthalmic: 1 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 0 registration holders without a channel role, and 10 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 112 medical device establishments in Brazil overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), 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 | 9% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Manufacturer | 9 | 82% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 4 | 36% | 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 Brazil
In Brazil the ANVISA registration is held by a Brazilian Registration Holder (BRH). If the distributor is the BRH, it owns the registration; an independent holder lets you appoint and replace distributors under it.
Top 11 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 | Luxottica Brasil Produtos Oticos E Esportivos Ltda. CAMPINAS Sao Paulo | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 6 | 2 | 0 | 28.6 | 3/5 |
| 2 | ITM Industria de Tecnologias Medicas LTDA CANOAS Rio Grande do Sul | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +6 more | 45 | 1 | 0 | 32.3 | 3/5 |
| 3 | APRAMED INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO DE APARELHOS MEDICOS LTDA SAO CARLOS Sao Paulo | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology, Ophthalmic +1 more | 16 | 1 | 0 | 27.3 | 3/5 |
| 4 | BIO-ART EQUIPAMENTOS ODONTOLOGICOS LTDA. SAO CARLOS Sao Paulo | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Ophthalmic | 7 | 1 | 0 | 25.7 | 3/5 |
| 5 | FABINJECT INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO IMPORTACAO E EXPORTACAO LTDA Taubate Sao Paulo | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Patient monitoring and neurology, Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22.0 | 3/5 |
| 6 | FORTUNA COMERCIO S.A Barueri Sao Paulo | Manufacturer Exporter | Ophthalmic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 3/5 |
| 7 | PHELCOM TECHNOLOGIES Sao Carlos Sao Paulo | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 3/5 |
| 8 | NOVA AVENTURA COMERCIO DE ARTIGOS ESPORTIVOS LTDA Campinas Sao Paulo | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.5 | 3/5 |
| 9 | Essilor Da Amazonia Industria E Comercio Manaus Amazonas | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
| 10 | LogEyes sumare sp Sao Paulo | Manufacturer Exporter | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
| 11 | SOLOTICA INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTDA Sao Paulo | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
Questions about ophthalmic distributors in Brazil
How many ophthalmic distributors are there in Brazil?
The Index counts 11 establishments in Brazil 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 was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a ophthalmic device registration in Brazil?
In Brazil the ANVISA registration is held by a Brazilian Registration Holder (BRH). If the distributor is the BRH, it owns the registration; an independent holder lets you appoint and replace distributors under it.
How do I find a ophthalmic distributor in Brazil?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Brazil 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 Brazil?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Brazil 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 Brazil
Ophthalmic in other Latin America and the Caribbean markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 11 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
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.