Updated 22 October 2026
Ophthalmic device distributors in Canada: 90 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 90 establishments in Canada whose registry records include ophthalmic: 32 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 14 registration holders without a channel role, and 44 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 2,745 medical device establishments in Canada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 25 | 28% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Distributor | 24 | 27% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 29 | 32% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 70 | 78% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 41 | 46% | 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 Canada
In Canada the device licence (MDALL) is held by the manufacturer, while importers and distributors need a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL). The manufacturer keeps the product registration; the distributor's MDEL is its own and transfers nothing to it.
Top 20 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 | AMD Medicom Inc. Pointe-Claire, Montreal Quebec, QC | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +5 more | 83 | 32 | 0 | 58.1 | 3/5 |
| 2 | DISTRIBUTION INSTRUMENTARIUM INC. DBA INSTRUMENTARIUM Terrebonne, QC | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Ophthalmic +2 more | 202 | 28 | 0 | 57.6 | 3/5 |
| 3 | DERMA SCIENCES CANADA, INC. TORONTO Ontario, ON | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +5 more | 61 | 37 | 0 | 57.3 | 3/5 |
| 4 | SALIENT MEDICAL SOLUTIONS INC. Toronto, ON | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic | 118 | 40 | 0 | 56.5 | 3/5 |
| 5 | Philips Electronics Ltd. Mississauga Ontario, Ontario | Channel Importer, Distributor, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 573 | 2 | 0 | 54.3 | 3/5 |
| 6 | SOUTHMEDIC, INC. BARRIE Ontario, ON | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +4 more | 55 | 27 | 0 | 54.3 | 3/5 |
| 7 | LABTICIAN OPHTHALMICS, INC. OAKVILLE Ontario, ON | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 65 | 18 | 0 | 53.3 | 3/5 |
| 8 | KEIR SURGICAL LTD. Vancouver, BC | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic +2 more | 124 | 14 | 0 | 52.0 | 3/5 |
| 9 | Integra Canada Ulc. Oakville Ontario, Ontario | Channel Importer, Distributor, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 141 | 2 | 0 | 47.2 | 3/5 |
| 10 | INNOPEX LIMITED Toronto Ontario, Ontario | Channel Distributor, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 139 | 2 | 0 | 45.5 | 3/5 |
| 11 | OPTIK K & R INC. Toronto Ontario, ON | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 19 | 7 | 0 | 43.2 | 3/5 |
| 12 | Precision Technology Services Ltd Cambridge Ontario, ON | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 15 | 7 | 0 | 43.0 | 3/5 |
| 13 | BLANCHARD VISION CORP. SHERBROOKE Quebec, QC | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 38 | 3 | 0 | 42.0 | 3/5 |
| 14 | ASSOCIATED HEALTH SYSTEMS INC. Edmonton, AB | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 18 | 12 | 0 | 41.8 | 3/5 |
| 15 | Kits Eyecare Ltd. VANCOUVER British Columbia, British Columbia | Channel Importer, Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 35 | 2 | 0 | 41.5 | 3/5 |
| 16 | Patterson Dental Canada Inc. Montreal Quebec, Quebec | Channel Importer, Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +2 more | 35 | 2 | 0 | 41.5 | 3/5 |
| 17 | Innova Medical Ophthalmics, Inc. Toronto Ontario, Ontario | Channel Importer, Distributor, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 27 | 2 | 0 | 39.0 | 3/5 |
| 18 | OCULO PLASTIK, INC. MONTREAL Quebec, QC | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Dental +3 more | 9 | 6 | 0 | 39.0 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Alcon Canada Inc. Mississauga Ontario, Ontario | Channel Importer, Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 18 | 2 | 0 | 38.3 | 3/5 |
| 20 | BAYER INC. Mississauga, ON | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 10 | 11 | 0 | 37.4 | 3/5 |
Questions about ophthalmic distributors in Canada
How many ophthalmic distributors are there in Canada?
The Index counts 90 establishments in Canada with ophthalmic in their registry record, of which 32 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 Canada?
In Canada the device licence (MDALL) is held by the manufacturer, while importers and distributors need a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL). The manufacturer keeps the product registration; the distributor's MDEL is its own and transfers nothing to it.
How do I find a ophthalmic distributor in Canada?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Canada 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 Canada?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Canada 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 Canada
Ophthalmic in other North America markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 79 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 43 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.