Updated 22 October 2026
Ophthalmic device distributors in the Netherlands: 32 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 32 establishments in the Netherlands whose registry records include ophthalmic: 14 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 1 registration holders without a channel role, and 17 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 2,044 medical device establishments in the Netherlands overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, web and Health Canada, last seen on 23 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 | 11 | 34% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Authorised representative | 7 | 22% | Represents a foreign manufacturer towards the regulator (EU authorised representative and similar). |
| Registration holder | 3 | 9% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 22 | 69% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 15 | 47% | 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 the Netherlands
In the EU and EEA the manufacturer, or its EU authorised representative for manufacturers based outside the EU, registers in EUDAMED and holds the CE marking file. Importers and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
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 | D.O.R.C. Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International) B.V. Zuidland | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Ophthalmic +1 more | 97 | 15 | 0 | 56.9 | 4/5 |
| 2 | Menicon B.V. Emmen | Channel Importer, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 9 | 1 | 0 | 30.3 | 4/5 |
| 3 | VitreQ B.V. Vierpolders | Channel Authorised representative, Manufacturer | Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 9 | 1 | 0 | 30.3 | 3/5 |
| 4 | Ophtec BV Groningen | Channel Importer, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 5 | 1 | 0 | 29.3 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Teleon Surgical B.V. Spankeren | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 5 | 1 | 0 | 29.3 | 4/5 |
| 6 | Marchon Europe B.V. Amsterdam | Channel Authorised representative, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 25.8 | 4/5 |
| 7 | OTE Pharma Sol B.V. Uden | Channel Importer, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 24.2 | 4/5 |
| 8 | Bloomdale Eyewear Rosmalen | Channel Importer, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23.7 | 4/5 |
| 9 | BBIG Bv Uden | Channel Authorised representative, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22.1 | 4/5 |
| 10 | The C-Zone B.V. St MIchielsgestel | Channel Importer, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22.1 | 4/5 |
| 11 | OTC Medical B.V. Arnhem | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19.5 | 4/5 |
| 12 | Transonic Europe BV Elsloo | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19.5 | 4/5 |
| 13 | Addex Medical B.V. Helmond | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +5 more | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.0 | 4/5 |
| 14 | Hopeway AMD B.V. Rotterdam | Channel Importer, Authorised representative | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +4 more | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 3/5 |
| 15 | Cassini Technologies B.V. The Hague | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 2 | 3 | 0 | 29.8 | 4/5 |
| 16 | SANICURE BV SCHIPHOL Noord-Holland | Manufacturer Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +9 more | 807 | 1 | 0 | 46.9 | 3/5 |
| 17 | Synergy Health Ede BV Ede Gelderland | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 204 | 4 | 0 | 44.2 | 3/5 |
| 18 | Schneider ASR B.V. Rotterdam-Albrandswaard Zuid-Holland | Manufacturer Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 178 | 1 | 0 | 39.2 | 3/5 |
| 19 | PHARMCO MEDICAL BV ROTTERDAM Zuid-Holland | Manufacturer Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 145 | 1 | 0 | 38.2 | 3/5 |
| 20 | EMSERE BV Leiden Zuid-Holland | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more | 53 | 1 | 0 | 35.4 | 3/5 |
Questions about ophthalmic distributors in the Netherlands
How many ophthalmic distributors are there in the Netherlands?
The Index counts 32 establishments in the Netherlands with ophthalmic in their registry record, of which 14 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, web and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a ophthalmic device registration in the Netherlands?
In the EU and EEA the manufacturer, or its EU authorised representative for manufacturers based outside the EU, registers in EUDAMED and holds the CE marking file. Importers and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
How do I find a ophthalmic distributor in the Netherlands?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands
Ophthalmic in other EU and EEA markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 27 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 18 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- web (public register): 4 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 3 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.