Updated 22 October 2026
Ophthalmic device distributors in South Korea: 69 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 69 establishments in South Korea whose registry records include ophthalmic: 2 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 6 registration holders without a channel role, and 61 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 862 medical device establishments in South Korea 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 | 2 | 3% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 7 | 10% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 68 | 99% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 8 | 12% | 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 South Korea
In South Korea the MFDS approval is held by a Korea Licence Holder, which is usually the importer. Changing importer means transferring or re-filing the approval, so many manufacturers appoint an independent holder.
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 | DIADENT GROUP INTERNATIONAL CHONGJU CITY Chungbuk | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Ophthalmic | 143 | 34 | 0 | 60.1 | 3/5 |
| 2 | MAXI EYE Daegu Gyeongbuk | Channel Distributor, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.7 | 3/5 |
| 3 | JEIL MEDICAL CORPORATION Seoul | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Ear, nose and throat +4 more | 128 | 12 | 0 | 52.0 | 3/5 |
| 4 | CLASSYS INC. Anyang-si Gyeonggi | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic +1 more | 63 | 12 | 0 | 48.5 | 3/5 |
| 5 | HUVITZ CO., LTD. Anyang-si Gyeonggi, GD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Ophthalmic, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 20 | 20 | 0 | 45.1 | 3/5 |
| 6 | INTEROJO INC. PYONGTAEK-CITY Gyeonggi, GD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 27 | 3 | 0 | 38.7 | 3/5 |
| 7 | THE STANDARD CO., LTD. Gunpo-si Gyeonggi, GD | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Ophthalmic +1 more | 14 | 3 | 0 | 35.6 | 3/5 |
| 8 | E.O.S. CO., LTD. Dong-gu Daegu | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 1 | 2 | 0 | 24.0 | 3/5 |
| 9 | HI MEDICAL CO., LTD. SEOUL | Manufacturer Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 45 | 1 | 0 | 32.3 | 3/5 |
| 10 | SMENG CO.,LTD. Busan | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Ear, nose and throat +4 more | 14 | 1 | 0 | 26.7 | 3/5 |
| 11 | XENOSYS CO., LTD. Incheon | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Ophthalmic +1 more | 9 | 1 | 0 | 24.6 | 3/5 |
| 12 | Bojongmc Co.,Ltd Siheung-si Gyeonggi | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Patient monitoring and neurology, Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22.0 | 3/5 |
| 13 | UNICOS CO., LTD. daejeon | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22.0 | 3/5 |
| 14 | DR-KIM CO.,LTD. Gwangmyeong-si Gyeonggi | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 3/5 |
| 15 | EVERVIEW CORP Geumcheon-gu Seoul | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 3/5 |
| 16 | KOREA OGK CO., LTD. Chilgok-gun Gyeongbuk | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ear, nose and throat, Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 3/5 |
| 17 | KUSNOW Yongin Gyeonggi | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 3/5 |
| 18 | POTEC CO., LTD. DAEJEON | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 3/5 |
| 19 | View-M TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Gunpo-si Gyeonggi | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 3/5 |
| 20 | ELITE EYEWEAR CO. DAEGU | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 20.8 | 3/5 |
Questions about ophthalmic distributors in South Korea
How many ophthalmic distributors are there in South Korea?
The Index counts 69 establishments in South Korea with ophthalmic in their registry record, of which 2 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 South Korea?
In South Korea the MFDS approval is held by a Korea Licence Holder, which is usually the importer. Changing importer means transferring or re-filing the approval, so many manufacturers appoint an independent holder.
How do I find a ophthalmic distributor in South Korea?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and South Korea 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 South Korea?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in South Korea 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 South Korea
Ophthalmic in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 69 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 7 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.