Updated 22 October 2026
Ophthalmic device distributors in Switzerland: 41 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 41 establishments in Switzerland whose registry records include ophthalmic: 0 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 8 registration holders without a channel role, and 33 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 666 medical device establishments in Switzerland overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration holder | 8 | 20% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 35 | 85% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 12 | 29% | 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 Switzerland
In Switzerland a manufacturer based outside the country needs a Swiss authorised representative (CH-REP) and a Swiss importer, both named on the labelling. The CH-REP can be independent of the distributor.
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 | Medos International SARL Le Locle | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 1110 | 154 | 0 | 76.5 | 4/5 |
| 2 | Cendres+Métaux SA Biel/Bienne | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Dental, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 187 | 16 | 0 | 57.6 | 4/5 |
| 3 | HAAG-STREIT, AG Köniz | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy, Surgery and endoscopy | 29 | 12 | 0 | 48.7 | 4/5 |
| 4 | TEOXANE S.A. Geneva | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 12 | 5 | 0 | 39.2 | 4/5 |
| 5 | SIE AG SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ENGINEERING AG Port | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 19 | 2 | 0 | 35.7 | 4/5 |
| 6 | STAAR Surgical AG Nidau, SZ | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 4 | 6 | 0 | 35.1 | 4/5 |
| 7 | Sensimed SA Etagnières | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Patient monitoring and neurology, Ophthalmic | 6 | 2 | 0 | 32.8 | 4/5 |
| 8 | Optima Medical Swiss AG Zug | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22.1 | 3/5 |
| 9 | STERIS Schweiz AG Daniken Solothurn | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Dental +7 more | 674 | 1 | 0 | 45.9 | 3/5 |
| 10 | Medistri SA Domdidier | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 92 | 1 | 0 | 39.3 | 4/5 |
| 11 | ALCON GRIESHABER AG SCHAFFHAUSEN | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 23 | 2 | 0 | 31.0 | 3/5 |
| 12 | Medicel AG Altenrhein | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 12 | 1 | 0 | 29.3 | 4/5 |
| 13 | BIOPTRON AG Wollerau | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Patient monitoring and neurology, Ophthalmic | 3 | 2 | 0 | 27.5 | 4/5 |
| 14 | POLYDENTIA S.A. Mezzovico-Vira | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Ophthalmic +1 more | 8 | 1 | 0 | 27.5 | 4/5 |
| 15 | BRUETSCH TECHNOLOGY AG Beringen Schaffhausen | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +4 more | 16 | 1 | 0 | 27.3 | 3/5 |
| 16 | SDI SURGICAL DEVICE INTERNATIONAL GMBH Bruegg Bern | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 9 | 1 | 0 | 24.6 | 3/5 |
| 17 | ZIEMER OPHTHALMIC SYSTEMS AG PORT Bern | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 7 | 1 | 0 | 23.5 | 3/5 |
| 18 | Ziemer Opthalmic Systems AG Bruegg Bern | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 7 | 1 | 0 | 23.5 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Meridian AG Thun | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 23.4 | 4/5 |
| 20 | Götti Switzerland GmbH Waedenswil | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22.1 | 4/5 |
Questions about ophthalmic distributors in Switzerland
How many ophthalmic distributors are there in Switzerland?
The Index counts 41 establishments in Switzerland with ophthalmic in their registry record, of which 0 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a ophthalmic device registration in Switzerland?
In Switzerland a manufacturer based outside the country needs a Swiss authorised representative (CH-REP) and a Swiss importer, both named on the labelling. The CH-REP can be independent of the distributor.
How do I find a ophthalmic distributor in Switzerland?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Switzerland 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 Switzerland?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Switzerland 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 Switzerland
Ophthalmic in other Other markets markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 39 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 23 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 8 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.