Updated 22 October 2026
Ophthalmic device distributors in Australia: 45 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 45 establishments in Australia whose registry records include ophthalmic: 5 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 23 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 4 regulatory representatives, and 13 manufacturers or exporters, out of 745 medical device establishments in Australia overall. The records come from TGA Australia, US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 1 | 2% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Sponsor | 31 | 69% | Holds the market entry on behalf of a manufacturer, in markets that use that term. |
| Registration holder | 2 | 4% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 13 | 29% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 11 | 24% | 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 Australia
In Australia the ARTG entry is held by an Australian sponsor, which is usually the importer or distributor or a local subsidiary. If the distributor is the sponsor, the market entry belongs to it until a transfer is agreed.
Top 5 independent ophthalmic distributors
Independent distributors only, ranked by the other manufacturers' lines they carry, then registrations held, then size.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RQSolutions Medical Devices Distribution Support | Distributor Sponsor | Cardiovascular, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 243 | 25 | 13 | 62.9 | 3/5 |
| 2 | Taevas Life Sciences Pty Ltd | Distributor Sponsor | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 51 | 17 | 11 | 52.8 | 3/5 |
| 3 | AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd | Distributor Sponsor | Ophthalmic | 11 | 7 | 3 | 37.4 | 3/5 |
| 4 | Ophthalmopro Pty Ltd | Distributor Sponsor | Ophthalmic | 190 | 2 | 2 | 45.6 | 3/5 |
| 5 | Care Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd | Distributor Sponsor | Ophthalmic | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24.6 | 3/5 |
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (40)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bausch & Lomb Australia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic | 7177 | 26 | 10 | 69.4 | 3/5 |
| 2 | Philips Electronics Australia Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 273 | 75 | 13 | 68.6 | 3/5 |
| 3 | Designs for Vision Aust Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 121 | 12 | 5 | 52.9 | 3/5 |
| 4 | Carl Zeiss Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic +1 more | 8487 | 52 | 6 | 70.8 | 3/5 |
| 5 | Medline International Two Australia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 685 | 30 | 5 | 65.8 | 3/5 |
| 6 | Hologic (Australia & New Zealand) Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Patient monitoring and neurology +4 more | 122 | 21 | 4 | 54.8 | 3/5 |
| 7 | Ellex Medical Pty Ltd Mawson Lakes South Australia, SA | Maker's own entity Sponsor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy, Surgery and endoscopy | 70 | 20 | 3 | 62.4 | 4/5 |
| 8 | Mentholatum Australasia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.2 | 3/5 |
| 9 | High Tech Medical Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, Dental +6 more | 33 | 19 | 2 | 45.8 | 3/5 |
| 10 | Abbvie Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma | 32 | 17 | 2 | 47.5 | 3/5 |
| 11 | BTL Medical Technologies Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Ophthalmic | 29 | 17 | 2 | 44.7 | 3/5 |
| 12 | ESL Biosciences Australia 2012 Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more | 306 | 26 | 1 | 56.9 | 3/5 |
| 13 | Alcon Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic | 2537 | 14 | 2 | 61.6 | 3/5 |
| 14 | iCare World Australia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 22 | 11 | 2 | 41.5 | 3/5 |
| 15 | INKA SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Jandakot Western Australia | Maker's own entity Sponsor, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +6 more | 358 | 6 | 1 | 57.0 | 4/5 |
| 16 | Vorotek Pty Ltd Moolap Victoria, Victoria | Maker's own entity Sponsor, Manufacturer | Ear, nose and throat, Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 5 | 2 | 1 | 34.6 | 4/5 |
| 17 | Contact Lens Centre Australia Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19.1 | 3/5 |
| 18 | Leica Microsystems Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Ophthalmic, Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy, Surgery and endoscopy | 47 | 16 | 2 | 46.8 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Solta Medical Australia Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic | 134 | 10 | 1 | 48.5 | 3/5 |
| 20 | Tristel Pty Ltd | Maker's own entity Sponsor | Cardiovascular, Patient monitoring and neurology, Ophthalmic +2 more | 24 | 10 | 1 | 39.9 | 3/5 |
Questions about ophthalmic distributors in Australia
How many ophthalmic distributors are there in Australia?
The Index counts 45 establishments in Australia with ophthalmic in their registry record, of which 5 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from TGA Australia, US FDA (openFDA), MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a ophthalmic device registration in Australia?
In Australia the ARTG entry is held by an Australian sponsor, which is usually the importer or distributor or a local subsidiary. If the distributor is the sponsor, the market entry belongs to it until a transfer is agreed.
How do I find a ophthalmic distributor in Australia?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Australia 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 Australia?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Australia 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 Australia
Ophthalmic in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- Australia TGA ARTG sponsors, Australian UDI Database public download: 31 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Australian government public data.
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 18 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 6 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 2 establishments, last seen 23 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.