Updated 22 October 2026
Ophthalmic device distributors in Austria: 11 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 11 establishments in Austria whose registry records include ophthalmic: 3 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 1 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 7 manufacturers or exporters, out of 521 medical device establishments in Austria overall. The records come from EUDAMED, US FDA (openFDA) and MHRA UK, 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 | 4 | 36% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Authorised representative | 1 | 9% | Represents a foreign manufacturer towards the regulator (EU authorised representative and similar). |
| Manufacturer | 7 | 64% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Austria
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 3 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 | Mositech Medizintechnik GmbH Dornbirn | Distributor Importer | Ophthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15.0 | 4/5 |
| 2 | ASKIN & CO GmbH Vienna | Distributor Importer | Ophthalmic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 3/5 |
| 3 | MED-LAB GmbH Wien | Distributor Importer | Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma, Surgery and endoscopy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 3/5 |
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (8)
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 | Oertli Ophthalmedic Österreich GmbH Dornbirn | Maker's own entity Importer, Authorised representative | Patient monitoring and neurology, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18.1 | 4/5 |
| 2 | Silhouette International Schmied AG Linz, Upper Austria | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 25.8 | 4/5 |
| 3 | rolf.produktions GmbH Weißenbach am Lech | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 23.4 | 4/5 |
| 4 | Andy Wolf Fashion GmbH Hartberg | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 21.9 | 4/5 |
| 5 | Wild GmbH Voelkermarkt Karnten | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 3/5 |
| 6 | MPG Group GmbH Graz Steiermark | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 3/5 |
| 7 | POMBERGER Goisern GmbH Bad Goisern | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19.8 | 4/5 |
| 8 | EYEWEAR SOLUTION S GMBH Hartberg Steiermark | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.5 | 3/5 |
Questions about ophthalmic distributors in Austria
How many ophthalmic distributors are there in Austria?
The Index counts 11 establishments in Austria with ophthalmic in their registry record, of which 3 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from EUDAMED, US FDA (openFDA) and MHRA UK and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a ophthalmic device registration in Austria?
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 Austria?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Austria 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 Austria?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Austria 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 Austria
Ophthalmic in other EU and EEA markets
Sources
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 8 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 7 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 1 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Company website (the establishment's own public site): 4 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Enrichment, not a registry: segments and principals read from the company's own website.
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.