Updated 22 October 2026

Ophthalmic device distributors in Mexico: 172 licensed establishments

The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 172 establishments in Mexico whose registry records include ophthalmic: 0 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 47 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 76 regulatory representatives, and 49 manufacturers or exporters, out of 2,964 medical device establishments in Mexico overall. The records come from COFEPRIS Mexico, US FDA (openFDA), Health Canada 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.

172establishments
0independent distributors
47registration holders
49manufacturers only
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By role

RoleEstablishmentsShareWhat it means
Distributor32%Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH).
Registration holder12372%Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder).
Manufacturer4627%Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations.
Exporter159%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 Mexico

In Mexico the COFEPRIS sanitary registration is held by a Mexican entity, usually the distributor or a local holder of record. Transfers between holders are possible but slow, so decide the holder before signing.

Top 0 independent ophthalmic distributors

Independent distributors only, ranked by the other manufacturers' lines they carry, then registrations held, then size.

No independent distributor is registered here yet; every establishment on record is a manufacturer or a manufacturer's own sales entity.

Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (172)

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.

#EstablishmentRolesSegmentsProductsRegistrationsPrincipalsSizeComplete
1JOHNSON & JOHNSON DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more117117056.32/5
2MEDLINE MÉXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAnaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Dental +8 more100100054.82/5
3GE SISTEMAS MÉDICOS DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAnaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more5757049.42/5
4ALCON LABORATORIOS, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics +3 more4848047.72/5
5CARL ZEISS DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics +5 more4343046.72/5
6LABORATORIOS JAYOR, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAnaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more4141046.22/5
7S4OPTIK, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAesthetics, dermatology and lasers, In-vitro diagnostics, Ophthalmic +3 more3636045.02/5
8ELEKTA MEDICAL, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderCardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +6 more3333044.22/5
9BAUSCH & LOMB MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics +4 more3030043.32/5
10BSN MEDICAL DC, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderCardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics +3 more3030043.32/5
11SOLUCIONES INTEGRALES OFTALMOLÓGICAS TRIANA, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic +3 more2525041.52/5
12DEWIMED, S.A.Maker's own entity Registration holderAesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more2222040.32/5
13INSTRUMENTOS Y ACCESORIOS AUTOMATIZADOS, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAnaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +5 more2020039.42/5
14GRUPO ALDAI, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more1919039.02/5
15DISTRIBUIDORA MEDICA HOME-CARE, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +6 more1818038.52/5
16OFTÁLMICA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderGeneral hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics, Ophthalmic +2 more1818038.52/5
17GRUPO ITSAYA, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderGeneral hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics, Ophthalmic +2 more1717037.92/5
18AMC BIOMEDICAL, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables +4 more1212034.82/5
19BAUSCH & LOMB MÉXICO HOLDINGS, S.A. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderOphthalmic, Surgery and endoscopy1111034.02/5
20TOP HEALTH, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.Maker's own entity Registration holderAesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more1111034.02/5

Questions about ophthalmic distributors in Mexico

How many ophthalmic distributors are there in Mexico?

The Index counts 172 establishments in Mexico with ophthalmic in their registry record, of which 0 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from COFEPRIS Mexico, US FDA (openFDA), Health Canada and MHRA UK and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.

Who can hold a ophthalmic device registration in Mexico?

In Mexico the COFEPRIS sanitary registration is held by a Mexican entity, usually the distributor or a local holder of record. Transfers between holders are possible but slow, so decide the holder before signing.

How do I find a ophthalmic distributor in Mexico?

Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Mexico 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 Mexico?

A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Mexico 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 Mexico

Surgery and endoscopy 1,574General hospital and consumables 1,527In-vitro diagnostics 890Orthopaedics, spine and trauma 534Cardiovascular 465Patient monitoring and neurology 419Anaesthesia and respiratory 406Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy 281Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN 275Dental 259Ear, nose and throat 236Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers 204

Ophthalmic in other Latin America and the Caribbean markets

Brazil 287

Sources

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.