Our heritage
4 decades of intraocular solutions. And counting...
1983
Founding of Ophtec
On October the 24th Ophtec was founded by Prof. Dr. Worst and his wife Anneke Worst-Van Dam.1986
Opening of the Schweitzerlaan
A unique combination of a production facility as well as an operating room in the same building, resulting in faster advancements in the development of ophthalmology. Today, it is still in use.1988
First implantation Myopia Claw Lens
The lens was fixated on the iris. This was the first implantation where the natural lens remained in the eye. (Currently called the Artisan Myopia IOL)1994
Development of CTR
The CTR was developed for the stabilization of the capsular bag in the presence of weakened zonules.1996
Start developing foldable Lenses
Our engineers started working on reducing the incision size by creating foldable lenses.1997
Rebranding of the ‘Dr. Worst Claw Lens’
The last name of Dr. Worst did not work well outside of the Netherlands. The lens was renamed to Artisan.2000
Erik Jan Worst new CEO
Erik Jan Worst takes over the role of CEO from his mother Anneke Worst. Ophtec remains a family business.2004
Introduction Artiflex lenses
Based on the proven successful design of the Artisan lenses, the Artiflex lenses are foldable.2004
FDA approval Artisan Myopia
The Artisan Myopia was the first phakic intraocular lens that got approved by the FDA.2006
Development of the Dualtec
The Dualtec is a unique IOL inserter where the surgeon can choose to push or twist the IOL in the patient’s eye.2010
Development of the Ringject
The CTR now has a pre-loaded inserter.2010
Opening Office in South-Africa
We are always nearby with offices in South-Africa, USA, Germany, Spain, Portugal, South-Korea, Hong Kong and Japan.2013
Launch Precizon Lenses
New line of IOL designs with patented technologies within the unique segmented optics.2018
Opening Innovation Center
With the opening of the innovation center, Ophtec has a dedicated building focusing on developing new products.2022
New Semi-Preloaded IOL Delivery System
For Precizon IOLs including new CE approved packaging by the European MDR.2023
Start clinical trials of the ArtiPlus
A new Phakic IOL with CTF technology for the treatment of Presbyopia.2023
Rebranding of Ophtec
New look, same focus. This year we celebrate our 40th anniversary with a new brand identity.What we do
A full range of standout intraocular products and services to tackle a wide variety of vision impairments.
Cataract
The majority of the products made by Ophtec are state-of-the-art implantable intraocular lenses (IOLs) for cataract surgery. These IOLs replace the natural lens when it has become opaque due to cataract. Ophtec offers a broad range of these lenses, monofocal as well as premium toric and presbyopia-correcting models.
Refractive
The unique ArtiLens phakic intraocular lenses (PIOLs) are used for refractive surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. They are patented products made by Ophtec only. Ophtec was the first company worldwide to offer intraocular lenses for refractive surgery. In 2004 model Artisan Myopia was the first phakic IOL to obtain FDA approval in the US.
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