Updated 22 October 2026
Ophthalmic device distributors in Canada: 90 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 90 establishments in Canada 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), 29 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 58 manufacturers or exporters, out of 2,768 medical device establishments in Canada overall. The records come from 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.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 25 | 28% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Distributor | 24 | 27% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 29 | 32% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 70 | 78% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 41 | 46% | 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 Canada
In Canada the device licence (MDALL) is held by the manufacturer, while importers and distributors need a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL). The manufacturer keeps the product registration; the distributor's MDEL is its own and transfers nothing to it.
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 | INNOPEX LIMITED Toronto Ontario, Ontario | Distributor Distributor, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +6 more | 139 | 2 | 0 | 45.5 | 3/5 |
| 2 | LESIEUR ENTREPRISES INC. Montreal Quebec | Distributor Distributor, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.7 | 3/5 |
| 3 | EVRY JEWELS INC. Pointe-Claire Quebec | Distributor Distributor | Ophthalmic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (87)
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 | SALIENT MEDICAL SOLUTIONS INC. Toronto, ON | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic | 118 | 40 | 0 | 56.5 | 3/5 |
| 2 | DERMA SCIENCES CANADA, INC. TORONTO Ontario, ON | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +5 more | 61 | 37 | 0 | 57.3 | 3/5 |
| 3 | AMD Medicom Inc. Pointe-Claire, Montreal Quebec, QC | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +5 more | 83 | 32 | 0 | 60.5 | 3/5 |
| 4 | SOUTHMEDIC, INC. BARRIE Ontario, ON | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +4 more | 55 | 29 | 0 | 57.0 | 3/5 |
| 5 | DISTRIBUTION INSTRUMENTARIUM INC. DBA INSTRUMENTARIUM Terrebonne, QC | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Ophthalmic +2 more | 202 | 28 | 0 | 57.6 | 3/5 |
| 6 | LABTICIAN OPHTHALMICS, INC. OAKVILLE Ontario, ON | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 65 | 19 | 0 | 55.9 | 3/5 |
| 7 | KEIR SURGICAL LTD. Vancouver, BC | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ophthalmic +2 more | 124 | 14 | 0 | 52.0 | 3/5 |
| 8 | ASSOCIATED HEALTH SYSTEMS INC. Edmonton, AB | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 18 | 12 | 0 | 41.8 | 3/5 |
| 9 | BAYER INC. Mississauga, ON | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 10 | 11 | 0 | 37.4 | 3/5 |
| 10 | OPTIK K & R INC. Toronto Ontario, ON | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 19 | 7 | 0 | 43.2 | 3/5 |
| 11 | Precision Technology Services Ltd Cambridge Ontario, ON | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 15 | 7 | 0 | 43.0 | 3/5 |
| 12 | OCULO PLASTIK, INC. MONTREAL Quebec, QC | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Dental +3 more | 9 | 7 | 0 | 42.1 | 3/5 |
| 13 | AMICO DIAGNOSTIC INCORPORATED Richmond Hill Ontario, ON | Maker's own entity Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +1 more | 7 | 4 | 0 | 36.3 | 3/5 |
| 14 | LES ENTREPRISES LESIEUR INC. Montreal, QC | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 8 | 4 | 0 | 32.3 | 3/5 |
| 15 | BLANCHARD VISION CORP. SHERBROOKE Quebec, QC | Maker's own entity Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Ophthalmic | 38 | 3 | 0 | 42.0 | 3/5 |
| 16 | Philips Electronics Ltd. Mississauga Ontario, Ontario | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +8 more | 573 | 2 | 0 | 54.3 | 3/5 |
| 17 | Integra Canada Ulc. Oakville Ontario, Ontario | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +7 more | 141 | 2 | 0 | 47.2 | 3/5 |
| 18 | Kits Eyecare Ltd. VANCOUVER British Columbia, British Columbia | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 35 | 2 | 0 | 41.5 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Patterson Dental Canada Inc. Montreal Quebec, Quebec | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Manufacturer, Exporter | Dental, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +2 more | 35 | 2 | 0 | 41.5 | 3/5 |
| 20 | Innova Medical Ophthalmics, Inc. Toronto Ontario, Ontario | Maker's own entity Importer, Distributor, Exporter | Ophthalmic | 27 | 2 | 0 | 39.0 | 3/5 |
Questions about ophthalmic distributors in Canada
How many ophthalmic distributors are there in Canada?
The Index counts 90 establishments in Canada 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 US FDA (openFDA), Health Canada and MHRA UK and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a ophthalmic device registration in Canada?
In Canada the device licence (MDALL) is held by the manufacturer, while importers and distributors need a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL). The manufacturer keeps the product registration; the distributor's MDEL is its own and transfers nothing to it.
How do I find a ophthalmic distributor in Canada?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Canada 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 Canada?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Canada 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 Canada
Ophthalmic in other North America markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 79 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 43 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 9 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
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.