Last Updated: 2026

Carl Zeiss Meditec

Summary

Summary

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG operates as a medical technology company in Germany, rest of Europe, the United States, Asia, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Ophthalmic Devices and Microsurgery. The Ophthalmic Devices segment offers products and solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases; and systems and consumables for cataract, retinal, and refractive surgeries. It serves practicing ophthalmologists and optometrists, as well as physicians and surgeons in hospitals and outpatient surgery centers. The Microsurgery segment offers visualization solutions for invasive surgical treatments; and solutions in the area of ear, nose and throat, plastic and reconstructive, dental and spinal surgeries. It serves physicians in various fields and hospitals. The company was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in Jena, Germany. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG is a subsidiary of Carl Zeiss AG.

History

In October 2018, Carl Zeiss Meditec won FDA premarket approval for its ReLEx Smile laser system.

Also in October 2018, Carl Zeiss Meditec announced the acquisition of Reno, Nevada-based IanTech for an undisclosed sum.

In September 2019, Carl Zeiss Meditec launched the CIRRUS 6000 at the European Society of Retina Specialists 2019 Congress.

Mission

As the pioneer of scientific optics, we continue to challenge the limits of human imagination.

Vision

Our vision is to become the leader in optical system technology for the medical industry. Carl Zeiss Meditec will constantly strive for innovation, accuracy, and efficiency to provide state-of-the-art products and services for healthcare professionals around the world.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Zeiss_Meditec

https://in.investing.com/equities/carl-zeiss-medi-exch

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/AFX.DE/profile?p=AFX.DE

https://www.comparably.com/companies/carl-zeiss/mission

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/carl-zeiss-meditec

https://companiesmarketcap.com/

https://www.zeiss.de/meditec-ag/home.html

Leadership team

Mr. Justus Felix Wehmer (CFO & Member of the Management Board)

Dr. Markus Weber (Pres, CEO & Chairman of Management Board)

Mr. Sebastian Frericks (Director of Investor Relations)