Optician chain with over 70 branches in Switzerland: eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and vision tests
Schweizer Optikhandel AG (McOptic)
Trimbach · OltenNew on Amplifa
About McOptic
McOptic is a Swiss optician brand, operated by Schweizer Optikhandel AG based in Trimbach. Founded in 1998 with the first branch in Olten in the canton of Solothurn, the company is now represented with over 70 branches throughout Switzerland and present in all three language regions (German, French, Italian). The product range includes eyeglasses with prescription and progressive lenses, sunglasses, contact lenses (daily, 14-day and monthly lenses, spherical, toric, multifocal) as well as care products, complemented by an online shop. Services include vision tests, vision tests for the Swiss learner's driving licence, free consultations, contact lens fitting and follow-up checks. Since 2022, McOptic has belonged to EssilorLuxottica, previously since 2019 to VisilabGroup.
- Site
- Trimbach
- Processes
- Vision test (refraction), Vision test for the Swiss learner's driving licence, Consultation on eyeglasses and/or contact lenses, Trial contact lens fitting free of charge (trial wear), New contact lens fitting (daily/disposable lenses, spherical, toric, multifocal), Contact lens check and renewal with vision test (visual acuity testing), First-time contact lens wear (introduction/handling training), Measurement and determination of vision correction data from existing glasses
- Materials
- Silicone Hydrogel (Senofilcon A, water content 38%), Silicone Hydrogel (iWear Oxygen monthly lenses)
- Founded
- 1998
- Industries
- Optometry, Optical retail, Online contact lens trade
- 01
Consultation and vision test
- 02
Contact lens fitting
- 03
Sale of eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and care products
- 04
Online shop and delivery
- 05
Follow-up check
Products and Materials
Silicone Hydrogel (Senofilcon A, water content 38%)
Material of 2-week contact lenses (Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear Plus) for high oxygen permeability.
Silicone Hydrogel (iWear Oxygen monthly lenses)
Monthly disposable contact lenses made of silicone hydrogel.
Locations
Trimbach
CHHeadquarters/Administration
Olten
CHFirst branch (1998)
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision test (refraction)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vision test for the Swiss learner's driving licenceInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Consultation on eyeglasses and/or contact lensesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Trial contact lens fitting free of charge (trial wear)Inspection | – | – | – | – | Contact lens material |
| New contact lens fitting (daily/disposable lenses, spherical, toric, multifocal)Inspection | – | – | – | – | Silicone hydrogel, Contact lens material |
| Contact lens check and renewal with vision test (visual acuity testing)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| First-time contact lens wear (introduction/handling training)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measurement and determination of vision correction data from existing glassesInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomicroscope (slit lamp) | – | – | – | – | McOptic branches |
Additional services
History
- 1998
Founding of McOptic; opening of the first branch in Olten, canton of Solothurn
- 2019
Acquisition by VisilabGroup
- 2022
Acquisition by EssilorLuxottica
Growth to over 70 branches throughout Switzerland, presence in all three language regions