ZEISS Vision Care completes acquisition of EDY OPTIC in Romania

Aalen, Germany | Arad, Romania | 1 September 2026 | ZEISS Vision Care

EDY OPTIC is an established distributor of eyeglass lenses and medical devices in the Romanian optical market, with a strong customer base and long-standing relationships with eye care professionals and optical businesses. Going forward, customers will benefit from continuity in service as well as access to the global expertise, product portfolio and capabilities of ZEISS.

“Completing this acquisition marks an important step for ZEISS Vision Care in Eastern Europe. EDY OPTIC has been a trusted partner for many years and brings deep market expertise. Together, we can work even more closely with eye care professionals and continue to provide reliable access to high-quality ZEISS products,” says Jesper Wiegandt, Chief Commercial Officer ZEISS Vision Care.

“Joining ZEISS Vision Care is an important milestone for EDY OPTIC after three decades of developing the business in Romania. We can now build on this foundation and create new opportunities for our customers, partners and employees,” explains Edwin Fogarassy, Managing Director EDY OPTIC.

The acquisition has been completed following the approval by the relevant authorities. EDY OPTIC is now part of ZEISS Vision Care.

Press Contact Sarah Kopp

ZEISS Vision Care

About ZEISS

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).

For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.

With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 14 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.

With over 47,400 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide (March 31, 2026). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.

Further information at www.zeiss.com

ZEISS Vision Care

ZEISS Vision Care, part of ZEISS Consumer Markets segment, develops and manufactures comprehensive solutions for the entire value chain of ophthalmic optics. The portfolio includes top-quality eyeglass lenses, partner programs, ophthalmic instruments, services, digital solutions and apps for both eye care professionals and consumers, as well as care products for the eye and beyond. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of eyeglass lenses, ZEISS is focused on optimal visual comfort and individualized vision solutions. With a passion for innovation and quality, ZEISS Vision Care is committed to protecting and enhancing people's vision and contributing to lifelong visual health.