Zeiss and Aier Eye Hospital Group have entered into a strategic agreement for the purchase and installation of 25 Visumax 800 femtosecond laser systems, expanding their collaboration in refractive surgery and ophthalmic care.

The agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony held June 12 at Aier Eye Hospital Group's headquarters in Changsha, Hunan Province, China. Under the terms of the agreement, the Visumax 800 systems will be deployed across Aier's domestic and international hospital network beginning later in 2026. According to the companies, the partnership is intended to support the delivery of advanced refractive surgery technologies and enhance patient care through innovation, digital integration, and expanded clinical capabilities.

“Aier Eye Hospital is one of Zeiss Medical Technology’s most important global strategic partners,” said Martin Fischer, president and CEO of Zeiss Greater China. “In the future, the two parties will explore deeper collaborative innovation in areas such as international expansion, integrated digital workflows and platforms, and AI-assisted diagnosis.”

The Visumax 800 platform supports Smile pro, a minimally invasive refractive procedure designed to treat myopia and myopic astigmatism. The latest agreement expands the installed base of the technology within Aier's global network and reflects continued investment in refractive surgery infrastructure.

“Our collaboration with Zeiss has long transcended mere equipment procurement,” said Li Li, co-founder and global president of Aier Eye Hospital Group. “We are jointly exploring comprehensive synergies spanning from clinical management to digital applications. The introduction of 25 Visumax 800 systems will help Aier further enhance surgical efficiency and patient satisfaction, aiming to set a new quality benchmark for refractive surgery worldwide.”

According to Zeiss, Aier is expected to become the ophthalmic institution with the largest installed base of Visumax 800 systems globally following deployment of the new units. The company also recognized Aier for having the largest number of Smile pro-certified surgeons worldwide and for performing the highest volume of Smile pro procedures in China.