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            The European Federation of the Contact Lens Industry

The EFCLIN is a meeting platform for international contact lens and IOL manufacturers and suppliers.

 The main activities of the EFCLIN are:

  • EFCLIN assists in marketing, technical and organisational matters.
  • EFCLIN informs its members about European regulations.
  • EFCLIN informs its members about new technologies and marketing developments.
  • Every year EFCLIN organises an Exhibition and Congress with lectures.
  • EFCLIN works in close cooperation with EUROMCONTACT and reports about the latest developments in regulations and legal procedures.
  • EFCLIN is also a valuable network with contacts all over the world which are often used to assist in looking for business partners.



  •  Contact details:

    EFCLIN Secretariat

    Wim Aalbers

    Executive Director
    Waterwilg 1
    4761 WN Zevenbergen
    The Netherlands
    Tel. +31 168 329308
    Fax +31 168 327069
    E-mail: info@efclin.com

     The Board

    PresidentAndy Chryssolor  
    SecretaryJeannie Bear  
    Vice President/TreasurerHenk van Bruggen  
    Board memberJosé Ors  
    Board memberErik Smidt  
    Board member Lefteris Karageorgiadis  

     EFCLIN’s Mission Statement:

    To expand the most prominent exhibition and meeting place for the global contact lens and IOL industry, initiate education and maintain the highest level of professional services and relevant information.

    Membership info

    There are two membership subscriptions.
    • Contact lens & IOL manufacturers, wholesalers etc.
    • Suppliers to the contact lens & IOL industry
    For each there are three categories of annual subscriptions:

    Contact lens manufacturers:

    Total number of employees Annual subscription
    1 - 5 € 400
    6 - 25 € 500
    26 or more € 600

    Suppliers:

    Annual sales to the contact lens & IOL industry

    Annual subscription
    Less than € 250.000 € 600
    € 250.000 - € 750.000 € 750
    More than € 750.000 € 900



    The membership can start on the first of every month. For every month the memberships starts later than 1 January, 1/12 is deducted from the membership subscription. New members will get a 25% reduction on the first year membership fee. Apply for membership; click here.